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AFC & NFC Championship preview + Panthers hire Frank Reich & Jets hire Nathaniel Hackett Jan 27, 2023

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Charles Robinson, Frank Schwab and Charles McDonald react to the Carolina Panthers hiring Frank Reich and the New York Jets Jets hiring Nathaniel Hackett as OC before previewing the AFC & NFC Championship games coming Sunday.

The Panthers announced the hiring of former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich. It'll be interesting to see how he decides to handle the quarterback situation. Frank Schwab wishes the Panthers had just kept interim head coach and former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, but everyone is convinced he will get another chance soon enough.

The Jets hired former Denver Broncos head coach and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their new OC. Is this a sign that the Jets could be looking to acquire Aaron Rodgers? Charles McDonald thinks the Jets might actually have a better offensive foundation in place than the Packers. Even if they don't end up acquiring the veteran Rodgers, Hackett should be able to contribute early to a team that, according to Charles Robinson, believes they are not far off from contending.

While taping the podcast, the news dropped that Dallas Cowboys DC Dan Quinn will be staying in his role for another year. This is huge news for the Cowboys, who manage to hang onto Quinn through yet another head coach hiring cycle. It's concerning news for teams like the Broncos who have yet to hire their next coach, as the premiere options are starting to dwindle.

Next the trio move on to the NFC championship game, where Brock Purdy will look to evade the nasty Philadelphia Eagles pass rush, and Jalen Hurts will attempt to crack a tough San Francisco 49ers defense. Charles McDonald believes Hurts may be able to throw it deep against San Francisco – the cornerbacks may be their one weakness.

The AFC championship game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs hinges on the health of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and whether or not he can overcome the ankle injury that affected his play last week. Mahomes was, shockingly, a full participant in practice on Wednesday and was seen jogging on the field. Regardless of Mahomes' status, Robinson believes the key to stopping the Chiefs will be slowing down tight end Travis Kelce, who is Mahomes' safety valve and tends to dominate in playoff games. Charles McDonald picks the Bengals; he thinks their streak of three straight victories against Kansas City will continue for at least one more game.

00:25 - The Panthers hire Frank Reich to be their next head coach

13:55 - The Jets hire Nathaniel Hackett to be their next offensive coordinator. Is Aaron Rodgers next?

29:50 - Cowboys DC Dan Quinn announces he's staying in Dallas. What does this mean for teams without head coaches?

37:15 - 49ers @ Eagles Preview: Which offense will crack first against elite defense? Purdy and the 49ers or Hurts and Eagles?

50:00 - Bengals @ Chiefs Preview: Can the Bengals stop the Chiefs just short of the Super Bowl for the second straight year? Is Mahomes going to be more healthy than we all thought?

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Championship Week News Roundup: Tom Brady's future, Daniel Jones' contract, Sean Payton update Jan 26, 2023

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Charles Robinson is joined by Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald to discuss the hottest storylines around the NFL heading into conference championship weekend, including rumors surrounding Tom Brady's future, how the New York Giants plan to handle Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley's contract negotiations and whether or not Sean Payton returns to the NFL as a head coach in 2023.

Rumors are swirling around the league as Tom Brady erupted on his podcast when asked questions about his future, and was recently seen in Miami touring schools for his children. Will the 45-year old return to the NFL, possibly in a new uniform? Or will he hang up the cleats and begin his commentating career?

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hired former Houston Texans head coach and longtime associate as offensive coordinator. What does this mean for Mac Jones and the struggling New England offense?

Giants GM Joe Schoen seemed to indicate earlier this week that the Giants may favor Daniel Jones over star RB Saquon Barkley if a decision needed to be paid, but is that the right call? Charles Robinson reports that the Giants may need to give Jones $40M or more per year to retain him.

We are in the midst of the head coach hiring cycle, but the news surrounding longtime New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton returning to the NFL has slowed over the last few days. The trio dive into what could be causing this, and whether or not Payton is even interested in any of the coaching jobs available. In other head coaching news, Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday looks like he's trending towards keeping the job in 2023. Charles McDonald wonders if it's even possible that Saturday could take a significant year two leap.

00:20 - Will Tom Brady return to Tampa Bay in 2023? Or will he return at all?

14:10 - New England Patriots hire Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator

20:35 - Giants contract updates: will they extend Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley or both?

39:10 - Sean Payton may not return to the NFL in 2023

46:30 - Jeff Saturday is currently on track to continue as the Colts head coach in 2023

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Divisional Round Monday Morning Freestyle: Bengals and Eagles look dominant, Chiefs and 49ers survive and advance Jan 23, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab recap a weekend of NFL divisional round playoff games that saw the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles steamroll the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants on their way to championship weekend as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers earned hard-fought victories over the Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys.

2:09 - The 49ers rolled to yet another consecutive victory, this time over the Cowboys. QB Brock Purdy showed he's able to improvise, and this team, led by Coach of the Year candidate Kyle Shanahan, is beginning to look unstoppable. Things are more complicated for the Cowboys, however, who have to navigate a murky offseason and try to accumulate more talent around Dak Prescott, specifically at the wide receiver position.

18:25 - The Bengals looked dominant in their victory over the one-time Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills. The snow seemed to only affect the Bills as the Bengals run game got going despite a banged up offensive line. The Bills look to make another run next year despite QB Josh Allen's cap hit nearly doubling.

32:30 - QB Jalen Hurts looked entirely recovered from his shoulder injury as the Eagles defeated the Giants. The Giants should feel great about the season they had and their future going forward under Head Coach Brian Daboll. The Eagles look like they're just getting started, as they have now won 15 of their 16 games with Hurts at quarterback this season.

41:44 - QB Patrick Mahomes looks to have suffered a high ankle sprain as Kansas City defeated Jacksonville. Early indications are that he could play this weekend, but he will almost certainly be less than 100%. Jacksonville should be proud of the season they've had under Head Coach Doug Pederson, and can look forward to welcoming star WR Calvin Ridley next year.

55:15 - Charles and Frank give their initial thoughts on the upcoming conference championship games this weekend: 49ers @ Eagles and Bengals @ Chiefs.

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Divisional round preview, coaching carousel news + new Titans & Cardinals GM hires Jan 19, 2023

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Charles Robinson is joined by Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein to recap the latest news around the NFL as the head coach and GM hiring cycle kicks into full gear and to preview the 2023 divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

The trio start off by diving into some of the latest news around the NFL. Los Angeles Chargers OC Joe Lombardi was fired, but this might be a good thing for QB Justin Herbert, as he can have a fresh start with a new offense without losing the stability that comes with head coach Brandon Staley returning for the 2023 season. Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson announced he's staying in Detroit for 2023, which is fantastic news for Lions fans. Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh has said he will not be returning to the NFL for the 2023 season, but his proven track record as an NFL head coach means fans and front offices alike will likely continue pursuing him in the coming years.

The Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals have their new general managers, as former San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon heads to Nashville and former Tennessee Titans Director of Player Personnel Monti Ossenfort heads to Glendale. Charles Robinson has heard great things about Carthon's leadership ability, but he's concerned about the future of Kyler Murray and the Cardinals given the turmoil within the organization over the past year.

Charles, Jori and Charles move on to discuss an intriguing slate of matchups in the divisional round this Saturday and Sunday, as the group believes the Jacksonville Jaguars may have a shot against Patrick Mahomes and the dominant Kansas City Chiefs if Trevor Lawrence is at the top of his game. The New York Giants could keep their matchup close against the top-seed Philadelphia Eagles, but the Eagles roster looks better at nearly every position. The group is excited for the Cincinnati Bengals to take on the Buffalo Bills, but it'll be important to watch the injury report for the Bengals, as their depleted offensive line could get overwhelmed without the help of OT Jonah Williams. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys look to keep rolling against the San Francisco 49ers. The key to this game will be whether or not QB Dak Prescott can keep his stellar play from last week rolling against possibly the best defense in the NFL.

00:30 - Latest coaching news: Chargers OC Joe Lombardi fired, Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich keeps his position for now and Lions OC Ben Johnson & Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh decide to remain in their positions for next season

22:08 - New GMs! Former 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon hired as Titans general manager and former Titans Director of Player Personnel Monti Ossenfort hired as Cardinals general manager

36:14 - Divisional Round Preview

37:43 - Jaguars at Chiefs: Does Trevor Lawrence and his offense have the firepower to keep up with Kansas City?

42:53 - Giants at Eagles: Can Brian Daboll work his magic against a dominant Eagles roster?

47:04 - Bengals at Bills: Can Joe Burrow overcome his offensive line injuries to outgun Josh Allen and the dangerous Bills offense?

49:26 - Cowboys at 49ers: Can Dak Prescott carve up the best defense in the NFL?

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Dak Prescott and Cowboys triumph, Brett Maher's kicking woes, Tom Brady's future Jan 17, 2023

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Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab recap the Cowboys' triumphant defeat over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and look ahead to next week's divisional round games.

The Dallas Cowboys rolled to a pretty smooth victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night despite four missed extra points by kicker Brett Maher. Charles and Frank discuss what this mean wins for head coach Mike McCarthy and the rest of the team as they take on the dominant San Francisco 49ers next weekend in the divisional round.

The duo also discuss what may be next for Tom Brady, and whether or not Brady can expect to improve much over his situation next season.

There are an exciting slate of divisional round games next weekend, and Charles and Frank give a quick preview of each, including their thoughts on whether or not the Jaguars can give the Chiefs a game, if the Giants can hang against the Eagles, what to expect in Bengals vs. Bills and more.

00:30 - The Cowboys cruised to victory over the Buccaneers

7:02 - Tom Brady's future: where will he end up next season?

15:30 - The Cowboys: What happened with Kicker Brett Maher?

23:55 - Quick Divisional Round Preview: Jaguars vs. Chiefs, Giants vs. Eagles, Cowboys vs. 49ers and Bills vs. Bengals

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Wild Card Sunday Night Freestyle: Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy impress in first playoff action; Chargers & Ravens have unanswered questions Jan 16, 2023

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Charles Robinson is joined by Frank Schwab to recap five of the six games from a surprisingly tight wild card weekend.

Many of the young quarterbacks shined in their first playoff appearances, including Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy, who all led their teams to victories.

Charles and Frank also address the latest news with Lamar Jackson's contract, what's next for Brandon Staley and the Chargers, whether or not there's cause for concern with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and what kind of contract we can expect for Giants QB Daniel Jones and Seahawks QB Geno Smith.

1:30 Baltimore Ravens fall to Cincinnati Bengals; what's the latest on Lamar Jackson's contract?

15:20 New York Giants narrowly upset the Minnesota Vikings as Daniel Jones puts on a show

27:10 Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off the third largest comeback in NFL playoff history to defeat Brandon Staley and the Los Angeles Chargers

39:35 Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins despite a heroic effort from Mike McDaniel and his third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson

47:40 Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers looked dominant in their victory over Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks

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Wild Card Preview: Tua & Lamar are out, Herbert & Lawrence could be next great QB rivalry, Vikings & Giants could be pure chaos Jan 12, 2023

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Super Wild Card Weekend is only two short days away. Charles Robinson is joined by Yahoo's Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald to preview the six matchups that kick off the 2022-2023 NFL playoffs.

It's hard to talk about these games without talking about the two major QBs who will be absent this weekend: Baltimore's Lamar Jackson and Miami's Tua Tagovailoa. While Jackson's injury is murkier and leads to legitimate conversation about whether he is long for Baltimore after this season, Tagovailoa's injury calls into question whether or not he should retire and how the Dolphins franchise plans to protect his health in the years to come after suffering three concussions this year.

Later in the show, the gang talks about whether the Seattle Seahawks have a chance to beat Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers, how Minnesota/New York could be the most chaotically fun matchup of the weekend and why Dallas Cowboys fans are so nervous for their Monday night matchup against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

0:25 Lamar Jackson's absence looms over Baltimore-Cincinnati matchup and the Ravens' offseason

12:45 Miami has little hope against an emotionally resurgent Buffalo, but how will Dolphins protect Tua in the future?

22:40 Brock Purdy's magical run might turn into a pumpkin, but probably not against Seattle

28:45 Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert could be the NFL's next great young QB rivalry

39:00 Giants-Vikings is the most unpredictable matchup of the weekend

44:30 Why both coaching staffs should be afraid of losing in Cowboys-Buccaneers

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Black Monday roundup: What happens to Sean McVay, Mike McCarthy & how do Cardinals, Broncos, Panthers, Colts & Texans find next head coach? Jan 10, 2023

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Black Monday, the first day after the NFL regular season, is usually not a great experience for up to a quarter of the league's head coaches, as it's often not a surprise to see that amount get fired by their organizations in the hopes of starting fresh in a new year.

2023's edition of Black Monday was a little different. Only the Arizona Cardinals made a big move in firing Kliff Kingsbury (as well as letting GM Steve Keim step away from the team). With known HC openings in Denver, Carolina, Houston & Indianapolis, Charles Robinson is joined by Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein to ponder what other teams could part from their head coach this offseason.

They kick off the conversation discussing the Los Angeles Rams' Sean McVay, who reportedly is mulling stepping away from the team only one season removed from his Super Bowl win. Later, they discuss the sorts of candidates fans could expect in Arizona, Denver, Carolina, Indianapolis & Houston, before Jori speculates as to the chances that the Dallas Cowboys might move on from Mike McCarthy if the team loses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Monday night in Florida.

0:30 Damar Hamlin released from University of Cincinnati Medical Center, transported back to Buffalo, NY

4:00 Is Sean McVay on the precipice of leaving the Los Angeles Rams?

19:35 Are the Arizona Cardinals a desirable head coaching location with Kyler Murray?

24:20 Denver Broncos trying to make big splash with head coach hire, did Russell Wilson show enough in final weeks that he can be salvaged?

29:00 Carolina Panthers likely to go all-in on a big offensive-minded HC for next hire

36:10 It's anyone's best guess as to what owner Jim Irsay might do in hiring the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach

44:45 Houston Texans may be the least desirable head coaching vacancy and for good reason

52:55 Could the Dallas Cowboys part with Mike McCarthy if they lose Monday night in Tampa Bay?

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Week 18 Sunday Night Freestyle: Lions ice Packers from playoffs, AFC/NFC seeding set, Houston loses 1st pick & fires Lovie Smith Jan 09, 2023

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Sunday Night Football's regular season finale ended up featuring two teams that missed the playoffs — but that didn't make it any less exciting. Charles Robinson & Frank Schwab kick off their regular season Sunday night finale podcast reacting to the Detroit Lions' 20-16 win over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.

Charles & Frank discuss the trickle-down effect of this loss, which sent the Seattle Seahawks into the playoffs, and the rest of the NFC playoff seeding, as well as the Chicago Bears landing the first pick in April's draft.

In the second half of the show, they focus on the AFC seeding, whether Kansas City's 1-seed is fair, an emotional Buffalo Bills win and a confounding Los Angeles Chargers loss.

Closing out the show, the guys react to the Houston Texans firing head coach Lovie Smith after only one season, the second time in as many years they have fired a first-year head coach.

0:20 Detroit Lions keep Green Bay Packers from playoffs, what happens next for Aaron Rodgers?

11:30 Seattle Seahawks sneak into NFC 7th seed with win over Los Angeles Rams

14:40 Dallas Cowboys limp into playoffs after Washington loss, McCarthy's job on the line against Tampa Bay

22:15 Philadelphia Eagles finally clinch NFC 1-seed after Jalen Hurts returns

24:15 San Francisco 49ers destroy Arizona Cardinals, Brock Purdy might be the man

28:25 Chicago Bears seal 1st overall pick in 2023 Draft with loss to Minnesota Vikings

33:40 Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Atlanta Falcons, Tom Brady has first losing season ever

35:40 Kansas City seals 1st seed in AFC, were NFL's rule changes fair?

40:15 Buffalo Bills get 2nd seed, win extremely emotional game over New England Patriots

43:55 Cincinnati Bengals defeat Baltimore Ravens, will Lamar Jackson play in rematch next week?

47:40 Jacksonville Jaguars advance in ugly win over Tennessee Titans, Trevor Lawrence turning franchise around

51:00 Los Angeles Chargers suffer multiple injuries after Brandon Staley leaves in starters in loss to Denver Broncos

60:20 Miami Dolphins steal final AFC playoff spot, but will Tua Tagovailoa be healthy enough to return next week?

62:45 Houston Texans win final game, fall out of 1st overall draft pick, fire coach Lovie Smith

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Processing Damar Hamlin's injury, the league's response and what happens next Jan 05, 2023

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On Monday night, the NFL world was shaken to its core as Buffalo Bills second-year safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after a hit with Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins. Emergency medical personnel performed CPR on Hamlin on the field and he was transported immediately to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he has remained in critical condition ever since. Shortly thereafter, the game was suspended indefinitely and the NFL later announced it would not be resumed at least for a week, if at all.

It was a shocking and sobering moment where many feared that a national audience could've born witness to an NFL player passing away on the field of play. Charles Robinson, Charles McDonald & Jori Epstein devote the entirety of this week's podcast to processing the events of Monday night, what Hamlin's health status is at as of the time of this taping on Wednesday evening and what the NFL plans to do next.

They relive the tumultuous hour where football fans across the country waited with anticipation as answers remained unclear, how Commissioner Roger Goodell and Head of Football Operations Troy Vincent have handled this week's events & what options the league is considering in regards to resuming the game between the Bills and Bengals.

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