AFC & NFC Championship preview + Panthers rent Frank Reich & Jets rent Nathaniel Hackett
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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 earlier than previewing the AFC & NFC Championship video games coming Sunday.
The Panthers introduced the hiring of former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich. It will be attention-grabbing to see how he decides to deal with the quarterback scenario. Frank Schwab needs the Panthers had simply saved interim head coach and former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, however everyone seems to be satisfied he’ll get one other probability quickly sufficient.
The Jets employed former Denver Broncos head coach and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their new OC. Is that this an indication that the Jets may very well be seeking to purchase Aaron Rodgers? Charles McDonald thinks the Jets would possibly even have a greater offensive basis in place than the Packers. Even when they do not find yourself buying the veteran Rodgers, Hackett ought to be capable to contribute early to a crew that, based on Charles Robinson, believes they don’t seem to be far off from contending.
Whereas taping the podcast, the information dropped that Dallas Cowboys DC Dan Quinn will probably be staying in his function for one more 12 months. That is big information for the Cowboys, who handle to hold onto Quinn by means of yet one more head coach hiring cycle. It is regarding information for groups just like the Broncos who’ve but to rent their subsequent coach, because the premiere choices are beginning to dwindle.
Subsequent the trio transfer on to the NFC championship sport, the place Brock Purdy will look to evade the nasty Philadelphia Eagles move rush, and Jalen Hurts will try to crack a troublesome San Francisco 49ers protection. Charles McDonald believes Hurts could possibly throw it deep in opposition to San Francisco – the cornerbacks could also be their one weak spot.
The AFC championship sport between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs hinges on the well being of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and whether or not or not he can overcome the ankle damage that affected his play final week. Mahomes was, shockingly, a full participant in apply on Wednesday and was seen jogging on the sector. No matter Mahomes’ standing, Robinson believes the important thing to stopping the Chiefs will probably be slowing down tight finish Travis Kelce, who’s Mahomes’ security valve and tends to dominate in playoff video games. Charles McDonald picks the Bengals; he thinks their streak of three straight victories in opposition to Kansas Metropolis will proceed for at the least another sport.
00:25 – The Panthers rent Frank Reich to be their subsequent head coach
13:55 – The Jets rent Nathaniel Hackett to be their subsequent offensive coordinator. Is Aaron Rodgers subsequent?
29:50 – Cowboys DC Dan Quinn broadcasts he is staying in Dallas. What does this imply for groups with out head coaches?
37:15 – 49ers @ Eagles Preview: Which offense will crack first in opposition to elite protection? Purdy and the 49ers or Hurts and Eagles?
50:00 – Bengals @ Chiefs Preview: Can the Bengals cease the Chiefs simply in need of the Tremendous Bowl for the second straight 12 months? Is Mahomes going to be extra wholesome than all of us thought?
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