In this episode of Football 301, hosts Nate Tice and Matt Harmon dive into the aftermath of Wild Card Weekend, offering every team that took an L in the Wild Card round both a full postmortem and a potential offseason plan. They begin by revisiting the Minnesota Vikings' season, highlighting Sam Darnold's commendable but ultimately unsuccessful stint as quarterback. Matt likens Darnold's Vikings tenure to Game of Thrones' tragic Robb Stark, while Nate dissects the ongoing issues with Minnesota’s offensive line and the team's need for drastic improvements.

Next, the duo shifts focus to the Los Angeles Chargers, who just didn't have the juice to hang against the Houston Texans. Nate points out how the Chargers' reliance on star power left them vulnerable, and the Texans’ dominant defensive line exposed their shortcomings. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the Chargers, as the team has solid foundations to build on. The conversation shifts to the Green Bay Packers, where the young roster showed flashes but ultimately couldn't put together consistent performances. Matt and Nate break down the need for a clearer offensive identity. The duo also hit on the Pittsburgh Steelers, who need to take a look in the mirror after yet another early playoff exit.

The episode wraps up with a look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos. Matt questions whether Tampa's offense can sustain its momentum, particularly with impending changes at offensive coordinator. Despite Bowles' underperforming defense, the Buccaneers could still be a threat in a weak NFC South. Meanwhile, the Broncos’ season is viewed as a success, given their offensive turnaround. Nate and Matt discuss how Denver's strong defense and improving offense could set them up for a brighter future.

(2:20) - Vikings

(24:30) - Chargers

(36:50) - Packers

(48:10) - Steelers

(56:45) - Buccaneers

(1:07:25) - Broncos

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Gerald McCoy and Kyle Van Noy break down an epic Super Wild Card Weekend, covering the Ravens’ dominant win over the Steelers, powered by Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and a stellar offensive line. They discuss what’s next for Pittsburgh and whether it’s time for a fresh start. The Bills’ blowout victory against Denver highlights Josh Allen’s excellence and Buffalo’s revitalized run game, while the Texans shock the Chargers, raising questions about Justin Herbert’s future. The Eagles deliver a defensive masterclass against the Packers, and the Rams’ nine-sack demolition of the Vikings positions them as a serious playoff threat. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels impresses in his playoff debut, leading the Commanders past Tampa Bay.

Game Wreckers & Playmakers highlights standout performances, including Derrick Henry’s dominance and Nolan Smith’s breakout. McCoy and Van Noy also make bold Divisional Round predictions and send heartfelt support to those affected by the LA wildfires. Don’t miss the insights, and subscribe to McCoy & Van Noy for more!

0:00 Welcome to McCoy & Van Noy

2:19 Ravens' Playoff Statement: Lamar, Henry, and O-Line Excellence

17:29 Steelers' Future: Is It Time for a Fresh Start?

27:28 Bills Dominate Broncos: Allen Shines and Buffalo's Run Game Takes Over

30:39 Texans Dominate Chargers: What's Next for Herbert?

36:55 Eagles Ground Packers: Defensive Masterclass Secures Victory

42:21 Rams' Sack Attack and Vikings' Offseason Questions

45:54 Commanders Outlast Bucs: Jayden Daniels Shines in Playoff Debut

54:01 Game Wreckers & Playmakers: Derrick Henry's Dominance, Nolan Smith's Rise, and the Week's Standouts

58:26 Divisional Round Predictions: Who's Moving On?

1:02:00 Sending Support: Prayers for Those Affected by the LA Wildfires

Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab join forces on a rare Monday night edition of Inside Coverage to recap the final game of Wild Card Weekend, as the Los Angeles Rams put an end to the Minnesota Vikings' spectacular 2024 season. The duo discuss the ascension of the Rams defense, Sam Darnold's future and more before bringing on Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein to get her inside perspective on the news that Mike McCarthy will not be returning to the Dallas Cowboys.

(00:40) - Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams

(11:10) - Divisional round lookahead: who should be the favorite?

(18:15) - Where do Mike McCarthy & the Cowboys go from here?

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In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab give their instant reactions and takeaways from every game of the Saturday and Sunday Wild Card slate as NFL playoff action is officially underway. Before they start, the guys reflect on the New England Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel as their new head coach. Both agree that landing Vrabel is a home-run move for the franchise. However, with a roster still in need of a massive overhaul, it's clear that Vrabel's work is only beginning.

The action heats up when the guys break down the Washington Commanders' victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ poise under pressure continues to impress. Is the young QB having a better rookie year than C.J. Stroud did? Frank thinks so, calling him a top 5 quarterback in the league right now. Next, the conversation shifts to the Green Bay Packers' disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with Fitz calling out Jordan Love for falling flat. Is Love still a top-tier quarterback?

Later, Fitz & Frank cover the Denver Broncos losing to the Buffalo Bills, where Josh Allen’s brilliance stood out. Jason and Frank also delve into the ongoing struggles of the Pittsburgh Steelers under Mike Tomlin, and whether or not the team’s QB issues are the missing piece to their Super Bowl hopes. Plus, the duo explores the explosive Houston Texans’ defense and Justin Herbert’s struggles in big games. Fitz & Frank finish with their final predictions for Monday night's matchup between the Minnesota Vikings & Los Angeles Rams.

(1:50) - Patriots hire HC Mike Vrabel

(7:30) - Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(23:20) - Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles

(32:30) - Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills

(40:55) - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens

(53:35) - Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans

(1:02:40) - Final Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams predictions

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With five of six Wild Card games over and done, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down the first round of NFL playoff action. They kick things off discussing rookie phenom Jayden Daniels’ impressive road performance over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to lead the Washington Commanders to their first playoff win in 20 years, with help from a doink in walk-off field goal from Zane Gonzalez. Next, they talk about the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense showing up to send the Green Bay Packers packing.

Later in the show, the guys discuss Josh Allen and James Cook running all over the Denver Broncos, as the Buffalo Bills dominated on the ground and in the air. They also discuss the Baltimore Ravens, who got out to an early lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers and never let their foot off the gas, with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry going off for two touchdowns each.

They close out the show with the Houston Texans’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers as Houston’s defense comes up huge to intercept Justin Herbert four times and C.J. Stroud playing a solid game as they eye a divisional matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

(2:20) Commanders 23 def. Buccaneers 20

(9:10) Eagles 22 def. Packers 10

(20:50) Bills 31 def. Broncos 7

(29:55) Ravens 28 def. Steelers 14

(43:15) Texans 32 def. Chargers 12

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In this absolutely packed episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down every matchup heading into Wild Card weekend, offering insights into how playoff contenders are shaping up and which teams might be in trouble. First up is the Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans, featuring a crucial QB battle between Justin Herbert and CJ Stroud. Will the Chargers offense—built for a smash-mouth style—be able to dominate the Texans' struggling defense, or will Stroud find a way to get his team back on track despite numerous injuries? Next, the Baltimore Ravens take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Russell Wilson will have to hunt for explosive passes to keep up with one of the best offenses in the NFL.
The hosts also tackle the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos. Can Jordan Love rise to the challenge against Philadelphia's elite defense, or will the Eagles' depth prove too much? Meanwhile, the Bills are facing their own struggles against the Broncos, especially on defense, as Nate points out the advantage Denver's screen game might have over Buffalo's shaky defense.
Later, the Washington Commanders face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Charles and Nate breaking down what might be a classic hoss fight between two strong units. Can Vita Vea single-handedly shift the game for Tampa Bay? Finally, Nate and Charles dive into the Minnesota Vikings heading south to take on the Los Angeles Rams, where Matthew Stafford has the ingredients to keep up in what could be a shootout.

(2:50) - Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans
(20:35) - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
(30:00) - Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills
(43:55) - Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
(1:01:40) - Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(1:18:40) - Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams

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In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein, and Frank Schwab dive into the latest NFL storylines and coaching news, starting with the Miami Dolphins and Tyreek Hill’s puzzling comments after a frustrating end to the season. Hill’s emotional outburst has sparked speculation about his future in Miami, but Jori points to larger problems in the Dolphins' locker room. Will Hill be a Dolphin in 2024?

As the offseason coaching carousel speeds up, the trio discusses the rising number of NFL head coaching vacancies. Frank Schwab isn’t optimistic about the Chicago Bears’ potential, while Fitz gets his feelings on Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders off his chest. They also touch on the league’s troubling trend of one-and-done hires (particularly with black coaches), the New York Giants retaining their coach and GM, Tom Brady's conflict of interest and more.

The episode wraps with a conversation about the future of Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin, and whether the voices calling for their dismissal will win out. Frank, Jori, and Fitz each weigh in on the uncertain future of coaches, players and owners in what’s shaping up to be a tumultuous offseason.

(00:45) - Tyreek Hill & Dolphins' locker room problems

(19:55) - Antonio Pierce firing & Raiders' future

(40:20) - Other coaching carousel news

(48:25) - Is Mike Tomlin safe?

(57:10) - What's next for Mike McCarthy

(1:04:10) - Predictions for Ben Johnson & Jon Gruden

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In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald bring you their picks for end-of-season awards. From MVP to the best assistant coach, the trio debates the key players and coaches that defined the 2024 NFL season.

The MVP race was tight, as the trio debate between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. As the discussion shifts to Offensive Player of the Year, Saquon Barkley’s historic 2,000-yard season gives him a very strong case, though Ja'Marr Chase’s Triple Crown performance puts him in consideration. On the defensive side, Patrick Surtain II stood out as the top contender for Defensive Player of the Year with his lockdown play, while Dan Campbell's leadership and resilience in Detroit is compared to Kevin O'Connell's unbelievable turnaround of Sam Darnold's career in Minnesota for the Coach of the Year award.

The episode also includes debates over Assistant Coach of the Year, with Aaron Glenn's impressive defensive turnaround in Detroit and Joe Gilbert’s work with the Carolina Panthers' offensive line both getting major props. Meanwhile, the Executive of the Year conversation highlighted the impressive work of Jason Licht for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Brad Holmes for the Detroit Lions, turning around their teams with savvy draft picks and trades. Wrapping things up, the guys discuss the candidates for Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, including Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers, Quinyon Mitchell, Jared Verse, Nate Wiggins and more.

(3:00) - Most Valuable Player

(11:15) - Offensive Player of the Year

(18:25) - Defensive Player of the Year

(28:10) - Coach of the Year

(36:20) - Assistant Coach of the Year

(45:05) - Executive of the Year

(54:20) - Offensive Rookie of the Year

(59:45) - Defensive Rookie of the Year

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In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the key moments from Week 18 of the NFL season, offering their take on some of the league’s biggest matchups and the implications for teams heading into the playoffs. They kick things off by discussing the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game, which didn’t live up to expectations as both teams were feeling the pressure. From there, the hosts dive into the drama surrounding the New England Patriots' loss to the Buffalo Bills and the firing of Jerod Mayo, with Frank questioning the team’s management and Fitz wondering why the Patriots waited so long to go after Mike Vrabel. They also touch on the Denver Broncos dominating the Kansas City Chiefs backups. Next, the duo analyze the Miami Dolphins' loss to the New York Jets, with Frank reflecting on the future of Aaron Rodgers and Tyreek Hill's uncertain status with the Dolphins.

Later, the hosts discuss key matchups like the Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens, where Frank feels the Browns need to draft a QB with the second overall pick. They also break down the Cincinnati Bengals' missed playoff chances and the Chicago Bears' morale-boosting win over the Green Bay Packers. With a look ahead to next season, Jason and Frank consider the future of coaches like Mike McCarthy, Brian Daboll, Antonio Pierce and others, while touching on the unexpected rollercoaster ride that is the Seattle Seahawks.

(00:30) - Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

(11:15) - Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots

(19:40) - Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos

(25:05) - Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

(33:15) - Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens

(35:20) - Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

(38:30) - Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

(40:45) - Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys

(44:35) - Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers

(47:00) - Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans

(49:45) - Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts

(51:30) - New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

(54:00) - New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(52:05) - Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

(1:01:00) - Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams

(1:03:20) - San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals

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The 2024 NFL regular season is finally in the books and the blockbuster Sunday night finale between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings was a bit more lopsided than anticipated. Jared Goff and the Lions secured an overwhelming 31-9 victory in which Jahmyr Gibbs scored 4 touchdowns and the Vikings offense never got comfortable.

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down the biggest storylines from the end of Week 18, leading off with Detroit securing both the NFC North crown and home field advantage through the playoffs. Next, they talk about the Denver Broncos blowing out the Kansas City Chiefs backups in order to punch their ticket into the AFC playoffs and how this came at the expense of the Cincinnati Bengals, who beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.

In the latter half of the show, the guys check in on the NFC South, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured another division title and the Atlanta Falcons blowing a game in overtime to the Carolina Panthers.

In a surprisingly swift bit of news, the New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo after just a single season after he had reportedly been the head coach in waiting for a number of years. Charles and Nate criticize the Patriots ownership and front office with the decision making and wonder if Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson could be the next HC in Foxboro.

Closing out the show, the run through some quick topics including the Tennessee Titans securing the top pick in this April's NFL draft, Trey Lance getting the start in Dallas over Cooper Rush and Tanner McKee looking solid in relief of Jalen Hurts in a Philadelphia Eagles win over the Giants.

(0:32) - Detroit Lions soundly win NFC North

(13:20) - Broncos get AFC 7th seed over Bengals & Dolphins

(27:15) - Buccaneers secure NFC South, another Falcons flameout

(41:25) - New England Patriots fire HC Jerod Mayo

(48:50) - Quick hits: Titans, Eagles, Trey Lance

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In this episode ofInside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab dive deep into the latest coaching rumors and news across the NFL. With the New York Jets already making moves early in the offseason, the team’s pursuit of former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is front and center. The hosts explore whether Vrabel would want the job in New York, plus the ramifications of the Chicago Bears missing out on their first shot to interview Vrabel and the potential of Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as a future head coach. The trio also touch on Mike McCarthy and whether or not he's jockeying for leverage with the Dallas Cowboys given recent rumors.

Later in the show, the three hosts tackle the controversial Pro Bowl rosters and debate the biggest snubs of the season, including Brian Thomas Jr, Baker Mayfield and more.

Saquon Barkley likely won't play on Sunday despite having an opportunity to break the single season rushing record, and Fitz and Jori have thoughts on what goes into that decision and whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles are making the right call. Finally, the episode wraps up with predictions for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game, where all three hosts agree that the Vikings have the edge despite the Lions’ impressive season.

(00:30) - Coaching carousel news & rumors: Vrabel, McCarthy, Johnson & more

(30:40) - Pro Bowl rosters announced: biggest snubs

(48:10) - Inside the Eagles' decision to sit Saquon Barkley

(59:00) - Vikings vs. Lions picks & predictions

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