The guys react to Bill Belichick shockingly missing the Hall of Fame on the first ballot and then dive into Shedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl, the Bills hiring Joe Brady, and the Titans bringing in Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll. They also roast the league’s most dysfunctional teams, debate whether the Pro Bowl should even exist, and uncover Craig’s past as an extra in 'The Fate of the Furious.'
(00:00) Intro
(02:36) Bill Belichick not elected to Hall of Fame
(10:12) Bills hire Joe Brady as head coach
(15:15) Jets fire eight coaches three weeks after season ends
(18:36) Pro Bowl
(25:29) Coaching news
(37:34) Mailbag
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The guys break down the Seahawks’ NFC championship win, with Sam Darnold outdueling Matt Stafford and huge games from JSN and Ken Walker in an instant classic. They also hit Sean McVay’s late-game mistakes and why this playoff run finally feels real for Seattle.
(00:00) Intro
(01:16) Seahawks Make the Super Bowl
(23:04) Patriots Make 10th Super Bowl in 25 years
(40:08) Tom Brady
(50:34) McCarthy to PIT
(01:06:19) Emails
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The guys break down Rams–Seahawks, debating Sam Darnold vs. Matthew Stafford, Seattle’s all-time defense, and whether this is the best DVOA matchup in playoff history. They then turn to Patriots-Broncos and Jarrett Stidham starting an AFC championship game, unpacking Sean Payton chaos, quarterback vibes, and why this postseason keeps getting stranger.
(00:00) Intro
(01:33) NFC Championship: Rams at Seahawks
(06:47) Will Sam Darnold Go Full Stroud?
(31:08) AFC Championship: Patriots at Broncos
(49:27) Ringer 107 Picks
(44:35) Titans Hire Robert Saleh as Head Coach
(49:41) Dolphins Hire Jeff Hafley as Head Coach
(54:07) News
(01:09:37) Emails
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Undefeated Indiana is the story of college football and the guys try to explain how Kurt Signetti pulled it off while arguing about Fernando Mendoza’s upside and “aura” . They also break down the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott, the Titans bringing in Robert Saleh, and a completely normal conversation about button-down shirts and locker-room drip
(00:00) Intro - Indiana
(06:30) How Did Curt Cignetti Do This?
(19:43) Fernando Mendoza
(27:25) Bills Fire Sean McDermott
(40:28) Falcons Hire Kevin Stefanski as Head Coach
(44:35) Titans Hire Robert Saleh as Head Coach
(49:41) Dolphins Hire Jeff Hafley as Head Coach
(54:01) Coordinator News
(57:40) Emails
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The guys unpack the Rams surviving Caleb Williams’ miracle magic, the Seahawks turning the 49ers into dust, and the Broncos stealing a wild one from the Bills in overtime. They argue about the Brandon Cooks interception, Bo Nix breaking his ankle, Josh Allen’s brutal turnovers, and why the Rams are apparently seasoning their feet with cayenne pepper.
(00:00) Intro
(00:47) Rams-Bears
(20:25) Seahawks-49ers
(28:11) Broncos-Bills
(47:52) Fart or Shart
(01:01:03) Intrusive Thoughts
(01:25:42) DK has never seen 'Transformers'
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John Harbaugh is a Giant, and the guys try to process what just happened to the NFL. They preview Seahawks-49ers, Bears-Rams, and Bills-Broncos, debate Caleb Williams vs. Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen vs. Bo Nix, and whether the Rams are secretly inevitable, plus thoughts on Mike McDaniel’s firing and Mike Tomlin’s next stop.
(00:00) Intro - New York Giants Hire John Harbaugh
(16:46) Divisional Round
(57:35) Eggs Manske
(01:00:24) College Football
(01:05:37) Ringer 107 Picks
(01:11:37) Emails
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The guys reflect on Mike Tomlin’s 19-year run in Pittsburgh, what made him special, and why the Steelers finally decided it was time for change. They also debate the risks of moving on from stability, where Tomlin could end up next, and what this moment says about how the NFL treats long-tenured coaches.
(00:00) Intro - Tomlin Steps Down
(28:07) Where Does Tomlin Go Next?
(52:07) Coaching Carousel
(58:23) Emails
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The guys relive an all-time Wild Card weekend, including the Bears breaking Packers fans’ brains, the 49ers refusing to die against the Eagles, and Josh Allen turning into a mistake-free superhero. They then get into Fart or Shart, the Packers’ existential crisis, and why this postseason already feels completely unhinged.
(00:00 Intro
(03:44) Winners and Losers
(41:50) Fart or Shart?
(01:17:54) Intrusive Thoughts
(01:32:59) Crazy Stats
(01:44:26) Emails
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The guys preview wild-card weekend, including Rams-Panthers, Bears-Packers, and Bills-Jaguars, and discuss what it all means for the playoff picture. They also debate the Rams’ dominance, the Bears’ magic, and Jacksonville’s legitimacy—and Craig finally watched 'The Lord of the Rings' for the first time.
(00:00) Intro
(02:34) Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel
(21:37) Rams @ Panthers
(30:15) Packers @ Bears
(37:09) Bills @ Jaguars
(44:18) Chargers @ Patriots
(49:44) 49ers @ Eagles
(56:27) Texans @ Steelers
(01:07:10) Ringer 107 picks
(01:15:42) Emails
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The guys react to the shocking firing of John Harbaugh in Baltimore and discuss what it means for the Ravens, Lamar Jackson, and the rest of the AFC moving forward. They then break down the rest of Black Monday—including the firings of Pete Carroll, Kevin Stefanski, Jonathan Gannon, and Raheem Morris—before ranking the best open jobs, roasting the Giants’ dysfunction, and diving into DK’s first mock draft of the year with Fernando Mendoza, Cam Ward, and the other top quarterbacks in the class. (00:00) Intro (03:17) NFL coach firings (32:23) DK's mock draft (55:47) John Harbaugh fired! (01:20:52) Mock draft resumed (01:33:20) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau
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The guys unpack the Steelers’ insane win over the Ravens to clinch a playoff spot, including helmet malfunctions, missed kicks, and Aaron Rodgers turning back the clock. They then preview the playoff field, celebrate the Seahawks’ rise to the top of the NFC, and talk through Texans-Steelers, Niners-Eagles, and all the weirdness heading into the postseason.
(00:00) Intro
(02:48) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Ravens-Steelers
(26:34) Seahawks-49ers
(41:38) Bucs-Panthers
(46:44) Falcons-Saints
(50:17) Bears-Packers
(53:52) Jaguars-Bills
(01:06:24) Oppenheimer Award
(01:20:03) Stat of the Year
(01:31:47) Intrusive Thoughts
(01:40:35) Fart or Shart?
(01:45:09) Ick of the Week
(01:50:12) Worst Play
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