NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Coach of the Year Rankings and Christmas Games Preview
Dec 23, 2025
Football analyst Ollie Connolly joins Gregg Rosenthal to dive into the captivating world of coaching dynamics. They share their top-five Coach of the Year candidates, dissecting remarkable performances by Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel. The duo also reacts to DK Metcalf's recent suspension and the ripple effects on team strategies. Finally, they preview exciting Christmas Day matchups, analyzing key aspects of the Cowboys and Commanders, Lions and Vikings, and the daunting Broncos- Chiefs showdown amidst Patrick Mahomes' injury.
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Coach-Led Vision Driving Bears Turnaround
- Ben Johnson built a clear coach-led vision in Chicago that already shows tangible results this season.
- His offensive line and quarterback development validate the franchise's offseason bets.
Value Long-Term Vision In Coach Votes
- Give extra credit to coaches who build foundations that bear fruit beyond one season when voting for Coach of the Year.
- Evaluate staff hires and long‑term vision, not just immediate win totals.
Weekly Innovation Powered Jaguars' Rise
- Liam Cohen transformed the Jaguars by tailoring fresh, game-specific offensive designs each week.
- His young, in‑house staff executing quickly made Year One progress exceed expectations.