Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Hot Butt Rankings 2024 Update + Thanksgiving Day Previews

Nov 27, 2024

Conor Orr, an NFL writer and analyst, joins James Palmer, a reporter known for his work on Underdog Fantasy, to discuss the 2024 Hot Butt rankings for NFL coaches. They humorously categorize coaches into tiers from 'Stone Cold Safe' to 'Molly, You In Danger, Girl,' analyzing job security dynamics as the season progresses. Later, they preview Thanksgiving Day matchups, highlighting key aspects of the Bears vs. Lions, Giants vs. Cowboys, and Dolphins vs. Packers games, blending insights with festive excitement.

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James Palmer

Conor Orr

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Quick takeaways

The podcast examines the inconclusive debate about turkey's role in Thanksgiving traditions, emphasizing respect for others' cooking endeavors.

Discussion about NFL coaching changes highlights mounting pressure on head coaches as playoff contention looms, with potential firings on the horizon.

Hosts reflect on Tom Brady's evolving public persona post-retirement, contrasting his media presence with his competitive legacy as a player.

Deep dives

The Thanksgiving Turkey Debate

The podcast dives into the annual debate surrounding turkey during Thanksgiving. One host shares that while they've always enjoyed turkey, it is seen as a dish largely reserved for this holiday, which is a tired take for many. Participants emphasize the importance of respecting others’ cooking efforts, encouraging guests not to criticize the turkey at someone else's home. They reflect on the communal spirit of Thanksgiving and the need to enjoy traditional meals rather than nitpick them.

Intro

2min

Thanksgiving Banter and Tom Brady's Lifestyle

8min

Unforgettable Locker Room Moments

2min

Reconnecting on the Road: Chronicles from the NFL

2min

NFL Coaching Job Security Rankings

14min

Coaching Conundrums in the NFL

12min

Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics

15min

Coaching Changes and Thanksgiving Promotions

2min

The Thanksgiving Football Tradition: A Festive Preview

1min

10.

Thanksgiving Showdown: Lions vs. Bears

4min

11.

Cowboys vs Giants: Showdown Insights

12min

12.

Analyzing Defensive Performance and Effective Running Strategies

2min

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr & James Palmer to run through the list of NFL head coaches and update where they fall in the 2024 Hot Butt rankings heading into Week 13. We start with the "Stone Cold Safe" tier (13:13) before running through "Likely Bullet Proof" (25:44), "We Need To Show Progress" (36:05), and finally, "Molly, You In Danger, Girl" (45:35). Then, we say goodbye to James as we transition to Thanksgiving Day previews, starting with Bears at Lions (58:03), then hitting Giants at Cowboys (1:01:22) and finishing up with Dolphins at Packers (1:05:56).

0:00 Intro

6:21 James Palmer joins

13:13 Stone Cold Safe

25:44 Likely Bullet Proof

36:05 We Need To Show Progress

45:35 Molly, You In Danger, Girl

58:03 Bears at Lions Preview

1:01:22 Giants at Cowboys Preview

1:05:56 Dolphins at Packers Preview

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Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Hot Butt Rankings 2024 Update + Thanksgiving Day Previews

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