Michigan Wins The National Title, NFL Playoffs With Brian Baldinger, Coach Firings And The Weird Flyers Hockey Story
Jan 10, 2024
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Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines win the national title, NFL coach firings, weird hockey story in Philly, and Brian Baldinger breaks down the NFL playoffs. They discuss Michigan's dominant defense, Harbaugh's football ambitions, controversial calls, and Peloton motivation. They also analyze the Rams' dangerous defense and discuss job openings in the NFL. The hosts predict NFL playoffs and talk about age gaps in relationships.
Jim Harbaugh's National Title win with Michigan and his memorable quotes.
The firing of Mike Vrabel by the Titans and the potential job openings for him.
The possibility of Russell Wilson joining the Broncos and the awkward situation it may create.
The uncertainty surrounding James Winston's future in the NFL and potential trade or release.
The matchup between the Rams and the Lions, with the potential for an upset.
Deep dives
Mike Vrabel's firing by the Titans
The firing of Mike Vrabel by the Titans is seen as a dumb move, as Vrabel had previous success with the team, including a trip to the AFC Championship game. The Titans reportedly did not want to go through the effort of trading Vrabel, leading to his quick departure. Many believe Vrabel should be a top choice for any team in need of a new head coach.
The curious case of Russell Wilson and the Broncos
There are rumors that Russell Wilson may join the Broncos, which would create an awkward situation as the Broncos recently fired the defensive coordinator who wanted Wilson to take a pay cut. The GM of the Broncos is now backtracking on his previous statements and trying to clear the air. The situation is still unclear, but there is a possibility of Wilson joining the Broncos.
The ongoing coaching carousel
The coaching carousel is in full swing with multiple firings and potential job openings. Coaches like Mike Vrabel and Mike McCarthy are among the top candidates for new head coaching positions. The number of available coaching positions is expected to increase as the season progresses.
James Winston's uncertain future
There are questions surrounding James Winston's future in the NFL as the Saints consider their options. Rumors have circulated about the possibility of Winston being traded or released. Despite these uncertainties, Winston remains a talented quarterback with potential for success in the league.
The game I'm most excited for
is the matchup between the Rams and the Lions. The Rams have been playing well lately, especially on the offensive line. The way they utilize their receivers in the run game is impressive. On defense, they have young rookies who have been steadily improving. However, I think a potential upset is brewing in this game.
As for the most attractive job opening
I believe the Chargers have a lot to offer with a talented quarterback in Justin Herbert. The team has underperformed, but with the right adjustments, they could quickly turn things around.
Overall, the most important factor in these playoffs
is not playing fearfully and living with the occasional turnovers that come with taking risks. The key is to attack and trust your team's ability to make big plays.
I also discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson's potential to excel in the playoffs this year
The team has worked on improving their passing game, and with Lamar's growth as a quarterback, the Ravens have a good chance of making a deep playoff run.
Lamar's improvement and importance of tackling
Lamar Jackson's improvement in seeing the field and distributing the ball to different receivers is highlighted, suggesting that he is now capable of winning multiple playoff games. Additionally, the importance of tackling is emphasized, as demonstrated by Michigan's strong tackling in the National Championship game. The best tackling teams in the AFC and NFC are discussed, with the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears being mentioned as excellent tackling teams.
Engagement ring preference and age gap concerns
A woman expresses her desire not to receive an engagement ring and wonders how to communicate this preference to her boyfriend without causing any issues. The concept of age gaps in relationships is also explored, with a specific case of a 32-year-old dating a 24-year-old. The mention of not remembering 9/11 by the younger partner, causing some worries, is discussed, along with the question of whether such concerns are being overthought.
Michigan has won the National Title and Jim Harbaugh has won his way. We talk about Monday night and all the great quotes from Harbaugh (00:00:00-00:29:04). We then talk about Coach firings in the NFL, Mike Vrabel out in Tennessee and more (00:29:04-00:45:21). Max gives us a rundown of the weird hockey story in Philly and we call Whit to weigh in (00:45:21-01:01:59). Hot Seat/Cool Throne (01:01:59-01:16:19). We then welcome on Brian Baldinger to break down the NFL Playoffs, is there a fix for the Eagles? Can the Lions Defense put it back together? Cold weather Dolphins and more (01:16:19-01:47:52). We finish with guys on chicks (01:47:52-02:01:36).
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