Fearless with Jason Whitlock Ep 1074 | John Harbaugh TAKES Giants Job, Mike Tomlin TAKES a Leave of Absence | Guest: Anton Daniels
Jan 15, 2026
Anton Daniels, a conservative commentator known for his cultural activism, delves into his fiery altercation with comedian Corey Holcomb and its implications. Meanwhile, Shaun King, a former NFL quarterback, analyzes Mike Tomlin's unexpected leave and debates his legacy as a top coach. They tackle the complexities of the RPO offense and Justin Herbert's controversial standing in the league, touching on topics like privilege in sports and the transformational change in coaching strategies. It's a captivating blend of culture and football insights!
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Diverging Coach Paths And Priorities
- John Harbaugh accepted the Giants' $100M job at 63 instead of taking a paid sabbatical.
- Mike Tomlin, ten years younger, is stepping away to prioritize family and personal matters.
Top‑20 Coaches Are A Narrow Club
- Being top-20 among 537 NFL coaches puts you in the top ~4% and changes the Hall of Fame conversation.
- Jason questions whether Mike Tomlin or John Harbaugh clearly belong in that top tier.
Contemporary Coaches Outpace Tomlin
- Jay Skapanek argues Mike Tomlin is not a top-20 all-time coach despite longevity and a Super Bowl.
- He ranks Tomlin behind contemporaries like Sean Payton, Kyle Shanahan, and Sean McVay on playoff achievement.