3 & Out - Ravens Soar by the Steelers, Texans handle the Chargers, Coaching carousel

Jan 12, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens soared past the Steelers in a 28-14 playoff victory, raising questions about Mike Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh. John Middlekauff suggests it's time for a coaching change to revitalize the struggling team. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans showcased their strength with a surprising win over the Chargers, spearheaded by C.J. Stroud and a dominant defense. The podcast also dives into the NFL coaching carousel, including potential moves involving Mike Vrabel and the dynamics of teams like the Dolphins and Jets.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Playoff Performances and Coaching Speculations

01:41 • 3min

Steelers Under Scrutiny: A Call for Change

04:36 • 15min

Ravens Dominate, Steelers Struggle

19:08 • 7min

Resurgence and Rivalry: Texans Triumph Over Chargers

26:35 • 6min

Texans Rising and Game Day Flavor

32:26 • 5min

NFL Coaching Changes and AFC East Dynamics

37:10 • 6min

Coaching Dynamics and Playoff Strategies

43:20 • 7min

John dives into another loaded NFL Saturday slate capped by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry leading the Baltimore Ravens to a dominant 28-14 victory over Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Middlekauff starts off by going in on the Steelers and their veteran head coach after another early playoff exit, and suggests that it’s time to move on from Mike Tomlin in the Steel City. John proceeds to say the Steelers need to take action now and move on from Tomlin in favor of a fresh face on the NFL coaching carousel, suggesting that they could trade the veteran head coach to maximize his value. John then tips his cap to an impressive Baltimore Ravens squad, led by an EVEN BETTER reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, and goes on to wonder how legit their Super Bowl chances really are. Next, Middlekauff dives into Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers unraveling against a locked-in Houston Texans defense, and explains why he was wrong about the Bolts going into this playoff tilt. John tips his cap to Demeco Ryans, CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans, anchored by star pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson, as the preseason-AFC darling advances past the first round of the postseason yet again. After, Middlekauff gives thoughts on the NFL’s coaching carousel including rumors of a far-along deal between Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots, the question marks surrounding the New York Jets litany of interviews and what’s going on with the Miami Dolphins.

3:50 - Ravens beat down the Steelers

24:36 - Texans take down the Chargers

33:20 - NFL’s coaching carousel

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