Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler Hot Butts Week 11 Check-In: Head Coaches on the Hot Seat
Nov 13, 2025
James Palmer, NFL insider for The Athletic and Bleacher Report, joins the discussion to dive into coaching job security and team evaluations. The trio debates the reality of Aaron Rodgers’ personal life and whether Tom Brady is, in fact, human. They also revisit the updated Hot Butt rankings for coaches, assessing their futures based on recent performance. The hosts analyze emerging head coaches and the precarious positions of veterans, while also previewing the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup between the Jets and Patriots.
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Midseason Coach Security Recheck
- Heed the Call revisits preseason coach job security tiers and updates them after 10 games to measure accuracy and movement.
- The hosts treat coaching stability as dynamic, influenced by trades, ownership changes, and in-season performance.
Travis Hunter Season-Ending Surgery
- James Palmer recapped Travis Hunter's knee injury and surgical timeline that ends his rookie season early.
- The Jaguars now face tough roster decisions about Hunter's two-way role during his rehab.
Rodgers' 'Phantom Wife' Sparks Skepticism
- Aaron Rodgers' recent marital mystery sparked media parody and skepticism about authenticity.
- The hosts compare it to public hoaxes and question whether Rodgers engineered the narrative for attention.