The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Harbaugh(!), Pete Carroll, and Stefanski Fired. Plus, DK's First 2026 Mock Draft.
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Jan 7, 2026 The shocking firing of John Harbaugh sends ripples through the Ravens and the entire AFC. The hosts dissect the recent Black Monday cuts, including Pete Carroll and Kevin Stefanski. They roast the dysfunction of the Giants while ranking the most desirable coaching vacancies. DK shares his first 2026 mock draft, featuring standout prospects like Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore, alongside debates on draft strategy. The discussion also dives into the potential future for Harbaugh and other coaching rumors in the NFL.
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Black Monday Resets Franchises
- Coaching changes this offseason are unusually concentrated and consequential for NFL rosters and draft strategy.
- Hosts frame Black Monday as a moment that reshapes team directions, not just personnel shuffles.
Right Coach, Wrong Moment
- Pete Carroll's Raiders tenure failed because his methods didn't match the roster and modern NFL trends.
- The hosts emphasize fit and timing: a great coach needs the right talent and the right NFL meta to succeed.
Stefanski Was A Victim Of Instability
- Kevin Stefanski's Browns record shows repeated overperformance given poor quarterback play and instability.
- The panel frames his firing as organizational fatigue rather than clear evidence he's a bad coach.