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Ep. 193 - Black Monday Fallout & Wildcard Weekend Preview

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Black Monday is officially here. 🏈 The NFL coaching carousel is spinning out of control with seven head coaching vacancies, including shocking "mutual partings" for legends like John Harbaugh and Pete Carroll. We break down the fallout, rank the best open jobs, and dive into the rumors linking Matt Nagy to the Tennessee Titans (visor included).

Then, we turn our attention to a massive NFL Wildcard Weekend. It’s a historic showdown at Soldier Field as the Bears and Packers meet in the postseason for only the third time ever. With "Everything on the Line" for both franchises, we give our final predictions for the frozen tundra. Plus, we analyze the legacy stakes for Josh Allen and Justin Herbert, and look at Indiana’s dominant rise in the College Football Playoff.

Inside the Episode:

  • The Black Monday Chaos: Ranking the 7 open coaching jobs.
  • The "Nagy to Tennessee" Rumors: Is the visor making a comeback?.
  • Bears vs. Packers: A deep dive into the 2026 Wildcard rematch.
  • AFC Legacy Games: Why Josh Allen MUST win the AFC this year.
  • CFP Update: Is the SEC dynasty officially over?.
  • Shot Takes: AI Super Bowl ads and the end of Stranger Things.