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Why did Ben Johnson say yes to the Bears? + Inside Washington’s shock playoff run
The Chicago Bears wasted no time on Monday, signing Ben Johnson as their new head coach two days after the Lions lost their playoff game to the Commanders. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel react to breaking news by sharing what they’re hearing about why Johnson, long one of the most sought-after coaching prospects in the league, took the job. They also break down what the Johnson hire means for all the other dominoes that might fall in this year’s hiring spree, including the openings in Dallas and New Orleans. Then they share what the results of the divisional round mean for the future of the league and how the Ravens and Lamar Jackson chart a path forward after their loss to the Bills. Plus, NBC Sports Washington and 106.7 The Fan’s JP Finlay joins the show to share the scoop on how the Commanders rallied behind Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn to reach Washington’s first NFC championship game since 1991.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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Can Deion Sanders and the Cowboys actually happen? + What we’re watching in the divisional round of the playoffs
The rumor mill has been scorching hot since news surfaced that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke with Deion Sanders about his team’s head coaching job. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel connect with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to separate what’s real, what’s not and what it would take for the Coach Prime show to relocate from Colorado to Dallas. Dianna and Chase also talk to Bruce about Chicago’s interest in Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, and dish with each other who else is in the mix for the Bears job. Plus, they share with each other the things they’re watching most closely in the divisional round of the playoffs this weekend, including in the electric matchup between the Bills and Ravens.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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Dallas is done with Mike McCarthy + has Mike Tomlin coached his last game in Pittsburgh?
The playoffs are here, and the coaching carousel is already in overdrive. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the Dallas Cowboys parting ways with Mike McCarthy and who they might target for their coaching vacancy, where the Steelers might go with Mike Tomlin and whether it’s possible they’ll trade him and how the Patriots locked up Mike Vrabel as their new coach so quickly. They also share their reactions to this weekend’s playoff results and contemplate what comes next for the Steelers, Broncos, Chargers and Bucs now that their seasons are over.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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Heads roll in Vegas and Tennessee + Could a team lure Belichick away from UNC? + Sheil Kapadia on playoff time in Philly
A wild week of news before Wild Card weekend. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about the Las Vegas Raiders firing their head coach and GM and the Tennessee Titans firing their GM. They also discuss how Tom Brady will be involved with the coaching search in Vegas, whether a team could lure Bill Belichick away from UNC, why the Cowboys blocked the Bears from interviewing Mike McCarthy and how the fighting to land Ben Johnson as a head coach is playing out so far. Plus, The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia joins the show to talk about playoff time in Philly and which underdog teams he has an eye on this weekend.
Hosts: Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
Producer: Marissa Dunn
Executive Producer: Michael Martinez
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Black Monday: Why Brian Daboll has a job and Jerod Mayo doesn’t
NFL teams wasted little time after the regular season concluded on Sunday. Some, like the Patriots and Jaguars, moved quickly to dismiss their coaches. Others, like the Giants and Colts, said they were keeping coaches and GMs in place. Meanwhile, the Jets, who fired their coach and GM weeks ago, sprinted to put in requests for interviews for pretty much any head coaching candidate you could name. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel share what they’re hearing about what’s gone down and what might happen next.
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For all the NFL conversation you’d ever want or need, there’s only one place to go: Scoop City, where there’s something for every football fan! The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and longtime NFL quarterback Chase Daniel share inside information you need to know about your favorite team, discussions going on in and around the league - and some scoop on life. New episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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