On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the anatomy of the miracle catch that nearly extended the Bears’ magical season. We assess which players and coaches are leaving and joining the NFC North, examine why NFL head coaches often have such short shelf lives, and make one surprise pick for championship weekend.
00:00 Open
00:26 Championship weekend preview
01:36 Lessons learned for Bears in playoff loss
03:12 Caleb’s miracle throw
06:15 The Vikings need work
07:00 Packers defensive coordinator moves to Miami
08:25 The Lions have a new offensive coordinator
11:15 J.J. McCarthy is not a lock at QB1 next season
13:56 The impact after the Packers lose two coaches
15:25 Matt LaFleur stays put in Green Bay, but for how long?
16:50 The Vikings’ defensive coordinator could be coaching the Steelers
19:21 Why NFL head coaches don’t last long
20:58 The Bears lose their running backs coach
22:11 Championship weekend predictions
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