Irish NFL Show

Arizona bound next week but before then Peter King (NBC Football Morning in America) joins us again to discuss the all the latest news in the league, the growth of the game internationally, his desire to be back in Germany next year for the next phase of the NFL international series. Can Croke Park finally get an NFL game? 

You can find Peter King @peter_king

The Seattle Seahawks were, quire possibly, the most surprising team in the NFL this season. After moving on from Russell Wilson many thought they would struggle but with Geno Smith having a breakout year in his tenth season in the league and one of the finest draft hauls in recent years they made the playoffs. Dana O'Gorman joins Colum to discuss the decision to move on from Russ, what a new contract for Geno might look like and how Pete Carroll will approach the off season. 

You can find Dana on Twitter: @DaynaOG

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DeMeco Ryans was the hottest name during the current coaching cycle, he had interest from all the teams with a vacancy but ultimately he decided on the Texans. Described as a natural leader, Sean Pendergast delved into what made him so coveted. Sean and Colum also discuss the process behind the hiring and what the Texans might do in this year's draft.

You can find Sean on Twitter: @SeanTPendergast 

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Was a first round pick for Sean Payton really a steal? Has the age of the analytical GM truly arrived? Kevin Cole from the Unexpected Points podcast joins Colum to discuss all of the above and more. Kevin wrote a piece entitled 'Jalen Hurts wasn't a good pick by the Philadelphia Eagles — he was a great one' in April 2020 offer  his thoughts on the factors in the Eagles success.

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The Denver Broncos agreed a deal with the New Orleans Saints to trade for Sean Payton. After a year as a television analyst the Super Bowl winner will become the new Head Coach in Denver. Zach Segars from Mile High Sports joins Colum to discuss the compensation, the process, and what this means for Russell Wilson.

Eagles ease to the NFC title against an injuury hit Niners team. Chiefs finally win a close one against the Bengals to find their way to another Superbowl. Butker FG secures the AFC title. Who is the early favourite for the big one? 

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PFF's lead draft analyst Mike Renner joins Colum to talk about QBs, RBs, CBs and more. Should the Bears stick or twist? Can Trevor Lawrence lead the Jags to a Super Bowl next year? Why are rookie CBs finding the transition to the league easier? Will Josh Jacobs and Saquon get the Contracts they want?

You can find Mike on Twitter @PFF_Mike

The Championship games are fast approaching but another important event in the NFL calendar is the Senior Bowl. Jim Nagy joined Brian & Colum to discuss this years preparation in the leadup to this years game which will involve many a college player who will be drafted come April in this years draft. 45 of the first 100 picks last year competed in the Senior Bowl that February. We discuss the importance for players in advance of the combine and pro days.

You can find Jim Nagy @JimNagy_SB

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Divisional Round Review as the team reflect on the weekend results as the best four teams advance to the Championship games. The team discuss potential off season changes in Buffalo and Dallas after difficult losses. How will Mahomes injury be come Sunday? Will Niners have enough on the road in Philly? Early thoughts on the weekend ahead.

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The Chiefs and Eagles are bound for the conference games, who will their opponents be?  Khristina and Colum look back on last night's action and preview Sunday's games between the Bills and the Bengals and the Cowboys and 49ers.