Sports Krunch w/DKROM

Our good friend Katherine Terrell, who covers the Saints for ESPN, joined us at the Senior Bowl to discuss which players are likely to be cap casualties this spring, the latest on the Saints search for a new offensive coordinator, whether or not 2024 is a "make or break" year for head coach Dennis Allen, and which positions the Saints will prioritize in the draft

Nick Farabaugh, Steelers beat reporter for PGH Steelers Now, joined us at the Senior Bowl to give us a reasonable take on the Steelers hire of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, his prediction on what the Steelers QB room will look like in 2024, his understanding of where contract talks with Mike Tomlin will eventually end up, and his belief as to which positions the Steelers will prioritize in the draft

Veteran Packers beat reporter Gery Woelfel joined us at the Senior Bowl and told us when to expect a new contract for Jordan Love, the latest on the Pack's search for a new defensive coordinator, which position he believes they will target early in the draft, and more

Our good friend Turron Davenport, who is the Titans beat reporter for ESPN, joined us at the Senior Bowl and told us what about new head coach Brian Callahan impressed the Titans the most, the latest on the candidates for Callahan's coaching staff, a potential hypothetical scenario with the #7 overall pick, and why the Titans STRONGLY believe in GM Ran Carthon

Nicholas Moreano, who covers the Bears for CHGO Sports, joined us at the Senior Bowl to share his guess as to what the Bears will do with the #1 overall pick in the draft, when he thinks GM Ryan Poles will reach such a decision, his thoughts on the likelihood of star CB Jaylon Johnson getting the franchise tag, and the Bears hire of Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator

Joe Person, Panthers beat reporter for The Athletic, joined us at the Senior Bowl to share his thoughts (and similar words of caution) on new Carolina head coach Dave Canales and new GM Dan Morgan. He also shared the latest intel he's hearing on defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and his future with the team...and what he believes the Panthers may end up doing with star pass rusher Brian Burns, who's slated to be a free agent this March. Person also explained the potentially pivotal role Brandt Tillis (who was recently the Chiefs EVP of Football Operations) will play in the Panthers front office and told us which positions he believes the Panthers will address early in the draft

Bo Brack, who covers the Cardinals for PHNX Sports, joined us at the Senior Bowl to discuss why things are looking up for the Cards under Jonathan Gannon, who the Cardinals will likely pick at #4 overall (and what they may do if that player isn't there), how Kyler Murray successfully sold himself to the new Cardinals regime, other positions the Cardinals would like to address early in the draft, and players who could be cap casualties this year

Vincent Bonsignore, who covers the Raiders for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joined us to share his thoughts on new Raiders full-time head coach Antonio Pierce and new GM Tom Telesco, the latest intel on the team's search for a new offensive coordinator, how he thinks the Raiders will try to upgrade the QB position this offseason and what position(s) he believes they'll target early in the draft

Our friend Billy Riccette of the USA Today Jets Wire joined us from the Senior Bowl to discuss the players that caught his eye on Day 1 of practices and others he'll be watching throughout the week, his thoughts on why the Bears should actually keep Justin Fields and trade the #1 overall pick, and his prediction for Super Bowl LVIII

1. Biggest Takeaways From Divisional Weekend

-DKrom: New defensive scheme about to take the NFL by storm?

-Hal: Compared to Wild Card Weekend, all four games were fun to watch

2. Weekly Honors

-GOAT Of The Week (DKrom: Sheila Ford Hamp, Hal: Jared Goff/Isaih Pacheco)

-Dunce Of The Week (DKrom: Bills WR's and Packers DB's, Hal: Sean McDermott/Joe Brady)

3. DKrom & Hal's Pro Football HOF Class of 2024 Picks

4. Coaching Carousel Latest

-New Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was among three reported "Plan B" options for the Falcons that also included Texans OC Bobby Slowik (whom the Falcons were VERY impressed by in his initial interview), and former Titans HC Mike Vrabel. Do you think the Falcons hired the best one of the three?

-During his appearance on the Rich Eisen Show on Wednesday, Florio said he got the impression from some highly trusted sources that the Chiefs are preparing for the possibility of Andy Reid retiring after the Chiefs season concludes. And IF that happens, he believes Chiefs players would lobby for Eric Bieniemy to be Reid's successor. If you're the Hunt family in that scenario, do you honor the players' wishes...or do you make a big run at Bill Belichick?

-GRADING THE HIRES

(1). Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh (DKrom: A+, Hal: A)

(2): Falcons HC Raheem Morris (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

(3). Raiders HC Antonio Pierce (DKrom: B, Hal: B-)

(4). Raiders GM Tom Telesco (DKrom: B+, Hal: B)

(5). Titans HC Brian Callahan (DKrom: C, Hal: B-)

(6) Panthers HC Dave Canales (DKrom: B+, Hal: A-)

(7). Panthers GM Dan Morgan (DKrom: B, Hal: B-)

(8). Bears OC Shane Waldron (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

(9) Eagles DC Vic Fangio (DKrom: A+, Hal: B+)

(10). Jaguars DC Ryan Nielsen (DKrom: A, Hal: A+)

5. AFC Championship Preview (Chiefs at Ravens)

6. NFC Championship Preview (Lions at 49ers)

7. Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Ravens and Chiefs are tied at 20 with 50 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Ravens are driving and have the ball on the Chiefs 45...but Chris Jones strip-sacks Lamar and Nick Bolton picks it up and returns it for the game-winning TD!!

-Hal: Lions jump out to 23-7 lead at the half, but Brock Purdy takes over in the second half with 3 TD passes in the fourth quarter...all to George Kittle...leading the 49ers to a 31-30 win

8. Challenge Flags

-Hal: Andy Reid...leave nothing behind and throw EVERYTHING at this Ravens defense!!!

-DKrom: Lions...embrace your role as underdogs and as America's Team!!!