During my week at the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini joined me to discuss the Jets plans in the 2022 NFL Draft, the main goals HC Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas have for the week, and the team's backup QB situation

1. Divisional Round Takeaways

-DKrom: We might have seen the last of Tom Brady

-Hal: Next generation of QB’s shine (Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes)

2. Should the NFL change its OT rules, and if so how?

-Case for: Of 11 playoff OT games since the current rules were instituted, 10/11 teams that won won the coin toss…and SEVEN of them scored a TD on the opening drive of OT

-Case against: Of 163 games since the current rules were instituted (playoffs included), teams that won the coin toss have only won 52.8% of the time

3. Truth or Exaggeration

        -Sean Payton will be a serious candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when all is set and done

        -Sean Payton will be coaching the Cowboys in 2023

        -Dennis Allen will be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints

        -Of the four remaining teams, the Chiefs are the clear favorite to win the Super Bowl

        -Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, the 49ers should keep Jimmy Garoppolo in 2022 and let him and Trey Lance battle it out for the starting job in training camp

        -DeMeco Ryans will be a head coach in 2022

        -The Broncos hiring of Nathaniel Hackett makes it even more likely that Aaron Rodgers is a Denver Bronco in 2022

4. Coaching Carousel

-Grading the hires (A, B, C, D): Broncos [Nathaniel Hackett], Bears [Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus], Giants [Joe Schoen], Vikings [Kwesi Adofo-Mensah]

-Jaguars Developments

        -Raiders Developments

5. AFC Championship Preview (Bengals at Chiefs)

-What do the Bengals have that the Bills do not that will help them pull off the upset?

-Some people said earlier in the season that the NFL had “solved” Patrick Mahomes with the two-high safety looks. And NO team played more of that type of coverage against the Chiefs than the Bills…and you saw the historic performance Mahomes had against them on Sunday. How has Mahomes adjusted so well to this look over the past several months?

-Key matchups and picks

6. NFC Championship Preview (49ers at Rams)

-Will this game almost entirely depend on which version of Matthew Stafford (and Jimmy Garoppolo for that matter) shows up?

-The old adage is that it’s hard to beat a team three times in one season, yet the 49ers have won six straight against the Rams. Why do they seemingly have the Rams number?

-Key matchups and picks

 7. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Mike Hilton picks off Patrick Mahomes in OT to set up a game-winning 10-yard TD run by Joe Burrow

       -DKrom: 49ers defense holds the Rams to less than 250 total yards of offense, force FIVE turnovers, including two RZ turnovers, one of which is returned by Fred Warner for a pick-six with less than 2:00 left and the 49ers up 20-17 to seal a 27-17 win!!! 

8. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Bengals…play like you’re proud of the season you’ve had and the bright future that awaits you

       -Hal: The four divisional round losers (Bills-get a strong draft, Packers-make Rodgers happy, Bucs-get Brady back in 2022, Titans-get more offensive playmakers)

1. Week 18 Takeaways

-DKrom: Colts lay an egg at the worst possible time

-Hal: Colts live and die by Carson Wentz, Chargers “Charger” again

2. Truth or Exaggeration

     -Of the three current GM openings, the Bears are the most attractive position because of Justin Fields

     -The winner of Monday night’s Cardinals/Rams Wild Card playoff will lose in the Divisional Round

     -The Vikings should make history and hire Eagles VP of Player Personnel Catherine Raiche as their new GM if her qualifications match those of the top male candidates for the job

     -The Lions will win 6-7 games in 2022

     -The 49ers and Raiders are the teams that NOBODY wants to face in the playoffs

     -Long-term, the Chargers will regret hiring Brandon Staley over Brian Daboll

     -The New York Giants are currently the worst team in the NFL

3. Coaching Carousel

-Do you think it would it be a colossal mistake for the Bears to hire Leslie Frazier over Brian Daboll given the presence of Justin Fields?

-There appear to be two front-runners for the Broncos HC vacancy, Dan Quinn and Nathaniel Hackett. Which of them would be the better hire and why?

        -If the Giants lose out on Brian Flores to the Texans, should Don "Wink" Martindale be their immediate Plan B?

        -Will the Dolphins regret firing Brian Flores in the long-run? Which of these candidates would make the most sense to succeed him as the next Dolphins HC: Leslie Frazier, Dan Quinn, or Vance Joseph?

        -If the Jaguars hire Bill O’Brien as their next head coach, should Trevor Lawrence do all he can to force a trade?

        -Who would be the ideal outside-the-box HC hire for Minnesota?

        -Did the Texans make a mistake by firing David Culley after just one season? Does it seem inevitable the Texans will hire Brian Flores given his long history with Nick Caserio?

        -Do you think Jim Harbaugh presents enough of an upgrade for the Raiders to go that direction instead of giving the job to Rich Bisaccia?

5. Wild Card Weekend Previews and Picks

-Raiders at Bengals

-Patriots at Bills

-Eagles at Bucs

-49ers at Cowboys

-Steelers at Chiefs

-Cardinals at Rams

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Deebo Samuel 4 TD (3 receiving, 1 rushing), almost 300 total yards from scrimmage

       -DKrom: Maxx Crosby totals 4 sacks, including a game-deciding strip-sack which is run in for a 76  yard scoop-and-score by Nate Hobbs, who also holds Ja’Marr Chase to 1 reception for 2 yards 

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Cowboys…MATCH THE 49ERS PHYSICALITY!!!!

       -Hal: Mike Tomlin, be proud of what you accomplished this season and make it a competitive game in Kansas City

1. Week 17 Takeaways

-DKrom: Cardinals with HUGE win after we wrote them off, Bengals with biggest statement win of the season

-Hal: Antonio Brown needs help, his release could affect Bucs Super Bowl chances, Las Vegas Raiders stay alive against all the odds

2. Final Awards

3. Truth or Exaggeration

        -If they take care of business against the Texans this week, plus considering the likely return of Derrick Henry, the Titans should be considered the favorites in the AFC 

        -The Browns should do all they can to trade Baker Mayfield to a QB-desperate team in the offseason, and accumulate assets by trading down in the draft to position themselves for a top QB prospect in the 2023 draft

        -Patrick Surtain II is already a top-10 cornerback in the NFL

        -The injury to Chris Godwin and the looming departure of Antonio Brown will be too much for the Bucs offense to overcome in the playoffs

        -The Green Bay Packers should be the favorite to win Super Bowl LVI

        -Unless Matthew Stafford dramatically improves his game these next two weeks, the Rams will be one-and-done in the playoffs

        -If he becomes HC of the Raiders, Jim Harbaugh will win a Super Bowl in a second stint as an NFL head coach

4. Chargers at Raiders Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 18 Games

       -Chiefs at Broncos

       -Cowboys at Eagles

       -Bengals at Browns

       -Packers at Lions

       -Bears at Vikings  

       -Washington at Giants

       -Colts at Jaguars

       -Steelers at Ravens

       -Titans at Texans

       -Saints at Falcons

       -Jets at Bills

       -49ers at Rams

       -Patriots at Dolphins

       -Seahawks at Cardinals

       -Panthers at Buccaneers

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Rashaad Penny 200 yards rushing and 4 TD

       -DKrom: Chiefs will score 70 points against the Broncos

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Packers…at some point, PULL YOUR STARTERS 

       -Hal: Last place teams, don’t give up hope headed into next season

1. Week 16 Takeaways

-DKrom: It was a crazy journey to get there, but the Chiefs and Bills appear to be the two best teams in the AFC after all, Josh Allen putting himself in elite company, Houston Texans have been a MUCH better team than most of us thought

-Hal: Hal is completely off the Cardinals bandwagon, Chargers still doing Charger things

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Houston Texans should not spend a premium draft pick on a QB and give Davis Mills a full-year tryout in 2022

-Joe Burrow has cemented himself as a top-10 QB in the NFL

-If the Dolphins make the playoffs, Brian Flores is the 2021 NFL Coach of the Year

-Regardless of how their season ends, the 49ers must make Trey Lance the full-time starter in 2022 

-The Jaguars hiring Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett as their new head coach would be a very wise move 

-If he doesn’t retire, Aaron Rodgers will play for the Packers in 2022

-After two seasons, the Carolina Panthers should pull the plug on Matt Rhule

3. This or That

-Who had the bigger impact on the game of football: John Madden or Vince Lombardi?

-Assuming they get the NFC’s #1 seed, which team should the Packers fear more: Cowboys or Bucs?

-Which non-Chiefs AFC West team is more likely to make the playoffs: Chargers or Raiders?

-Who was the bigger Pro Bowl snub: Roquan Smith or Creed Humphrey?

4. Chiefs at Bengals Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 17 Games

       -Falcons at Bills

       -Giants at Bears

       -Dolphins at Titans

       -Raiders at Colts

       -Jaguars at Patriots

       -Bucs at Jets  

       -Eagles at Washington

       -Rams at Ravens

       -Broncos at Chargers

       -Cardinals at Cowboys

       -Panthers at Saints

       -Lions at Seahawks

       -Vikings at Packers

       -Browns at Steelers

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Jonathan Taylor 274 yards rushing and 4 TD in win over Raiders

       -DKrom: Steelers win thanks to 5 INT off of Baker Mayfield, including two pick-sixes (one by Joe Haden, the other by Joe Schobert, both former Browns)

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Packers…DON’T TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS!!!

       -Hal: Big Ben…go out like a champion!!!

1. Week 15 Takeaways

-DKrom: Mahomes vs. Herbert delivers again, Bucs may have an even tougher road to return to the Super Bowl, Dennis Allen and Greg Roman will likely get serious head coaching consideration

-Hal: Division leaders lose a lot of games, tight races down the stretch

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-Should they make the playoffs, the Indianapolis Colts will be the team that NOBODY wants to play

-Should they get the first overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars should HIGHLY consider drafting whoever the best OT is on their board (Evan Neal, Ikem Ekwonu) 

-Whoever wins Sunday’s Ravens/Bengals game will win the AFC North

-If Russell Wilson is made available by the Seahawks for trade, teams interested in trading for him MUST do a LOT of vetting on his mallet finger and potential complications it could cause for the remainder of his career 

-The Los Angeles Rams will win the NFC West

-Nick Sirianni should be in consideration for Coach of the Year honors if the Eagles make the playoffs

-Nick Bosa is now the frontrunner for 2021 Comeback Player of the Year

3. Christmas wishes (New head coach, GM and/or QB)

-Bears: Brian Daboll, Ed Dodds

-Broncos: Leslie Frazier, Aaron Rodgers

-Raiders: Vance Joseph

-Jaguars: Byron Leftwich

4. Ravens at Bengals Preview

-Regardless of who is starting at QB for the Ravens this week, how much tougher of a challenge is the Bengals defense compared to the Packers defense?

-True or False…if the Ravens pass rush can’t get to Joe Burrow, the Bengals will win in another blowout

        -Key matchups and picks

5. Picks for all other Week 16 Games

       -49ers at Titans

       -Browns at Packers

       -Colts at Cardinals

       -Lions at Falcons

       -Rams at Vikings

       -Bills at Patriots  

       -Jaguars at Jets

       -Giants at Eagles

       -Bucs at Panthers

       -Chargers at Texans

       -Bears at Seahawks

       -Steelers at Chiefs

       -Broncos at Raiders

       -Washington at Cowboys

       -Dolphins at Saints

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Both Bears and Seahawks turn the ball over twice in OT…leading to a tie

       -DKrom: Jonathan Taylor totals over 300 yards from scrimmage (150 rushing, 150 receiving) and 3 TD including the game winner on 4th and Goal from the 1 at the gun

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Cardinals…MATCH THE COLTS PHYSICALITY!!!!!

       -Hal: Dolphins, Eagles, Colts…GO NUTS!!!!!

1. Week 14 Takeaways

-DKrom: Poetic day for the Broncos, particularly the 88-yard drive at the end of the game

-Hal: Bills not dead and buried yet, Brady and Rodgers co-MVP favorites right now

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The NFL MUST put all 32 clubs in intensive COVID-19 protocols (mandatory mask-wearing for everyone inside facility, most, if not all meetings conducted virtually, and daily testing) RIGHT NOW

-Dak Prescott is currently holding the Cowboys back from achieving their potential

-Jaguars owner Shad Khan shouldn’t fire Urban Meyer on January 10…he should fire him THIS SECOND

-Jimmy Garoppolo will net the 49ers a first-round pick should they decide to trade him in the offseason

-Micah Parsons should win 2021 DPOY honors, and Patrick Surtain II should win 2021 DROY honors

-The AFC Championship will be between the Chiefs and Patriots…and the NFC Championship will be between the Packers and Bucs

-The Chicago Bears MUST fire GM Ryan Pace in addition to Matt Nagy

3. Should the following Head Coaches be fired or retained?

-Joe Judge: RETAIN

-Vic Fangio: FIRED

-Mike Zimmer: FIRED

-Pete Carroll: RETAIN

4. Chiefs at Chargers Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 15 Games

-Raiders at Browns

-Patriots at Colts

-Panthers at Bills

-Cardinals at Lions

-Jets at Dolphins

-Cowboys at Giants

-Washington at Eagles

-Titans at Steelers

-Texans at Jaguars

-Bengals at Broncos

-Falcons at 49ers

-Seahawks at Rams

-Packers at Ravens

-Saints at Bucs

-Vikings at Bears

6. Bold Predictions

-Hal: Cordarrelle Patterson 100+ yards rushing and 100+ yards receiving, 3 TD (1 run, 1 catch, 1 50-yard TD pass)

-DKrom: Russell Wilson throws for 400+ yards and 4 TD including game-winning hail mary to former Ram Gerald Everett

7. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Chargers…TONIGHT is your opportunity to become legit Super Bowl contenders. SEIZE IT!!!

-Hal: Sean McVay and Rams…run the table and win the NFC West!!!

1. Week 13 Takeaways

-DKrom: Poetic way for the Lions to win their first game of 2021, Chargers FINALLY turned Justin Herbert loose (Weeks 1-12: 6.2-yard ADOT on 1st/2nd down, Week 13: 10.2-yard ADOT)

-Hal: Patriots masterful game plan, Lions first win

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Bucs MUST release Antonio Brown when his suspension ends after Week 15

-Micah Parsons has already entered the conversation to be considered THE best defensive player in football right now 

-Marlon Humphrey’s season-ending torn pectoral injury will end up being the straw that broke the camel’s back for the 2021 Ravens

-Tua Tagovailoa will force the Dolphins to abandon their pursuit of Deshaun Watson, even if Watson gets legally cleared 

-Gardner Minshew should be the starting QB for the Eagles going forward

-Javonte Williams should get FAR more carries than Melvin Gordon for the Broncos in the season’s final five weeks

-The Buffalo Bills chances of making the playoffs are in danger

3. Latest Russell Wilson news

4. This or That

       -Which team’s offensive struggles are you more alarmed by: Chiefs or Cowboys?

       -Which team is more likely to make it to Super Bowl LVI: Bucs or Patriots?

       -Who should win the 2021 Heisman Trophy: Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud? 

       -Who will be a more successful NFL head coach: Matt Rhule or Dan Campbell?

5. Rams at Cardinals Preview

6. Picks for all other Week 14 Games

       -Steelers at Vikings

       -Ravens at Browns

       -Jaguars at Titans

       -Raiders at Chiefs

       -Saints at Jets

       -Cowboys at Washington  

       -Falcons at Panthers

       -Seahawks at Texans

       -Lions at Broncos

       -Giants at Chargers

       -49ers at Bengals

       -Bills at Bucs

       -Bears at Packers

7. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Jamaal Williams 200+ rushing yards and 3 TD

       -DKrom: Lions win with another TD at the final gun…to former Bronco Khalif Raymond for 25 yards

8. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Chiefs…be willing to play December football on offense

       -Hal: Ben Roethlisberger…go out on top

1. Week 12 Takeaways

-DKrom: Time to start preparing for the possibility of Super Bowl LVI being Brady vs. Belichick, Bengals show they mean business

-Hal: Lot of high profile QB’s either ailing or struggling (Stafford, Big Ben, Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson)

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The San Francisco 49ers are the best NFL team in the state of California right now

-There’s a much better chance than many think of the Cowboys NOT winning the NFC East

-The Cardinals will win the NFC West

-The Packers should be considered the favorites to earn the NFC’s #1 playoff seed

-The Raiders should extend Derek Carr shortly after their season ends

-The Browns should go all in on trying to trade for either Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers

-Zac Taylor deserves serious consideration for Coach of the Year honors

3. This or That

-Which rookie defensive player has had the more impressive season: Odafe Oweh or Patrick Surtain II?

-Which current OC would be a better option as the next head coach of either the Bears or Jaguars: Byron Leftwich or Greg Roman?

-If the Lions end up with the #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, who should they take: Kayvon Thibodeaux or Aidan Hutchinson? 

-Which team is more likely to miss out on the playoffs: Rams or Bills?

4. Patriots at Bills Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 13 Games

       -Cowboys at Saints

       -Bucs at Falcons

       -Cardinals at Bears

       -Chargers at Bengals

       -Vikings at Lions

       -Giants at Dolphins  

       -Eagles at Jets

       -Colts at Texans

       -Washington at Raiders

       -Jaguars at Rams

       -Ravens at Steelers

       -49ers at Seahawks

       -Broncos at Chiefs

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Taylor Heinicke will complete 40 passes for 350+ yards, 4 TD in regulation, and one in OT

       -DKrom: Joe Mixon sets the NFL single game rushing yardage record against the Chargers

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Bills…be willing to beat the Patriots at their own game

       -Hal: Sean McVay and Rams…use this week as your get well game, get your RB’s involved again

1. Week 11 Takeaways

-DKrom: You can make a case for T.J. Watt for MVP. The Steelers defense is an entirely different unit without him

-Hal: Chris Jones, Baker Mayfield needs to rest, Eagles a legit playoff contender

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Cleveland Browns should sit Baker Mayfield until he is 100% aside from the labral tear in his non-throwing shoulder

-Jonathan Taylor should now be considered the front-runner for Offensive POY

-The Tennessee Titans will NOT get the AFC’s #1 playoff seed

-If the Lions beat the Bears on Thanksgiving Day, Matt Nagy should be fired first thing Friday morning

-Whoever wins this weekend’s Vikings/49ers game will be one of the two NFC Wild Card teams

-The Broncos re-signing Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick will go a long way in convincing either Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson to come to Denver should they be made available via trade

-Jason Garrett will never get another NFL coaching job again

3. This or That

-Who is more likely to win their respective division: Chargers or Patriots?

-Which current DC and former head coach will do better if given a second HC opportunity: Dan Quinn or Vance Joseph?

-Which team is more likely to earn the #1 playoff seed in their respective conference: Cardinals or Ravens?

-Who will have the bigger impact for the Rams down the stretch: Von Miller or Odell Beckham, Jr.?

4. Rams at Packers Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 12 Games

       -Bears at Lions

       -Raiders at Cowboys

       -Bills at Saints

       -Steelers at Bengals

       -Bucs at Colts

       -Panthers at Dolphins  

       -Titans at Patriots

       -Eagles at Giants

       -Falcons at Jaguars

       -Jets at Texans

       -Chargers at Broncos

       -Vikings at 49ers

       -Browns at Ravens

       -Seahawks at Washington

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Ravens DL knocks Baker out of the game, Case Keenum throws 3 TD’s in the second half

       -DKrom: Patriots hold the Titans to less than 100 yards of total offense

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Browns…PLAY UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL

       -Hal: Bills…MAKE OR BREAK TIME…use this as your get right game