Sports Krunch w/DKROM

Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh of PennLive joined me at the Senior Bowl where he told me why he believes Justin Fields will be Pittsburgh's starting QB in 2025, presented the organization's line of thinking as to why they won't do a full-scale roster rebuild, discussed why we shouldn't sleep on the Steelers drafting a defensive lineman in Round 1, and more

Longtime friend of the pod Connor Rogers of PFF joined me at the Senior Bowl to share his thoughts on new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, new Jets GM Darren Mougey, what he expects Glenn's staff to look like, the looming Aaron Rodgers decision, the future of WR Garrett Wilson and more

Saints beat reporter Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Football Network joined me at the Senior Bowl to share the latest intel he's hearing on the Saints head coaching search, why he doubts Derek Carr will be made available for trade, and more

Patriots beat reporter Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss Drake Maye's ceiling, how active he expects the Patriots to be in free agency given their gargantuan amount of salary cap space, what he thinks the Patriots do with the #4 overall pick if one of two particular players are there, and more

Bears beat reporter Nicholas Moreano joined me at the Senior Bowl to share his thoughts on new head coach Ben Johnson and the staff he's assembling, the future of GM Ryan Poles, two impending free agents he believes are on their way out of Chicago, and more

2022 Make-A-Wish recipient and diehard Giants fan Sam Prince joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss why he thinks John Mara gave GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll another chance, why he thinks the Giants should NOT draft a QB in the first round, and more

Falcons beat reporter Daryl Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joined me at the Senior Bowl to discuss what he expects the Falcons to do with Kirk Cousins, areas of need other than pass rush that he expects the team to address this offseason, the future of TE Kyle Pitts and more

1. Divisional Weekend Takeaways

-DKrom: Commanders dramatic turnaround proves ownership MATTERS

-Hal: All teams still alive continue running the football well

2. Divisional Weekend Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Kromer, Hal: Saquon Barkley/Jayden Daniels)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: NFL Officials, Hal: Frank Ross and Texans special teams)

3. New GM's

-Grading the Titans hire of Mike Borgonzi as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A+)

-Grading the Raiders hire of John Spytek as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

4. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being a Banshee-level scream), how shocked would you be if this deal between Liam Coen and the Jaguars does not get done?

5. Latest Coaching Carousel Hires

-Grading the Bears hire of Ben Johnson as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

-Grading the Jets hire of Aaron Glenn as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: B)

-Grading the Patriots hires of Josh McDaniels as OC and Terrell Williams as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: B)

-Grading the Colts hire of Lou Anarumo as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

6. Truth or Exaggeration (Coaching Carousel and 2025 NFL Draft edition)

-The Titans will select either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter with the #1 overall pick

-It would be very wise for the Seahawks to hire both Lions OL coach Hank Fraley and former Raiders interim OC Scott Turner as co-offensive coordinators with Turner calling plays

-After missing out on Ben Johnson, the best possible choice for the Raiders would be to hire Pete Carroll as their new head coach

-With a great performance next week at the Senior Bowl, Marshall pass rusher Mike Green will become a serious candidate to be selected in the top 10-15 picks

-Hiring former Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator would be a home run hire for Ben Johnson and the Bears

-Steve Wilks would be a tremendous upgrade from Jeff Ulbrich at DC for the Jets

-Brian Schottenheimer as Cowboys head coach would be a massive downgrade from Mike McCarthy

-Boise State RB and 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty will be a top-10 pick

7. NFC Championship Preview (Commanders at Eagles)

8. AFC Championship Preview (Bills at Chiefs)

9. Conference Championship Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Mike Sainristil picks off Jalen Hurts with just over 2:00 left, leading to a game-winning 70-yard TD drive culminating in a 10-yard TD pass from Jayden Daniels to former Eagle Zach Ertz

-Hal: Josh Allen throws for 300+ yards, runs for 100+ yards, and scores 5 total TD (3 pass, 2 run)

10. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Dan Campbell, cast the widest possible net in order to successfully rebuild your coaching staff

-Hal: Cowboys, Saints, Raiders and Jaguars...DON'T SCREW UP YOUR HEAD COACHING HIRES!!!

1. Wild Card Weekend Takeaways

-DKrom: Jayden Daniels is having THE best season ever for a rookie QB

-Hal: Coaching matters ESPECIALLY in the playoffs...and Sean McVay proved it

2. Wild Card Weekend Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Chris Shula, Hal: Dan Quinn)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Mike Tomlin, Hal: Kevin O'Connell/Wes Phillips)

3. If you were the Steelers, would you be willing to blow up the roster and rebuild?

4. Do you think the Vikings have even more reasons to let Sam Darnold hit the market as opposed to tagging him and/or extending him?

5. Coaching Carousel Latest

-Grading the Patriots hire of Mike Vrabel as head coach (DKrom: A-, Hal: B+)

-If you were Ben Johnson, would you explicitly tell the Bears and Jaguars that you're going to Vegas unless significant organizational changes are made in Jacksonville and/or Chicago?

-If you were Aaron Glenn, and your choices came down to either the Jets or Saints, which of those jobs would you choose and why?

-On a scale of 1-10, how shocked would you be if one of Broncos QB coach Davis Webb or DB coach Jim Leonhard don't get coordinator jobs this cycle?

-If you were the Bears and your final choice came down to Brian Flores, Todd Monken, or Joe Brady, who would you choose as your next head coach?

6. Commanders at Lions Preview

7. Ravens at Bills Preview

8. Divisional Round Picks

-Texans at Chiefs

-Rams at Eagles

9. Divisional Round Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Justin Tucker misses a 35-yard FG with 90 seconds left...and the Bills drive it all the way down to the Ravens 22 with 3 seconds left...but Tyler Bass double doinks it off the uprights leading to yet another heartbreaking playoff loss in Buffalo

-Hal: Damar Hamlin puts a hard hit on Lamar Jackson or Derrick Henry to force a fumble late with the Bills down four...and Josh Allen capitalizes with a game-winning TD pass to Khalil Shakir

10. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Houston Texans...shock the world by slaying the dragon that is the Chiefs!!!!

-Hal: All Divisional Round underdogs...make these games close and competitive!

1. Week 18 Takeaways

-DKrom: Canton needs to start preparing a bronze bust and a gold jacket for Mike Evans RIGHT NOW

-Hal: Games we thought were going to be duds in Week 18 turned out to be fun!!!

2. Week 18 Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Glenn, Hal: Jahmyr Gibbs)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Russell Wilson, Hal: Robert Kraft)

3. 2024 NFL Awards (FINAL)

-MVP (DKrom: Lamar Jackson, Hal: Lamar Jackson)

-Offensive POY (DKrom: Saquon Barkley, Hal: Joe Burrow)

-Defensive POY (DKrom: Pat Surtain II, Hal: Myles Garrett)

-Offensive ROY (DKrom: Jayden Daniels, Hal: Jayden Daniels)

-Defensive ROY (DKrom: Jared Verse, Hal: Jared Verse)

-Comeback POY (DKrom: Bryce Young, Hal: Sam Darnold)

-Coach of the Year (DKrom: Dan Campbell, Hal: Kevin O'Connell)

-Assistant Coach of the Year (DKrom: Liam Coen, Hal: Vic Fangio)

4. Way-Too-Early Top-10 Mock Draft

5. Truth or Exaggeration (Coaching Carousel Edition)

-Ben Johnson will be the next head coach of the Patriots and Mike Vrabel will be the next head coach in Vegas

-Should they miss out on Ben Johnson, the Bears can do a lot worse than hiring Drew Petzing or even Mike McCarthy if he leaves the Cowboys

-The Bengals will regret firing DC Lou Anarumo

-The Saints are the least attractive head coaching job of the 2025 hiring cycle

-Both Colts GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be fired after the 2025 season barring a playoff berth

-Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will both remain with the Giants for at least two more seasons

-Given what's transpired in Chicago after he left, Chiefs OC Matt Nagy deserves a second chance at being a head coach

-If the Cowboys decide to part ways with Mike McCarthy, they will hire Eagles OC Kellen Moore to replace him

6. Packers at Eagles Preview

7. Wild Card Weekend Game Picks

-Chargers at Texans

-Steelers at Ravens

-Broncos at Bills

-Commanders at Bucs

-Vikings at Rams

8. Wild Card Weekend Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Von Miller gets revenge against his former team by sacking Bo Nix 4 times

-Hal: Quentin Johnston drops a wide-open TD in the final minute of the game costing the Chargers a victory

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: New England Patriots (and every other team with a head coaching vacancy)...conduct a thorough search and don't rush to a decision!!!

-Hal: Every team playing on Wild Card Weekend...this could be your year, so leave it all on the field!!!