The FAN Checkdown

Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode with the news of the Atlanta Falcons selecting Raheem Morris as their new head coach, which quarterback best suits him? and what this means for Bill Belichick. Matt and Donnovan then look at this weekend's Conference Championship matchups, whether Lamar Jackson is the most disrespected quarterback in the NFL, and if this is the Ravens' opportunity to win a Super Bowl. Next, former NFL GM Michael Lombardi joins the show (27:53) to provide his thoughts on the Falcons acquiring Raheem Morris and if Josh Allen can still lead the Bills to a Super Bowl. Finally, the guys wrap up the show with their predictions for this weekend's matchups.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Jim Harbaugh's formal signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. They talk about whether he will bring any of his former coaches on board, whether Justin Herbert will adjust to his coaching style, and whether the Chargers will be contenders with this transition. Next, NFL draft analyst Russell Brown joins the show to share his perspective on the Detroit Lions, why Dan Campbell has been the right coach and Jared Goff’s storybook run. Finally, Kevin Oestreicher of the Locked on Ravens Podcast joins the guys (32:27) to talk about what it means for the Baltimore Ravens to host their first AFC Championship game and what it means for Lamar Jackson, whether he wins or loses

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Adam Rank of the NFL Network to discuss how Steve Spagnuolo hasn't received much praise during this coaching carousel, If Brock Purdy is on his path to becoming an elite-level quarterback and who is under more pressure to win this weekend, Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson. Next, Matt and Donnovan examine Joe Barry's departure from the Green Bay Packers (32:10), as well as ongoing speculations about Jim Harbaugh joining the Los Angeles Chargers. Finally, the guys end the show by analyzing which head coaches are better suited as offensive coordinators.

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Matt Marchese kicks off the show with Brenden Deeg, NFL News Editor of The Score. They examine the Tennessee Titans' hiring of Brian Callahan as head coach, the reasoning behind the choice, and whether the Cincinnati Bengals are on the cusp of rebuilding. Matt and Brenden then examine the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to fire offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. They explore whether Nick Sirianni was the bigger issue and whether he is under pressure to keep his job. Following that, they debate who deserves a contract extension more among Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. Finally, Matt closes the episode with Buffalo Bills host Nate Geary, who discusses the aftermath of Sunday's game and what comes next for Josh Allen and the Bills (32:43).

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the Buffalo Bills' painful loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the team's next steps, and whether Sean McDermott is under fire. Next, they debate whether Tyler Bass's missed kick or Stefon Diggs' missed reception is more to blame. The guys then discuss the other Divisional Weekend matchups between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, as well as whether there is still pressure on Lamar Jackson going up against the Chiefs. Finally, Matt and Donnovan examine the Detroit Lions' trip to the NFC Championship game (32:48) and if they can extend their storybook run against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode with their Divisional Weekend preview with the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Houston Texans, the amount of pressure on Lamar Jackson and where his legacy stands if they lose. Next, they continue their preview with the Green Bay Packers vs. the San Francisco 49ers, if Jordan Love can outlast Brock Purdy, and why the 49ers should not underestimate the Packers. Later, they continue their preview with the Detroit Lions facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how both coaches deserve to be recognized regardless of the outcome and whether Baker Mayfield poses a concern for other teams (32:53). Finally, the guys wrap up their preview with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills, if Patrick Mahomes playing on the road makes a difference and if Josh Allen can outlast the officiating.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode by discussing Jerry Jones' decision to run it back with Mike McCarthy as the Dallas Cowboys head coach. They welcome Randy Mueller of The Athletic to debate if this was the proper move, where the Cowboys go from here, and what went into the decision-making process for this arrangement. Next, they talk about the potential of Bill Belichick coaching the Atlanta Falcons and whether they will look for a new quarterback. Finally, they debate Bill Belichick's possibilities of joining the Atlanta Falcons and which quarterback would best complement him (37:30).

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Adam Rank of The NFL Network covering the opening of NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend and the snowstorm at Highmark Stadium. They talk about the Detroit Lions' first playoff victory, if they are serious enough to go on a lengthy playoff run, and whether Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes have developed a rivalry. Next, the boys talk about the top quarterbacks for the weekend and whether Mike Tomlin will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers (30:29). Finally, the guys talk about which head coaches might be a good fit for various teams and what the best available head coaching position is.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with the Buffalo Bills beating the Pittsburgh Steelers to advance in the playoffs. They talk about some of the injuries from yesterday's game and how they'll be affected in the later rounds, they analyze Josh Allen's performance and whether he can outperform Patrick Mahomes. They then discuss Mike Tomlin walking out of his post-game press conference and whether his future with the Steelers is bleak. The guys briefly review the collapse of the Philadelphia Eagles before introducing Andrew Siciliano from the NFL Network onto the show (27:35). He discusses his biggest takeaways from Super Wild Card Weekend and what went wrong with the Eagles. They end the show with the Detroit Lions' first playoff victory in 32 years.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the episode with their reactions to Super Wild Card Weekend. They begin with the Dallas Cowboys being eliminated by the Green Bay Packers, they discuss if this is a surprise to anyone, Dak Prescott’s poor performance and if Mike McCarthy is in the hot seat. Next, the boys talk about the Green Bay Packers strong outing and if they can go on a lengthy playoff run this year. The guys then move on to the other Super Wild Card Weekend games, which feature the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins. Finally, the guys examine CJ Stroud's outstanding showing against the Cleveland Browns and if this has been a successful year for the Browns (35:50).

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