Richard Sherman reacts to Bill Belichick being DENIED as a first ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer, talks about Tom Brady being baffled, and rips the selection process. He also discusses Jim Schwartz being FURIOUS after being snubbed as the Cleveland Browns next coach in favor of Todd Monken, and whether he could become the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator. Plus, Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowl drama, wild coaching hires (Mike McCarthy to the Pittsburgh Steelers?!), and Super Bowl week survival guide for the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks from a Super Bowl champ.

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Richard Sherman reacts to an unforgettable Championship Sunday as the Seahawks punch their ticket to the Super Bowl with a statement win over the Rams and the Patriots survive a gritty battle against the Broncos. Sherm breaks down Sam Darnold’s MVP-level performance against Matthew Stafford, Seattle’s clutch “Dark Side” defense, and how the Seahawks controlled the game when it mattered most. From key third-down stops to big-time plays by JSN, K9, and a masterclass in play design, Sherm explains why this Seahawks team looks built for a title run. On the AFC side, Sherm dives into the Patriots’ defensive slugfest in Denver, Drake Maye’s poise under pressure, Sean Payton’s controversial fourth-down decisions, and what this matchup means heading into a Sam Darnold vs. Drake Maye Super Bowl. Full game reactions, coaching analysis, player breakdowns, and Super Bowl implications — all right here on The Richard Sherman Podcast.

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It’s Championship Sunday, and Richard Sherman breaks down both title games with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. In the NFC Championship, Sherm digs into Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks, revisiting their regular-season matchups, Sam Darnold vs. Matthew Stafford, Mike Macdonald’s aggressive Seattle defense, and why this Seahawks team is peaking at the right moment. On the AFC side, Sherman analyzes New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos, the impact of Bo Nix’s injury, whether Denver’s defense can challenge Drake Maye, and why New England’s physical, disciplined approach could determine the game. Covering key matchups, coaching decisions, score predictions, and Super Bowl implications, this episode has everything you need before the NFL’s biggest weekend.

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Richard Sherman reacts to Robert Saleh landing the Tennessee Titans head coaching job and breaks down why it’s one of the toughest rebuilds in the NFL, from roster holes to AFC South competition. Sherm and Mitchell Green discuss what Saleh brings as a leader, how the Titans can establish a defensive identity, and why hiring the right offensive coordinator will be critical. The conversation shifts to the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator vacancy, potential candidates like Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris, and whether Sherm would ever consider coaching himself. Sherm also gives his unfiltered take on the Buffalo Bills moving on from Sean McDermott, questions the GM’s promotion, and explains why Buffalo’s roster construction is the real issue. To close, Sherman reacts to the NFL’s push for an 18-game regular season, international games, increased injuries, and what players would need in return for that kind of workload. Insightful, honest, and straight from someone who’s lived it — this is NFL talk you won’t get anywhere else.

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Richard Sherman reacts to a wild Sunday of playoff football, breaking down the Bears–Rams overtime thriller as Caleb Williams flashed superstar potential but threw a late interception that sent Matthew Stafford and the Rams to the NFC Championship Game. Sherm analyzes Ben Johnson’s fourth-down calls, Cam Curl’s game-sealing play, and what the loss means for the Chicago Bears, then previews Seahawks vs Rams as Sam Darnold and Seattle’s surging defense prepare for a massive NFC Championship showdown. Sherman also dives into Patriots vs Texans, examining CJ Stroud’s turnovers, Drake Maye’s poise, Mike Vrabel’s defensive masterclass, and what’s next for Houston heading into the offseason.

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Richard Sherman shares his excitement over an explosive Saturday Divisional Round, where the Seattle Seahawks completely dominated the San Francisco 49ers from start to finish, delivering one of the most lopsided playoff performances of the year. Sherm breaks down how Mike Macdonald’s defense dismantled Kyle Shanahan’s offense, forcing turnovers, shutting out the 49ers in the end zone, and physically imposing its will in every phase of the game. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker powered the Seahawks' offense with a massive three-touchdown performance, and Sam Darnold did exactly what was needed in a commanding playoff win. Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense sends a bold message to the NFL as the clear Super Bowl favorite heading into the NFC Championship. Sherm also reacts to the wild Bills vs. Broncos matchup, including Josh Allen’s late-game heroics, Bo Nix’s injury, and the controversial overtime call that ended Buffalo’s season.

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Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson joins Richard Sherman to break down Chicago’s wild playoff comeback win over the Green Bay Packers, the mindset behind the Bears’ dominant second-half defense, and the confidence that comes from winning do-or-die games. Johnson dives into his first playoff win, playing through injuries, the impact of veterans in the secondary, Al Harris’ ball-hawking coaching style, and what makes Chicago’s defense thrive under pressure. He also previews the Bears’ Divisional Round showdown against the Los Angeles Rams, detailing how to slow down Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and the Rams offense with disguises, physical coverage, and timing disruption, while sharing insight on Caleb Williams’ leadership, clutch fourth-quarter play, and why the rookie quarterback continues to rise on the biggest stage as the Bears chase a deep postseason run.

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Richard Sherman and Mitch analyze every Divisional Round matchup in this NFL playoff preview, with predictions, key matchups, betting lines, and storylines for San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots. He discusses the NFC West rivalry, Brock Purdy vs. Mike Macdonald’s defense, Sam Darnold’s playoff pressure, George Kittle’s injury, and the Seahawks defense as a potential game-changer. Sherman covers Rams vs. Bears in cold Chicago conditions, Caleb Williams’ creativity, Matthew Stafford’s playoff pedigree, Ben Johnson’s offense, turnovers, and the advantage of cold-weather running. In the AFC, he previews Bills vs. Broncos, Josh Allen vs. Patrick Surtain, Bo Nix’s challenge, Denver’s defense, James Cook’s role, and Texans vs. Patriots, focusing on Houston’s defense, C.J. Stroud’s growth, Drake Maye’s playoff debut, and the impact of momentum and pass rush. The episode covers betting spreads, injury news, quarterback pressure, defense, and postseason experience.

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Richard Sherman reacts to an action-packed AFC Wild Card Weekend, breaking down the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, and New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers. Sherm analyzes the Houston Texans’ defensive dominance against Pittsburgh, what went wrong for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, how Josh Allen and the Bills took control of their playoff matchup, Trevor Lawrence’s postseason performance for the Jaguars, and what the Patriots–Chargers game revealed about both teams moving forward. From quarterback play and coaching decisions to defensive matchups and playoff pressure, Sherm delivers his unfiltered analysis on which AFC teams are built for a deep NFL postseason run to the Super Bowl — and which franchises face major offseason questions.

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Richard Sherman reacts to an electrifying NFC Wild Card Weekend, breaking down the 49ers’ gritty road victory over the Eagles, the Packers–Bears instant classic, and the Rams narrowly escaping the Panthers. Sherm discusses Kyle Shanahan’s masterclass without key starters, Christian McCaffrey’s impact, Brock Purdy’s toughness, and what this loss means for Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts, and A.J. Brown in Philadelphia. Plus, Sherm credits Caleb Williams and the Bears’ resilience, critiques Green Bay’s second-half collapse, and explains why Jordan Love played one of his best games as a pro. We also cover Matthew Stafford’s late-game brilliance, Puka Nacua’s matchup vs Jaycee Horn, Bryce Young’s growth, and what these results mean for the NFC playoff picture moving forward.

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