Football dorks, class is in session. Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, flanked by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald, is here every Tuesday and Thursday to grind the tape & ...
Reacting to the Cowboys' intro of Brian Schottenheimer & lifting the Jags ban for Liam Coen
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon are back and breaking down the latest developments in the NFL coaching cycle. They start by lifting the show’s ban on the Jacksonville Jaguars to talk about the team hiring former Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Liam Coen as their head coach after a tumultuous interview process that resulted in the firing of GM Trent Baalke. They also react to Coen’s viral “Duval!” chant in his opening press conference. Next, they praise Aaron Glenn for his handling of questions about QB Aaron Rodgers in his opening press conference as the head coach of the New York Jets.The guys move on to the Las Vegas Raiders’ surprising hire of Pete Carroll as their new HC, noting that this is a blank slate for the team.They then address Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ comments during Brian Schottenheimer’s opening press conference and explain why they felt the team’s process left them wanting more.Finally, Nate and Matt go through assistant coaching hires, starting with the Chicago Bears hiring 28-year-old Declan Doyle and the Detroit Lions hiring John Morton as their offensive coordinators, respectively. Then they break down the reasons why Klint Kubiak’s hire as the OC for the Seattle Seahawks could be great for QB Geno Smith. They wrap up the show by talking about the Houston Texans firing OC Bobby Slowik and address the rumors that Chip Kelly could fill his role.(3:10) - Jaguars hire HC Liam Coen(17:05) - Jets hire HC Aaron Glenn(26:55) - Raiders hire HC Pete Carroll(36:55) - Cowboys hire HC Brian Schottenheimer(49:20) - Favorite assistant coach hires🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Championship Sunday fifth quarter: Chiefs hold off Bills, Eagles blow out Commanders
Fresh off of the Championship Sunday games, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon recap the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs punching their tickets to Super Bowl LIX. The guys start off discussing the nail biter between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, with Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones showing up big time to make the clutch plays. Then, they move on to the Eagles blowout win over the Washington Commanders, breaking down the outstanding play of Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown to set up the Super Bowl LVII rematch.Finally, Nate and Matt conduct postmortems for the Commanders and the Bills and discuss how the teams can build around quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Josh Allen, respectively.(1:14) Chiefs 32 def. Bills 29(18:28) Eagles 55 def. Commanders 23(40:38) Where do the Commanders go from here?(52:37) Where do the Bills go from here?🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Championship Week DEEP Dive: Commanders vs. Eagles + Bills vs. Chiefs
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are back with a deep dive preview of the NFC and AFC Championship matchups. They start with the Washington Commanders taking on their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, focusing first on Jayden Daniels and the offense and how they matchup against Jalen Carter and the Eagles defensive line. Then they flip things over to the other side of the ball where they question if Jalen Hurts can limit mistakes against the Commanders defense.The guys then preview the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs, starting with a focus on Josh Allen vs. the Chiefs defense. Then they praise Patrick Mahomes' ability to lead a lackluster Chiefs offense back to a seventh-straight AFC Championship.They finish things up with a Shrine Bowl preview ahead of Charles' trip to the game. They focus on attendees Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders and East Carolina DB Shavon Revel, while also discussing some under-the-radar players. They also take a look inside the mailbag, where they discuss the 49ers Super Bowl window.(1:45) - Commanders offense vs. Eagles defense(14:30) - Eagles offense vs. Commanders defense(24:55) - Bills offense vs. Chiefs defense(39:30) - Chiefs offense vs. Bills defense(54:10) - Shrine Bowl preview(1:02:35) - Mailbag questions of the week🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Ben Johnson is a GREAT fit for Caleb Williams: NFL coaching news & rumors
In today's episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon break down the latest NFL coaching hires and what they mean for the future of the league. The duo starts off by breaking down the high-profile hiring of Ben Johnson, the new Chicago Bears head coach. Harmon and Tice explore what Johnson’s arrival could mean for future Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, and whether the young signal caller can thrive in a system tailored to his strengths.Next, the guys analyze the return of Mike Vrabel to the New England Patriots, where he’ll work to reinstate his tough, no-nonsense culture. Tice and Harmon discuss how Vrabel, fresh off a stint with the Tennessee Titans, will reshape a Patriots squad that’s been in transition, especially after a lackluster 2024 season. Next, the duo take a closer look at the most exciting assistant coach hires across the league, including Lou Anarumo as the Indianapolis Colts’ DC and Jeff Ulbrich as the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator.Finally, the podcast wraps up by exploring the league’s five remaining head coach openings, including the New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys and more, as Tice and Harmon break down the frontrunners for each opening.(1:35) - Bears hire HC Ben Johnson(22:00) - Patriots hire HC Mike Vrabel(34:10) - Favorite assistant coach hires(54:50) - Latest news on the remaining HC openingsSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
Championship matchups are set and Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are here to break down the Divisional Round, starting with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills getting the best of the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews committed some pivotal turnovers to send the Bills to the AFC Championship vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.Later on, the guys discuss Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles defense taking care of business vs. Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. They also question how far Jalen Hurts can take Philly’s passing game with receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith not getting the ball as much as expected. Next the Eagles will face their NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders, who pulled off the stunning upset of the Detroit Lions behind the spectacular play of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Nate and Charles lament the mistakes made by the Lions, including Jared Goff’s four turnovers.Finally, they break down the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Houston Texans and discuss the ongoing discourse about the way Patrick Mahomes is treated by the referees.(1:34) Bills 27 def. Ravens 25(13:38) Eagles 28 def. Rams 22(28:43) Commanders 45 def. Lions 31(41:19) Chiefs 23 def. Texans 14🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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