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Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk all things NFL football year round, covering the sport with a unique blend of insight and humor -- along some help from their contacts from around the football world. Language: en-us Genres: Football, News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 274: Chaos in Cleveland
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
00:13 – Cold Open & Personality Tangent Chris and Mario open with storytelling about classroom punishment, performance, and why unintended encouragement often fuels confidence and showmanship. 04:33 – Super Bowl Gap & Browns Chaos Setup They note the awkward timing before Super Bowl week and pivot hard to Cleveland, setting up a deep dive into one of the league’s messiest coaching situations. 04:56 – Browns Hire Todd Monken, Fallout Begins Discussion of Cleveland hiring Todd Monken after failing to align with preferred candidates, why the choice feels uninspired, and how internal demands fractured the search. 07:15 – Jim Schwartz Exit & Defensive Consequences Reaction to Jim Schwartz wanting out after being passed over, concerns for defensive stability, and how this decision could ripple into roster dissatisfaction. 08:15 – Shador Sanders, QB Reality Check They discuss Sanders’ Pro Bowl nod, Cleveland’s long-term QB uncertainty, and why Monken’s success with Lamar Jackson doesn’t automatically translate. 12:46 – College Football Age Inflation & Draft Optics Conversation about extended eligibility, older prospects, and why teams must balance production with shortened development windows. 13:26 – Akheem Mesidor vs Youth Prospects Detailed breakdown of Mesidor’s elite pressure numbers, age concerns, and how win-now teams may value certainty over upside. 17:30 – Fernando Mendoza Lock at No. 1 Discussion of Mendoza as the presumed top pick, oddsmakers’ certainty, Raiders fit, personality questions, and leadership challenges. 22:26 – Raiders Roster, WR Fits & Free Agent Market Wide-ranging debate on which receivers actually help a young QB, cultural fit vs talent, and why most free-agent options feel uninspiring. 32:18 – Diva WR History & Modern Comparisons Lighthearted but pointed segment ranking historical diva WR duos and comparing them to today’s personalities. 42:22 – Eagles OC Search & Matt Nagy Skepticism Strong criticism of retread coordinator hires, Nagy’s offensive track record, and why Philly needs upside, not safety. 45:25 – Schefter Tease & Coaching Uncertainty Reaction to Adam Schefter hinting bigger changes may be coming, including speculation beyond coordinator hires. 48:07 – Josh Allen, Bills & Promotion Risks Discussion of Buffalo promoting internally, how QB scrutiny shifts when staff changes stall, and long-term risk. 55:35 – Lamar Jackson Trade Prop Shock Oddsmakers list Lamar Jackson-to-Raiders futures, sparking disbelief, mock trade exploration, and broader league instability talk. 59:03 – Browns QB Wild Cards & Offseason Outlook Brief thoughts on Cleveland’s remaining options and why the offseason hype may not deliver.
