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What does Robert Saleh bring to the Titans?

Titans are bringing in Robert Saleh

By: Jake Rajala

The Tennessee Titans are hiring Robert Saleh! The new Titans head coach, who could be confused for Vin Diesel, hasn’t had a ton of success as a head coach. He went 20-36 with the New York Jets. Even Adam Gase had a better winning percentage!

Saleh went back to the Bay area after he was kicked out of the Big Apple. Under his watch, the 49ers had the least amount of sacks in the league. They had 20 sacks! Myles Garrett had more than 20 sacks by himself!

Saleh made a wise move by bringing in Brian Daboll to be his offensive coordinator. How could someone not like Daboll? Maybe because he had the same amount of wins as Saleh as a head coach.

If Saleh doesn’t work out in Nashville, then he could always return to San Francisco. It’s a popular thing in New England for assistants to fail as head coaches elsewhere and then return to the Pats as assistants.

Saleh didn’t have Nick Bosa or Fred Warner for most of the season. So, it is impressive that his defense didn’t fall apart. They ranked 13th in PPG allowed.

I would have enjoyed to see Saleh return to the 49ers for a few more seasons. I don’t love the move to be the head coach of the Titans. The Titans were 30th in PPG and 28th in PPG allowed last season. The Titans have a young QB in a brutal situation. I believe Saleh is set up to fail.

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The rise of Mike Vrabel

Outlook on Mike Vrabel

By: Jake Rajala

Mike Vrabel, who looks like your local gym teacher, has led the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl. He showed that the Pats didn’t need cheating, I mean talent and brains to reach the big dance.

Vrabel once played for the Pats, let it be known. He was even first team All-Pro in 2007! Vrabel even played while Josh McDaniels was the OC for the team.

Vrabel was left to die on the Tennessee Titans. All he had was Derrick Henry (who may be the same size as him), who could dominate on offense. He went 54-45 in his Titans tenure. Let it be known that he had to work with Ryan Tannehill for five of the seasons. Yes, that’s the same QB that had one winning season in Miami. He could also be known as the “second” best Texas A and M QB of the 21st century.

I believe the Pats are legit with Vrabel, but I don’t believe they will be a dynasty if they win the Super Bowl. After all, they barely beat Jarrett Stidham. Jarrett was once a Patriots QB. Apparently his knowledge of the Pats couldn’t help his team score more than 7 points in the biggest game of the season. Drew Brees must have had a serious reason to stay in retirement.

I don’t foresee the Pats winning this Super Bowl by coming back from a 28-3 score, as the Hawks have the number one scoring defense. I also don’t believe they can win by scoring 13 points. The Hawks are far too explosive with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp. If the Hawks can beat the number one MVP candidate in Stafford, they should feel comfortable about edging out the second best MVP candidate (Drake Maye).

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Is there a dynasty brewing in Seattle?

What is brewing in Seattle?!

By: Jake Rajala

“If you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree…”

We know what time it is. We all remember Sherm being more lit after the game 2014 NFC Championship. At least he used his words, unlike a celebrity that acted a tad different at the Oscars. The Seattle Seahawks took on an NFC West foe in the NFC Championship. Of course, it was the Seahawks vs the Rams.

The Hawks haven’t been this prolific since the Legion of Boom days. Times have really changed since then. Most of the key members of the LOB (Earl Thomas, Brandon Browner, and Richard Sherman) have been arrested. Sherm hasn’t let it define him, however. He give unique insight on the Thursday Night Football crew.

I trust Earl Thomas and Browner to be learning from their mistakes. Furthermore, Thomas was a semi-finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class in 2026. As for Browner, I expect him to land in the “Seahawks Hall of Fame”.

So, what’s the update with Wilson since then? Well, he’s been “Mr. Unlimited” (see below), which may be worse than getting arrested. All jokes aside, Wilson hasn’t quite found a home where he can be consistent and lethal on the field.

With that said, the Hawks won the NFC Championship and are going to the Super Bowl. They should send the New Orleans Saints a Valentines card for the Aints giving them Klint Kubiak (who is the Hawks offensive coordinator) and Rashid Shaheed, who is an All-Pro returner and deep threat at WR. It wouldn’t be the first time the Saints helped the Hawks in the playoffs. They decided to not tackle Marshawn Lynch in a run in the 2011 wildcard playoff battle, so he had a 67 yard TD run.

So, the 2026 Hawks are more well-rounded than they were in 2011 or 2014. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are arguably the best QB-WR tandem in the league. Everybody knows and loves Kenneth Walker, as well. They proved to be wise for sending Pete Carroll and Geno Smith to Vegas.

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Sean McVay turns 40 years old

Outlook of Sean McVay

By: Jake Rajala

Sean McVay is a certified genius. The man, myth, and legend turned 40 years old yesterday. He is only a few years older than his quarterback (Matthew Stafford)! Just as Bill Belichick can coach at an old age of 73, McVay can coach (and get a ride from mom) to practice at the ripe age of 40.

In all seriousness, he has orchestrated an offense that ranked first in PPG this season. That’s why everybody that’s coached or had a cup of coffee with him is getting a HC gig around the league.

McVay needs to have more unique style in my opinion. Josh McDaniel has a visor that he loves to wear. He even wears it instead of a winter hat when it’s snowing outside. As for McVay, he just spikes his hair and chooses not to shave.

There were rumors of McVay retiring after Aaron Donald retired. Donald, himself, hung up his cleats at 32 years old, which isn’t that old. Perhaps the 5’10 McVay tried to hide in his suitcase at LAX. Well, McVay hung around with Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.

I would like to see McVay stick around the NFL for a while and aim to be the best HC of all time. Even if Stafford retires and the Rams don’t have an early 2026 draft pick, I’d imagine they could attract a new QB via a trade. Tua Tagovailoa, Malik Willis, or Spencer Rattler would be intriguing QB options moving forward. Hell, let’s not forget that McVay was an elite HS QB. Perhaps he could lace them up again!

It would be hard to feel bad for McVay if he doesn’t stack up Super Bowl wins. He is married to a Super Model by the name of Veronika Khomyn. He is also able to beat up his little brother (Kyle Shanahan) as he 4-1 against Kyle in his last five meetings. Obviously, he has a home theater, pool, and gym in his house, as well.

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The revenge of Cam Skattebo

Cam Skattebo is back

By: Jake Rajala

We all thought thigh-man, Saquon Barkley was the baddest running back to play for the GMEN in recent memory. After all, he ran for 1,312 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022. Well, a fella from Arizona State, came along by the name of Cam Skattebo. First off, being wild, is a requirement from AZ State prospects. Skattebo once headbutted a wall before game to get pumped up. Well, another AZ State prospect by the name of Robert Gronkowski, once REALLY loved to party to get jacked up.

Cam unleashed 410 yards and five touchdowns in eight games. I know, that sounds like production that former Giants RB Tiki Barber could have in half that amount of time. In Week 6, Cam recorded three rushing touchdowns and 98 rushing yards. He was just starting to heat up. Then in Week 8, he suffered a severe dislocated right ankle. Cam was on pace to be a true OROY candidate. He has a chance to win Comeback Player of the Year in my opinion. Of course, the former Giants QB, Daniel Jones, could win CPOTY next season, too.

PFF has dubbed the Giants OL as the ninth best OL in the league. No, I’m not talking about the Eagles OL. If they can stay healthy and give Cam the ball more in space, then he should really be able to slowly break down defenses and help the Giants win the time of possession. Andrew Thomas went from enemy of the state to one of the strengths upfront.

Despite the similarities, Cam isn’t like former Giants RB Peyton Hillis in my opinion. Of course, Hillis was a fluke and had one good season in Cleveland. He suffered the worst Madden curse ever. Hillis recorded 1,258 rushing yards in his last 39 games.

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Will Aaron Rodgers return to Pittsburgh?

Will Rodgers return to Pittsburgh?

By: Jake Rajala

Aaron Rodgers may be 42 years old, but he still made the playoffs. The other grumpy old men (Joe Flacco and Philip Rivers) can’t say they went to the playoff gauntlet. He wasn’t as old as Tom Brady when he won his Super Bowl with the Bucs (as he was 43). However, the Ted movie already told us he was pure underneath the blanket.

A-Rod didn’t play like his once MVP self. After all, he looked like he needed a scooter outside the pocket. We also didn’t witness Rodgers throw a game winning hail mary.

With that said, the ultimate question is: Will Rodgers return to Pittsburgh?

With Mike McCarthy coming to the Steel City, I’d love to see Rodgers try and ride off into the sunset with him. Rodgers doesn’t get to have a Top-3 defense or Los Angeles Rams-like weapons. He needs to work with what he can get.

Rodgers has all the time for burning man, hostel surfing, and meditating after his football career. I’d say that Rodgers has the perfect window to win a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes can’t thrive in the AFC West, Josh Allen can’t thrive in the playoffs, and Lamar Jackson can’t even reach the playoffs.

Rodgers is a future Hall of Famer, make no mistake. He can retire now, play with Mike McCarthy, or potentially land with a different Super Bowl-caliber roster. He is still one of the best NFL QBs of the 21st century.

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The roller coaster named Josh Allen

Reflecting on Josh Allen

By: Jake Rajala

Josh Allen went from an MVP to a breakfast for Bo Nix and Sean Payton. He could have been thinking about sleeping, just as he is in the Natrol commercial. On the flip side, Allen is 29 years old. Former Bills legendary quarterback, Jim Kelly, was 30 when he reached his first Super Bowl!

Allen doesn’t exactly know what it takes to reach a Super Bowl. The question is: would Allen know how to play in championship games if he didn’t play at Wyoming? We sure know that Jalen Hurts knew what it took to reach the Super Bowl by playing at a Championship at Alabama. Everybody knew he was Patrick Mahomes’s son. We didn’t know he would still be unable to reach new heights without the Chiefs in the playoff gauntlet.

Apparently, Allen is involved in the search for a new coach. He may be looking for a new coach that will actually add young, prolific wide receivers for him instead of him throwing passes to a washed up Brandin Cooks. I don’t blame Cooks for catching passes that are determined interceptions, nonetheless. However, he isn’t the same weapon that someone like former Bill Stefon Diggs is.

In all seriousness, the Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady should be promoted to HC in my opinion. He may be intrigued about coaching for a different Super Bowl contender, or he could be let go in the near future. We witnessed Klint Kubiak leave the Saints to join the Seahawks and Sam Darnold, which was deemed an average situation at best. They need to focus on keeping Brady. The NFL stands for “not for long” and that applies to coaches.

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Is Rob Ryan still in the NFL?

Is Rob Ryan still in the league?

By: Jake Rajala

Everybody knows who Buddy Ryan is, as he was the architect behind the 1985 Bears defense. Buddy also loved smoking (which came from his pipe). Plus, if you won a Super Bowl in the 80s, then any type of pleasure is on the table.

Well, Buddy spit out a couple of sons (and twins) by the name of Rex and Rob. His status helped his sons get a foot in the door, just as how Mike Shanahan helped Kyle start, and how Gary Kubiak is helping Klay (49ers) and Klint (Seahawks) contribute in their early careers.

It’s impossible to miss the egos from Rex and Rob over recent years. The love to cause chaos on and off the field. They loved blitzing and hurting the opposing QBs. Well, there is video evidence of them fighting “off the field” in a dive bar. Buddy Ryan, who once got into a fight with Kevin Gilbride on the sidelines, knew his sons would follow in his footsteps.

Rex has taken his talents to a place where an analyst tries to have a really loud voice, rather than spew out facts and examples. Of course, the analyst I’m talking about is I’m talking is Stephen A (on ESPN).

Rex is 63 years old, so he still is young in football years. The analyst Al Michaels is 81 years old and the coach Bill Belichick is 73 years old. Hell, our President is 79 years old!

The real question is: Is Rob still coaching in the league?

Rob, who looks like he grew up in California in the 60s, is not currently in the NFL. Matter of fact, he is at USC, as their assistant head coach.

Rob had stints with a few NFL teams. His defense in Oakland, Cleveland, and Dallas weren’t overly lethal. However, he had one magical season in New Orleans, where his defense ranked fourth in PPG allowed and fourth in YPG allowed.

The coach that looks either looks majestic or greasy has football in his blood. I’m not saying he will coach as long as Tom Moore (who recently retired at 87), but I anticipate him moving around the CFB and NFL world for a few more years.

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The Packers lose to the Ravens on Saturday

The Packers lose to the Ravens in Green Bay

By: Jake Rajala

The Green Bay Packers took on the Baltimore Ravens at the frozen tundra. The Pack was not ready, to say the least. Their star running back, Josh Jacobs, ran for three yards on the night. Meanwhile, the Ravens RB Derrick Henry averaged twice that many yards per carry! The Packers mine as well lure Eddie Lacy out of retirement!

The Packers defense looked like they were playing a “prime Adrian Peterson”, who has three games of at least 190+ rushing yards in a game against them! It’s safe to say Packers Hall of Famer, Reggie White, didn’t show his big smile from up above.

King Henry had the most beautiful stiff arm in the contest. Perhaps he was paying homage to John Cena, who recently retired, with the move.

With the Pack losing the game, the Chicago Bears won the NFC North. Aaron Rodgers once claimed that he owned the Bears. Clearly, the exit from the free spirit, Rodgers, opened the doors for the Bears to come in and feast. After all, the Bears swept the Packers this season.

Do you want to know the last QB to win the NFC North for Chi-town? It is none other than Mitchell Trubisky. Yes, I’m talking about the backup QB in the “Progressive” commercial. Should I also say that he is a QB who has never thrown a pick-six?! It’s something that Philip Rivers can’t say.

I imagine that the Packers former defensive coordinator, Mike Pettine, who was fired by them in 2016, has a grin and a shot of whiskey to show his ex that he wasn’t the issue.

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The tale of Josh McDaniels

Josh McDaniels reflection

By: Jake Rajala

The long time New England Patriots offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, has six Super Bowl rings with Tom Brady. Given his success as the offensive coordinator he earned a head coaching gig with the Denver Broncos. Yet, he was fired after two seasons. The former Browns head coach, Hue Jackson, went 1-15 and 0-16, yet he was given another season as the HC. Perhaps the Browns tried (and failed) to tank for a QB.

It’s hard to blame Josh McDaniels for struggling with the Raiders. Even Jon Gruden went 22-31 in Sin City. Similar to the Cowboys, the Raiders aren’t a bully like they were in the 20th century. The best Raider in the 21st century might be the kicker Sebastian Janikowski.

It seemed that TB12 carried McDaniels in New England. Well, he is sitting at 11-3 with Drake Maye and the Pats. Yes, you read that correctly. He also doesn’t have Bill Belichick anymore. The biggest fear to McDaniel may not be head coaching gig, but rather Josh Allen. The Bills are 3-2 against the Bills in their past five games.

McDaniel is arguably the best offensive coordinator in NFL history. This doesn’t mean he will make the Hall of Fame. Buddy Ryan, who orchestrated the 1985 Bears defense, doesn’t even have a place in Canton. McDaniel is only 49, which isn’t that old in HC years. Yes, he’s nearly the same age as his former QB Tom Brady. Perhaps he can reel off more Super Bowl wins without Brady to prove he’s a genius, offensive caller, regardless of the QB

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