Kevin starts the show talking about the Redskins failing to land Gregg Williams and what/who is next up to replace Greg Manusky. He brings on JP Finlay/NBC Sports Washington to talk about coaching staff possibilities and more. Will Alabama QB transfer Jalen Hurts end up at Maryland? Jeff Ermann/InsideMDSports joined the show to discuss. Kevin talks Caps, Georgetown, Virginia, and also mentioned the possibility of Maryland playing an NCAA Tournament game(s) in DC.
Kevin and Thom started the show talking about the possibility of Gregg Williams becoming the Redskins’ Defensive Coordinator. They talked about Thom’s column regarding Dan Snyder’s decision to halt an early-season marketing plan titled “We Hail”. They talked Maryland-Wisconsin, NFL Playoffs, and James Harden.
Kevin opens the show with more information on Bruce Allen staying put. He recaps the 4 NFL playoff games with Mike Shanahan. Shanahan also previews the two conference championship games and talks Skins, Kirk Cousins, and how close he was to taking the Denver job last year. Kevin finishes up the show with Terps, Hoyas, Wizards, Nats, Caps, and more from the weekend.
WHAT’S THE FRIDAY FOOTBALL SMELL TEST? It’s a contrarian handicapping philosophy. I look for the games where the public is convinced they are right about a point spread and I go the other way. There’s…
Kevin shares some Redskins’ news related to Bruce Allen and the team’s attempts to replace Brian Lafemina. John Keim/ESPN comes on to discuss potential changes on the Skins’ coaching staff and roster. Kevin previews all four NFL Divisional playoff games and gives out two Smell Test picks. Andy Pollin talks about the Marty Schottenheimer firing 17 years ago this Sunday. Kevin and Andy also reminisce about when the Redskins used to participate in 2nd round playoff games. Kevin finishes up talking Terps, weather, and yes, a poll about Kirk Cousins.
Kevin and Thom discuss the possibility that the status quo will prevail for the Redskins of 2019. Both agree that would be near-death for the team so it led to a conversation about the possibility of drafting Kyler Murray in the April draft. Scott Van Pelt was in for his weekly visit to the show. They discussed Maryland Basketball, Jalen Hurts to Maryland, and the NFL Playoffs. Thom made his NFL Playoff picks too.