Kevin and Thom open the show talking about Greg Manusky’s return to the Redskins as Defensive Coordinator. The Redskins were ranked 5th on a list that included among others, Spirit Airlines and Facebook. They talked about that list. They also discussed the Patriots, NFL Playoffs, James Harden, Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, and Thom’s MLB Hall of Fame ballot.
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 more to it than that including unique access to information about where certain sharp action is but for the most part, it’s the realization over many years that the house wins more than it loses and the house advantage comes from more than just the built-in vig/fee advantage.
The lines used are from covers.com as they appeared Friday during the show. Lines change. Typically, if a line is worse for me than it was on Friday, the contrarian handicapper in me regards that as a good thing. It usually means late sharp money is with me.
To hear how all four of the weekend NFL Playoff games were discussed on Friday’s podcast, go to the 57:45 mark below.
https://thekevinsheehanshow.com/2019/01/11/bruce-allen-isnt-going-anywhere/
THIS YEAR
Last Week: 0-1
Overall: 107-84-4
SMELL TEST PICKS FOR WEEKEND OF 1-12-19
Saturday, January 12:
Rams -7
Sunday, January 13:
Saints -8
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.
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