Kevin and Thom today with Ben Johnson discussion as it appears as if Washington is the front-runner to land the Lions’ OC. The boys discussed the type of NFL coaching hire that’s worked more in recent years than others. The guys responded to Mel Kiper’s first NFL Mock Draft which has the Commanders selecting LSU QB/Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels at #2 overall. Plenty on the historic NBA performances by Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony-Towns last night. Thom revealed his MLB Hall of Fame ballot.

Kevin opened with thoughts on the ESPN/John Keim story revealing that Ron Rivera might continue to coach even if it’s as a defensive coordinator. More from Kevin on Rivera’s first interview since being fired which includes what Rivera regrets about Sam Howell. Kevin had more on the hiring of Adam Peters and then got to an early week visit with Jay Gruden. Jay discussed among many things his Twitter back/forth with RG3, what will make the Adam Peters/new head coach relationship thrive, the just-concluded NFL Wildcard games, and the upcoming Divisional Round games. Jay with an early NFL Playoff “Lock of the Week” as well.

Kevin opened with the Cowboys’ embarrassing 48-32 playoff loss to the Packers. He recapped the other games from the weekend as well and updated the Commanders’ coaching search. Fred Smoot jumped on to talk NFL Playoffs, Washington coaching search, and the QBs he likes in the upcoming draft at the Commanders’ #2 spot. Kevin closed the show with a recap of Maryland’s stunning upset win at 10th-ranked Illinois yesterday.