Kevin and Thom today with plenty on the breaking news that Lions’ OC Ben Johnson is staying in Detroit. They discussed the reasons why and what’s next for Washington. More on both the AFC and NFC Championship games as well. And who was the Commanders’ 2023 season MVP? The boys gave their answers to that to finish up the show.

Cooley was with Kevin today to break down the two Championship games. They spent a ton of time on why the Ravens laid an egg against the Chiefs and how the Lions possibly blew a 17-point lead to the 49ers. Every big Dan Campbell decision was dissected as well. Cooley gave his first blush on the Super Bowl match-up while Kevin opened the show talking Commanders’ head coach search and playing sound bytes from Lions’ OC Ben Johnson, the favorite to land the job.

Kevin opened with a comparison between Washington’s current hiring cycle and the 1981 Joe Gibbs hiring cycle. He previewed and picked both of the Championship games and then brought Jay Gruden on the show. Jay discussed his hiring here in Washington. He revealed the QB he prefers in the 2024 NFL Draft. He also previewed and picked both the AFC and NFC Championship games before giving out his “Lock of the Week” (11-6 ATS on the show this year). Kevin finished up with three “Smell Test” picks.

Kevin and Thom opened with several thoughts on the AFC and NFC Championship games along with Thom’s predictions on both. The boys weighed in on Wizards’ coach Wes Unseld’s departure and Ted Leonsis’ letter to the “DMV” updating the move of the Caps and Wiz to Virginia. Kevin talked about the incredible season Jahmir Young is having after he took over and won the game for Maryland last night at Iowa. “You Heard It Here” first bold predictions and more as well.

Kevin today with a hunch on where Washington would turn if it doesn’t land Lions’ OC Ben Johnson. Ben Standig/The Athletic jumped on to talk Commanders’ coaching search and more. Steven Spector/610 Sports Radio/Kansas City was a guest talking Chiefs-Ravens, Eric Bieniemy’s absence in KC, and more.

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.