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.

Kevin is back and opened with a recap of the four weekend NFL Divisional Playoff games and a first-blush on the NFC and AFC Championship games. John Keim jumped on to talk Commanders’ coaching search and Rivera’s interview with Philly to be their defensive coordinator. Kevin closed with the Terps’ loss to Michigan State and more.

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.