152: Championship Weekend Roundup, Rams vs. Bengals in the Super Bowl, NFL head coaching carousel

In today's podcast: (00:52-11:40) The Cincinnati Bengals shocked the world and defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime in th AFC Championship Game. John discusses the reasons why the Kansas City Chiefs lost at home to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, and he discusses the Chiefs' play calling at the end of the first half, Patrick Mahomes' performance in the second half of the game, their inability to finish plays in the 4th quarter on defense, and that the season cannot be declared a success and with Mahomes' record contract extension kicking in next year, meaning a big hit on the salary cap, why the Chiefs will be making really difficult choices over the next three months. Plus, how did Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo figure out how to stop the Chiefs offense, and why the Bengals played like they had nothing to lose on their way to the Super Bowl, with a second year QB in Joe Burrow? (11:40-18:25) The Los Angeles Rams are going to their second Super Bowl in four years following a 20-17 win over their NFC West division rival San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. So how did the Rams pull it out? How important was head coach Sean McVay's input in the Rams' game plan? Plus, how about the performances by quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham, Jr., with general manager Les Snead's fingerprints all over this roster? And the defense stepping up when it mattered the most in the 4th quarter? And flip side, what about how Deebo Samuel's injury changed everything in the game, and Jimmy Garoppolo's inability to get the job done in a big game for the 49ers and if Garoppolo's time with the 49ers is over? And the lack of discipline and poorly timed illegal procedure penalties on the 49ers? (19:03-42:04) John goes around the NFL to talk about the recent head coaching hires around the NFL, with the Denver Broncos choosing Nathaniel Hackett to be their next coach, the Bears hiring Matt Eberflus, the Giants bringing in Brian Daboll, and the Raiders hiring Josh McDaniels as head coach and Dave Ziegler as next general manager? Plus, where should Jim Harbaugh go to coach next year if not Michigan, and what to make of the Jaguars, Texans, Dolphins, Saints, and Vikings head coaching searches? Plus, Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement and rumblings around the NFL suggest Tom Brady will do so as well.