#497: 2024 NFL Conference Championship Preview (with Hal Bent)

1. Divisional Weekend Takeaways -DKrom: Commanders dramatic turnaround proves ownership MATTERS -Hal: All teams still alive continue running the football well 2. Divisional Weekend Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Kromer, Hal: Saquon Barkley/Jayden Daniels) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: NFL Officials, Hal: Frank Ross and Texans special teams) 3. New GM's -Grading the Titans hire of Mike Borgonzi as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A+) -Grading the Raiders hire of John Spytek as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A) 4. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being a Banshee-level scream), how shocked would you be if this deal between Liam Coen and the Jaguars does not get done? 5. Latest Coaching Carousel Hires -Grading the Bears hire of Ben Johnson as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: A) -Grading the Jets hire of Aaron Glenn as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: B) -Grading the Patriots hires of Josh McDaniels as OC and Terrell Williams as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: B) -Grading the Colts hire of Lou Anarumo as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: A) 6. Truth or Exaggeration (Coaching Carousel and 2025 NFL Draft edition) -The Titans will select either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter with the #1 overall pick -It would be very wise for the Seahawks to hire both Lions OL coach Hank Fraley and former Raiders interim OC Scott Turner as co-offensive coordinators with Turner calling plays -After missing out on Ben Johnson, the best possible choice for the Raiders would be to hire Pete Carroll as their new head coach -With a great performance next week at the Senior Bowl, Marshall pass rusher Mike Green will become a serious candidate to be selected in the top 10-15 picks -Hiring former Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator would be a home run hire for Ben Johnson and the Bears -Steve Wilks would be a tremendous upgrade from Jeff Ulbrich at DC for the Jets -Brian Schottenheimer as Cowboys head coach would be a massive downgrade from Mike McCarthy -Boise State RB and 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty will be a top-10 pick 7. NFC Championship Preview (Commanders at Eagles) 8. AFC Championship Preview (Bills at Chiefs) 9. Conference Championship Bold Predictions -DKrom: Mike Sainristil picks off Jalen Hurts with just over 2:00 left, leading to a game-winning 70-yard TD drive culminating in a 10-yard TD pass from Jayden Daniels to former Eagle Zach Ertz -Hal: Josh Allen throws for 300+ yards, runs for 100+ yards, and scores 5 total TD (3 pass, 2 run) 10. Challenge Flags -DKrom: Dan Campbell, cast the widest possible net in order to successfully rebuild your coaching staff -Hal: Cowboys, Saints, Raiders and Jaguars...DON'T SCREW UP YOUR HEAD COACHING HIRES!!!