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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 2H 4M

Full Show | Friday 01-16-26

from The Chris Russell Show

The show opens with reactions to the Commanders hiring Danny Etling as their new assistant quarterbacks coach, breaking down what it could mean for the QB room and the offense under new coordinator David Blough. Chris Russell expands the conversation to the broader NFL coaching landscape, tracking ongoing interviews for coordinator and head coaching positions, before diving into fan-driven discussion about the specific offensive changes listeners most want to see next season. Advanced stats and analytics are used to evaluate the Commanders’ offensive and defensive lines, followed by draft speculation as Washington prepares to pick at No. 7. The conversation then turns to the NFL playoffs, with Chris giving his divisional-round picks, explaining what factors matter most in projecting a Super Bowl champion, and revealing why he’s betting against the league’s top defense in one key matchup. Later, A-MAC joins to analyze the New York Giants’ hiring of John Harbaugh and its potential impact in the NFC, sparking debate over coaching credit after David Pollack’s comments on Curt Cignetti, before the Rooster wraps with his “Super 6 Pack,” selecting six NFL and college teams to cover or go against the spread, blending coaching insight, hot debates, and actionable football analysis.

The show opens with reactions to the Commanders hiring Danny Etling as their new assistant quarterbacks coach, breaking down what it could mean for the QB room and the offense under new coordinator David Blough. Chris Russell expands the conversation to the broader NFL coaching landscape, tracking ongoing interviews for coordinator and head coaching positions, before diving into fan-driven discussion about the specific offensive changes listeners most want to see next season. Advanced stats and analytics are used to evaluate the Commanders’ offensive and defensive lines, followed by draft speculation as Washington prepares to pick at No. 7. The conversation then turns to the NFL playoffs, with Chris giving his divisional-round picks, explaining what factors matter most in projecting a Super Bowl champion, and revealing why he’s betting against the league’s top defense in one key matchup. Later, A-MAC joins to analyze the New York Giants’ hiring of John Harbaugh and its potential impact in the NFC, sparking debate over coaching credit after David Pollack’s comments on Curt Cignetti, before the Rooster wraps with his “Super 6 Pack,” selecting six NFL and college teams to cover or go against the spread, blending coaching insight, hot debates, and actionable football analysis.

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