Lovie Smith Makes the 2023 Draft Fun! Plus, an Examination of the NFL Coaching Scene and More Big Takeaways from Week 18 | Extra Point Taken

Sheil and Ben start their conversation with some positive updates on Damar Hamlin and the Buffalo Bills' outlook heading into the playoffs. They then talk about how Lovie Smith's endgame decisions in the Texans win over the Colts have set the stage for an interesting draft this spring (3:53). Next, Sheil explains why Chargers fans should be wary of Brandon Staley's personnel strategy last Sunday, and Ben shows us why Carolina is the best current coaching destination this offseason (18:03). This leads to a debate on college coaches heading to the NFL and a discussion about the Titans' and Saints' dreary futures (31:54). They end the pod by sharing their complete playoff bracket picks (1:02:42). Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices