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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

SI's Verderame on Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl & Sam Darnold's Redemption

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Sports Illustrated staff writer Matt Verderame joins the show to break down the Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, offering analysis on key players like Drake May and Sam Darnold, and giving his prediction for the big game! The conversation also covers the recent NFL coaching hires, including a look at the best new team/coach pairings this offseason.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Super Bowl Matchup Set00:26 Introducing Guest Matt Verderame, Staff Writer for Sports 00:53 Mike Vrabel's Job Turning Around the Patriots in One Season01:30 Thoughts on Vrabel and Patriots' Offseason Additions02:29 Reaction to Drake May's MVP-level Jump in Year Two03:17 Drake May is Second Youngest Quarterback to Start in a Super 04:22 Drake May Pushing to Join the Elite AFC QB Group05:00 New England's Advantage with Experienced Coaching Staff 06:23 Seattle is the Far Better Football Team06:43 The Redemption Story of Seattle QB Sam Darnold07:22 Sam Darnold's Unique Case in NFL History09:42 Discussing the Unlikeliest Super Bowl Matchup10:19 Super Bowl Prediction: Seahawks to Win by 14-17 Points11:09 New England Must Win the Cornerback Matchups12:10 Best New Coach/Team Marriage 12:36 Mentioning Minter and the Ravens, and Saleh and the Titans13:20 Thoughts on Hafley and the Dolphins, and Brady with Buffalo14:58 Where to Find Matt Verderame's Super Bowl Content#NFL #SuperBowl #Patriots #Seahawks #MattVerderame #DrakeMay #SamDarnold #MikeVrabel #NFLCoachingHires #SportsIllustrated

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