Episodes
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the season's last show by examining Kyle Shanahan's bad judgments in the Super Bowl, what he might have done differently, and how the Niners lost in OT. They then shift their focus to Brock Purdy and assess whether teams can win a Super Bowl with him. Next, they explore if Chris Jones will return to the Kansas City Chiefs and what potential offseason changes we may expect (36:14). Finally, Matt and Donnovan conclude the farewell episode with their predictions for the following season and their final shout-outs.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl victories over the San Francisco 49ers. They also talk about the Chiefs' overall legacy and if this game cemented Patrick Mahomes as 'the greatest of all time. Next, they focus on the 49ers' coaching staff and their questionable overtime judgments, and whether Andy Reid is among the greatest coaches of all time. Next, the guys quickly discuss the halftime performance before talking about the Niners and where they head from here (37:23). Finally, Matt and Donnavan wrap up the show by discussing Kyle Shanahan and why he remains one of the top coaches in the NFL.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett open off the show by discussing last night's NFL Honors. They discuss this year's inductees, who should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame and comment on the awards and this year's winners. Next up, Sportsnet 590 FAN Producer Mark Boffo joins the guys to talk about their Super Bowl predictions, what the halftime performance will be desired and the best Super Bowl foods. Finally, the boys end the show preparing for the Super Bowl by conducting their final evaluation (33:31).
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with tonight's NFL Honors. They discuss who should be inducted into the Hall of Fame and who deserves specific accolades. Next up, former Pro Bowl Safety and NFL Analyst for CBS Sports, Donte Whitner joins the show (27:36) to talk about his tenure with the Buffalo Bills, whether the Bills are close to challenging for a championship, and whether there is any pressure on the San Francisco 49ers to win a Super Bowl. Finally, the guys discuss Brock Purdy's style of play and if he can lead his team to victory.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Adam Rank from the NFL Network to explore which cities should host the Super Bowl, how Las Vegas is gradually becoming a sports city, if the Kansas City Chiefs practice field will cause controversy and who had the best halftime show in Super Bowl history. Finally, former Minnesota Vikings Legal Intern, Brad Spielberger joins the show (34:54) to discuss the quarterback free agency market, this year's draft being stacked with wide receivers and potential landing spots for Kirk Cousins.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode by discussing yesterday's Super Bowl media day, followed by former NFL Offensive Coordinator and Grey Cup champion Marc Trestman. They discuss Jim Harbaugh's decision to join the Los Angeles Chargers, what he can do to improve Justin Herbert's game, and what both coaches must do to help their teams win the Super Bowl. Next, the guys talk about Brock Purdy's playing style and whether he deserves to play in the Super Bowl. They then turn their focus to Patrick Mahomes and evaluate if he has any weaknesses. Matt and Donnovan end the program by discussing the possibility of the New York Giants signing a veteran quarterback instead of Daniel Jones (33:14).
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the final week of The FAN Checkdown with Sportsnet's Arash Madani to cover the Washington Commanders' acquisition of Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, the concept of the Super Bowl being an underwhelming experience and Andy Reid's reputation if he wins another Super Bowl. Next up, Super Bowl Champion and former NFL Executive Thomas Dimitroff joins the show (26:04) to discuss Bill Belichick's impending departure from the NFL, what he meant to the league, and how things would be different without him on the sidelines. Finally, the boys end the program by previewing this year's Super Bowl game.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Robert Saleh's behaviour toward his staff, how the Jets should respond, and the ramifications that will follow. They then talk about Alex Van Pelt joining the New England Patriots, whether this move benefits the organization, what it means for Mac Jones, and where the Patriots stand in the draft. Matt and Donnovan then discuss the New Orleans Saints' poor management, as well as Cam Newton's remarks about Brock Purdy being a "game manager" rather than a "game changer". Finally, the boys discuss Kliff Kingsbury's new offensive coordinator position with the Las Vegas Raiders (33:48) and whether Chip Kelly will join the Washington Commanders.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show by covering Mike Macdonald's departure from the Baltimore Ravens and his hiring as the Seattle Seahawks' next head coach. They then discuss Dan Quinn joining the Washington Commanders and if he can improve their team. Next, the guys are joined by James Brown (28:31), the host of NFL on CBS, to discuss this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas, which Super Bowl had the best matchup in history, and what it means to him to host the game.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the show joined by Adam Rank of the NFL Network. They discuss Arthur Smith joining the Steelers, Patrick Mahomes comparisons, and where Andy Reid ranks all-time. Next, the guys talk about Ben Johnson's decision to stay with the Lions, what other coaches are still available, and the Rams interviewing Brandon Staley for the Rams defensive coordinator (34:47). Finally, Matt and Donnovan share their thoughts about the Raiders' potentially acquiring Russell Wilson.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the show live from the Real Sports Bar in downtown Toronto, covering Sunday's Conference Championship games before being joined by Tim Micallef of Sportsnet Central. They explore if Patrick Mahomes is still under pressure to win another Super Bowl, what his legacy will be if he wins, and whether he is on track to become one of the greats. Finally, the boys end their live broadcast by talking about Bill Belichick and prospective job opportunities for him (44:06).
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Donnovan Bennett and Shoaib Alli begin the show by discussing the San Francisco 49ers' comeback win over the Detroit Lions, how quickly the tide swung in the Niners' favour, and Dan Campbell's questionable judgment in the closing minutes. Next, the guys talk about Brock Purdy's performance and how it compares to Patrick Mahomes. Later, the boys discuss the Kansas City Chiefs sealing their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance (30:18), Justin Tucker's pregame antics, where Patrick Mahomes' legacy lies and Lamar Jackson’s frantic performance. Finally, the guys finish the show with their predictions for this year's Super Bowl showdown.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode with the news of the Atlanta Falcons selecting Raheem Morris as their new head coach, which quarterback best suits him? and what this means for Bill Belichick. Matt and Donnovan then look at this weekend's Conference Championship matchups, whether Lamar Jackson is the most disrespected quarterback in the NFL, and if this is the Ravens' opportunity to win a Super Bowl. Next, former NFL GM Michael Lombardi joins the show (27:53) to provide his thoughts on the Falcons acquiring Raheem Morris and if Josh Allen can still lead the Bills to a Super Bowl. Finally, the guys wrap up the show with their predictions for this weekend's matchups.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Jim Harbaugh's formal signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. They talk about whether he will bring any of his former coaches on board, whether Justin Herbert will adjust to his coaching style, and whether the Chargers will be contenders with this transition. Next, NFL draft analyst Russell Brown joins the show to share his perspective on the Detroit Lions, why Dan Campbell has been the right coach and Jared Goff’s storybook run. Finally, Kevin Oestreicher of the Locked on Ravens Podcast joins the guys (32:27) to talk about what it means for the Baltimore Ravens to host their first AFC Championship game and what it means for Lamar Jackson, whether he wins or loses
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Adam Rank of the NFL Network to discuss how Steve Spagnuolo hasn't received much praise during this coaching carousel, If Brock Purdy is on his path to becoming an elite-level quarterback and who is under more pressure to win this weekend, Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson. Next, Matt and Donnovan examine Joe Barry's departure from the Green Bay Packers (32:10), as well as ongoing speculations about Jim Harbaugh joining the Los Angeles Chargers. Finally, the guys end the show by analyzing which head coaches are better suited as offensive coordinators.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese kicks off the show with Brenden Deeg, NFL News Editor of The Score. They examine the Tennessee Titans' hiring of Brian Callahan as head coach, the reasoning behind the choice, and whether the Cincinnati Bengals are on the cusp of rebuilding. Matt and Brenden then examine the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to fire offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. They explore whether Nick Sirianni was the bigger issue and whether he is under pressure to keep his job. Following that, they debate who deserves a contract extension more among Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. Finally, Matt closes the episode with Buffalo Bills host Nate Geary, who discusses the aftermath of Sunday's game and what comes next for Josh Allen and the Bills (32:43).
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the Buffalo Bills' painful loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the team's next steps, and whether Sean McDermott is under fire. Next, they debate whether Tyler Bass's missed kick or Stefon Diggs' missed reception is more to blame. The guys then discuss the other Divisional Weekend matchups between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, as well as whether there is still pressure on Lamar Jackson going up against the Chiefs. Finally, Matt and Donnovan examine the Detroit Lions' trip to the NFC Championship game (32:48) and if they can extend their storybook run against the San Francisco 49ers.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode with their Divisional Weekend preview with the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Houston Texans, the amount of pressure on Lamar Jackson and where his legacy stands if they lose. Next, they continue their preview with the Green Bay Packers vs. the San Francisco 49ers, if Jordan Love can outlast Brock Purdy, and why the 49ers should not underestimate the Packers. Later, they continue their preview with the Detroit Lions facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how both coaches deserve to be recognized regardless of the outcome and whether Baker Mayfield poses a concern for other teams (32:53). Finally, the guys wrap up their preview with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills, if Patrick Mahomes playing on the road makes a difference and if Josh Allen can outlast the officiating.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode by discussing Jerry Jones' decision to run it back with Mike McCarthy as the Dallas Cowboys head coach. They welcome Randy Mueller of The Athletic to debate if this was the proper move, where the Cowboys go from here, and what went into the decision-making process for this arrangement. Next, they talk about the potential of Bill Belichick coaching the Atlanta Falcons and whether they will look for a new quarterback. Finally, they debate Bill Belichick's possibilities of joining the Atlanta Falcons and which quarterback would best complement him (37:30).
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Adam Rank of The NFL Network covering the opening of NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend and the snowstorm at Highmark Stadium. They talk about the Detroit Lions' first playoff victory, if they are serious enough to go on a lengthy playoff run, and whether Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes have developed a rivalry. Next, the boys talk about the top quarterbacks for the weekend and whether Mike Tomlin will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers (30:29). Finally, the guys talk about which head coaches might be a good fit for various teams and what the best available head coaching position is.
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