Happy Wednesday, everyone. John Breech has been busy churning out emergency pods regarding NFL head-coaching news (more on that below), so he’s taking a breather today while I, Cody Benjamin, guide you through all the latest from around football.
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We’ve got coaching grades, a forecast of top offseason quarterback targets and more:
1. Today’s show: Colts, Cardinals hire new head coaches
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The last two vacancies of the 2023 head-coaching cycle were filled this week, so Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Tyler Sullivan had plenty to discuss in a pair of emergency reaction podcasts. The big news to break down:
- Cardinals hire Jonathan Gannon: The Eagles’ defensive coordinator of the last two years, Gannon’s first task will be carving out a plan for Kyler Murray’s future in Arizona. “Usually defensive coaches are more disciplinarian,” Breech says, “so you’re (potentially) already set up to clash with the quarterback you’re locked into.”
- Colts hire Shane Steichen: Another ex-Eagles coordinator, Steichen spent the last two seasons as Nick Sirianni’s primary play-caller. His first job will be assisting the front office in determining a long-term solution at QB. Sully likes Steichen’s pedigree of QB development, suggesting there’s real reason for hope under center here.
Catch the full episode (and subscribe for daily NFL talk) right here.
2. Grading coaching hires: Broncos get ‘A,’ Colts get solid ‘B’
With all head-coaching jobs filled, Tyler Sullivan broke down each hire and assigned early grades for each. He doesn’t believe any of them are blatant misfires, with a C+ serving as the lowest verdict of the group. But he definitely likes some more than others. Here are some snippets from Sully’s assessment:
- Sean Payton to Broncos (A): If Payton can change the culture at Mile High and help Russell Wilson rekindle the elite play we once saw in Seattle, this will be a worthwhile investment by the Broncos.
- DeMeco Ryans to Texans (A): He just helped lead one of the best defenses in the NFL…
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