#497: 2024 NFL Conference Championship Preview (with Hal Bent)

Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. Divisional Weekend Takeaways

-DKrom: Commanders dramatic turnaround proves ownership MATTERS

-Hal: All teams still alive continue running the football well

2. Divisional Weekend Honors

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Aaron Kromer, Hal: Saquon Barkley/Jayden Daniels)

-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: NFL Officials, Hal: Frank Ross and Texans special teams)

3. New GM's

-Grading the Titans hire of Mike Borgonzi as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A+)

-Grading the Raiders hire of John Spytek as GM (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

4. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being a Banshee-level scream), how shocked would you be if this deal between Liam Coen and the Jaguars does not get done?

5. Latest Coaching Carousel Hires

-Grading the Bears hire of Ben Johnson as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

-Grading the Jets hire of Aaron Glenn as head coach (DKrom: A, Hal: B)

-Grading the Patriots hires of Josh McDaniels as OC and Terrell Williams as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: B)

-Grading the Colts hire of Lou Anarumo as DC (DKrom: A, Hal: A)

6. Truth or Exaggeration (Coaching Carousel and 2025 NFL Draft edition)

-The Titans will select either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter with the #1 overall pick

-It would be very wise for the Seahawks to hire both Lions OL coach Hank Fraley and former Raiders interim OC Scott Turner as co-offensive coordinators with Turner calling plays

-After missing out on Ben Johnson, the best possible choice for the Raiders would be to hire Pete Carroll as their new head coach

-With a great performance next week at the Senior Bowl, Marshall pass rusher Mike Green will become a serious candidate to be selected in the top 10-15 picks

-Hiring former Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator would be a home run hire for Ben Johnson and the Bears

-Steve Wilks would be a tremendous upgrade from Jeff Ulbrich at DC for the Jets

-Brian Schottenheimer as Cowboys head coach would be a massive downgrade from Mike McCarthy

-Boise State RB and 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty will be a top-10 pick

7. NFC Championship Preview (Commanders at Eagles)

8. AFC Championship Preview (Bills at Chiefs)

9. Conference Championship Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Mike Sainristil picks off Jalen Hurts with just over 2:00 left, leading to a game-winning 70-yard TD drive culminating in a 10-yard TD pass from Jayden Daniels to former Eagle Zach Ertz

-Hal: Josh Allen throws for 300+ yards, runs for 100+ yards, and scores 5 total TD (3 pass, 2 run)

10. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Dan Campbell, cast the widest possible net in order to successfully rebuild your coaching staff

-Hal: Cowboys, Saints, Raiders and Jaguars...DON'T SCREW UP YOUR HEAD COACHING HIRES!!!