Nate Tice and Matt Harmon offer their perspectives on recent NFL coaching appointments, then assess the shortcomings of teams eliminated from the playoffs and outline strategies for each franchise to advance further in the upcoming season. The pair begin by sharing their opinions on the newest coaching acquisitions, such as the Miami Dolphins appointing Jeff Hafley, the Tennessee Titans acquiring Robert Saleh, the Detroit Lions bringing in Offensive Coordinator Drew Petzing, and the Kansas City Chiefs enlisting Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
Subsequently, Nate and Matt meticulously analyze the four teams defeated in the Divisional Round, pinpointing the strategic paths each organization must pursue to rebuild and approach Super Bowl contention more closely next season. The two discuss the Buffalo Bills in a potential post-Sean McDermott era and the crucial importance of their subsequent coaching selection, the Chicago Bears and methods to strengthen their defensive unit, the Houston Texans and subsequent measures to develop C.J. Stroud, and the San Francisco 49ers, who are approaching a more uncertain off-season period than might be apparent.
(5:00) – Titans hire Robert Saleh
(14:10) – Dolphins hire Jeff Hafley
(20:30) – Key OC hires: Petzing to Lions & Bieniemy to Chiefs
(41:00) – Bills deep dive
(1:00:45) – Bears deep dive
(1:06:45) – Texans deep dive
(1:20:15) – 49ers deep dive
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 17: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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