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• An overview of Seattle coming into Super Bowl LX. • What has allowed Sam Darnold to have the success that he’s had this year? • What was the turning point of the season for the Seahawks? • When Seattle struggled, what are some of the roots causes of their problems? • If I’m Mike Vrabel, where am I attacking the Seahawks? • The idea of Christian Gonzalez vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Other than the physical skills. What makes Smith-Njigba such a talent? • On the New England offensive line against the Seattle defensive front. • Is there an under-the-radar possibility for Seattle who could have an impact on Sunday? • Why the Tatupu name still resonates in New England. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Hogan joins Golic & Golic to discuss the keys to the game, Super Bowl stories (including the after-parties), and why this Patriots team is special and shouldn’t be counted out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Price lays out the game plan for Super Bowl week, and takes listener questions about the Patriots and Seahawks in advance of Super Bowl LX. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phil and Matt Simms open the episode by discussing the Giants’ offseason uncertainty after losing out on Todd Monken, breaking down what John Harbaugh should prioritize in finding the right offensive coordinator for quarterback Jaxson Dart. The conversation then shifts to the NFL Hall of Fame, with Phil delivering a passionate critique of Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot inductee, calling it a failure of the voting system and questioning the credibility of the process. The second half of the show focuses on the NFL awards, with the Simms giving their own picks for Coach of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, & MVP. Phil strongly argues that Matthew Stafford deserves MVP, while also pushing back against the league’s quarterback-heavy award culture and advocating for greater recognition of defensive stars like Myles Garrett. The episode wraps with a broader discussion about how awards should evolve to better reflect football as a true team sport rather than a quarterback-only competition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• The remarkable ride continues. • The Patriots squashed the strength of narrative this postseason with their three wins against powerful defenses. • On Leonard Taylor’s heroics and the energy of Mack Hollins playing a big role in the win. • What was the practice schedule like before Super Bowls when Hogan played. • An early look at Seattle, Sam Darnold, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. • To get to this point, you need to be good.You also need to be a little lucky, and the Patriots have gotten that luck. • The mystery that is Buffalo. Philip Rivers as HC of the Bills? • The MVP race. Should we be talking more about Christian McCaffrey? And what about Comeback Player of the Year for Stefon Diggs? • We’re now living in a world where Drake Maye is getting to a Super Bowl before Josh Allen. • What needs to get fixed before the Super Bowl? • What’s the most important thing for a player to understand over the next few days before they take off for San Francisco? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Phil Simms react to the changes involving longtime athletic trainer Ronnie Barbers, with Phil sharing stories that show what Ronnie has meant inside the building—trust, consistency, and the behind-the-scenes impact players and coaches rely on. Then the guys dive into Championship Sunday with detailed NFC and AFC previews, key matchups to watch, and their picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• What’s the level of confidence that the Broncos have in Jarrett Stidham as opposed to Bo Nix? • On the importance of the Broncos playing good complementary football. • Reminding people that Sean Payton has done more with less over the course of his career. • Is J.K. Dobbins healthy enough to play a significant role in Sunday’s game? • Give us the name of a guy we’re not talking about right now who has a chance to play a sizable role in the outcome of Sunday’s game? • If I’m Mike Vrabel and want to go after a weakness of Denver’s, where am I aiming? • This feels like it’s going to be a relatively low-scoring game. • A throwback to a 2016 sort of game. • Denver’s special teams unit and who to look for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Chris revisit the big win over Houston, and break down the AFC title game against Denver. What sort of impact will the change at quarterback have for the Broncos? What are the keys to victory for New England? And what about the NFC title tilt? The guys have all the answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Initial takeaways from the win over the Chargers. • What are some areas where the Texans can do some damage against the Patriots? • What was up with Will Campbell against the Chargers? Could he struggle against the Texans? • Concerns moving forward? • The importance of good complementary football in the playoffs. • How Nick Caserio’s background in New England could help the Texans. • FanDuel has New England has a 2.5-point favorite and an over/under of 40.5. • What impresses you the most about the Texans’ offense? • On the divisional round games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• We’ve arrived at the postseason. What are the general feelings about the state of the Patriots? • On why it’s so much easier to play a postseason game at home. • FanDuel odds on Patriots-Chargers. • On the potential importance of TreVeyon Henderson and New England’s ground game in this game. • On what Josh McDaniels might have in store for the Chargers. • On the Los Angeles defense and its strengths and weaknesses, specifically Derwin James. • What makes Ladd McConkey so good? • On Milton Williams being ready to go, and why this game will come down to New England’s defensive front. • What’s the Chargers’ path to victory on Sunday? • Josh McDaniels might have some things still up his sleeve for the playoff opener. • What we all want to see? Bills-Patriots AFC title game. • Wild-card weekend picks. • Shout-out to our guy Joe Thuney, who keeps showing up in the playoffs. Is he a Hall of Famer? • Possibly the last game ever at Highmark Stadium? • A chef of Instagram reveals that people still love Chris Hogan highlights. • Hogan has been thinking about coaching? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Any New Year’s resolutions? • Big-picture thoughts over the last two games, particularly after the fact that they clinched the division on Sunday. They could end up with any one of the top 3 seeds. • How do you approach the regular-season finale against Miami? • What are the three playoff scenarios for the Patriots heading into Sunday’s game? • On Barmore vs. Vrabel on the sideline during the Jets’ game. • Are the Patriots back to being hated across the league? • What’s the ceiling for this team heading into the playoffs? • How Maye is becoming like Brady in terms of his ability to level up a team on his own. • On Marcus Jones missing the Pro Bowl. “We’ve got to rethink this Pro Bowl thing.” • How much do guys really care about a Pro Bowl berth? • On player performance bonuses and why they’re important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Patriots lose, 35-31. First impressions. • Is this a wake-up call for this team? • The Patriots aren’t there yet. They’re not a fully-finished product. The journey from 4-13 to the Super Bowl is not a straight line. It’ll have some detours. This could very well be one of them. • What is it like after a tough late-season loss? What are the challenges of responding to a defeat like that one? We revisit the Miami Miracle — not a great memory for Hogan — and everything that came after. • What impressed you the most about the Bills on Sunday? It was their resilience. • Hogan still has every hat and T-shirt he earned as a player. “Those are special, man.” • What about an AFC title game between the Bills and Patriots? “That would be pretty cool.” • “The refs need to get their head out of their ass.” • On Hogan being the keeper of the light at Gillette Stadium for a potential AFC title game between New England Buffalo. “I’ll break the damn bell.” • On Baltimore-New England, and how the Ravens have been so consistent in their approach over the years. • The Patriots need to match that physicality and energy. “I want this team to come out flying around this game. … Just cut it loose.” • What’s a successful season for the Patriots, given the fact that the expectations have changed so much for this team? “This is already a successful season for this team, regardless of what happens. …We’ve put New England back on the map.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Sal and Adam assess the Bills from 30,000 feet coming into this game. What is the mindset of the team and the fanbase? • Sal and Adam were spot on about the state of the Patriots in October before the first Buffalo-New England game. Where do they stand when it comes to the Patriots? Are they a sustainable model or do they believe New England just got lucky in October? • On the beat writers’ lament. “We always see the bad side of our team.” • How much will the loss of Milton Williams impact this game for both teams? Will the Bills be able to make some gains on the ground on Sunday? • When you face a team the second time in a season, how do things change? • On how the New England run defense has managed without Williams in the lineup. • If you’re Mike Vrabel, where are you looking to attack on either side of the ball? • Is Sean McDermott in danger of losing his job if the Bills don’t make the conference championship? • Are you surprised that the Bills are a 1.5-point favorite with Fan Duel? • Is there someone on the Buffalo roster we’re not talking about who could have an impact on this game? • This is going to be one of those games that turns late on a big play. • McDermott’s teams have always played well in December and January. • Do you see Josh Allen and Drake Maye running on parallel tracks, albeit one a couple of years ahead of each other? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• The most important thing when it comes to locking back in after a bye. • What do young players need to know when it comes to getting back to work after a bye? How can veterans help them snap back to action? • Mike Vrabel is 6-0 as a head coach coming out of a bye. • What’s it like facing a team for the second time in a season? Is it like a pitcher going through the order for a second time? • How the script for this game has flipped from the first time they met in October. • Does the fact that this is a “hat and T-shirt game” impact the way players or coaches approach the contest? (Hogan had no idea what a “hat and T-shirt game” was before he got to New England.) • New England’s special teams will be the difference against Buffalo. • Some FanDuel odds on Patriots-Bills. • Is this going to be a shootout? Even with the cold weather? • This will be the toughest game the rest of the way for New England. • Are we officially sticking a fork in the Chiefs? • Who is the NFC favorite at this point? The Rams? The Eagles? The Seahawks? Or none of the above? • What goes on in the blue tent? What’s the concussion test like in the tent? • Peeing on the sideline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Chris look back at the blowout of the Giants, talk about the "old-school energy" that was in the building at Gillette Monday night, discuss the bye week, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.