Club Shay Shay Deebo & Joe - Shedeur named Pro Bowler?! Who will coach the Browns? Joe Brady named Bills next HC
Jan 27, 2026
They debate Shedeur Sanders being named a Pro Bowl replacement and what that says about honors and voting. They dig into why candidates are avoiding the Browns job and whether analytics have gone too far. They discuss Coach Prime’s new discipline measures at Colorado and react to Joe Brady’s promotion in Buffalo. Old-school training, fines that actually sting, and roster strategy for the Steelers also come up.
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Prioritize Leadership Over Essay Tests
- Avoid overcomplicating head-coach hiring with excessive analytics and essay-style vetting.
- Joe Haden advises organizations to prioritize leadership, football knowledge, and trust over homework-style tests.
Promote Continuity When Locker Room Trust Exists
- If an interim coordinator holds the locker room, consider promoting from within to preserve continuity.
- James Harrison says Jim Schwartz could be a safe hire because players respect him.
Analytics Can't Replace Leadership
- Owners focused on ROI and analytics can misread what makes a good coach.
- Harrison and Haden say analytics help but can't replace leadership and football intuition.
