The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Postmortems for Wild Card Round losers
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Jan 13, 2026 Five NFL teams dissect their tumultuous Wild Card weekend as they pivot to 2026. The Panthers face roster challenges, evaluating Bryce Young and their inconsistent offense. Meanwhile, Green Bay wrestles with coaching debates and defensive gaps. The Jaguars balance optimism with OL concerns and draft strategies. The Eagles focus on play-calling and player retention, while the Chargers grapple with a crisis in their offensive line and Justin Herbert's playoff inconsistencies. A mix of caution and strategy fills the air as these teams plan their futures.
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Address Pass Rush And Safety Needs
- Prioritize adding pass-rush juice and a rangy safety in free agency or the draft.
- Target modest upgrades rather than wholesale roster flips given limited clear cap-saving moves.
Don't Overreact To One Packers Collapse
- Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen argue Matt LaFleur remains the best realistic coach fit for the Packers.
- They caution against overreacting to a single playoff loss and ripping up a largely successful regime.
Shore Up Packers D-Line And Corners
- Fix defensive line depth and outside corner play before next season through targeted signings or smart drafting.
- Expect tweaks to staff and situational processes rather than a full head-coach reset.