NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal 2025 NFL Awards Predictions and Holiday Cards
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Jan 7, 2026 The team reacts to the Commanders firing Kliff Kingsbury and explores the philosophy behind the move. They dive into MVP debates featuring Drake May versus Matthew Stafford and share unconventional picks. Awards predictions heat up with discussions on Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year, along with rookie honors. The highlight? Reading heartfelt and humorous holiday cards from listeners, bringing a festive twist to their insightful analyses.
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Commanders Change From Pace To Ball Control
- Washington fired Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joel Whitt after philosophical and personnel misalignment.
- Gregg Rosenthal notes the team likely wants an offense that controls clock for Dan Quinn's defense.
Cowboys Replace Defensive Leadership
- Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus after a historically poor defensive season by DVOA.
- Rosenthal highlights the team's defensive ranking among the five worst of the last 25 years in one metric.
Falcons Restructure To Add Matt Ryan
- Falcons modified Kirk Cousins' contract to ease cutting him before the season, with Matt Ryan eyed for a new president role.
- The hosts call the created job tailored to bring Ryan back into football operations.