Westwood One Sports
12 January 2026
1.11.26 John Mallory breaks down Day 2 of Super Wild Card Weekend, diving into the biggest NFL storylines, takeaways, and lingering questions from the Wild Card Round. Which fanbase should be the most disappointed after an early playoff exit? John gives his candid take on the teams that fell short when it mattered most. Former NFL quarterback and Compass Media Networks analyst Steve Beuerlein joins the show to discuss what makes Matthew Stafford truly special, how impressed he’s been with Caleb Williams, and the major impact Klint Kubiak has had on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks this season. John also examines the remaining playoff field and debates which quarterback can be trusted the most heading deeper into the postseason. Plus, should Curt Cignetti consider a jump to the NFL, especially if the opportunity is with the Las Vegas Raiders and his quarterback Fernando Mendoza? John weighs the pros and cons. The episode wraps with a look at John Harbaugh’s mindset and which quarterback he would most want to coach next season, as Super Wild Card Weekend continues to shape the road to the Super Bowl. Topics include:Super Wild Card Weekend recap, NFL Wild Card Round analysis, disappointed fanbases, Matthew Stafford evaluation, Caleb Williams outlook, Seahawks offense, Sam Darnold breakout, Klint Kubiak impact, NFL playoff quarterbacks, Raiders coaching rumors, Fernando Mendoza, John Harbaugh coaching preferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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