Super Bowl LX Set: Patriots vs. Seahawks! Sean Payton’s Gamble, Patriots Chances, & Steelers’ McCarthy Mistake

1.25.26 Conference Championship Sunday did not disappoint! In this episode, John recaps a wild pair of games that solidified the matchup for Super Bowl LX. We officially have a rematch of one of the greatest Super Bowls in history as the New England Patriots prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara. First, John breaks down how the Patriots returned to the mountaintop in the post-Belichick and Brady era. Is Mike Vrabel already the best coach in the league? And can Drake Maye keep his poise against a relentless Seattle secondary? We also dive deep into the "Blizzard at Mile High." John questions Sean Payton’s controversial decision to pass up a chip-shot field goal in the 2nd quarter—a move that arguably cost the Denver Broncos their season. On the NFC side, we look at the Los Angeles Rams' narrow loss and whether Sean McVay made a critical tactical error as well. Finally, John shifts gears to the explosive NFL coaching carousel. He explains why he’s a massive fan of the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh (and why giving him full power was a home run), while simultaneously dragging the Pittsburgh Steelers for the "uninspired" hiring of Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices