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#07 ATF - Divisional Round Hangovers and Head Coaching Hires

We raise the biggest questions for the dearly departed Divisional Round defeated sides - How is Brandon Beane still in a job? Is CJ Stroud in real trouble? Can the 49ers keep competing in the NFC West? Can we find any fault with the Bears 2025?


Plus we'll breakdown all the Head Coaching hires so far, and make our picks for the NFC & AFC Championship games, including a surprisingly passionate backing of Jarrett Stidham to cause the Patriots problems on Sunday.


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