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Thursday, January 23, 2025

NFL Teams Face Crossroads at Season’s Halfway Point

  • The NFL is at its pivotal halfway point and teams have to make crucial decisions about their season’s trajectory.
  • The New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders are changing things up after firing key coaching personnel.
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The NFL is at its pivotal halfway point and teams have to make crucial decisions about their season’s trajectory. Ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen after their seventh consecutive loss. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey joins the show with insights on the NFL’s coaching carousel and the looming trade deadline.

Plus, regional sports network deals are going to play a major role in MLB’s offseason. Evan Drellich of The Athletic joins to discuss the fallout of baseball’s changing media landscape.

Also, the Yankees hold on to Gerrit Cole and an NBA team had to take the New York City subway to its game.

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