Shannon Sharpe: I’d rather coach Trevor Lawrence & the Jags than Herbert’s Chargers | UNDISPUTED

After their Week 17 finales, the Jets, Jaguars and Chargers all moved on from their current head coaches, creating a total of 6 openings when you add the Falcons, Texans and Lions to the mix. However, according to a ranking by NFL-dot-com, the LA and Jacksonville jobs are the most intriguing, in large part due to the quarterbacks: Justin Herbert with the Los Angeles Chargers, and the presumptive 1st overall pick Trevor Lawrence with the Jacksonville Jags. Hear which coaching job Shannon Sharpe would rather take.

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Browns' Stefanski positive for COVID-19, out of playoff game

The Cleveland Browns will play their first playoff game since 2002 without first-year coach Kevin Stefanski, who tested positive for COVID-19 just two days after leading the team back to the postseason. The team announced Stefanski’s positive result on Tuesday – 18 years to the day since the Browns’ last postseason game. Also, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge also tested positive along with two staff members – tight ends coach Drew Petzing and defensive backs coach Jeff Howard.

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Skip Bayless: Despite all odds, Clippers’ Paul George is playing at a MVP level | UNDISPUTED

Paul George’s struggles last season were well documented, especially in the bubble and postseason, but after Sunday’s win over Phoenix, George was embracing the challenge of proving his doubters wrong, saying quote ‘I had a tough year last year… People think it’s sweet because I was down. I didn’t hear none of this my 10 years in the league… I’ve got to answer that. I’ve got to be ready for that. And I’m ready to compete. I’m back.’ Hear whether Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe if the Los Angeles Clippers can trust Paul George moving forward.

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Brandon Marshall: Chase Young will pay for calling out Tom Brady, but I liked it | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The First Things First crew discuss Washington Football Team’s Chase Young, who was heard skipping off the field saying ‘I’m coming Tom Brady!’. Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach shared his reaction for the rookie player calling the veteran quarterback out, stating he should ‘watch what he wishes for’, and while Brandon Marshall thinks Young might pay for the comments, he likes the attitude behind it. Hear Marshall explain why he wishes more rookie quarterbacks shared the same spirit as Young when it comes to challenging veteran players.

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Shannon Sharpe: Giants’ Joe Judge is ‘absolutely correct’ calling the Eagles disrespectful for benching Hurts | UNDISPUTED

After beating the Cowboys Sunday afternoon, the Giants just needed an Eagles win over Washington Sunday night to make the playoffs. However, we all know how that ended, with Philadelphia pulling Jalen Hurts in favor of backup Nate Sudfeld in the 4th quarter of a 3-point game that turned into a 6-point loss. Yesterday, New York head coach Joe Judge was asked about the Eagles’ handling of that game, saying ‘we will never do that as long as I am the head coach of the New York Giants.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Joe Judge’s comments.

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Brian Westbrook: Pederson’s decision to bench Hurts was ’embarrassing & disappointing’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Brian Westbrook joins the First Things First crew to discuss his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, and his reaction to coach Doug Pederson’s decision to bench Jalen Hurts against the Washington Football Team. Hear Brian explain why the move was embarrassing and disappointing, and why he thought the culture was better in Philadelphia.

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