THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK!!! | 2026 NFL QB Situations and Playoff Predictions

About this episode

The episode discusses the dynamics of NFL quarterback situations and playoff predictions for 2026, featuring insights on leadership and player performance.

Welcome to a high-octane episode of Running it Back, where the lessons of sports leadership meet the chaos of the 2026 NFL postseason. Host Mike Palmer is joined by Tarlin Ray and Isaac Tellechea to break down the systems, the carousels, and the "crocodile tears" defining this year’s quarterback drama. QUICK CHECK-IN Tarlin gives a brief update on his upcoming hip replacement surgery. He is navigating a five-day prep window—which includes boarding his dog, Chia, to keep the recovery environment germ-free. QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSIES AND LESSONS LEARNED The episode's namesake harkens back to Terrell Owens’ infamous defense of Tony Romo. The crew uses this lens to examine today’s leadership dynamics: THE SUNK COST OF TUA: The Dolphins’ season is a "train wreck," leaving Tua Tagovailoa as an emergency third-stringer despite his massive contract. THE SYSTEM VS. THE TALENT: The crew debates if organizations fail quarterbacks more than the other way around. BRYCE YOUNG AND DREW BREES: Tarlin draws a parallel between Bryce Young and a young Drew Brees, arguing that elite "closers" need the right offensive coordinator to unlock their potential. THE CALEB WILLIAMS BLUEPRINT: In Chicago, Ben…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Palmer

Guests: Tarlin Ray, Isaac Tellechea

Topics covered

• NFL quarterback situations
• sports leadership
• playoff predictions
• quarterback controversies
• team dynamics
• durability in sports

Keywords

• NFL
• quarterback drama
• Tua Tagovailoa
• Bryce Young
• Drew Brees
• Caleb Williams
• Josh Allen
• playoffs
• sports leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dolphins, Chicago

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