THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK!!! - NFL PLAYOFFS Divisional Round | Plus Coaching Carousel Part 1

About this episode

Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray discuss the NFL Divisional Round and the coaching carousel while reflecting on personal recovery experiences.

Welcome Back to the Gridiron: Hips, Heists, and the King in the North Tarlin Ray is officially back on the other side of major surgery. Seven days after a total hip replacement, he moved from a walker to a cane, and now he is trading the PT exercises for the hottest NFL takes of the 2026 postseason. In this episode of Running It Back, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray dive deep into the divisional round, debating the "That's My Quarterback" draft and dissecting the chaotic coaching carousel currently spinning out of control. From the "no asshole policy" in front offices to whether Sam Darnold is a reclamation project or a playoff ghost, the guys look past the box scores to find the real stories. They discuss why Tennessee might be the most attractive job in the league and whether Caleb Williams is the future of Chicago or a fantasy football headache. Plus, Tarlin shares the humbling reality of relying on caregivers and why it took him ten days to finally get in the shower. Get ready for sharp analysis, a little modern medicine appreciation, and a lot of intellectual honesty. That's My Quarterback! NFL Divisional Playoffs Mike and Tarlin kick things off with the "Ethics Bowl" QB Draft…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Palmer

Guest: Tarlin Ray

Topics covered

• NFL Playoffs
• Coaching Carousel
• Quarterback Draft
• Sports Analysis
• Personal Recovery

Keywords

• NFL
• playoffs
• quarterback
• coaching carousel
• sports analysis
• Tarlin Ray
• Mike Palmer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tennessee

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