SHAKEUP: Are the Steelers Ready to PART WAYS With Mike Tomlin? AFC North Coaching Possibilities Explored

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🗓️ 5 December 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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AFC North faces uncertainty as speculation swirls about head coaching shakeups—could Mike Tomlin or Kevin Stefanski be leading new teams by 2026? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs debate the odds, analyze Zach Taylor and John Harbaugh’s job security, and reveal which franchises are gearing up for a coaching carousel. The conversation extends to quarterback dilemmas and draft aggression, spotlighting the Pittsburgh Steelers’ search for answers and the impact of Geno Smith or Kyler Murray joining the roster. Baltimore Ravens’ contract practices raise tough questions—does extending Mark Andrews signal misplaced sentimentality, or is there still surplus value at tight end? The hosts dissect cornerback second-contract risks, New England Patriots’ dynasty-altered expectations, and the natural life cycles of top teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. With hot takes on Titans’ coaching moves, the “trucks and trailers” QB debate, and playoff trajectories, this episode delivers must-hear insights on NFL team building and future stars.

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0:00.0	Things are dicey in the AFC North.
0:04.0	Could there be changes?
0:06.1	We'll break that down on a whole lot more today on the Lockdown NFL Scouting podcast.
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