John Clayton's Cold Hard Facts

The Professor gives us his reaction to the Falcons' coaching changes and lets us know who he thinks will fill the vacancies in Atlanta. Some potential rule changes in the NFL and what they could mean, how Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers are shaping up, and what's going to happen with the Seahawks' free agents.

"The Professor" joins Danny, Dave and Moore for the first time since the Super Bowl to talk about how Kyle Shanahan cost Atlanta the game with his play calls, how fatigued Atlanta's defense was, the Seahawks not likely not getting a severe penalty for the Richard Sherman's absence on the injury report, Kenny Easley making the Hall of Fame and more.

The Professor is caught up traveling back from Houston so the guys are joined by Herm Edwards who shares his take on yesterday's game.

John Clayton gives us the rundown on the energy levels in Houston as fans and the like start to arrive in Texas. He provides some injury updates for both the Falcons and Patriots, and discusses his upcoming vote for the next Hall of Fame class. Plus, now that Michael Vick has officially announced his retirement, The Professor breaks down what his career means for both the league and city of Atlanta.

"The Professor" joins Danny, Dave and Moore to discuss where Tony Romo will play next season, who the Patriots will look to stop on the Falcons' offense, if Eric Berry will get a long-term deal, and more.

The Professor has his hands full in Houston leading up to the Super Bowl, but that means he has some valuable insight on everything from the Raiders stalled move to Las Vegas, the upcoming Hall of Fame class, whether or not Gary Kubiak will return to coaching next year, if Dwight Freeney is about to play his last game, John's prediction for Sunday's game and more.  

"The Professor" joins Danny, Dave and Moore from the Super Bowl in Houston to talk about how the Falcons' defense will handle Tom Brady and the Patriots, what Rex Ryan's future is, what the Seahawks will do with Kam Chancellor's contract, and more.

The 49ers hiring of John Lynch as their new GM is certainly a curious one, which harkens back to the Lions hiring of Matt Millen (which ended in disaster). John buys Danny's theory that Mike Shanahan (not Kyle) will have serious control over player personnel. Also, the way Richard Sherman played in the Pro Bowl, may actually help the Seahawks in their punishment for not reporting his injury.

What would it mean for these Patriots players to win a championship after Tom Brady's suspension at the beginning of the year? And will the NFL take similar action against the Steelers for not reporting Le'Veon Bell's injury as they might take against the Seahawks for Richard Sherman's injury? It's a tricky situation and that the professor breaks down. Plus, he looks at continuing personnel changes around the NFL and much more. 

"The Professor" joins Danny, Dave and Moore to talk about the future of Kirk Cousins and Andrew Luck, as well as what he thinks of the Seattle Mariners in 2017, the loss of a Seahawks' assistant coach, and more.

John Clayton talks about the difference between Richard Sherman's knee injury and Le'Veon Bell's groin problem, and how both of their teams' lack of disclosure could have different implications. Then, who has a spot in the next Hall of Fame class?

"The Professor" John Clayton joins Danny, Dave and Moore to talk about whether the 49ers are making the correct decision in waiting for Kyle Shanahan, if Deshaun Watson will go first overall, whether he should be at the Senior Bowl, what the remaining General Manager vacancies look like, and more. 

The Professor shares his insights from attending the AFC championship game, including how big Chris Hogan came up for the Pats on Sunday. Doug Baldwin is headed to the Pro Bowl, and although the Packers came up short, Jordy Nelson was quite courageous just to suit up against the Falcons.

What would it look like to have the most explosive running back in the league plus the two best wide receivers in the Superbowl? If the Steelers and the Falcons advance that's what we'd be looking at, and the professor gives us his take on Johnny Manziel's desire to return to the NFL.

"The Professor" John Clayton joins Danny, Dave and Moore to talk about the Seahawks and the potential lost second round pick, the NFL and the Raiders potential move to Las Vegas, and more.