The Richard Sherman Podcast

Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson joins Richard Sherman to break down Chicago’s wild playoff comeback win over the Green Bay Packers, the mindset behind the Bears’ dominant second-half defense, and the confidence that comes from winning do-or-die games. Johnson dives into his first playoff win, playing through injuries, the impact of veterans in the secondary, Al Harris’ ball-hawking coaching style, and what makes Chicago’s defense thrive under pressure. He also previews the Bears’ Divisional Round showdown against the Los Angeles Rams, detailing how to slow down Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and the Rams offense with disguises, physical coverage, and timing disruption, while sharing insight on Caleb Williams’ leadership, clutch fourth-quarter play, and why the rookie quarterback continues to rise on the biggest stage as the Bears chase a deep postseason run. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman and Mitch analyze every Divisional Round matchup in this NFL playoff preview, with predictions, key matchups, betting lines, and storylines for San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots. He discusses the NFC West rivalry, Brock Purdy vs. Mike Macdonald’s defense, Sam Darnold’s playoff pressure, George Kittle’s injury, and the Seahawks defense as a potential game-changer. Sherman covers Rams vs. Bears in cold Chicago conditions, Caleb Williams’ creativity, Matthew Stafford’s playoff pedigree, Ben Johnson’s offense, turnovers, and the advantage of cold-weather running. In the AFC, he previews Bills vs. Broncos, Josh Allen vs. Patrick Surtain, Bo Nix’s challenge, Denver’s defense, James Cook’s role, and Texans vs. Patriots, focusing on Houston’s defense, C.J. Stroud’s growth, Drake Maye’s playoff debut, and the impact of momentum and pass rush. The episode covers betting spreads, injury news, quarterback pressure, defense, and postseason experience. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman reacts to an action-packed AFC Wild Card Weekend, breaking down the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, and New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers. Sherm analyzes the Houston Texans’ defensive dominance against Pittsburgh, what went wrong for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, how Josh Allen and the Bills took control of their playoff matchup, Trevor Lawrence’s postseason performance for the Jaguars, and what the Patriots–Chargers game revealed about both teams moving forward. From quarterback play and coaching decisions to defensive matchups and playoff pressure, Sherm delivers his unfiltered analysis on which AFC teams are built for a deep NFL postseason run to the Super Bowl — and which franchises face major offseason questions. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman reacts to an electrifying NFC Wild Card Weekend, breaking down the 49ers’ gritty road victory over the Eagles, the Packers–Bears instant classic, and the Rams narrowly escaping the Panthers. Sherm discusses Kyle Shanahan’s masterclass without key starters, Christian McCaffrey’s impact, Brock Purdy’s toughness, and what this loss means for Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts, and A.J. Brown in Philadelphia. Plus, Sherm credits Caleb Williams and the Bears’ resilience, critiques Green Bay’s second-half collapse, and explains why Jordan Love played one of his best games as a pro. We also cover Matthew Stafford’s late-game brilliance, Puka Nacua’s matchup vs Jaycee Horn, Bryce Young’s growth, and what these results mean for the NFC playoff picture moving forward. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman reacts to a chaotic NFL Black Monday as teams across the league make significant coaching changes, including the Las Vegas Raiders firing Pete Carroll after just one season and the Cleveland Browns parting ways with Kevin Stefanski, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year. Sherm analyzes the Raiders’ ongoing dysfunction and the Browns' reset once again and explains why the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans face very different levels of opportunity for new head coaches. He also examines the Arizona Cardinals moving on from Jonathan Gannon, the Falcons firing Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot, and perplexing roster decisions by front offices — from Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta to Kyler Murray’s uncertain future in Arizona. Sherman and Mitch discuss Max Crosby’s frustration in Las Vegas, the Browns’ quarterback situation with Shedeur Sanders, and which top coordinators (Brian Flores, Jeff Hafley, Mike LaFleur, Clint Kubiak, and others) are ready for interviews. A comprehensive breakdown of every firing, every opening, and the real story behind the NFL’s Black Monday coaching chaos. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.