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In this episode of the Shekel Up Podcast, the hosts recap the championship weekend in the NFL, discussing the performances of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as the Baltimore Ravens. They also analyze the game between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers, highlighting the Lions' missed opportunities. The hosts debate whether Mahomes is the greatest quarterback of all time and discuss the recent legal issues involving several hockey players. They conclude the episode with a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night. The conversation covers various topics related to NFL awards, including the MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Defensive Rookie of the Year. The hosts discuss the odds and potential winners for each award, sharing their opinions and debating the merits of different players. They express frustration with the quarterback bias in MVP voting and highlight the impressive performances of non-quarterbacks. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the current NFL season and the players deserving of recognition. The conversation covers topics such as the rookie wall, the Comeback Player of the Year award, and the Coach of the Year award. The hosts discuss the impact of the rookie wall on young players and the challenges they face without a break between seasons. They also express their disagreement with the selection of Damar Hamlin as the Comeback Player of the Year, citing his lack of playing time. The hosts debate the deserving candidates for the Coach of the Year award, with a focus on Stefanski, D'Amico Ryan's, and Dan Campbell. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming Super Bowl episode.TakeawaysPatrick Mahomes is not yet considered the greatest quarterback of all time, but his talent and potential are undeniable.The Detroit Lions showed promise in their game against the San Francisco 49ers, but missed opportunities and questionable play-calling cost them the win.It is important for athletes to conduct themselves responsibly and avoid getting involved in legal issues.The hosts are excited about the upcoming UFC Fight Night and the All-Star events in hockey.Chapters00:00Introduction01:17Championship Weekend Recap03:36Is Patrick Mahomes the Greatest of All Time?10:02Review of the Ravens vs. Chiefs Game18:37Review of the Lions vs. 49ers Game25:08Discussion on the Detroit Lions31:10Upcoming Hockey Events35:11Preview of UFC Fight Night36:28Discussion on MVP and Offensive Player of the Year49:41Debate on Defensive Player of the Year55:43Predictions for Offensive Rookie of the Year01:01:33Predictions for Defensive Rookie of the Year01:08:04Rookie Wall and Comeback Player of the Year01:09:35Discussion on Comeback Player of the Year01:11:43Controversy around Comeback Player of the Year01:13:01Coach of the Year01:16:10Debate on Coach of the Year Candidates01:20:19Final Thoughts and Preview of Super Bowl EpisodeSupport the show