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 May 3, 2022

Ally
 Jan 19, 2022
Just fantastic but I wouldn't expect anything else from The Athletic. Essential listening for any NFL fan

John
 Dec 9, 2021
Best NFL podcast I've ever listened too.i don't go a day without it

Tony
 Nov 18, 2020
Great to have Mays back on the air. Simply the best.


 Oct 12, 2020

Description

The Athletic’s flagship football podcast covers the NFL like only The Athletic can. Robert Mays is joined by a team of world-class NFL writers and analysts including Nate Tice, Mike Sando, Dane Brugler and more. They’ll break down the biggest stories throughout the world of football. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind-the-scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at the NFL season and NFL Draft on The Athletic Football Show.

Episode Date
The NFL's best edge rushers, with Seth Galina and Steven Ruiz
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Wait up, that's Nate Tice's music!!! With Robert Mays on his honeymoon, Nate takes over as the host on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Seth Galina of PFF and Steven Ruiz of The Ringer join Nate to break down the state of the EDGE position leaguewide, with a specific focus on rushing the passer, going into the 2023 season. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Seth on Twitter: @pff_seth Follow Steven on Twitter: @theStevenRuiz Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2023
Football GM: Aaron Rodgers speaks out, potential DeAndre Hopkins landing spots, Jimmy G’s contract & more
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Mike Sando and Randy Mueller talk about DeAndre Hopkins’ release, what’s going on with the Cardinals and potential landing spots for the WR. Then, they get into The Athletic’s exclusive interview with Aaron Rodgers on his final years in Green Bay. They also discuss Jimmy G’s contract, Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason workouts and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:58 Cardinals release DeAndre Hopkins/potential landing spots 20:31 Mike Tannenbaum’s comments on Russell Wilson/Sean Payton  25:36 Aaron Rodgers talks to The Athletic on final years in Green Bay 37:24 Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury & contract waiver 42:48 Tua Tagovailoa OTA passing video 46:05 GM Notebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2023
The 2023 NFL Roster Reset with Mina Kimes
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Outside of a move here or there over the next couple months, we know what all 32 teams in the NFL will look like come Week 1. So...who has the best roster? Who has the worst roster? Who has the best offensive depth chart? What about the defensive side of the ball? Who had the best offseason? Who had a sneaky good offseason? Robert Mays and Nate Tice welcome Mina Kimes from ESPN to answer all those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Mina on Twitter: @minakimes Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2023
Monday Mailbag: The Seahawks' offensive ceiling, Super Bowl windows, NBA players we'd love to see in the NFL, and more
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Kick off your week with The Athletic Football Show's Monday Mailbag. In this edition, Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick around the idea of the Seahawks as a top-five offense, consider the meaning of a Super Bowl window, and highlight some offenses that could see a leap this season thanks to a new voice in the room. Nate also gets to name about 10 NBA players he'd like to see in the NFL! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2023
The 2023 Non-Quarterback Draft
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OK, with quarterbacks selected, it's time to move on to our non-quarterback draft for 2023. The premise is the same. Which player do you most want on your team for the next three years, taking into account his current contract status? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Yahoo's Charles McDonald make the selections in this five-round, 15-player exercise. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Charles on Twitter: @FourVerts Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2023
Football GM: Pressure points around the NFL, remembering Jim Brown, Tom Brady’s ownership stake in Raiders & more
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Mike Sando and Randy Mueller begin the show by examining various pressure points for several teams around the league and who will be on the spot the most come September. Then, they reflect on the passing of Jim Brown and his legacy on and off the field. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders, the NFL league meetings and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:23 Pressure points around the league (Cowboys, Bills, Raiders, Ravens, Broncos, Patriots, Chargers) 24:20 Remembering Jim Brown 31:12 Tom Brady becomes part-owner of Raiders 38:23 GM Notebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2023
The 2023 Quarterback Draft
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It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year...the Quarterback Draft! The question is simple: Which quarterback would you want leading your franchise for the next three years? And yes, his contract matters. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and friend of the show Derrik Klassen are our drafters in this five-round, 15-pick exercise. Let's do this! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlass Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2023
Monday Mailbag: The Dolphins' speed, preseason darlings, fast-food rankings, and more
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back for another session of the Monday Mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Dolphins' team speed, previous preseason darlings and offensive coaching changes. They also rank fast-food joints and wonder how many bad teams you'd have to combine to get a team as good as the Chiefs. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2023
Familiar Faces in New Places: 2023 Defensive Coordinators Edition
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Jim Schwartz, Brian Flores, Steve Wilks...these are familiar faces around the NFL. Those faces, however, are in new places this season. How will they, and the other veteran DCs with new jobs, affect the defenses they now run? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by... BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month DCs in new places... Ryan Nielsen in Atlanta Jim Schwartz in Cleveland Brian Flores in Minnesota Vic Fangio in Miami Steve Wilks in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2023
Football GM: Difficult GM decisions, Justin Fields’ involvement in Bears draft, checking in on the worst teams from 2022 & more
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Before diving into NFL offseason news, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller check in on the NBA playoffs and big decisions facing GMs. Then, they talk about Justin Fields’ involvement in the Bears’ draft and how we feel now about the teams with the worst records in 2022. They wrap with a packed GM Notebook involving the Commanders, the AFC East, the Jaguars in London and more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:13 NBA playoffs & difficult GM decisions 25:34 Ryan Poles involves Justin Fields in Bears draft 31:53 Worst NFL teams in 2022 and how we feel now? 38:27 GM Notebook This episode is brought to you by... BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2023
2022 Cold Takes Revisited
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Everyone in the sports yammering business is going to have a prediction or two go wrong. Not everyone, however, is going to try to learn from those predictions gone wrong. Guess TAFS is just built different. Robert Mays and Nate Tice trot out their cold takes from 2022, and sort through what they can learn from them, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by... BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Cold takes included... The Bills are the best team in football The Eagles do NOT have a top-10 offense The Packers have a top-five offense The Colts have a top-10 offense The Broncos have a top-10 offense The Buccaneers have a top-five offense and are NFC Championship Game quality The Cowboys will miss the playoffs The 49ers will miss the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2023
Monday Mailbag: Sad AFC quarterback futures, swapping coaching staffs, the infrastructure around Bryce Young, and more
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the saddest future possible for this class of superstar QBs, how certain bad teams might look if they could trade coaching staffs with good teams, the infrastructure around Bryce Young in his rookie season, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by... BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2023
The 12 most valuable types of contracts in the NFL
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It's the episode of The Athletic Football Show that host Robert Mays calls "endearingly chaotic." What are the most valuable types of contracts in the NFL? Which type of player on which type of deal is most beneficial for a team to have? Robert and Nate Tice dive into that topic for the next hour. Things get appropriately silly on this one. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2023
Football GM: Best draft fits, Packers’ homegrown defense, detailing Lamar Jackson’s deal & more
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How do NFL teams determine the best draft fits? Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the process and which players from this year’s class may work best with their new team. Then, they examine the first-round picks on the Packers’ defense, Lamar Jackson’s contract details and the latest in the Matt Araiza case. They wrap with another round of the GM Notebook and a question involving the luxury tax in sports.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:53 How to determine draft fits & which players work best with their new team 12:08 The scheme fits for the drafted QBs 21:10 Packers’ defense adds another first-round pick 32:33 NFL schedule release 35:49 Examining Lamar Jackson’s deal 47:41 Details of the Matt Araiza case 51:40 GM Notebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2023
Power ranking the NFC QB situations—and what that means for 2023
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The AFC has Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa and Deshaun Watson. The NFC has Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott and...Kirk Cousins? Geno Smith? Matthew Stafford? Derek Carr? Justin Fields? No matter how you look at it, massive imbalance in quarterback quality exists between the two conferences. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss what that means for the NFC in the short and long term on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:09 Eagles and Cowboys at the top 13:00 Number three and beyond 46:29 Team outlooks that diverge from the QB situation 51:55 QBs who could climb way up, or slide way down, these rankings by the end of 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2023
Mailbag Monday: Hall of Fame running backs, tight end value, the Colts' offense with Anthony Richardson, and more
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice are going to open up the TAFS mailbag every Monday for the next couple months, and it all starts right here. The guys discuss the new path for running backs to the Hall of Fame, the value of the tight end position, the look of the Colts' offense with Anthony Richardson at the helm, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 08, 2023
What roster holes remain after the 2023 NFL Draft?
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The heady days of free agency are in the rear-view mirror. The draft is over. Yet, there are still roster moves to be made across the NFL this offseason. Robert Mays and Nate Tice detail what the moves they're still waiting to see teams make on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self. 4:18 Post-draft FA signings 15:23 Veterans who could get traded 49:43 Remaining roster holes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2023
Football GM: Takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft, Jordan Love’s contract, fifth-year option lessons & more
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Mike Sando officially welcomes Randy Mueller to The Athletic staff as they examine their top takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft. They talk about Anthony Richardson, Jalin Hyatt and more before revisiting Randy’s top 10 players and where they were selected. Then, they discuss Jordan Love’s contract extension, the fifth-year option and the Eagles-Cardinals tampering case.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:01 Randy’s top draft takeaways 24:50 Revisiting Randy’s top 10 players in draft 40:03 Packers sign Jordan Love to one-year extension 44:12 Fifth-year option lessons 47:06 Eagles & Cardinals settle tampering case This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 04, 2023
Prospects to Pros: 2023 NFL Draft superlatives + way-too-early 2024 mock draft
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Which teams had the best draft? What was the biggest surprise? Who was drafted higher and lower than expected? Which player and team is the best fit? Andy Staples and Dane Brugler answer all of the 2023 NFL Draft superlatives. Then, it’s never too early to look ahead to 2024. Dane reveals the top prospects he’s watching in next year’s draft.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:15 Teams that had the best draft 9:04 The biggest surprise 16:17 Player that was drafted higher than expected 23:25 Player that fell lower than expected 26:45 Team with the most efficient draft 29:17 Best player/team fit 37:29 Way-too-early 2024 NFL mock draft This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2023
Message in a roster: What NFL teams told us about themselves this offseason
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Teams will tell you exactly what they think of themselves by the moves they make in the offseason, culminating in the picks they make in the draft. Robert Mays and Nate Tice decipher what teams have told us about themselves this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self. 6:40 Buffalo Bills 15:04 New England Patriots 19:14 Denver Broncos 23:40 Tennessee Titans 32:55 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Football Team 38:01 Cleveland Browns 43:47 Detroit Lions 51:19 Chicago Bears 55:42 Houston Texans 61:16 Atlanta Falcons 67:30 Dallas Cowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2023
2023 NFL Draft: Day three thoughts, favorite overall draft hauls, favorite fits, and more
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Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler wrap up draft weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the biggest news from day three, including the Eagles' acquisition of D'Andre Swift and their move to get Kelee Ringo, their favorite overall draft hauls, best fits, favorite moments, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:30 Eagles make moves for D'Andre Swift, Kelee Ringo 6:43 Plenty more quarterbacks on day three 14:37 Favorite day three picks 22:10 Favorite day three hauls 28:10 Favorite total draft hauls 32:50 Drafts that made you go "ooooh" 45:58 Best fits and moments 59:22 Where are we still searching for answers? 67:07 Full circle back to Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson 74:30 Parting thoughts on the 2023 NFL Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023
2023 NFL Draft, Round 3 pick-by-pick analysis
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Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler break down every pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft live from Kansas City. The guys discuss Hendon Hooker to the Titans, a new receiver for Daniel Jones, Darnell Washington's slide to Pittsburgh, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2023
2023 NFL Draft, Round 2 pick-by-pick analysis
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Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler break down every pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft live from Kansas City. The guys dig into Will Levis, Michael Mayer, new pass-catchers in Green Bay, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2023
2023 NFL Draft Round 1, picks 21-31: Quentin Johnston to Felix Anudike-Uzomah
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Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler bring home the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on this episode, reacting to picks 21 through 31. It begins with a run on receivers, and ends with the rich—most notably the Bills, Bengals and Eagles—getting richer. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023
2023 NFL Draft Round 1, picks 11-20: Peter Skoronski to Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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The Athletic Football Show's live coverage of the first round of the NFL Draft continues, as Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into picks 11 through 20. The Lions surprise everyone with a running back and linebacker, the Patriots nab what might be the steal of the first round, and the Seahawks round it out with the first receiver of the night, who just might be the perfect fit for their offense. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023
2023 NFL Draft Round 1, picks 1-10: Bryce Young to Darnell Wright
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Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler react live to the first 10 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss the three big trades, the Texans' aggressiveness, the Colts' big swing, the Seahawks' zig-zag move, the Falcons’ new offensive weapon, and much more.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023
Football GM: Randy Mueller’s top 10 overall prospects, Jets introduce Aaron Rodgers, Commanders decline Chase Young’s fifth-year option & more
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Draft day is officially here! Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller kick off the festivities by discussing Randy’s top 10 overall prospects. Then, they talk about Aaron Rodgers’ introductory press conference with the Jets, the Commanders’ decision to decline Chase Young’s fifth-year option and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:47 Randy’s top 10 overall prospects 28:35 Randy’s top defensive front seven players 30:57 Aaron Rodgers introduced as Jets QB  44:34 Commanders decline Chase Young’s fifth-year option 47:03 Cardinals GM & head coach attend Kyler Murray’s statue unveiling 52:36 GM Notebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023
The Athletic Football Show's 2023 top-10 mock draft
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It's time to put a bow on The Athletic Football Show's predraft coverage in 2023. What better way to do so than with a mock draft? The Athletic's team of beat writers, as well as a couple of TAFS mainstays, join Robert Mays to mock their way through the top 10 of the 2023 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:09 Pick 1. Carolina Panthers 10:18 Pick 2. Houston Texans 21:58 Pick 3. Indianapolis Colts (oooh, a trade) 34:05 Pick 4. Arizona Cardinals 41:05 Pick 5. Seattle Seahawks 51:16 Pick 6. Detroit Lions 60:09 Pick 7. Las Vegas Raiders 72:44 Pick 8. Atlanta Falcons 81:36 Pick 9. Chicago Bears 91:17 Pick 10. Philadelphia Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023
The biggest questions heading into the 2023 NFL Draft
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We can measure the distance between this moment and the start of the 2023 NFL Draft in hours, yet we still have more than our fair share of questions. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into top-five intrigue, Bijan Robinson, possible runs at receiver and offensive tackle, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:00 Questions in the top five 21:00 Trading up for a QB? 24:33 Intrigue in the top 10 28:28 Intrigue outside the top 10 32:14 Bijan Robinson 37:14 The most interesting players 41:22 Wide receivers 44:04 A run on offensive tackles? 47:29 What's the big veteran trade? 50:04 Who goes earlier than expected? 53:53 Who goes later than expected? 56:37 Quick hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023
Aaron Rodgers, a Jet all the way
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Welp, it finally happened. Aaron Rodgers is a New York Jet. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the deal that sent the future Hall of Famer to the Big Apple, and what it means for the Packers and Jets teams in 2023, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Sando on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023
Filling the gaps: An NFL Draft heater for playoff and Super Bowl contenders
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It may not have seemed so at the time, but the power of hindsight lets us see that the Chiefs had one of the best drafts last year. Would they have won the Super Bowl without the contributions of players like Jaylen Watson, Isiah Pacheco and George Karlaftis? Maybe, but those guys sure made it easier. How might teams like the Bengals and Bills pull a 2022 Chiefs in this year's draft? Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:30 Five players suspended for violating league's gambling policy 9:35 Cincinnati Bengals 17:02 Buffalo Bills 24:00 Seattle Seahawks 27:51 Los Angeles Chargers 32:58 Jacksonville Jaguars 38:16 Dallas Cowboys 43:06 Detroit Lions 50:43 Green Bay Packers 53:25 Minnesota Vikings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023
The 2023 TE draft class with Dane Brugler + Nate Tice; Why the college-to-NFL transition can be tough for TEs, with Jack Doyle
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Don't take it from the person who writes these descriptions, take it from The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler himself...this is as deep a tight end class as we've seen in the time that Dane's been writing The Beast. He and Nate Tice join Robert Mays to dive into the top-six players in the class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Jack Doyle discusses with Robert why tight ends typically take longer than players at other positions to find their footing in the NFL. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month 1:48 Latest rumblings at the top of the draft 12:29 Michael Mayer 22:00 Dalton Kincaid 32:55 Luke Musgrave 41:58 Darnell Washington 51:01 Tucker Kraft 57:44 Sam LaPorta 62:52 TEs to know outside the top-two rounds 68:38 A conversation with former NFL TE Jack Doyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2023
Football GM: Steelers trade for Allen Robinson, 49ers receiving calls on Trey Lance, Jalen Hurts’ extension & Randy Mueller’s top RBs & TEs in the 2023 NFL Draft
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about Jalen Hurts’ extension, the Steelers trade for Allen Robinson and Trey Lance’s future in San Fransisco. Then, Randy shares his top RBs and TEs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:38 Remembering Chris Smith 4:42 Jalen Hurts signs 5-year extension 15:40 Rams trade Allen Robinson to Steelers 18:56 49ers receiving calls on Trey Lance 23:01 HOF LB Dave Wilcox dies at 80 25:54 Randy’s top RBs in the 2023 NFL Draft 38:25 Randy’s top TEs in the 2023 NFL Draft 51:34 GM Notebook This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s 7-Round mock draft, the 2023 CB class & more
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Dane Brugler sits down with Andy Staples to discuss his mega 7-round mock draft. They talk about the QBs, the best day 2 and 3 fits and much more. Then, they examine the 2023 CB class and what you need to know about the position heading into draft weekend.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:43 Will the Texans take a QB? 4:40 7-round mock draft 30:43 2023 CB class This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023
Latest on the Washington Commanders sale, with Ben Standig
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A group led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris appears poised to win the bidding for the Washington Commanders. Beat reporter Ben Standig joins Robert Mays to cover where everything stands from all angles on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenStandig Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023
The 2023 EDGE draft class with Nate Tice + Diante Lee; Jalen Hurts' massive new deal
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Two positions are poised to dominate the top of the 2023 NFL Draft. One is quarterback. The other is EDGE. It's entirely possible that five edge rushers will be selected among the first 11 or 12 picks of the draft. Nate Tice and Diante Lee join Robert Mays to break down the class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys take a look at Jalen Hurts' new contract. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month 2:40 Jalen Hurts' new deal 16:33 Will Anderson 27:40 Jalen Carter 32:35 Tyree Wilson 39:42 Lukas Van Ness 47:15 Nolan Smith 61:13 Myles Murphy 68:41 B.J. Ojulari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023
The snowball effects of consistently whiffing in the NFL Draft
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Every team is going to have its bad draft moments. Some teams, however, whiff again and again and again, ultimately missing out on a generation of talent. Robert Mays and ESPN's Bill Barnwell examine what happens to teams when they consistently miss in the draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwell Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month 3:54 The Raiders' draft struggles 17:39 The Titans' draft struggles 32:29 The Cardinals' draft struggles 48:44 Positional black holes 63:12 Smart tactics to mitigate missing in the draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023
The 2023 OL draft class with Dane Brugler + Brandon Thorn
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Paris Johnson or Peter Skoronski? Who's the best interior offensive lineman in the draft? Who can go from day-three pick to starter? Dane Brugler and Brandon Thorn join Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonThornNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:00 The top OL pick—or, Paris Johnson vs. Peter Skoronski 19:04 The top right tackle 30:57 Broderick Jones 35:43 Best non-top-50 tackle 41:12 Dawand Jones 45:41 Who has the widest range of outcomes? 48:42 Top interior linemen 53:52 Centers 56:58 Above consensus 62:24 Below consensus 66:53 Who are you taking a dart throw on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023
Why some highly drafted offensive linemen fail, with Mitchell Schwartz and Marshall Newhouse
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We know that there will be misses in the 2023 NFL Draft. There are misses in every draft. But while many fans can wrap their heads around why a quarterback or cornerback flops, it can be much harder to figure out why a highly drafted offensive linemen doesn't pan out in the league. Mitchell Schwartz and Marshall Newhouse, who spent a combined 20 years in the trenches in the NFL, join Robert Mays to break down why some linemen fail on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Follow Marshall on Twitter: @MNewhouse73 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023
Football GM: Ravens sign OBJ, Jeff Okudah traded to Falcons, Randy Mueller’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller kick off the show by discussing Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Then, they talk about Odell Beckham Jr.’s deal with the Ravens, the Falcons trade for Jeff Okudah and what’s going on with the Texans. They wrap with the GM Notebook. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 6:15 Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft 31:30 OBJ signs with Ravens 41:50 Jeff Okudah traded to Falcons 45:36 What’s going on with the Texans? 51:17 GM Notebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023
Prospects to Pros: 2023 NFL Mock Draft
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The Beast is out! Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss Dane’s extensive 2023 NFL Draft guide. Then, the three of them put on their GM hats and conduct a live first round mock draft.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:30 The Beast 9:16 First round mock draft 11:27 Picks 1-10 32:53 Picks 11-20 58:55 Picks 21-31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023
Teams at a crossroads in the 2023 NFL Draft
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Left or right? This way or that? A number of teams find themselves at a crossroads on the doorstep of the 2023 NFL Draft. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the paths those teams can take on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:36 Ravens sign Odell Beckham 11:23 Green Bay Packers 16:30 Los Angeles Rams 27:17 Minnesota Vikings 39:29 New York Giants 47:18 Pittsburgh Steelers 54:28 Washington Commanders 59:42 Tennessee Titans 68:21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75:11 New England Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2023
The 2023 WR draft class with Dane Brugler + Nate Tice
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Who better to have on The Athletic Football Show on the release date of The Beast than the author of The Beast himself?! Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to break down this year's wide receiver class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:07 The top-50 player who concerns you 19:32 Re-examining physical benchmarks at the position 29:30 The guy who will be a starter for 10+ years 38:12 The non-top-50 player who will be a starter 44:31 The player you're most under consensus on 51:03 The player you're most over consensus on 56:50 The day three guy you believe in 63:45 Jordan Addison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2023
Mailbag: Trey Lance's future, Anthony Richardson at No. 1, accumulating picks & more
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS Mailbag for the first time in too long, with questions regarding the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, offseasons around the NFL, QBs, coaches involvement in scouting and much more. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow/ 2:00 Teams without big needs 10:50 - Coach / personnel involvement 19:15 - Taking CB swings 30:00 - Anthony Richardson vs Stroud 37:00 Trey Lance 48:00 Veteran QB vs. Drafting 55:00 Trading back 58:00 2nd contracts 1:03:00 Rebuilding Panthers vs Falcons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2023
Football GM: Cardinals owner accused of ‘burner phone’ scheme, Hendon Hooker evaluation, Randy Mueller’s top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the ‘burner phone’ scheme and accusations against Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill. Plus, Randy shares his evaluation of Hendon Hooker as well as his top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft. They wrap by talking about what’s going on in New England between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:14 Hendon Hooker evaluation 14:10 Do the Texans have to draft a QB at No. 2? 19:25 Ravens pre-draft press conference  21:47 Randy’s top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft 37:32 Cardinals owner accused of ‘burner phone’ scheme 49:11 Mac Jones/Bill Belichick situation  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 06, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Difficult prospects to project in the 2023 NFL Draft
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What prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft have been the most difficult to evaluate? PFF’s Mike Renner joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about the players they have had a hard time projecting. They discuss the tape, testing, age, injury, change of position and more factors that all come into play. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:34 Quentin Johnston 6:39 Jalin Hyatt 9:45 Andre Carter II 13:24 Mike Morris 15:26 Jaxon Smith-Njigba 19:17 Cody Mauch 20:32 Israel Abanikanda 25:23 Marte Mapu 28:06 Adetomiwa Adebawore 30:26 Gervon Dexter 33:53 Kenny McIntosh & Keaton Mitchell 36:02 Noah Sewell 37:22 Bryan Bresee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2023
Teams with the most at stake in the 2023 draft
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Every draft is important to all 32 teams in the league, but some drafts are more pivotal for certain teams. Robert Mays and Nate Tice profile the teams with the most at stake in the 2023 NFL Draft—including the Panthers, Texans, Seahawks and Chargers—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:20 Carolina Panthers 11:58 Houston Texans 22:04 Indianapolis Colts 25:29 Seattle Seahawks 36:08 Detroit Lions 44:34 Las Vegas Raiders 51:25 Chicago Bears 57:21 Cincinnati Bengals 61:21 Los Angeles Chargers 64:56 Jacksonville Jaguars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2023
Lessons learned from the 2018 NFL Draft, with Conor Orr
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Five years ago, Baker Mayfield was the first pick in the NFL Draft. Saquon Barkley was the second pick. Lamar Jackson was the last player selected in the first round. The Colts hit a home run...but at what expense? Robert Mays and Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr look back at that draft, and how it can be instructive this year and in the future, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Conor on Twitter: @ConorOrr Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 03, 2023
How much help do young QBs need to succeed in the NFL?
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Quarterbacks get all the attention in the NFL, and understandably so. But young signal callers don't succeed or fail on their own. They need the right infrastructure around them to become the player the teams drafting them believe they can be. So...what is that infrastructure? Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Derrik Klassen dig into the importance of pass-catchers, offensive lines and playcallers for young QBs, with lessons from recent history, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlass This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 8:49 Pass-catchers 32:08 Offensive lines 55:04 Play callers 66:23 The teams in this draft's QB market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023
Football GM: NFL owners meetings, Lamar Jackson’s trade request & more
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Mike Sando is in Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings and he joins former GM Randy Mueller to break down the big news of the week involving Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. They also talk about OBJ’s appearance, the lack of rule changes and the Aaron Rodgers’ waiting game. Finally, they discuss additional free agency moves, the GM notebook and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:08 Lamar Jackson trade request 30:05 Aaron Rodgers waiting game 33:04 OBJ shows up at owners meetings 37:52 Cowboys trade for Brandin Cooks 40:22 Austin Ekeler seeking new contract 43:43 Bobby Wagner returns to Seattle 49:13 NFL doesn’t make any big rule changes 55:25 GM Notebook Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2023
Prospects to Pros: How a Lamar Jackson trade could impact the draft, team’s approach to pro day, tape vs. traits and more
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How could a Lamar Jackson trade impact the draft? Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss where Jackson could land, if the Ravens would draft a QB and more implications. Then, they talk about how teams determine the continent they send to pro days and what players have stood out to Lance during his film review.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:45 How a Lamar Jackson trade could impact the draft 9:06 How do teams determine the contingent they send to a pro day? 18:11 Could Hendon Hooker go in the first round? 23:35 Tape vs. Traits - Who in the draft has surprised Lance on film? Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023
Scouting the top-four QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft
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After a one-year hiatus, quarterbacks are back at the top of the NFL Draft. In fact, four quarterbacks could hear their names called among the first 10 picks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the top four—C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:50 Lamar Jackson's trade request 7:39 C.J. Stroud 33:47 Bryce Young 55:30 Anthony Richardson 74:31 Will Levis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2023
Idiot's Guide to the 2023 NFL Draft
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The NFL schedule is demanding. So demanding, in fact, that someone who covers it as closely and passionately as, say, Robert Mays, doesn't have a ton of time to pay attention to college football. So on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert turns to two of The Athletic's pillars of college football and NFL Draft knowledge, Andy Staples and Nick Baumgardner, for a much-needed education. It's the Idiot's Guide to the 2023 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Nick on Twitter: @nickbaumgardner This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:59 The quarterbacks 21:13 Non-QBs in the top five 25:21 Will Anderson 28:43 Jalen Carter 32:58 Cornerbacks 36:43 Tight ends 48:00 Offensive tackles 51:38 Pass rushers 56:26 Skill players 60:01 Bijan Robinson 64:46 Questioning certain pre-draft narratives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2023
The biggest remaining questions of the NFL offseason
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Free agency is basically done and the draft is a few weeks away, but we still have big questions about this NFL offseason. Like, oh, I don't know, where is a 26-year-old former MVP quarterback going to play in 2023? Robert Mays and NFL Media's Gregg Rosenthal dive into the biggest remaining questions of the offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Gregg on Twitter: @greggrosenthal Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:23 Lamar Jackson and the Ravens 12:35 What is the Colts plan? 21:49 Running back uncertainty 25:41 What are the other WR moves going to be? 34:44 What else are the Bengals going to do? 44:26 Who's going to be the surprise QB team? 47:21 Can the Saints keep getting away with this?!? 50:44 Who's good in the NFC? 54:44 What are the Jordan Love Packers? 59:56 What do the Cardinals want to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2023
Football GM: Randy Mueller’s top QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft
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With the NFL Draft just over a month away, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller examine the top QBs in this year’s class. Randy shares what he’s seen on the film, who he believes is the most pro-ready, potential landing spots and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:18 Criteria for scouting QBs 8:50 Anthony Richardson 15:40 Will Levis 23:20 Bryce Young  32:43 C.J. Stroud 37:57 Potential QB landing spots Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023
Prospects to Pros: QB-needy teams in the draft, early pro day observations & more
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Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss the dominoes that could fall following the Panthers trade to the No. 1 spot. They examine the draft order and what teams could take a QB in the first round. Then, they talk about their early pro day observations, who has stood out, sleepers to watch and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:40 Dominoes to fall following Panthers/Bears trade 12:43 Examining the draft order & teams that could take a QB 33:10 Jalen Carter 38:50 Players who have stood out in Pro Days so far 42:20 Sleepers to watch Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023
NFL free agency winners
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The dust has pretty much settled on the 2023 version of NFL free agency. So...who were the big winners? Robert Mays and Nate Tice highlight their favorite signings, favorite team-wide hauls, favorite zags, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:35 Teams getting smarter in FA? 7:40 Favorite signings 28:26 Best team-wide haul 44:54 Favorite flag-planting move 49:30 Favorite zag 57:31 Favorite one-year deal 60:59 Favorite bargain 63:28 Favorite "oh wow, they needed that" move 70:34 Favorite player/team marriage you didn't know you wanted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2023
Brandin Cooks to Dallas, Laremy Tunsil's extension, C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Detroit, and more from the weekend with Jeff Howe
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While the sports world spent the weekend focused on brackets, the NFL kept on humming. Brandin Cooks is a Cowboy! C.J Gardner-Johnson is a Lion! Laremy Tunsil got a huge extension! Robert Mays and Jeff Howe dig into the moves that took place over the weekend, and a handful of other lingering free agency thoughts, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffphowe Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:53 Brandin Cooks to the Cowboys 11:17 The Stephon Gilmore trade from the Colts POV 17:04 Laremy Tunsil signs a massive extension 19:44 Adam Thielen to the Panthers 21:23 C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and the safety market at large 28:27 Why did Darius Slay to back to the Eagles? 30:47 The Raiders' QB search and start to the offseason 52:44 The Patriots' need for playmakers 60:05 WR dominoes 64:52 Austin Ekeler's trade request 69:06 How does the Lamar Jackson situation play out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2023
Football GM: Assessing the deals in the first week of NFL free agency
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller recap a busy first week of NFL free agency. They discuss the delay in the Aaron Rodgers trade before they assess the deals that have stood out the most so far. Then, they talk about the Bears’ offseason plan, the veteran trade market and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:09 Aaron Rodgers and the trade delay 18:34 Assessing the deals 20:36 Jessie Bates 21:49 Mike McGlinchey 24:51 Tremaine Edmunds 27:48 Dalvin Tomlinson 28:50 Backup QB deals 42:25 Orlando Brown Jr. deal with Bengals/Jonah Williams situation  46:58 Bears busy week 54:30 Veteran trades 1:02:30 Lamar Jackson’s future Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first month Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Morgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2023
NFL Free Agency, Day 4 recap: Orlando Brown, Miles Sanders, Jamaal Williams and more
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We're on day four of free agency and still going strong. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the latest, including Orlando Brown to the Bengals, Miles Sanders to the Panthers, Jamaal Williams to the Saints, and Fletcher Cox sticking with the Eagles. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first month Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Morgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone 2:30 Bengals sign Orlando Brown 11:30 Browns sign Juan Thornhill 15:00 The Steelers have been busy 21:06 Panthers sign Miles Sanders 25:50 Jamaal Williams to Saints; Alexander Mattison sticks with Vikings 28:12 Fletcher Cox, Dairus Slay stay in Philadelphia 30:24 The intriguing New Orleans Saints 33:04 WR moves: Parris Campbell signs with Giants, D.J. Chark visiting Carolina, updated numbers for Juju and Patriots 39:05 Thursday's minor moves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023
Free Agency Recap, Day 3: Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet, Cowboys and Eagles are busy, and more
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Out of the darkness and into New York...book title or Aaron Rodgers' offseason progression? Rodgers stole the show on day three of free agency, announcing to the world that he wants to play for the Jets in 2023. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the Rodgers/Jets/Packers discussion, and break down all the other moves from the previous 24 hours—David Montgomery to the Lions, Stephon Gilmore to the Cowboys, James Bradberry sticking with the Eagles—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first month Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Morgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone 2:20 Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet 15:20 How good can the Jets be with Rodgers? 19:20 Juju to the Patriots 22:11 The Cowboys are busy 33:22 Eagles keep James Bradberry, release Darius Slay 38:42 Vikings sign Byron Murphy 41:38 Lions sign David Montgomery 44:22 Washington signs Jacoby Brissett 49:46 Buccaneers sign Baker Mayfield 51:55 Panthers sign Andy Dalton and Hayden Hurst 60:05 Falcons retain Kaleb McGary 64:53 Chiefs sign Charles Omenihu 68:10 Colts sign Samson Ebukam 71:04 Titans sign Arden Key 76:55 Bills keep Jordan Poyer, sign Deonte Harty 79:26 Broncos sign Samaje Perine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023
Free Agency Recap Day 2: Waller to the Giants, Lazard to the Jets, Meyers to the Raiders
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down day two of the NFL's legal tampering period. Pass catchers are on the move! Darren Waller is headed to the Giants, Allen Lazard is headed to the Jets, and Jakobi Meyers is going to the Raiders. The guys break down those moves and more. Sponsored by - BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first month Atlassian Morgan & Morgan - For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2023
Free Agency Recap Day 1: Garoppolo to Raiders, Hargrave to 49ers & Broncos open their wallet
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the action from the first day of free agency 2023, from Jimmy Garoppolo heading to Las Vegas, to the 49ers signing a big fish DT in Javon Hargrave, some Bears moves happen live on air and more in our first LIVE Free Agency Recap of the week. YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/epynMfn_Zao 2:16 Aaron Rodgers update 3:16 Jimmy Garoppolo 7:53 Javon Hargrave 11:10 Jawaan Taylor 22:34 - Ben Powers 24:24 - Mike McGlinchey 30:29 - Tremaine Edmunds / Bears 36:28 - Connor McGovern 38:26 - Ethan Pocic 41:16 - Jonnu Smith / Falcons 48:25 - CB 50:19 - All the rest Sponsored by - BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first month Atlassian Morgan & Morgan - For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023
Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins, Daron Payne extended, Bucs targeting Baker Mayfield, NFL free agent bargains & more
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Before NFL free agency officially kicks off, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down a busy weekend of news. They talk about the Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey and what’s next for the Rams. They also discuss Daron Payne’s extension, Baker Mayfield’s future, free agent bargains and more.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:58 Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins  18:22 Daron Payne signs 4-year extension 24:32 DT market 28:09 Bucs making run for Baker Mayfield 33:40 Notable contract restructures 40:13 Free agent bargains  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023
Emergency Pod: Bears trade out of the no. 1 pick
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The Bears have made their move, trading the no. 1 overall pick to the Panthers for a package that includes two first-round picks, two second-rounders, and D.J. Moore. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are joined by Dane Brugler to break down the trade from all angles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2023
Best fits for the top free agents of 2023
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Free agency preview week continues with a look at the best possible player/team fits. Among the suggested pairings by Robert Mays and Nate Tice...Javon Hargrave to the Bears, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and Dalvin Tomlinson to the Browns. Listen to their rationale for those three, as well as the rest of their matchmaking, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month 3:30 Javon Hargrave 8:15 Mike McGlinchey and other OLs 10:30 Dre'Mont Jones 14:40 D.J. Chark 16:53 Byron Murphy 19:10 C.J. Gardner-Johnson 20:19 Lavonte David 21:44 Drue Tranquill 24:18 David Onyemata 27:23 Dalvin Tomlinson 30:32 Zach Allen 33:28 James Bradberry 35:23 Jamel Dean 36:47 Jonathan Jones and other CBs 41:12 Miles Sanders 45:02 Orlando Brown 47:31 Isaiah Wynn 53:00 Allen Lazard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2023
Football GM: Ravens & Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones’ new deal, Jets QB situation & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller are back to discuss a busy week in the NFL. They talk about the Ravens placing the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, the Giants deal with Daniel Jones and Geno Smith’s new contract in Seattle. They also weigh in on Derek Carr, the Jets QB situation and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:45 Is the 2024 QB draft looming now? 9:07 Ravens use non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson 22:52 Giants sign Daniel Jones to 4-year deal 27:56 Geno Smith & Seahawks agree to extension  36:32 Derek Carr signs with Saints  38:55 Jets QB situation 41:50 What’s going on with Aaron Rodgers? 47:30 GM notebook Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 09, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins, Jalen Ramsey, and the other top trade candidates of the 2023 NFL offseason; Plus, the bizarre disavowals of interest in Lamar Jackson
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Two of the biggest acquisitions last March—Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill—weren't free agent signings, but trades. Which veterans could get moved during this offseason's free agent frenzy? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss nearly 20 such guys on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. First, though, they consider some of the fallout from the Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones moves now that we have more information. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month 2:31 Really? No one wants Lamar Jackson? Really? 16:22 More details on the Daniel Jones contract 31:57 Veteran trade candidates, starting with DeAndre Hopkins 37:51 Jalen Ramsey 44:15 Mike Evans and Chris Godwin 48:07 Brandin Cooks 51:28 Laremy Tunsil 53:50 Tyron Smith 56:07 Derrick Henry 58:41 Chargers veterans on defense 62:11 Za'Darius Smith 65:02 Interior defensive linemen 74:38 Nate's guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 09, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s 2023 NFL mock draft 3.0 + Combine standouts at each position
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Who does Dane Brugler have going No. 1 in his latest mock draft? Dane joins Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein to talk about the teams who could trade up, the number of QBs in the top 5 and much more. Then, the guys go position-by-position discussing the players who stood out to them at the NFL Combine. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:19 QB impressions from the combine 17:08 Jalen Carter 19:30 What will Houston do at No. 2? 24:02 Could the Bears trade down twice? 25:40 Combine standouts position-by-position… 26:05 QB 29:47 WR 33:58 OL 37:24 TE 41:45 RB 45:32 DL/LB 1:00:12 S 1:05:40 CB Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2023
Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, and the biggest dominoes of 2023 free agency
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Well, that was quite the franchise tag deadline day, wasn't it? What happens now that the Ravens placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson? The Giants appear set to run it back with Daniel Jones for at least two more seasons. Does that make sense? Are Aaron Rodgers and the Jets pot-committed to one another? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer those questions and follow the falling dominoes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month 1:40 Ravens place non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson 27:47 Daniel Jones, Giants agree to long-term deal 44:57 Aaron Rodgers and the Jets: A match made...just because? 49:42 The running back market 53:27 The offensive tackle market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2023
Between the Lines Ep. 5: Searching for Answers
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In the final episode of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed looks forward and highlights the prominent few around football who are working towards making the game more equal for all. And at the end, Reed comes to his conclusion after 18 months of reporting for the series. Voices in the episode include Mike Locksley, Richard Lapchick, Rod Graves, Oris Stuart, Jason Wright and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2023
Between the Lines Ep. 4: Rumblings of Hope
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If there's one area of progress regarding diversity in football, it is in NFL front offices. More than ever in league history, there are more diverse GMs and presidents running franchises. In episode 4 of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed speaks with a range of front office executives on the challenges and successes they've faced in gaining their positions. Voices in the episode include Doug Williams, Jason Wright, Sandra Douglass Morgan, Rod Graves, Reggie McKenzie, Terry Fontenot and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2023
The 10 mistakes teams make in free agency; Plus, breaking Geno Smith news!
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Being tempted by the win-with QBs. Trying to fit square pegs into round holes. Falling in love with one-year wonders. Those are just three mistakes that teams routinely make in free agency. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into those and seven more as we kick off free agency preview week on The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys jump back on the mics right after wrapping up the show to tackle the breaking Geno Smith news. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month 2:00 Geno Smith, Seahawks agree to three-year deal 15:26 Don't be tempted by 'win-with' QBs 24:41 Square pegs/round holes 35:07 Avoid the top of the cornerback market 40:59 If a near-30 player just had his worst season, believe him 43:44 Think smaller at tight end 48:15 Remember, you're buying snaps 55:42 Injured players stay injured 62:25 You aren't special...that big deal for an off-ball LB isn't going to work for you, either 65:40 Beware the name brands 68:15 Beware the one-year wonder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2023
Derek Carr signs with Saints; instant breakdown with Nick Underhill
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The first big domino of the NFL offseason fell on Monday, with Derek Carr and the Saints agreeing to a deal. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football joins Robert Mays to break down the move on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nick on Twitter: @nick_underhill Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2023
NFL Combine Recap: Anthony Richardson wows, Bryce Young weighs in, and more with Dane Brugler
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The entire NFL world spent the last week in Indianapolis for the 2023 Scouting Combine. So...what happened? Who opened eyes with their performance in drills? What are the biggest headlines and takeaways? Dane Brugler breaks it all down with Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month 4:28 Top takeaways from the combine 11:10 Anthony Richardson wows everyone 23:02 Bryce Young's size 28:21 Will Levis's week 32:18 The Jalen Carter news 35:40 Others who did well for themselves 38:12 The wide receiver group 45:15 Other standouts 60:06 Cornerbacks 63:22 Running backs and offensive linemen 66:25 Edge rushers 69:34 Will Anderson 74:54 The best things we ate in Indianapolis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2023
The Chicago Bears are the most interesting team of the 2023 offseason, with special guests Hoge and Jahns
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The Chicago Bears hold the 2023 offseason in the palm of their paw. We celebrate that fact by bringing on Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns—hosts of The Athletic's Bears podcast, Hoge and Jahns—to discuss with Robert Mays and Nate Tice what the Bears can and should do this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Hoge on Twitter: @AdamHoge Follow Jahns on Twitter: @adamjahns Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 03, 2023
Next steps for the Falcons and Raiders at QB, and an offseason of opportunity for the Seahawks; day three from the NFL Combine
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Our series on the most interesting teams of the offseason continues on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. This time, it's Josh Kendall (Falcons), Vic Tafur (Raiders) and Michael-Shawn Dugar (Seahawks) sitting down with Robert Mays to dive into the questions facing their respective teams as the league turns the calendar to 2023. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshTheAthletic Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter: @MikeDugar Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com 1:52 Atlanta Falcons 20:52 Las Vegas Raiders 43:32 Seattle Seahawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2023
The Lamar Jackson question, the Jets' infatuation with Aaron Rodgers, and the Panthers' next move at quarterback; day two from the NFL combine
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We're back with three more beat writers from radio row at the 2023 NFL Combine. The Athletic's Joe Person (Panthers), Zack Rosenblatt (Jets) and Jeff Zrebiec (Ravens) join Robert Mays to break down the pressing questions facing the teams they cover this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Unsurprisingly, the biggest question for all three teams comes down to the quarterback position. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Joe on Twitter: @josephperson Follow Zack on Twitter: @ZackBlatt Follow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffzrebiec Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com 2:15 Carolina Panthers 25:52 New York Jets 49:18 Baltimore Ravens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2023
Between the Lines Ep. 3: The Invisible Ceiling
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Clarence Shelmon is Eric Bieniemy before Eric Bieniemy. Shelmon was hugely successful as the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers in the late 2000's. In his five years as OC, the Chargers never were lower than a top five offense in the league. Despite the resume - the head coach opportunities never came. Episode 3 of Between the Lines hears from a diverse group of football coaches on the challenges they face advancing their careers in a league that has historically failed them. Voices in the episode include Shelmon, Hue Jackson, Ron Rivera, Sean Desai, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023
The Daniel Jones conundrum, the Jared Goff question, and Patriots offense turnover; day one from the NFL combine
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We are coming to you live from Indianapolis and the NFL combine all week, where we'll be visiting with The Athletic beat writers who cover the most interesting teams of the 2023 offseason. We kick it off in this episode with the Giants, Patriots and Lions. Dan Duggan (Giants), Chad Graff (Patriots) and Colton Pouncy (Lions) sit down with Robert Mays to talk about the big questions confronting the teams they cover. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dan on Twitter: @DDuggan21 Follow Chad on Twitter: @ChadGraff Follow Colton on Twitter: @colton_pouncy Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com 2:43 New York Giants 27:01 New England Patriots 51:37 Detroit Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023
NFL combine preview with Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein
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There's only one way we can possibly start combine week around these parts...a big blowout with the Prospects to Pros crew! Andy, Dane and Lance Zierlein of NFL.com preview the week ahead in Indianapolis on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com 4:53 Quarterbacks 12:23 Edge rushers 22:09 Offensive linemen 29:00 Wide receivers 35:06 Tight ends 41:24 Cornerbacks 45:49 Interior defensive linemen 53:42 Linebackers 57:55 Safeties 61:57 Running backs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023
How teams should (and shouldn't) use the NFL's franchise tag
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The franchise tag...oft-discussed, little understood? The first part is certainly true, and as you dig into the tag you realize that the second part is, as well. Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore the recent history of the franchise tag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2023
How to remodel an NFL team
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We hear about rebuilding a team all the time, but not every franchise is in a position to totally tear it down. So how do you remodel a team in the moment, given the circumstances surrounding it? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into that question through the lens of the 2023 Titans and Vikings on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2023
Prospects to Pros: How teams prepare for the NFL Combine
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The countdown to the combine is on! Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein get you ready by discussing how team’s prepare for the important week scouting prospects. They talk about the questions team’s are looking to have answered, the medicals and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:15 Should the Bears trade Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young? 5:35 Potential QB movement this offseason & impact on the draft 13:31 What are teams doing the week before the combine? 25:27 Medical checks at the combine Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2023
Between the Lines Ep. 2: The Players
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick set a model for NFL players to follow when discussing matters of race and activism, but something else broke down the wall that led to the modern climate: The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.  Episode 2 of Between the Lines reveals how NFL players became activist during the summer of 2020, and their perspective in the ways the league supports and hurts their message. Voices in the episode include former NFL players Doug Baldwin, Devin McCourty, Michael Johnson, and Don Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023
Hop aboard the 2023 QB Carousel!
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the NFL offseason's greatest attraction...that's right, it's the quarterback carousel! Where will Aaron Rodgers get off this great, big, spinning wheel? Will Derek Carr be the first QB to find a new home? And what's next for all the teams in the quarterback market? Your ringmasters Robert Mays and Nate Tice assess it all on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com 3:00 New York Jets 9:00 Las Vegas Raiders 18:20 Indianapolis Colts 27:30 Washington Commanders 35:19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40:19 Carolina Panthers 55:19 New Orleans Saints 62:45 All the other riders on the carousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2023
Biggest NFL offseason questions with Lindsay Jones
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Lindsay Jones of The Ringer joins Robert Mays to discuss some of the biggest questions heading into the 2023 NFL offseason. From Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, to new coaching regimes and everything in between. 1:40 What is Aaron Rodgers going to decide? 7:47 What happens with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore? 16:08 What will the Bears do at No. 1? 21:30 Which big-name pass catcher gets traded? 25:29 What will the marriage between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson look like? 33:40 What does a Joe Burrow extension look like and what does it say about the future of the QB market? 42:26 Which new OC will make the biggest splash? 47:13 Will there be any big-name veterans traded? Sponsored by Visa - proud sponsor of Super Bowl LVII LinkedIn - LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/Mays Philo - Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first month Roman - Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! Atlassian - For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Morgan & Morgan - Morgan & Morgan - NEW For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2023
Shane Steichen to the Colts, Jonathan Gannon to the Cardinals, and more on the coaching carousel
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The Super Bowl was 96 hours ago. That's enough of a break, right? Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back to dig into all the coaching news from the last few days, including the Eagles losing both of their coordinators to head coaching gigs, Todd Monken returning to the NFL as the Ravens' offensive coordinator, Frank Reich's fun staff in Carolina, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Roman: Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Morgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/mays or dial 1-(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone 3:05 Shane Steichen to the Eagles 16:57 Jonathan Gannon to the Cardinals 31:10 Todd Monken joins Ravens as OC 39:41 Frank Reich's cool staff in Carolina 43:45 OC searches in Tampa and D.C. 46:28 Eric Bieniemy moving on from KC? 51:01 Restrained optimism about Kellen Moore/Chargers pairing 56:07 Super Bowl week restaurant review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s updated 2023 NFL Draft Top 100
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Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein begin the show by talking about the Chiefs’ 2022 draft class and the impact the rookies had on Super Bowl LVII. Then, they examine Dane’s updated 2023 NFL Draft top 100. They discuss the TE’s, the talent at RB, their biggest disagreement and much more. 1:01 Chiefs 2022 draft class contributions in Super Bowl LVII 12:32 Dane Brugler’s top 100 13:30 TE’s in the top 100 22:52 DT Gervon Dexter Sr. 28:19 DT Adetomiwa Adebawore 32:13 Talent in the RB class 45:45 Dane and Lance’s biggest disagreement in top 100 Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Roman: Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Morgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/mays or dial 1-(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023
Between the Lines Ep. 1: The Long History of Football and Race
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Welcome to the first episode of The Athletic's latest narrative podcast series - Between the Lines. The five episode series hosted by The Athletic's Tashan Reed looks at the Black experience in the NFL through a series of interviews with a diverse group of current and former NFL players, coaches, executives and league officials. Episode 1 of Between the Lines reviews the major moments in the 100 year history of race and activism in football while placing an emphasis on the inherent conflict between doing so and adhering to the culture of football. Voices in this episode include Doug Williams, Bomani Jones, Jim Trotter, Marcus Thompson II, Devin McCourty, and two of the originators of the Rooney Rule - Cyrus Mehri and Dr. Janice Madden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023
Chiefs win thriller over Eagles in Super Bowl LVII for second title in four years
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Super Bowl LVII was an absolute showstopper of a game that ended with a familiar sight: the Chiefs on top of the NFL world. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Roman: Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today! LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Morgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/mays or dial 1-(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone 2:00 Mahomes and the Chiefs do it again 6:00 Patrick Mahomes building an unbelievable legacy 14:23 What a game from Jalen Hurts 21:56 A masterful performance by Andy Reid 42:20 What's next for the Eagles? 50:41 What's next for the Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023
Super Bowl LVII gambling extravaganza
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Michael Beller and Nate Tice offer up their favorite plays for Super Bowl LVII. The guys dig through passing, rushing and receiving props, lay down markers on the side and total, and even dabble in some cross-sport props. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today Blue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.com Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2023
Super Bowl LVII preview — matchups, X-factors, picks, and more
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Five months ago, we were all looking at a schedule of 285 NFL games, including the playoffs. More importantly, we on The Athletic Football Show were staring at 22 weekly preview episodes. Now, we're down to one on both counts. It's the Eagles and Chiefs for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVII. How will the teams go after one another? Where are they strong, and where are they vulnerable. Who will win the game? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down in detail on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today Blue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.com Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month 3:08 The narrative aspects of the matchup 6:08 The growth of the Eagles over the last 18 months 10:28 Jalen Hurts' progress 13:38 This Chiefs offense vs. previous Chiefs offenses 18:58 Patrick Mahomes' legacy 24:23 When the Eagles have the ball... 56:33 When the Chiefs have the ball... 81:39 X-factors 85:14 Who wins Super Bowl LVII? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2023
The 10 non-quarterbacks who define Super Bowl LVII
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From Travis Kelce and A.J. Brown, to Chris Jones and Haason Reddick, to Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni, the way we talk and think about Super Bowl LVII is shaped by a whole lot of guys who aren't the quarterbacks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the most important non-quarterbacks in the Super Bowl on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today Blue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.com Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month 4:25 Jeff Stoutland 8:39 Steve Spagnuolo 16:06 A.J. Brown and Haason Reddick 26:43 Travis Kelce 36:29 Jason Kelce 41:03 Kansas City's rookies 44:00 Brett Veach 50:06 Howie Roseman 54:22 Chris Jones 60:02 Nick Sirianni 64:54 Andy Reid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 09, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Lance Zierlein’s 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0
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Who does NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein have going No. 1 in his first 2023 NFL mock draft? He joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. and the transfer portal players who could go in the top 10. They also talk about QB's Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, Lance reveals his WR1 and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:08 If the Bears do pick at No. 1 4:06 Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. at the top 7:15 Transfer portal players in the first round 12:28 Will Levis 17:23 Keion White 20:58 Anthony Richardson 24:58 Calijah Kancey 28:55 Jalin Hyatt Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today Blue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.com Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 08, 2023
Football GM: Super Bowl LVII picks, Aaron Rodgers' and Lamar Jackson's future, coordinator moves, and more
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On this edition of The Football GM, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss where Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson could be in 2023, dig into all the coordinator moves across the NFL, and consider the lingering head coaching vacancies in Indianapolis and Arizona. Then, the guys make their picks for Super Bowl LVII. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today Blue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.com Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month 4:43 How the Eagles and Chiefs weathered change 11:10 Sando's big offseason predictions 12:26 Aaron Rodgers will be traded 18:22 Lamar Jackson will play on the tag 25:40 Giants keep Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley 29:10 Derek Carr's market 34:46 Tom Brady is staying retired 35:34 No major changes to officiating...unless Andy Reid gets screwed in the Super Bowl 37:33 What's next for Sean Payton and the Broncos? 46:52 Colts HC search 51:13 Cardinals HC search 53:14 Coordinator movement 57:14 Brian Flores to the Vikings 60:33 GM Notebook 64:11 Super Bowl LVII picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 08, 2023
How did the Eagles and Chiefs get to Super Bowl LVII?
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Super Bowl LVII features the top seeds from both conferences, but that doesn't mean the paths they traveled were at all similar. Bo Wulf, Zach Berman and Nate Taylor—the Athletic's beat writers covering the Eagles and Chiefs—join Robert Mays to dive into how their respective teams arrived at this point on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Bo on Twitter: @Bo_Wulf Follow Zach on Twitter: @ZBerm Follow Nate on Twitter: @ByNateTaylor Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today Blue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.com Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month 3:00 The Eagles' path to the Super Bowl 8:00 Evolution of Jalen Hurts 15:00 Big moves made this offseason 19:00 The people who shape the team off the field 21:50 Nick Sirianni's influence 25:40 Howie Roseman does it again 32:45 The Andy Reid connection 38:18 Expectations for the Chiefs at the start of the year 47:23 The making of the secondary 56:33 Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Chris Jones 58:48 Chiefs/Patriots parallels 68:28 Savvy contract manipulation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2023
Genealogy of the 2022 Chiefs and Eagles
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Super Bowl week has arrived! Which recent Super Bowl teams do these Chiefs and Eagles most resemble? Robert Mays and Nate Tice investigate their genealogy on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today Blue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.com Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month 6:21 The Chiefs as the 2014 Patriots 14:23 The Chiefs as the 2016 Falcons 20:35 The Chiefs as the 1988 49ers 26:22 Kansas City's strong foundation 38:10 The Eagles as the 1992 Cowboys 50:55 The Eagles as the 2018 Rams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2023
The Brett Veach/Andy Reid relationship, NFL per diems, and more from the TAFS mailbag with Mitch Schwartz
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Robert Mays and Mitch Schwartz spend a day during the playoff bye week digging into the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the success of the Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership, patience for head coaches, the value of Christian McCaffrey vs. Fred Warner, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Honey: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays 2:20 Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership 8:15 Head coach learning curve 16:00 Efficacy of OL changing body types 23:57 Can Sean Payton unlock Broncos skill players? 34:31 Reaction of defense to OL protection calls 41:21 CMC vs. Fred Warner 44:25 OL tipping plays with their stance? 46:09 Regular season bye week vs. off-week before Super Bowl 51:14 Fun with NFL per diems and freebies 54:19 Obscure rules? 58:27 Why don't teams go no-huddle more often? 62:18 The most beautiful play you've ever seen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Observations & analysis from the Senior Bowl
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Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein break down their observations from the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile. They talk about each position group, who has stood out, their favorite player to watch and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:28 Players who have stood out 3:45 The highest drafted player from the Senior Bowl will be …. 5:46 OT Dawand Jones 8:27 Offensive lineman  16:19 WR Michael Wilson 18:17 Cornerbacks and safeties  24:04 Running backs 30:29 QB Malik Cunningham  33:17 Stetson Bennett declining offer & arrest 43:12 Favorite player to watch  Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Honey: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays Morgan & Morgan: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. For more information go to forthepeople.com/mays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2023
Football GM: Tom Brady retires, 49ers QB outlook, Sean Payton in Denver + more
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Mike Sando and Randy Mueller have the latest news and notes around the NFL. Tom Brady retires and this time he says it's "for good." The guys discuss what made TB12 one of the best players of all-time. What should we expect from him in the broadcast booth? Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers will move forward at QB with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Was it a mistake to take Jimmy G out of the equation? Sought-after HC Sean Payton lands in Denver. Is it surprising Payton landed in the talent-rich AFC West? The guys remember Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard who died Monday at the age 86. The GM notebook this week is filled with interesting tidbits about Kellen Moore's move to LA, the state of NFL officiating & more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Time codes: 2:00 - Championship weekend reaction 4:00 - Tom Brady announces his retirement 17:00 - Kyle Shanahan say no scenario includes Jimmy G returning 21:00 - Broncos hire Sean Payton as Head Coach 35:00 - Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard dies at age 86 41:00 - The GM notebook Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Honey: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays Morgan & Morgan: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. For more information go to forthepeople.com/mays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2023
Between the Lines | Trailer
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The Athletic Football Show is excited to share our latest narrative podcast series - Between the Lines. The five episode limited series, hosted by The Athletic's Tashan Reed, focuses on how America’s biggest game grapples with America’s biggest issue. Between the Lines brings a first-person perspective into how race impacts each level of the NFL - featuring interviews with Commanders team president Jason Wright, Raiders team president Sandra Douglass Morgan, Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot, former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, former NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson, New England Patriots captain Devin McCourty, former Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin and more. The first episode will be released on February 14th, and new episodes will follow every Tuesday right here on The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2023
Sean Payton to Broncos, DeMeco Ryans to Texans, oh my!; A look at The Athletic's new series 'Between the Lines' with Tashan Reed
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So much for a ho-hum Tuesday during the bye week between the conference championship games and Super Bowl, huh? The Broncos swung a deal for Sean Payton, making him their new head coach, while DeMeco Ryans officially took the reins in Houston, agreeing to a six-year deal with the Texans. Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the news just moments after it broke on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Tashan Reed joins Robert to introduce his new series, "Between the Lines" debuting Tuesday, February 14 on The Athletic Football Show podcast feed. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Tashan on Twitter: @tashanreed Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Honey: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays 4:08 Broncos hire Sean Payton 19:37 The Saints get back into the first round 26:17 DeMeco Ryans, Texans agree to deal 37:35 Tashan Reed introduces "Between the Lines" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023
Kellen Moore to the Chargers, Vic Fangio (maybe) to the Dolphins, updates on ongoing head coach searches, and more with Mike Sando
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While the Eagles and Chiefs were busy advancing to the Super Bowl, teams across the rest of the league kept making news. The Chargers, for instance, made a huge splash in the coordinator pool. The Broncos, Cardinals, Colts and Texans, meanwhile, still have head coaching positions to fill. Robert Mays and Mike Sando discuss all that and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Honey: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays 3:35 Chargers hire Kellen Moore as OC 21:39 Dolphins (maybe) hire Vic Fangio as DC 30:49 Carolina's search for a new DC 38:32 The remaining head coach openings 65:58 One big question for the 49ers 72:10 One big question for the Bengals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023
Championship Sunday Recap — Chiefs outlast Bengals, Eagles knock off 49ers, Super Bowl LVII is set
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The Eagles and Chiefs have been the two best teams in the league all season. After both took care of business on Sunday, they'll meet in Super Bowl LVII. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the NFC and AFC Championship Games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Honey: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays 2:31 Chiefs beat Bengals in AFC Championship Game 27:16 What's next for the Bengals? 37:40 Eagles beat 49ers, win NFC 57:47 Big questions ahead for San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023
49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs best bets
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Michael Beller and Austin Mock return to break down the NFC and AFC Championship Games from a gambling perspective on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Austion on Twitter: @amock419 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:45 49ers-Eagles 13:14 Bengals-Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2023
Championship Weekend preview — 49ers at Eagles; Bengals at Chiefs
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Championship Weekend is upon us, and it promises to be a doozy. No matter what happens, we're going to get a great matchup for Super Bowl LVII. But, you know, what happens is going to be a ton of fun! Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapy Penrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Roman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time. Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! 2:05 Panthers hire Frank Reich 9:40 NFC Championship Game 23:32 When the 49ers have the ball... 34:27 When the Eagles have the ball... 45:03 X-factor and winner 50:47 AFC Championship Game 62:25 When the Bengals have the ball... 80:03 When the Chiefs have the ball... 93:27 X-factor and winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023
Football GM: Brock Purdy & the 49ers, Brandon Beane’s comments, Bill O’Brien’s return to Patriots & more
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Can Brock Purdy lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss what they’ve seen from the rookie QB ahead of conference championship weekend. Then, they talk about Brandon Beane’s comments towards the Bengals, the likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade this offseason and Bill O’Brien’s return to the Patriots. Plus, they rate the head coach vacancies and share their AFC and NFC picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:11 Brock Purdy & the 49ers 17:07 Brandon Beane’s comments towards Bengals 26:13 Likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade 34:34 Would a contender rather add Rodgers or Brady this offseason? 41:14 Rating head coach vacancies 53:47 Bill O’Brien returns to Patriots as OC 58:05 GM Notebook 1:01:29 Championship weekend picks Today's episode is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapy Penrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Roman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time. Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s Top 15 players at each position + Reese's Senior Bowl preview
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler get you ready for the Reese's Senior Bowl by discussing the top players at each position. They talk about the QBs, offensive lineman, edge rushers and more that will be in Mobile. They also explain what coaches and scouts are watching for during the week and how players can improve their draft stock. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:00 QBs 9:48 Players who can catch our attention in Mobile 14:12 Offensive lineman 17:17 Edge rushers 21:53 Cornerback 24:55 Will Levis 28:42 What coaches and scouts are watching at the Senior Bowl 40:41 Brock Purdy Today's episode is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapy Penrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Roman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time. Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023
Lessons learned from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers
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We're down to four teams playing football this season. So, what can we learn about how to succeed in the NFL from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers? ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwell Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapy Penrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Roman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time. Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! 4:09 Build around a money-saving QB 8:22 Positionless offense 14:22 The necessity of elite weaponry 20:39 Offensive line coaches are the new market inefficiency 28:24 Attacking defenses with multiple personnel groupings 36:38 The run game is back, baby! 43:07 Take advantage of desperate teams 54:36 Diversity vs. the pass 57:59 Smart, veteran DBs are also the new market inefficiency 63:37 February's FA market vs. August's FA market 68:29 Don't be afraid to throw resources at your defensive line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023
Head coach opening rankings, available offensive coordinator gigs, and the NFL's potential scheme to ruin conference championship games with Mike Sando
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Which available head coaching job is the best? Could it really be...Houston? Additionally, one-quarter of the league is going to hire a new offensive coordinator in this cycle, and that doesn't include the teams that are also looking for a new head coach. Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into all that, plus the horrible idea hosting conference championship games at neutral sites, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapy Penrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Roman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time. Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! 2:32 Ranking the head coach openings 22:29 Open OC gigs, starting with the Ravens 35:14 Chargers 44:19 Rams 46:19 Jets 51:42 Lightning round: Patriots, Buccaneers, Titans, Washington 63:02 Save our conference championship games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2023
Divisional Round Sunday recap — Bengals upend Bills, 49ers beat Cowboys, conference championship games set
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And then there were four. The Bengals and 49ers advanced to Championship Weekend on Sunday with wins over the Bills and Cowboys, respectively. Robert Mays and Nate Tice put a bow on Divisional Round weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's episode is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapy Penrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Roman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time. Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! 1:50 49ers beat Cowboys, move on to NFC Championship Game 17:00 What's next for the Cowboys 27:30 A little NFC Championship Game preview 39:00 Bengals beat Bills, move on to second straight AFC Championship Game 60:53 What's next for the Bills? 66:01 The Bengals are awesome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2023
Divisional Round Saturday recap — Chiefs triumph in the Patrick Mahomes ankle game, beat Jaguars; Eagles dominate Giants from wire to wire
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The 1-seeds in both conferences are moving on, but that doesn't come anywhere near telling the whole story of Saturday night. Sure, the Chiefs are headed to their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game, but it will be a tense few days ahead after Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle in the first quarter of the Divisional Round win over the Jaguars. The Eagles, meanwhile, reasserted some dominance in the NFC by controlling the Giants from wire to wire. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the two games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more 2:05 Chiefs beat Jaguars, advance to fifth-straight AFC Championship Game 25:37 What's next for the Jaguars? 37:22 Eagles dominate Giants, move on to NFC Championship Game 47:09 What's next for the Giants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2023
Divisional Round Sunday preview — Bills vs. Bengals; 49ers vs. Cowboys
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We're down to eight teams still playing football this season. By the end of the weekend, it'll be four. Robert Mays and Nate Tice try to figure out how we get there by previewing the Divisional Round matchups. On this episode, the guys dig into Sunday's games: Bills vs. Bengals and 49ers vs. Cowboys. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more 2:50 Bengals-Bills 12:00 When the Bengals have the ball... 21:15 When the Bills have the ball... 26:18 Bengals-Bills X-factor 31:20 Cowboys-49ers 35:00 When the Cowboys have the ball... 41:32 When the 49ers have the ball... 55:32 Cowboys-49ers X-factor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023
Divisional Round Saturday preview — Chiefs vs. Jaguars; Eagles vs. Giants
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We're down to eight teams still playing football this season. By the end of the weekend, it'll be four. Robert Mays and Nate Tice try to figure out how we get there by previewing the Divisional Round matchups. On this episode, the guys dig into Saturday's games: Chiefs vs. Jaguars and Eagles vs. Giants. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more 2:55 Jaguars-Chiefs 12:05 When the Jaguars have the ball... 17:04 When the Chiefs have the ball... 27:50 Jaguars-Chiefs X-factor 32:15 Giants-Eagles 39:37 When the Eagles have the ball... 47:43 When the Giants have the ball... 57:07 Giants-Eagles X-factor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler welcome back NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein to break down Dane’s latest mock draft. They begin by talking about a potential big trade at No. 1 and they dissect where the QBs could land. Then, they talk about the other top prospects to watch over the next few months, the TE class, who Lance believes is the best WR on the board and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:53 Bryce Young 17:54 Will Levis 26:09 Anthony Richardson 38:39 Non-QB prospects to watch after Jalen Carter and Will Anderson Jr. 44:03 Bijan Robinson 50:40 TE class 59:58 WR class Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023
Football GM: Titans hire new GM, Aaron Rodgers’ future, Sean Payton sweepstakes and more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by talking about Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers and the latest in the Sean Payton sweepstakes. Then, they dive into the GM hires from the Titans and Cardinals, the Browns new defensive coordinator and the Chargers firing of OC Joe Lombardi. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:17 Aaron Rodgers stirs the pot about future 7:33 Sean Payton sweepstakes  16:34 Titans hire Ran Carthon as GM 23:28 Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as GM 34:48 Jim Schwartz named new DC of Browns 38:50 Chargers fire OC Joe Lombardi 44:23 Lamar Jackson situation  50:03 GM Notebook 1:03:02 Divisional round picks Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023
The 2022 Athletic Football Show Awards Episode
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Awards season isn't limited to Hollywood. We get in on the fun in the football world, too. Robert Mays and Nate Tice hand out some hardware on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more 3:40 Offensive Player of the Year 8:45 Defensive Player of the Year 16:50 Executive of the Year 22:30 Assistant Coach of the Year 30:04 Offensive Rookie of the Year 41:24 Defensive Rookie of the Year 43:34 Coach of the Year 58:39 MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023
Cowboys roll past Buccaneers, move on to face 49ers in Divisional Round
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The final game of Wild Card Weekend wasn't so super, at least from a competitiveness standpoint. The Cowboys dominated from start to finish, eliminating the Buccaneers with a 31-14 win behind a monster performance from Dak Prescott. Robert Mays and Bob Sturm break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Bob on Twitter: @SportsSturm Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more 1:37 Cowboys dominate behind Dak's big game 36:44 What's next for the Buccaneers and Tom Brady? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023
Cardinals new GM, Sean McVay stays, Brandon Staley's future, and more in the post-Wild Card Weekend roundup
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While 14 teams spent the week getting ready for, and kicking off, the playoffs, the NFL news wheel kept on spinning. Robert Mays and Mike Sando discuss Arizona's hiring of Monti Ossenfort as GM, the state of the Ravens, and coordinator changes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. They also welcome Jourdan Rodrigue and Daniel Popper to the show to discuss the head coaches running the show for both of the league's L.A. franchises. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Jourdan on Twitter: @JourdanRodrigue Follow Daniel on Twitter: @danielrpopper Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more 1:55 Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as GM 12:57 Something's rotten in Baltimore 24:40 Panthers interviewing DC candidates 27:47 Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan 31:53 Sean McVay sticking with the Rams 56:19 Brandon Staley's future with the Chargers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023
Wild Card Sunday Recap — Bengals outlast Ravens; Giants take down Vikings; Bills hold off Dolphins
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Another NFL playoff day, three more thrilling games. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Wild Card Sunday with a look back at Bengals over Ravens, Giants over Vikings, and Bills over Dolphins on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first order LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/mays Mizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more 3:51 Bengals outlast Ravens 21:26 What's next for the Ravens? 28:31 Giants beat Vikings 48:21 What's next for the Vikings? 55:07 Bills hold off Dolphins 71:53 What's next for the Dolphins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023
Wild Card Saturday recap — Jaguars rally from 27-0 hole to stun Chargers; 49ers take down Seahawks
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Well that was quite the start to the playoffs, wasn't it? Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the Jaguars' thrilling comeback win over the Chargers and the 49ers' victory over the Seahawks on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 3:00 Jaguars-Chargers 18:20 What's next for the Chargers? 29:55 49ers-Seahawks 57:15 What's next for Seattle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2023
AFC Wild Card Weekend preview
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Six win-or-go-home games spread across three days. The NFL playoffs are here. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the keys to this weekend's AFC Wild Card matchups: Jaguars vs. Chargers, Bills vs. Dolphins and Bengals vs. Ravens. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 2:00 Jaguars-Chargers 23:35 Bills-Dolphins 39:08 Bengals-Ravens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023
NFC Wild Card Weekend preview
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Six win-or-go-home games spread across three days. The NFL playoffs are here. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the keys to this weekend's NFC Wild Card matchups: 49ers vs. Seahawks, Vikings vs. Giants and Buccaneers vs. Cowboys. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 2:15 49ers-Seahawks 29:04 Vikings-Giants 50:03 Buccaneers-Cowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023
Football GM: NFL head coach openings, young QBs in the playoffs, Wild Card picks & more
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As head coach interviews are underway across the NFL, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss each of the openings, the top candidates and more. Then, they examine the young QBs in the playoffs and what they’re looking forward to watching. They close out the show with the GM Notebook and their Wild Card picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:01 Damar Hamlin discharged from the hospital 2:22 Head coach hiring process…    -3:12 Cardinals     -10:44 Texans    -15:42 Broncos     -23:00 Panthers    -30:25 Colts 33:44 Similarities between Sean Payton and Sean McVay 40:38 Young QBs in the playoffs 48:22 Will the Lions be contenders next season? 54:08 GM Notebook 1:01:46 Wild Card picks  Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023
Prospects to Pros: NFL Draft order, Stetson Bennett’s rise, players who have not declared & more
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss their biggest takeaways from the CFP National Championship including Stetson Bennett’s rise and what’s next for the QB. They also examine the NFL Draft order and what teams could do in the top 10. Finally, they talk about the players that have not declared or are still undecided about returning to college next season.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:45 Stetson Bennett 10:54 NFL Draft order 23:56 Players who are not declaring for the draft or still undecided (Jared Verse, Blake Corum) 36:03 East West Shrine Bowl coaches  39:10 Players excited to watch in all-star games  Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023
The Athletic Football Show's All-Pro Offense
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The regular season is over, which can only mean one thing. Well, it could mean more than one thing, but in this case it means it's time to name our All-Pro Teams! That's exactly what Robert Mays and Nate Tice do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, picking their First- and Second-Team All-Pros on offense. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 5:20 Running Backs 14:00 Wide Receivers 27:52 Tight Ends 34:56 Left Tackles 41:35 Left Guards 43:40 Centers 48:50 Right Guards 52:17 Right Tackles 59:38 Quarterbacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023
The Athletic Football Show's All-Pro Defense
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With offense taken care of, Robert Mays and Nate Tice turn their attention to the other side of the ball. The guys name their First- and Second-Team All-Pro Defenses on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 3:16 Edge Rushers 15:15 Interior Defensive Linemen 29:00 Linebackers 41:19 Cornerbacks 60:25 Safeties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023
DeMeco Ryans, Shane Steichen and the next group of head coach candidates
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The equal and opposite reaction to Black Monday is that a new group of coaches is going to get a shot to run the show. Robert Mays and Conor Orr from Sports Illustrated dive into that group, which includes the likes of 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Conor on Twitter: @ConorOrr Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 3:00 What teams get right and wrong when they hire head coaches 6:30 The through-line of recent success stories 20:48 Shane Steichen, Eagles OC 30:11 Jonathan Gannon, Eagles DC 35:38 Ben Johnson, Lions OC 45:21 DeMeco Ryans, 49ers DC 51:10 Ken Dorsey, Bills OC 56:39 Ejiro Evero, Broncos DC 64:14 Mike Kafka, Giants OC 69:03 Raheem Morris, Rams DC 74:55 Dan Quinn, Cowboys DC 79:10 Lou Anarumo, Bengals DC 84:06 Brian Callahan, Bengals OC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2023
Kliff Kingsbury out in Arizona, Lovie Smith fired by Texans, and the rest of Black Monday with Mike Sando
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Black Monday is one of the unfortunate realities of life in the NFL. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the moves that were made on Monday (and before), and what comes next for the teams involved, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 2:15 Kliff Kingsbury, Steve Keim out in Arizona 11:41 Texans fire Lovie Smith 24:12 Joe Woods done in Cleveland 30:28 What's next for Sean McVay? 37:44 The Broncos' head coach search 52:40 The Panthers' head coach search 59:01 The Titans need a new GM 67:11 The Colts' head coach search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2023
Week 18 recap — Super Bowl favorites take care of business, sizing up the playoff field, and more
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This season's NFL playoff field is set with Week 18 in the books. Robert Mays and Nate Tice put a bow on the regular season and look ahead to the playoffs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Super Bowl favorites taking care of business in Week 18, the Bills' emotional return to the field, the Jaguars' AFC South title, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Penrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS 3:16 Lions player spoiler to Packers 15:52 Seahawks get last spot in NFC 20:43 Sizing up the playoff field 25:23 Jaguars win AFC South 37:51 The Bears are on the clock! 44:48 Super Bowl favorites take care of business 51:37 Emotional win for the Bills 58:05 Patriots fall short in bid for playoffs 66:54 Ugly Dolphins-Jets matchup 75:54 What are you doing Chargers? 78:03 What was that, Cowboys? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 09, 2023
Week 18 preview — Great news on Damar Hamlin, Packers-Lions on SNF, Jags-Titans for the AFC South, and more
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Doctors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine provided Thursday the type of update on Damar Hamlin we've all been hoping for since Monday night. That takes precedence on this Week 18 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. After that, Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into final week of the regular season and the playoff picture. It all gets going on Saturday, with the Jaguars and Titans playing for the AFC South crown, and continues through to Sunday night, where the Packers will be playing the Lions in what could be a play-in game for the final spot in the playoffs on the NFC side of the bracket. Damar Hamlin's foundation GoFundMe page Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Roman: Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLETIC Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today 2:38 Damar Hamlin update 11:37 AFC 1-seed 16:55 Lions-Packers 27:33 Titans-Jaguars for the AFC South 39:45 AFC 7-seed 50:06 What remains at stake in the NFC 57:01 Week 18 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2023
Football GM: Damar Hamlin update, Jim Harbaugh’s NFL talks, Commanders QB indecision & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by discussing the latest with Damar Hamlin as they reflect on the tragic situation earlier this week. Then, they discuss a potential return to the NFL for Jim Harbaugh, their impressions of Jarrett Stidham and the Commanders QB indecision. They also talk about what’s going on with Lamar Jackson, the Eagles' injury concerns and much more.  Damar Hamlin's foundation GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive 1:13 Latest on Damar Hamlin 16:34 Will Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL? 20:44 Impressions of Jarrett Stidham 26:42 Commanders QB indecision 30:40 Lamar Jackson situation  37:29 Concern for the Eagles? 43:00 NFC playoff predictions 47:34 GM Notebook 54:11 Week 18 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 05, 2023
Prospects to Pros: Takeaways from the CFP semifinals + national championship preview
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler break down all of the action from the College Football Playoff semifinals. They talk about C.J. Stroud, Marvin Harrison Jr., Kelee Ringo, Max Duggan and more. Plus, they discuss Bryce Young and Brian Branch’s strong performance in the Sugar Bowl and Jim Harbaugh’s potential return to the NFL before they preview the national championship game. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:31 C.J. Stroud 9:01 NFL teams potentially in the market for a QB 11:02 Marvin Harrison Jr. gets the best of Kelee Ringo 17:13 Bryce Young and Brian Branch dominate Sugar Bowl 23:26 Felix Anudike-Uzomah 25:50 Deuce Vaughn 30:20 How TCU beat Michigan  37:47 Will Jim Harbaugh go back to NFL? 41:27 National Championship preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2023
Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest
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Mitchell Schwartz and The Athletic's Tim Graham join Robert Mays to discuss the horrific scene in Cincinnati on Monday following Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest. Tim offers his perspective having been on the scene in Cincinnati over the last few days, while Mitch provides a player's point of view. Damar Hamlin's foundation GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2023
Week 17 recap — Packers crush Vikings, Bucs clinch NFC South, playoff picture, and more
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There are 17 regular season games remaining in the 2022 NFL season, and the playoff picture is finally starting to come into focus. The Buccaneers and Giants both clinched playoff spots on Sunday, while the Packers are one win away from turning a 4-8 start into a playoff berth. The final Wild Card spot in both conferences remains up for grabs, as does the top seed on either side of the bracket. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down through the lens of Week 17 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Today's show is brought to you by... Roman: Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLETIC Allbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today 1:16 Steelers-Ravens 4:23 Packers-Vikings 21:01 NFC playoff picture 25:36 Buccaneers, Mike Evans go off vs. Panthers 39:36 Hats off to the Giants 53:11 CMC, Nick Bosa star in 49ers' win over Raiders 59:16 Worried about the Eagles? 63:41 Jets flame out in fifth-straight loss 71:47 AFC playoff picture 77:09 Washington eliminated from playoff contention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 02, 2023
The QB2 Series: Case Keenum on the Minnesota Miracle and other tales from life as a backup
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Not many perennial backup quarterbacks can say they authored one of the most iconic plays in NFL playoff history. Case Keenum, however, is an outlier. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to discuss his football life in the latest installment of The QB2 Series. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2022
Week 17 Preview — Bills-Bengals showdown, breaking down five games with huge playoff implications, Derek Carr's future, picks and more
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There are two weeks left in the regular season, and the NFL playoff picture still has plenty of pieces that need to be put in place. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into five games with massive playoff implications on the Week 17 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. But first, they break down the Game of the Week, and a potential AFC Championship Game preview: Bills at Bengals. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 7:16 Bills-Bengals 27:36 Derek Carr's future 43:36 Panthers-Buccaneers 51:49 Vikings-Packers 62:29 Dolphins-Patriots 68:46 Jets-Seahawks 73:19 Browns-Washington 80:09 Win My Fourth Screen 82:56 Week 17 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022
Football GM: Raiders bench Derek Carr, Commanders to start Carson Wentz, Sean Payton’s future & more

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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about the Raiders decision to bench Derek Carr and what’s next for the team at QB. They also discuss Nathaniel Hackett’s firing, Sean Payton’s future, Carson Wentz’s return to the starting lineup and J.J. Watt’s retirement. Plus, they review the film for Desmond Ridder and Malik Willis before sharing their Week 17 picks.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:12 Raiders bench Derek Carr 12:23 Could Tom Brady land in Las Vegas? 18:57 Mac Jones & the Patriots offense 25:11 Reaction to Broncos press conference following Hackett firing + Sean Payton’s future 39:14 Carson Wentz to start for Commanders 43:11 J.J. Watt announces retirement 48:44 Film Review: Desmond Ridder & Malik Willis 55:21 Are you buying the Chargers? 58:08 Does Steve Wilks have a shot at Panthers job? 59:35 What’s going on in Tennessee? 1:01:15 Tua Tagovailoa suffers another concussion 1:03:21 GM Notebook 1:07:25 Week 17 Picks 1:13:42 Thoughts on Dallas entering the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Players to watch in the College Football Playoff
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler get you ready for the College Football Playoff by discussing all of the top prospects to watch from Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU. They talk about the quarterbacks, the key matchups in each game, the potential first rounders and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:10 C.J. Stroud 5:32 Ohio State offensive line vs. Georgia defense 12:50 Kelee Ringo 14:35 Georgia offense vs. Ohio State defense 18:52 Stetson Bennett 23:35 Top players in Michigan vs. TCU 26:36 Max Duggan 29:54 Quentin Johnston vs. DJ Turner 34:32 Olu Oluwatimi 39:35 J.J. McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2022
JJ Watt retires & Wild Card Threat Index with Benjamin Solak
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How scared should we be of some of the teams competing in the Wild Card race? Do any of them have legit chances? The Ringer's Benjamin Solak joins Robert Mays as they each rank the teams in order of level of threat, plus they reminisce on JJ Watt's retirement from the NFL. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2022
Broncos fire Nathaniel Hackett
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The Athletic's Broncos beat reporter Nick Kosmider joins Robert Mays to discuss the lead-up to, and fallout from, the firing of Nathaniel Hackett. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nick on Twitter: @NickKosmider Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2022
Week 16 recap, part two — Russell Wilson drama, Packers still in it, Tua problems & Buccaneers slip by Cardinals
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Time for part two as we recap a busy NFL Christmas weekend. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part two, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Sunday's games. First up, it's the Packers staying alive with a huge win over the Miami Dolphins, Russell Wilson drama hits an all time high in Denver after their blowout loss to the Rams, the Buccaneers slipping past the Arizona Cardinals and more. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g 1:00 Packers top Dolphins 7:00 Why is Tua Tagovailoa struggling? 13:00 Can the Packers make noise in the playoffs? 17:00 Denver Broncos fall to Rams / Russell Wilson situation 33:00 - Bucs barely beat Cardinals 45:00 - BREAKING: Broncos fire Nathaniel Hackett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2022
Week 16 recap, part one — Eagles-Cowboys thriller, Justin Jefferson and George Kittle shine, Lions let us down, and more
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The holidays brought us a uniquely busy weekend of football. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part one, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Saturday's games. The guys dig into the Eagles-Cowboys thriller, gush over Justin Jefferson and George Kittle, lament the missed opportunity for the Lions, and discuss a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 6:30 Cowboys beat Eagles 30:35 Justin Jefferson is ridiculous 41:15 Good for Daniel Jones and the Giants 47:42 George Kittle and the 49ers' wealth of options 54:02 Texans/Bears battle for the #1 pick 60:59 Lions let slip a great opportunity 71:03 Seahawks are running out of steam 76:15 Bengals nearly let one get away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2022
The QB2 Series: P.J. Walker on life from the XFL to the NFL
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Carolina Panther P.J. Walker sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler in his installment of The QB2 Series. Walker discusses his football career, from the XFL to the NFL. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2022
Week 16 preview — Eagles-Cowboys, the NFC South mess, Bengals-Patriots, Brock Purdy check-in, and more
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One sure sign that the NFL is getting down to crunch is when you can reel off the remaining schedule for every potential playoff team from memory. Well friends, we've arrived. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 16 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into Eagles-Cowboys, try to sort through the mess that is the NFC South, consider the 49ers' offense under Brock Purdy, try to make a Super Bowl case for the Vikings, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:50 Eagles-Cowboys 24:59 Bengals offense vs. Patriots defense 37:46 The NFC South mess 50:19 Checking in on the Brock Purdy 49ers 62:24 A Super Bowl case for the Vikings 73:19 Week 16 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022
Football GM: Remembering Franco Harris, Nick Foles to start for Colts, Ryan Tannehill “most likely” out for season, the rise of the Jaguars & Lions & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering the life and legacy of Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris. Then, they discuss why the Colts are making the switch to Nick Foles and what’s next for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill likely out the remainder of the season. Plus, have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner? They look at what has changed over the course of the year for those franchises before talking about Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and more in the GM Notebook.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:37 Remembering Franco Harris 18:53 Nick Foles to start for Colts 27:00 Ryan Tannehill “most likely” out for season 32:32 Have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner? 39:49 Justin Fields’ development & fundamentals 46:38 GM Notebook  1:03:53 Week 16 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Projecting Will Levis, Jalen Hurts’ development, OT moving inside, drafting RBs in the first round & more NFL Draft mailbag questions
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler open up the NFL Draft mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. They begin by talking about Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today and how his growth could change QB evaluation going forward. They also talk about Will Levis’ projection and when he could be ready to start. Plus, they discuss OT moving inside, traits vs. production at specific positions, drafting a RB in the first round and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:05 Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today 11:01 Moving OT inside to guard 17:28 Would Will Levis ready to play early? 26:50 Thoughts on Giants drafting Anthony Richardson? 34:41 Traits vs. production at specific positions 39:36 Ranking the evaluation process 43:07 When does it make sense to draft a 1st round RB? 46:38 Players that can improve their stock on FBS playoff teams 50:27 Top 3 Christmas movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2022
The five distinct types of quarterbacks that win Super Bowls
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The surest path to a Lombardi Trophy is to have a superstar quarterback, but it isn't the only way to win a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes doesn't hoist that thing every year. Fran Duffy joins Robert Mays to examine the distinct types of quarterbacks who win Super Bowls on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Fran on Twitter: @EaglesXOs Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:07 The superstars 11:15 The studs on rookie deals 27:41 The rookie-deal QBs with great teams around them 40:28 The very good veteran QBs with great teams around them 51:48 The Kirk Cousins Conundrum 54:43 The Kyle Shanahan Exception Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2022
2022 QB Tiers revisited, with Mike Sando
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We see the light of the end of the tunnel that is the NFL season, which makes this a great time for a little perspective. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Mike Sando hunt for that perspective at the quarterback position. The guys dig back into Sando's QB tiers from July and consider what has changed, how it changed, and where a handful of certain quarterbacks are headed in the future. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:10 Jalen Hurts 16:20 Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen 24:52 Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers 36:22 Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert 40:02 Matthew Stafford and Matt Ryan 44:22 Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson 53:21 Trevor Lawrence 59:54 Jared Goff 67:32 Tua Tagovailoa 70:00 Justin Fields Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022
Week 15 recap — Jaguars and Raiders walk off, Vikings pull off historic comeback, playoff picture, and more
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Oh nothing, just another ho-hum week in the NFL. You know, with walkoff touchdowns and record-setting comebacks, things like that. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the craziness that was Week 15, and the playoff picture that emerged from it, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:29 Craziest week of the season 6:49 Commanders-Giants 13:33 Raiders-Patriots 27:37 Jaguars-Cowboys 47:52 Chargers-Titans 59:04 AFC North down to the wire 66:12 Lions-Jets 85:04 Bills-Dolphins 97:39 Vikings' historic comeback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2022
Week 15 preview — Bills-Dolphins rematch, Jets-Lions showdown, Giants-Commanders on SNF, picks and more
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There's more than one moving week in every NFL season, but it's safe to say this is the moving'est of moving weeks we've seen thus far in 2022. Five games carry major "will-they-make-it-or-won't-they" playoff implications, and that doesn't include the second edition of Bills-Dolphins, in which the former can all but lock up the AFC East. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:27 Bills-Dolphins 30:40 Commanders-Giants 41:57 Jets-Lions 60:44 Chargers-Titans 74:16 Jaguars-Cowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022
Football GM: Cardinals GM Steve Keim taking leave of absence, remembering Mike Leach, concern for Dak & the Cowboys & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering Mike Leach and his impact on the game of football. Then, they share their concerns for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys before discussing Mike White’s future as an NFL starter. Plus, they talk about Kyler Murray’s ACL injury and react to the news of GM Steve Keim’s leave of absence. Finally, they discuss faking injuries on the field and their Week 15 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:38 Remembering Mike Leach 10:30 Concern for Dak Prescott & the Cowboys? 15:54 Is Mike White a long-term NFL starter? 27:47 Cardinals GM Steve Keim taking leave of absence 35:32 Faking injuries & NFL fines 44:01 Are the Titans close to a tipping point? 48:34 GM Notebook 1:00:30 Week 15 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022
Mailbag with Mitchell Schwartz: Long-term deals for mobile QBs, Justin Herbert's status, CMC trade impact, and more
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Letters and mailbags are all the rage in December, right? Well, let's take a peek inside The Athletic Football Show's mailbag then! Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to answer questions on long-term contracts for mobile quarterbacks, Justin Herbert's status in the league, the impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:45 Long-term contracts for moblie QBs 19:57 Justin Herbert and quarterback tiers 37:14 Impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade 48:24 Offensive linemen and trick plays 54:48 Steelers OC options if they move on from Matt Canada 64:24 How many backups are capable of pulling a Mike White? 67:29 Should the Lions just stick with Jared Goff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022
Week 14 Monday Hangover — Questioning our previously held notions
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NFL seasons never unfold linearly. Things we were sure were true in October often fall apart by December. Robert Mays and Mike Sando examine a bunch of those things on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among their considerations: The Buccaneers will get it together (they won't), the Titans are rock solid (they aren't), the Dolphins have it all figured out on offense (they don't), and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:45 Deshaun Watson and the Browns' offense 13:20 The Bucs aren't getting it together 20:50 The Panthers aren't done yet 30:18 The Seahawks don't appear so dangerous anymore 36:30 The Giants could fall out of the playoffs 42:18 We can't take the Ravens for granted 46:53 Same goes for the Titans 55:09 So maybe the Dolphins don't have this figured out 61:45 The Lions can get defensive stops! 66:35 But the Vikings can't! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022
Week 14 recap — Brock Purdy mania, Lions win again, checking in on the playoff picture, and more
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There are just four weeks remaining in the regular season, and the playoff picture in both conferences is still more than a little bit fuzzy. Could the Lions sneak into one of the NFC's final spots? Could the Jaguars win out and topple the Titans? Are we sure the Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on the Week 14 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Purdymania in San Francisco! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:46 Chargers beat Dolphins, get back in playoff picture 20:46 The Jalen Hurts MVP case 35:16 Purdymania! 48:46 Lions creep closer to playoff spot 62:40 NFC playoff race 72:51 AFC playoff race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022
The QB2 Series: Charlie Whitehurst and his wildly interesting football life
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Few backup quarterbacks have lived as interesting a football life as Charlie Whitehurst. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to detail that life and share his stories in the latest installment of The QB2 Series on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2022
Week 14 Preview — Bills-Jets showdown, Tua and Herbert on Sunday night, top-heavy NFC, and more
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We are comfortably into the middle of December, which means we are staring down the stretch run of the NFL regular season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 14 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into the matchup between the Bills and Jets, the divergent paths traveled by the Dolphins and Chargers this season, the NFC's dearth of contenders beyond the very top of the conference, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:51 Lions-Vikings 10:16 The top-heavy NFC 15:01 Bills offense vs. Jets defense 36:46 Do the Browns have a secret sauce for the Bengals? 51:01 The divergent paths of the Dolphins and Chargers 69:24 Expectations for the Brock Purdy 49ers 77:20 Tyler Huntley holding the fort in Baltimore 79:46 Desmond Ridder's time in Atlanta 85:03 Win Robert's fourth screen 88:16 Week 14 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2022
Football GM: Von Miller out for season, Rams claim Baker Mayfield, Titans fire Jon Robinson, OBJ’s team tour & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Von Miller’s season-ending surgery and what it means for the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes. They also talk about the Titans decision to fire Jon Robinson, Baker Mayfield being claimed by the Rams, OBJ’s team tour and their expectations for Brock Purdy and the 49ers. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:56 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson 13:10 Von Miller out for season 18:00 Jimmy G’s injury & expectations for Brock Purdy 25:50 Rams claim Baker Mayfield 32:08 OBJ team tour continues 34:42 Where the Patriots stand in the AFC East 37:29 GM Notebook 47:08 Week 14 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Anthony Richardson declares for the drafts, Caleb Williams shines, surprising QB stay-or-go decisions, and more
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler focus on the most important position in sports on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Anthony Richardon's decision to enter the draft, consider why more quarterbacks than usual are returning to school and gush over Caleb Williams. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:20 The stay-or-go balancing act for QBs in the NIL era 16:18 Anthony Richardson declares for the draft 32:41 Other players who have declared, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba 40:01 Caleb Williams is ridiculous 48:21 Brock Purdy getting his chance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2022
Who'd You Rather?: A series of this-or-that decisions with Yahoo's Charles McDonald; Plus, Jon Robinson's firing with Joe Rexrode
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It's a staple of sports talk. Would you rather be this team or that team for the future? We've had some fun with it on The Athletic Football Show this season. So much fun, in fact, that we decided to make a whole episode out of it. Charles McDonald from Yahoo joins Robert Mays on this episode to dig into such Who'd You Rathers as Lions vs. Jaguars, Justin Jefferson vs. Micah Parsons and Broncos vs. Cardinals. Plus, The Athletic's Titans beat reporter Joe Rexrode joins the show to discuss the stunning firing of GM Jon Robinson. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:47 Lions or Jaguars 14:40 Vikings or Titans, but you have to keep Cousins/Tannehill 21:10 Justin Jefferson or Micah Parsons 27:59 Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo + $5m 38:24 Falcons or Panthers 45:25 Broncos or Cardinals 57:29 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2022
Week 13 Monday Hangover — Cowboys check-in, Geno Smith’s future, Deshaun Watson’s return, Baker Mayfield’s release and more
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Robert Mays and Mike Sando wrap up a busy Week 13 with the Monday Hangover. They check in on the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy following their big win on SNF before examining Geno Smith’s future in Seattle. They also talk about Deshaun Watson’s return, Baker Mayfield’s release and Atlanta’s QB situation. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:09 Cowboys & Mike McCarthy 17:25 Seahawks & Geno Smith’s future 30:57 Deshaun Watson’s return 39:04 What is the QB future in Atlanta? 45:18 Panthers release Baker Mayfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2022
Week 13 recap — Bengals beat Chiefs, Eagles dominate Titans, Jimmy G and Lamar injured, and more
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We were excited about Week 13's Sunday slate all week, and it certainly delivered. From the Bengals' latest victory over the Chiefs to the Vikings squeaking out yet another victory, this one over the Jets, the marquee matchups lived up to the billing. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into those two games, injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo and Lamar Jackson, the playoff picture in both conferences, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:39 Bengals-Chiefs 21:15 Dolphins-49ers 37:53 Jets-Vikings 46:43 Eagles offense flies over Titans 56:50 Lions offense dominates Jaguars 67:51 NFC playoff picture 75:13 AFC playoff picture 82:15 Lamar Jackson injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022
The QB2 Series: Kyle Allen shares his story on life as a backup
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In the latest installment of the QB2 series, Kalyn Kahler sits down with Texans quarterback Kyle Allen, who will start his second game of the season in Week 13. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2022
NFL Week 13 preview — Dolphins-49ers, Chiefs-Bengals, Deshaun Watson's return, Titans-Eagles and more
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The Week 13 slate is absolutely loaded, and we here at The Athletic Football Show are pumped. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview the big week to come right here and right now. The guys dive deep into Dolphins-49ers and Chiefs-Bengals, consider the matchups between the Eagles offense and Titans defense, as well as the Vikings offense and Jets defense, and dig into a game we all knew would matter in Week 13...Commanders at Giants. The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler also joins to discuss Deshaun Watson's return. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:34 Dolphins-49ers 16:33 Chiefs-Bengals 35:04 Eagles-Titans 40:04 Vikings-Jets 54:50 Deshaun Watson's return 76:34 Commanders-Giants 81:36 Win My Fourth Screen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2022
Football GM: Packers future at QB, potential head coach openings, belief in the Bengals & more
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What should the Packers do with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the future of the QB position in Green Bay. Then, they examine the teams looking for a new head coach and the potential openings to come this offseason. Plus, they share why their opinions on the Bengals have changed and they examine what a Greg Roman departure could mean for the Ravens offense. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:27 Packers QB situation with Aaron Rodgers & Jordan Love 15:06 Teams looking for a new head coach & potential openings 43:11 Changing opinions on the Bengals 49:35 Greg Roman candidate for Stanford job 57:30 GM Notebook (Mike White & Geno Smith) 1:07:27 Week 13 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0
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It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Dane Brugler’s first mock draft is here! Who will go No. 1? How many WRs will be selected in the first round? What players have risen up the ranks? He joins Andy Staples to break down the top prospects and team needs. Plus, they talk about conference championship weekend and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:58 What will the Texans do at No. 1? 5:17 EDGE Will Anderson Jr. & DT Jalen Carter 10:51 EDGE Jared Verse 12:11 TEs in the first round 16:14 The QBs 23:37 Surprising risers to the first round 27:47 The WRs 40:24 The RBs 46:14 Conference championship weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022
Part 2: Fixing the Rams, Colts and other teams that fell apart in 2022 with Jourdan Rodrigue
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The Rams' Super Bowl championship reign didn't go as planned. Neither did the Colts' latest play for a veteran quarterback. The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:30 Los Angeles Rams 24:22 Detroit Lions 37:13 Indianapolis Colts 52:01 Pittsburgh Steelers 63:12 Houston Texans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022
Fixing the Broncos, Cardinals and other teams that fell apart in 2022 with Daniel Jeremiah (Part 1)
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Year one of Russell Wilson in Denver didn't go as planned. Neither did the first season of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas. Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:18 Denver Broncos 16:23 Las Vegas Raiders 28:46 Carolina Panthers 34:10 Arizona Cardinals 45:27 Jacksonville Jaguars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022
Week 12 Monday Hangover — Jordan Love, Eagles run game, Cardinals future, Chargers playoff path, and more
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Robert Mays and Mike Sando pile up one last helping of leftovers to tie up Thanksgiving weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the possibility of Jordan Love taking over in Green Bay, the Eagles run game and their Week 13 matchup with the Titans, the future in Arizona, the Chargers' path to the playoffs, and ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:00 Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love 21:25 Looking ahead to Eagles-Titans 26:20 Where do the Cardinals go from here? 47:11 The Chargers strange purgatory 58:03 Ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2022
Week 12 recap — Bengals beat Titans, Jags top Ravens, Wild Card races and more
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Week 12 started way back on Thanksgiving, with the big-name teams taking care of business. It picked back up on Sunday, and this round of games brought a bit of a shakeup. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the action on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dive into the AFC North after the Bengals beat the Titans and Ravens lost to the Jaguars. They shake their heads at the Buccaneers...again, break down the Wild Card races in both conferences, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:54 Bengals-Titans 16:54 Ravens-Jaguars 22:19 Oh wow, Trevor Lawrence 37:24 AFC Wild Card race 55:25 NFC Wild Card race 65:44 Buccaneers flop in Cleveland 77:17 A new rock bottom for the Broncos 83:59 Week 12 notebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022
Bonus exclusive: New Jets starting QB Mike White joins Kalyn Kahler on the QB2 series
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The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler's QB2 series profiles some of the most interesting guys in the league: backup quarterbacks. In this edition, Kalyn sits down with Mike White to discuss his journey from backup Mike White, to Mike "Effing" White. And with Zach Wilson benched, he's a backup no more. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2022
Week 12 preview — The 49ers' rise, Bengals-Titans, Zach Wilson gets benched, and more
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Who's ready to feast on food and football? It's Thanksgiving Week, and that means we've got plenty of both coming our way. Robert Mays and Nate Tice celebrate with the Week 12 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider if the 49ers are the best team in the NFC, wonder how the Jets can bounce back from Zach Wilson going bust, and dig into the matchup between the Bengals and Titans. And that's just about half the show! Come join the fun on The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:50 The Jets' future with Zach Wilson benched 24:30 Take Space: The 49ers are the best team in the NFC 43:52 Gameplan of the Week: Bengals offense vs. Titans defense 62:30 Under the Hood: Ravens defense 77:53 What can the Rams defense look like? 84:43 Is Patrick Mahomes Michael Jordan? 94:09 Week 12 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022
Football GM: Jets won’t commit to Zach Wilson, NFC North re-evaluation, Thanksgiving games preview & more
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Will the Jets bench Zach Wilson in Week 12? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Robert Saleh’s comments and what they think should happen with the QB position. They also dive into the NFC North and what has changed from their initial thoughts on the division. Plus, they preview the Thanksgiving games and share their Week 12 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:33 Cardinals fire OL coach Sean Kugler 6:40 Jets won’t commit to Zach Wilson as starter 17:42 NFC North re-evaluation 26:58 GM Notebook 41:39 Week 12 Picks 46:04 Previewing the Thanksgiving games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Hendon Hooker suffers torn ACL & top college players to watch during rivalry week
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Hendon Hooker’s ACL injury and how it impacts the QB class in 2023. Plus, rivalry week is here! They discuss all of the top prospects in Michigan-Ohio State, Ole Miss-Mississippi State, Florida-Florida State, USC-Notre Dame and more. They close out the show by talking about the TE class and their favorite Thanksgiving food.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:54 Hendon Hooker ACL injury & how it impacts the QB class 11:12 What NFL teams will be in the market for a QB in the 2023 draft? 18:10 Michigan-Ohio State 27:09 Ole Miss- Mississippi State  31:06 Florida-Florida State  36:29 USC-Notre Dame 39:03 TE Class 45:18 Thanksgiving food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022
Week 11 Hangover — The Rams' and Browns' respective futures, Kenny Pickett check-in, Bills and Bengals take care of business
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Robert Mays and Mike Sando put a bow on Week 11 with the Monday Hangover. The guys discuss futures for the Rams and Browns, and the Bills and Bengals doing what they needed to on Sunday. They also check in on Kenny Pickett, who had arguably the best game of his rookie season to date. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:23 What does the future hold for the Rams? 23:18 The future in Cleveland 37:24 A taking-care-of-business week for the Bills 43:42 Nice week for Kenny Pickett 53:59 Bengals do what they have to in Pittsburgh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022
Week 11 recap — Cowboys roll Vikings, Chargers-Chiefs SNF thriller, Eagles and Ravens get by, and more
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back together on Sunday night to recap Week 11. The guys discuss the Cowboys' dismantling of the Cowboys, the Chargers-Chiefs SNF thriller, the Eagles and Ravens just barely getting by, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:41 Chiefs-Chargers thriller 15:43 Cowboys dismantle Vikings 34:01 Eagles squeak past Colts 46:51 Ravens muster up just 13 points in win over Panthers 55:13 Zach Wilson lays an egg 72:21 AFC playoff picture 77:38 The good version of the Lions 83:01 Justin Fields' Week 11 usage 87:09 Nathaniel Hackett can't get out of his own way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2022
NFL Week 11 preview — Cowboys-Vikings, Chargers-Chiefs, Bills and Eagles offenses, and more
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice are set to preview Week 11 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the week's two marquee matchups—Vikings vs. Cowboys and Chiefs vs. Chargers. Then, they dig into some minor issues cropping up in the Eagles' and Bills' offenses. They'll wrap it up with a focus on a couple of second-year quarterbacks under the microscope and a consideration of Washington's playoff chances. Plus, picks! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:09 Vikings-Cowboys 27:12 Chargers-Chiefs 41:39 Under the Hood: Bills offense 57:22 Under the Hood: Eagles offense 71:00 What are You: Washington Football Team 89:15 The Jets' Zach Wilson Question 98:55 The Patriots' Mac Jones Question 104:58 Win my Fourth Screen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022
Football GM: Christian Watson’s development, Derek Carr’s emotional press conference, Josh Allen’s turnovers & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller start the show this week by discussing Derek Carr’s emotional postgame press conference and who is to blame for what is going on in Las Vegas. Then, they talk about the Packers’ big win over the Cowboys and Christian Watson’s development. They also examine Josh Allen’s turnover rate, the Dolphins’ success this season and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:15 Derek Carr emotional following Raiders loss 13:17 Packers key win over Cowboys & Christian Watson’s development 24:24 Justin Fields’ production 33:13 Josh Allen’s turnovers 39:55 Cardinals win with Colt McCoy 41:43 GM Notebook (Dolphins, Colts) 54:45 Week 11 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022
Prospect to Pros: Scouting the Reese’s Senior Bowl with Jim Nagy
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Executive Director of the Reese's Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to look ahead to this year’s game. They dive into the scouting process and who is eligible before breaking down the top prospects who have accepted invitations. Nagy shares his evaluation on QBs Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and Tyson Bagent. They also discuss several other players who have much to gain in Mobile. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Jim on Twitter: @JimNagy_SB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:04 The scouting process for the Senior Bowl 9:03 Christian Watson impressed in Mobile & now in NFL 11:12 Tyree Wilson 15:46 Bo Nix & Michael Penix Jr. 20:25 Tyson Bagent 23:16 Cody Mauch 24:57 Jaelyn Duncan 26:40 Players that have come on late and surprised them 28:40 JL Skinner 30:28 Nick Saldiveri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022
The Super Bowl Champ will be one of these 10 teams
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As Thanksgiving nears and we direct our attention to the playoff picture more and more, it's time to separate the wheat from the chaff. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, we aren't interested in teams that are merely playoff contenders. We want the true Super Bowl contenders. Robert Mays and David Helman of Fox Sports identify the teams that realistically have it in them to win the Super Bowl on this episode of TAFS. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow David on Twitter: Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:27 Kansas City Chiefs 9:00 Buffalo Bills 15:00 Philadelphia Eagles 22:45 San Francisco 49ers 30:18 Baltimore Ravens 33:51 Miami Dolphins 40:12 Dallas Cowboys 49:50 Minnesota Vikings 59:00 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 64:00 Seattle Seahawks 68:45 Cincinnati Bengals 74:45 New York Giants and the teams currently in the playoffs that have no shot 82:30 Los Angeles Chargers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022
Week 10 Monday Hangover — Lions-Bears, Chargers-49ers, Saints-Steelers, Texans-Giants
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We wake up on another Monday during the NFL season with a set of games we simply couldn't get to on our Sunday recap. And so, Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into Lions-Bears, Chargers-49ers, Saints-Steelers and Texans-Giants on the Monday Hangover. The guys talk Justin Fields, plans in Detroit and Pittsburgh, what's next for the Saints, and takeaways for the Chargers and Niners. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:35 Where do the Lions go from here? 11:55 Another big day for Justin Fields 27:55 Where exactly are the Giants? 47:34 What's next for the Saints? 62:04 How do the Steelers build around Kenny Pickett? 70:24 Quick look at Chargers-49ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022
NFL Week 10 recap — Vikings stun Bills, Packers upend Cowboys, Dolphins keep rolling, and more
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A couple of NFC North teams picked up huge wins in overtime to highlight Week 10 Sunday. First, the Vikings proved that we all might need to take them a little more seriously with a 33-30 win over the Bills. Then, the Packers kept their fledgling playoff hopes alive by erasing a 14-point deficit to beat the Cowboys, 31-28. Robert Mays and Mitch Schwartz dig into both of those games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the relentless Dolphins offense, the prospects of the Buccaneers doing damage in the playoffs, the AFC West, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:02 Vikings-Bills 23:25 Packers-Cowboys 48:20 Dolphins offense keeps rolling 68:18 Can the Bucs be good by time the playoffs arrive? 81:14 Things get uglier for the Raiders 89:53 The Broncos appear to be in long-term trouble 94:20 State of the Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2022
NFL Week 10 preview — Second-half questions; Cowboys offense, Dolphins defense, 49ers ceiling, and more
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The second half of the NFL season begins this week, and with it comes a raft of questions for likely or potential playoff teams. What does the Cowboys offense look like against a real defense? Can the Dolphins defense be simply good enough to make them legitimate AFC title contenders? What's the ceiling for the 49ers' offense? And what's behind the occasional duds for the Chiefs' offense? With Nate Tice out this week, The Read Optional's Ollie Connolly joins Robert Mays to answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on the Week 10 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Ollie on Twitter: @OllieConnolly Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:51 Can the Vikings be dangerous in the playoffs? 13:36 Josh Allen's elbow injury 18:28 What does the Cowboys' offense look like against a real defense? 27:46 Can the Dolphins' defense be merely 'good enough'? 38:41 Seahawks-Bucs, and the impact on the NFC playoff picture 47:09 Realistic expectations for the Chargers the rest of the season 56:01 What's the ceiling for the 49ers' offense? 60:20 How does the Jaguars' defense go from fun to legitimately good? 65:01 What's up with the occasional duds from the Chiefs? 66:57 Concern for the long-term health of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas 72:31 Let's do this, Colts 77:21 Wick Scale: Mike McCarthy vs. Packers 80:09 Wick Scale: Stefon Diggs vs. Vikings 82:15 Wick Scale: Case Keenum vs. Vikings 84:10 Win my Fourth Screen: Texans vs. Giants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022
Football GM: What’s next for Colts & Jeff Saturday, Packers’ problems continue, Cardinals begin in-season Hard Knocks & more
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As Jeff Saturday and the Colts prepare to take on the Raiders, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller try and make sense of what happened this week in Indianapolis. Then, they talk about the Packers’ fifth straight loss before looking ahead to Mike McCarthy’s return to Green Bay. They also dive into about Tom Brady’s comments on the Bucs “effort,” the Cardinals debut on in-season Hard Knocks and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:30 Jeff Saturday named interim head coach of Colts 23:08 Packers tone on field amid losing streak 33:47 Mike McCarthy returns to Green Bay 37:58 Tom Brady calls out Bucs “effort” 41:35 Cardinals begin in-season Hard Knocks 48:02 GM Notebook 59:52 Week 10 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Bruce Feldman’s players to watch, RBs on scouts radar + comparing the 2023 & 2024 QB class
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler welcome The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to the show to talk about the players who have caught his attention ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss Tyree Wilson, Michigan’s draft prospects and several running backs who could land in the top 100. They also dive into the quarterbacks and where the 2024 class with Drake Maye and Caleb Williams compares to this year’s group of C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and Will Levis.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:16 Tyree Wilson 8:56 Michigan draft prospects (Mazi Smith, Olusegun Oluwatimi, Eyabi Okie, Blake Corum) 30:54 RBs to watch (Jahmyr Gibbs, Zach Evans, Zach Charbonnet, Eric Gray, Izzy Abanikanda, Sean Tucker, Chase Brown 39:47 Prospects Dane hated leaving off his midseason top 50 (Josh Downs) 47:17 2024 QB Class (Drake Maye & Caleb Williams) 56:13 2023 QB Class (C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2022
Midseason awards extravaganza with Lindsay Jones
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The Ringer's Lindsay Jones is back on The Athletic Football Show, handing out some midseason awards with Robert Mays. Robert and Lindsay hit all the real awards—MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest—but they also go off the beaten path with fun awards like Preseason Take You'd Like Back, Russell Wilson's Cringiest Moment, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:13 Biggest surprise 5:59 Biggest disappointment 11:19 Cringiest Russell Wilson moment 18:34 Preseason take you wish you believed in more 24:24 Preseason take you want back 29:03 Assistant Coach of the Year 37:00 Comeback Player of the Year 41:20 Offensive Rookie of the Year 45:15 Defensive Rookie of the Year 46:00 Coach of the Year 54:16 Executive of the Year 57:16 Offensive Player of the Year 58:16 Defensive Player of the Year 59:29 MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2022
Week 9 Monday Hangover — Colts fire Frank Reich (and hire Jeff Saturday?!?); the stacked-up AFC Wild Card race
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The Colts shocked the NFL world on Monday when they fired Frank Reich. And then they did so again when they announced Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach. Colts beat writer Zak Keefer joins Robert Mays and Mike Sando to discuss what the hell is going on in Indianapolis. Then, Robert and Sando break down the AFC playoff picture, not including the current division leaders. Who among the Dolphins, Jets, Chargers, Bengals and Patriots is most likely to make the playoffs? Who's least likely? Who could potentially be in control of their division by the end of the season. The guys consider those questions, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:58 Fallout in Indy after the Colts fire Frank Reich 31:29 Best team in the AFC that isn't leading its division 42:44 Who's the next best team? 46:09 Which AFC Wild Card contender are you least confident in? 51:44 Who's happiest to be in this position? 63:44 Which coach is most concerned about meeting with his owner? 72:24 Which of these teams could end up controlling its division? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 08, 2022
NFL Week 9 recap — Chiefs-Titans thriller; Packers, Rams are done; Justin Fields, Jets impress; Seahawks, Vikings win again
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We know that every NFL season is going to surprise us in its own unique way. Still, not many of us had the Packers and Rams being done halfway through the season on the 2022 surprises bingo card. And yet, that's exactly what it looks like after Week 9. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the biggest stories of the week on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also get into the Chiefs-Titans SNF thriller, Justin Fields' big day, the Jets grabbing our attention, the Seahawks' and Vikings' rosy outlooks, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:06 Chiefs-Titans 15:41 The Packers are done 28:21 What does a competitive 2023 Rams team look like? 36:31 What's going on in Vegas? 46:01 A Trevor Lawrence tangent 50:41 The Jets have our attention 65:01 Holy cow, Justin Fields 77:21 The good and bad for the Dolphins 87:11 More likely to make a playoff run: Vikings or Seahawks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 07, 2022
NFL Week 9 preview — Chiefs-Titans, Rams-Bucs, Tua's progress, Chargers' stagnant offense and more
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The halfway point of the NFL season arrives this week, and with it comes some unlikely storylines. For example, the loser of Rams-Buccaneers is going to have a tough time making the playoffs. Also, why is the Chargers' offense so boring? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss those two stories, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also hit on expectations for Roquan Smith and T.J. Hockenson with their new teams, Tua Tagovailoa taking a big step forward, and the return of the Wick Scale. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:51 Under the Hood: Chargers offense 27:32 Roquan Smith's effect on the Ravens 34:11 T.J. Hockenson's role in Minnesota 41:47 Rams-Bucs Loser Leaves Town Match 56:27 Gameplan of the Week: Chiefs offense vs. Titans defense 74:02 Kirk Cousins revenge game 79:37 Stephon Gilmore revenge game 81:15 Tua Tagovailoa proving he can be the guy for Miami 97:12 Win my Fourth Screen 99:17 Week 9 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2022
Football GM: Dan Snyder explores sale of Commanders, Dolphins trade for Bradley Chubb, the Bears deal for Chase Claypool & more NFL trade deadline takeaways
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Dan Snyder’s statement about potentially selling the Commanders as well as the report of an upcoming federal investigation. Then, they dive into the NFL trade deadline and the teams who made moves and who didn’t. They talk about what the Dolphins gave up for Bradley Chubb, the Lions dealing T. J. Hockenson within the division, the high price tag for Chase Claypool and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:08 Dan Snyder under federal investigation & considers sale of Commanders 12:47 Teams that weren’t active at the deadline (Packers & Cowboys) 21:45 Dolphins trade for Bradley Chubb 27:14 Lions T. J. Hockenson in division to Vikings 35:54 Steelers get 2nd rd pick for Chase Claypool 39:19 Bills acquire Nyheim Hines from Colts 41:48 Jaguars trade for Calvin Ridley 44:17 GM Notebook (Kadarius Toney, CMC) 53:17 Week 9 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s 2023 NFL Draft Top 50 2.0
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Dane Brugler’s midseason rankings are in! He sits down with Andy Staples and NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein to discuss the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. They talk about the QBs, risers and fallers and players who have impressed them the most this season.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:15 QB Will Levis 10:19 QBs C.J. Stroud & Bryce Young 18:08 QB Hendon Hooker 23:34 WR Jalin Hyatt 28:42 TE Darnell Washington 33:51 Players you may not know on the list/who have risen quickly  45:53 Players who fell off Top 50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2022
NFL trade deadline recap with Bill Barnwell
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It was the wildest trade deadline day in NFL history, with 10 deals being made and players like Bradley Chubb and T.J. Hockenson among the players on the move. Robert Mays and ESPN's Bill Barnwell recap the day on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:47 Busiest trade deadline ever 5:00 Where were the Giants? 7:00 Chase Claypool to the Bears 23:03 Calvin Ridley to the Falcons 33:23 Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins 53:23 T.J. Hockenson to the Vikings 64:28 A few smaller deals 66:28 Brian Burns/Rams rumor 78:40 What are the Packers doing? 83:18 Mays called the Claypool deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2022
NFL Week 8 Monday Hangover — Bears trade Roquan Smith to Ravens, the Titans go full Titans, and are the Saints the best team in the NFC South?
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Robert Mays and Mike Sando get together for another edition of the Monday Hangover on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Ravens acquiring Roquan Smith from the Bears, fallout from Raiders-Saints, Titans-Texans and Commanders-Colts, and the recalibration of near-team optimism for the Lions. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:33 Bears trade Roquan Smith to Ravens 12:00 Lions fire DB coach Aubrey Pleasant 23:43 What do we make of the Raiders? 38:34 Can the Saints win the NFC South? 50:21 The Titans go full Titans 63:20 The Colts and Sam Ehlinger 72:43 What is the Ron Rivera era Washington football team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 01, 2022
NFL Week 8 recap — Unlikely NFC division leaders, huge stat lines, Cowboys offense shines, and more
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Hey, there's all the scoring we've been waiting for! Week 8 was the biggest offensive week of this NFL season, something you could see in both team scores and individual stat lines across the league. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap all the excitement on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss unlikely NFC division leaders—and the chances that they actually win their divisions—the Cowboys' offense, massive impacts made by players who were traded, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:17 Will the Vikings win the NFC North? 15:17 Will the Seahawks win the NFC West? 24:47 Can the Falcons win the NFC South? 36:17 You Have Our Attention: Cowboys offense 52:13 You Have Our Attention: Tyreek Hill 62:17 You Have Our Attention: Christian McCaffrey 67:47 You Have Our Attention: A.J. Brown 78:37 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Trevor Lawrence 90:39 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Zach Wilson 97:52 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Mac Jones 105:57 We See You, Terry McLaurin and Derrick Henry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2022
NFL Week 8 preview — Giants-Seahawks, Niners-Rams, the Titans' unique greatness, picks and more
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Week in the NFL 8 features matchups between the Bills and Packers, Ravens and Buccaneers and 49ers and Rams. So naturally, the only game where both teams are over .500 is Giants-Seahawks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into Week 8 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys give that Giants-Seahawks matchup the Game of the Week treatment, break down the matchup between the Bills offense and Packers defense, explore what it means to sacrifice as many draft picks as the 49ers and Rams have in recent years, discuss the Ja'Marr Chase injury, delve into the Titans' situational football greatness, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:02 Giants-Seahawks 38:38 Bills offense vs. Packers defense 49:02 The Rams' and 49ers' team-building strategies 64:12 What the hell's going on with Mac Jones and the Patriots? 72:09 The Ja'Marr Chase injury 75:02 The Titans' situational greatness 89:41 Win my Fourth Screen 93:05 Week 8 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2022
Football GM: Eagles trade for Robert Quinn, Russell Wilson says ready to return, the Brian Daboll effect & more
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Robert Quinn is headed to Philadelphia. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break down the Eagles’ trade with the Bears. Then, they share their thoughts on the Colts’ decision to bench Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson’s plane workout and the Jets’ deal for James Robinson. They also discuss what worked for Justin Fields against the Patriots and the big questions the Giants face with Daniel Jones. They close out the show by talking about what the Packers will do at the deadline, Tom Brady’s future and their Week 8 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:54- Eagles trade for Robert Quinn 7:48- Colts bench Matt Ryan 18:50- Russell Wilson says he’s ready to play 24:34- Andy Dalton starting over Jameis Winston 28:28- James Robinson traded to Jets 31:14- Justin Fields finally looks comfortable in Bears’ offense 37:34- Giants 6-1 & big questions about Daniel Jones’ future 46:15- How active will the Packers be before the trade deadline? 53:38- Aaron Rodgers’ comments on Packers mental mistakes 59:38- Tom Brady’s future 1:07:16- Week 8 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Clemson’s defensive line, 2023 NFL Draft outliers & teams that need the most help at QB
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Andy Staples is in Knoxville ahead of Tennessee’s matchup against Kentucky. He joins Dane Brugler to talk about Hendon Hooker, Will Levis and the other top prospects to watch. Plus, they break down the talent on Clemson’s defensive line before diving into Bailey Zappe and the NFL teams that could be looking for a QB next year. They end the show by talking about the prospect outliers in the draft and what they are watching in college football this weekend.  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:31- Tennessee’s vs. Kentucky (Hendon Hooker, Will Levis, Jalin Hyatt, Cedric Tillman) 13:52- Clemson’s defensive line 24:47- Ohio State’s DE Zach Harrison 30:05-NFL news (Breece Hall injury, Bailey Zappe questions, QB needy teams heading into the 2023 NFL Draft) 41:49- Draft outliers (Bryce Young, Peter Skoronski, Devon Achane) 52:14- What to watch this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022
The nitty-gritty of quarterback development with The QB School's J.T. O'Sullivan
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Why do some quarterbacks develop where others see their growth stunted? What are the best ways to build around a potential franchise QB, and who's doing a great job of it right now? Former NFL quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions and more. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:30 Justin Fields big night on MNF 21:57 The most important elements of QB development 28:30 Offensive weapons vs. offensive line 32:30 What we've seen from Jalen Hurts and the Eagles 35:45 The best offensive architecture 44:00 Teams that are failing their QBs 46:28 The Ravens offense in 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022
NFL Monday Hangover Week 7 — Dak and Tua return, the Titans keep on truckin', and the Ravens spawn more questions about their offense
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Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into four more games we didn't talk about on Sunday night on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider Dak's and Tua's respective returns, the Colts' changing of the guard at QB, questions about the Ravens' offense, the Titans' unique ability to do what they do, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:30 Colts bench Matt Ryan 5:15 How did the Colts get here 22:00 The Titans do it again 31:04 Miami's offense in Tua's return 38:00 What do we make of the Steelers? 43:11 Dak's back 51:28 Are the Lions disappointing? 59:56 Concerned about the Ravens offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022
NFL Week 7 recap — Chiefs dismantle 49ers, Packers and Buccaneers in crisis, and more
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We've been emphasizing all season how the Bills and Chiefs are in a tier all their own. We got another illustration of why that's true in the Chiefs 44-23 win over the 49ers in Week 7. Then there are the Packers and Buccaneers, two supposed contenders that are clearly in crisis. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss all that, and a whole lot more, as they recap Week 7 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:42 Chiefs dismantle the 49ers 24:12 The Bengals offense is back 35:50 Josh Jacobs with another monster game 42:20 Kenneth Walker shines, the Seahawks are in 1st place 49:04 The Giants run game dominates again 58:07 Buccaneers lay an egg vs. Panthers 71:17 Packers lose again, fall to 3-4 83:54 We See You, Micah Parsons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2022
Christian McCaffrey trade reaction
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Well, well, well, the 49ers and Panthers sure spiced up Thursday night, didn't they? Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Christian McCaffrey/49ers trade on this special episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022
NFL Week 7 preview — Leaguewide offense in crisis, Chiefs-Niners preview, picks and more
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One-third of the NFL season is in the books, and one thing is clear...we need to have a discussion about offense. That's exactly where Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the Week 7 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also preview Chiefs-49ers, name their All-Disappointment Team, welcome back Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott, and make their Week 7 picks. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:33 Why offense is down bad this year 35:44 Chiefs-Niners preview 49:28 The All-Disappointment Team 80:58 Tua and Dak return in Week 7 87:28 Listening to some voicemails 90:20 Win my Fourth Screen 94:36 Week 7 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2022
Football GM: Jim Irsay speaks out on Dan Snyder, Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson, Bailey Zappe makes case to start & more
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It was an eventful week at the NFL owners’ meetings. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break Jim Irsay’s viral comments regarding Dan Snyder’s future in the league. Plus, should we be worried about Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers? They discuss their concerns for the Bucs and Packers before talking about Bailey Zappe’s case to start and the Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson. They close out the show with Russell Wilson’s numbers this season and their Week 7 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:04-11:01 NFL owners’ meetings drama 11:02-15:14 Texans fire Jack Easterby 15:15-30:24 Should we be worried about Brady and the Bucs and Rodgers and the Packers? 30:25-37:09 Is Bailey Zappe the real deal? 37:10-40:54 Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson 40:55-45:05 Russell Wilson’s struggles continue 45:09-55:32 GM Notebook 55:33-57:55 Week 7 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Hendon Hooker, Bryce Young impress & more 2023 NFL Draft implications
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss their takeaways from a wild weekend in college football. They talk about the battle between Hendon Hooker and Bryce Young and the other top prospects on display in Tennessee’s win over Alabama. Plus, do college offenses make it difficult to truly scout a QB for the NFL? They talk about Justin Fields and Bailey Zappe before diving into a big week for Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Robinson Jr.’s amazing comeback. They wrap by looking ahead to C.J. Stroud vs. the Iowa defense, Syracuse at Clemson and much more. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g 1:11-13:36 Bryce Young vs. Hendon Hooker observations 13:37-22:26 Scouting QB’s in different college offenses and how it translates to the NFL (Justin Fields, Bailey Zappe) 22:29-35:00 USC-Utah & Alabama-Tennessee takeaways 35:04-41:49 NFL rookies (Kayvon Thibodeaux, Sauce Gardner, Tariq Woolen, Brian Robinson Jr.) 41:50-51:20 What to watch this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022
The state of the analytics conversation in the NFL with Amazon's Sam Schwartzstein; Plus, Ty Dunne on the beauty of the tight end position
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The analytics in football discussion has reached a point where the opposing sides seem to be shouting past one another, lacking the nuance necessary to such a discussion. So, what should we talk about when we talk about analytics. Sam Schwartzstein, Amazon's analytics expert and producer for live events focused on analytics and insights, joins Robert Mays to dive into that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Ty Dunne of Go Long hops on to talk about his new book about the history of the tight end position, 'The Blood and Guts.' Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:34 Most frustrating part of the analytics discussion 13:30 The details of modeling 26:30 What is and is not an analytics decision 30:30 The football guy mentality 35:50 Presentation of analytics in NFL broadcasts 53:54 Ty Dunne on 'The Blood and Guts' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022
NFL Week 6 Monday Hangover — Bengals slip past Saints, another uninspiring win for the Vikings, and more
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Mike Sando joins Robert Mays on this edition of the Hangover to break down four more games from Week 6. The guys dig into the Bengals' come-from-behind win over the Saints; the Vikings' latest half-hearted win, this one against the short-handed Dolphins; the Seahawks adding to the Cardinals' woes; and the Colts scoring a huge divisional victory over the Jaguars. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:06 Bengals-Saints 14:15 Vikings-Dolphins 27:02 Cardinals-Seahawks 51:01 Jaguars-Colts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022
NFL Week 6 Recap — Bills top Chiefs, Eagles beat Cowboys, NFC flops, and more
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The Game of the Year lived up to the hype, with the Bills and the Chiefs spending the entire 60 minutes within a one-score window. Ultimately, it was the Bills who were just a bit better on this given Sunday, a fact that Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Eagles win over the Cowboys, flops from a trio of supposed contenders in the NFC, the continued success of the Jets and Giants, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:38 Bills-Chiefs 24:18 Cowboys-Eagles 34:28 Giants and Falcons zag where everyone else zigs 44:08 The Patriots have our attention 55:16 The Jets have our attention 68:28 Failings of the supposed NFC contenders 80:03 We See You, Ja'Marr Chase 82:03 Last words on Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022
Football GM: Dan Snyder situation, Ron Rivera’s animated press conference, Bears’ play-calling for Justin Fields, roughing the passer penalties & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss another eventful Thursday Night Football game. They talk about the latest report involving Dan Snyder and his future owning the team before diving into Ron Rivera’s comments on Carson Wentz and his animated postgame press conference. Plus, they examine the Bears’ play-calling for Justin Fields, what went wrong for Matt Rhule and the Panthers, the controversial roughing the passer penalties and more. The close out the show by discussing what they are watching in Week 6 and they share their picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:33-9:59 Amazon halftime/postgame crew’s honest criticism of games 10:00-20:18 Dan Snyder situation 20:19-25:59 Ron Rivera’s fiery press conference 26:00-32:03 Commanders-Bears takeaways 32:06-39:37 Matt Rhule fired 39:38-52:54 GM’s notebook (Cowboys defense, Steelers struggles, roughing the passer calls) 52:55-1:06:50 Games to watch in Week 6 & picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022
NFL Week 6 Preview — Bills-Chiefs, Cowboys-Eagles, the Bengals offense, picks, and more
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Week 6 is here, and it is a doozy. The Cowboys and Eagles get together on Sunday night in a clash atop the NFC East, but that's merely a dessert to the main course. The Bills and Chiefs meet for the first time since their playoff epic last season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview those games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, but that's just the start! The guys also breakdown the Chiefs offense vs. the Broncos defense, go under the hood on the Bengals offense, dive into the Wink Martindale revenge game, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 8:00 Bills-Chiefs 25:17 Cowboys-Eagles 41:05 Gameplan of the Week: Chargers offense vs. Broncos defense 54:35 Wick Scale: Wink Martindale vs. Ravens; Comparing and contrasting the Ravens and Giants defenses 60:35 Wick Scale: Vonn Bell vs. the Saints 62:10 Under the Hood: Bengals offense 78:26 Win my Fourth Screen: Jaguars-Colts 81:35 Week 6 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2022
Titans talk, Cowboys and Vikings as contenders, and Browns and Packers regret with Gregg Rosenthal; Kalyn Kahler on concussion testing from the player's point of view
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Titans fans, this is your moment! At least when it comes to The Athletic Football Show. NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal joins Robert Mays to dive into the State of the Titans. They also play a round of Are You Buying This?, featuring the Cowboys and Vikings as contenders in the NFC, and the long-term outlook for the Steelers. Finally, they share some takes they'd like back before Gregg takes a victory lap on Geno Smith. Then, Kalyn Kahler joins Robert to discuss her recent story on what sideline concussion testing is like from the point of view of a player who is going through it. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:48 State of the Titans 25:07 Are you Buying This? Cowboys, Vikings, MVP candidates, and Steelers 40:10 Take Two: Browns and Steelers 48:27 QB Therapy: A Geno Smith victory lap 53:36 Kalyn Kahler on her concussion testing story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Will Anderson Jr. & Alabama’s top talent + NFL rookie CBs standing out
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Andy Staples talks with Dane Brugler about his SEC tour and his big takeaways from Alabama’s close win over Texas A&M. They discuss the Crimson Tide’s top talent heading into the 2023 NFL Draft and they look ahead to next week’s big matchup against Tennessee. Plus, it’s been a big start to the NFL season for rookie CBs. They explain what has impressed them the most about guys like Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones and more. They wrap by talking about Matt Rhule’s future and the games they are most excited about this weekend. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:44-21:44 Alabama-Texas A&M recap (Brian Branch, Will Anderson Jr., Chris Braswell, Tyler Steen, Bryce Young) 21:45-29:16 Players to watch in Alabama-Tennessee 29:20-38:34 NFL rookie CBs impressing (Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Kaiir Elam, Tariq Woolen) 38:35- 41:42 NFL rookie OLs making strides (Cole Strange, Zion Johnson, Evan Neal) 41:46-50:42 What to watch this weekend 50:43-55:03 Matt Rhule’s future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2022
How this year's big WR trades have shaped the 2022 NFL season with Matt Bowen
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Wide receiver movement was one of the defining storylines of this NFL offseason. After all, you don't see guys like Davante Adams, A.J. Brown and Tyreek Hill traded all that often. To no one's surprise, they've fundamentally changed the teams they're on now. They've also completely altered the landscape of the league. If you need further proof of that, look at where the Eagles and Packers are in the standings. Matt Bowen joins Robert Mays to break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:31 The Dolphins with Tyreek Hill 14:44 The Eagles with A.J. Brown 20:20 How Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts are authoring their futures 29:30 The Raiders with Davante Adams 39:00 How the Chiefs have thrived without Tyreek, and why the Packers have floundered without Davante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2022
NFL Week 5 Monday Hangover — Jets roll up 40, Saints-Seahawks fireworks, and more
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Robert Mays and Diante Lee are back for another round of the Monday Hangover, looking back at a handful of Week 5 games that needed a little more time to marinate before we could tackle them in full. The guys dig into Jets-Dolphins, Saints-Seahawks and Eagles-Cardinals on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:59 Panthers fire Matt Rhule 20:00 Dolphins-Jets 38:20 Eagles-Cardinals 61:20 Seahawks-Saints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2022
NFL Week 5 recap — Parity reigns supreme, the NFC East is back, and more
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We're just about through five weeks this NFL season. How many teams are we sure are legitimately good? Three? Four? Parity has been the story of these first five weeks, a topic Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore in depth on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the resurgence of the NFC East, the confounding Minnesota Vikings, disappointment from the Jaguars and Lions, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:20 Parity reigns supreme 10:01 The NFC East is back! 31:00 Cause for concern in Green Bay 36:45 What are the Vikings? 50:40 Disappointed in the Jaguars 55:50 Disappointed in the Lions, too 62:20 A handful of questionable calls on Sunday 69:00 What do we make of the Browns and Chargers? 72:27 We See...the Jets rookies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2022
Football GM: Colts-Broncos sloppy TNF, concerns about Russell Wilson, NFL one month checkpoint & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller do their best to make sense of what happened on Thursday Night Football between the Broncos and Colts. They share their concerns for Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett before examining the big questions facing the Colts. Then, one month into the NFL season, Randy explains how GM’s are looking to improve their team and bolster rosters. Finally, they discuss the Patriots’ game management, the Steelers’ offense and more before diving into the games they are watching in Week 5.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:42-21:00 What’s going on Russell Wilson & Nathaniel Hackett? 21:01-27:14 Colts questions remain despite win 27:18-35:13 One month into the season, what can GM’s do to help their team 35:14-47:29 GM’s Notebook (Patriots, Chiefs, Steelers, teams looking for QBs in 2023) 47:32-1:01:11 Games of interest in Week 5  1:01:15-1:08:53 Week 5 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2022
NFL Week 5 preview — Bengals-Ravens, Rams O vs. Cowboys D, curious offenses, picks, and more
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Week 5 of the NFL season has arrived, and with it comes a whole new slate of questions. Who will take the early lead in the AFC North when the Bengals and Ravens get together? What will the sputtering Rams offense do with a tough test against the top-flight Cowboys defense? How are the Giants and Seahawks doing what they're doing on offense? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee are here to provide answers to those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:15 Game of the Week: Bengals-Ravens 17:35 Gameplan of the Week: Rams offense vs. Cowboys defense 41:16 The oddities of the Giants offense 50:30 Is the Seahawks offense...good? 59:40 Chargers-Browns 70:20 Under the Hood: The Falcons offense 81:10 Win my Fourth Screen 85:40 Week 5 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2022
Two fantasy QB surprises & two QB debuts of significance before week 5
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Michael Beller and Brandon Funston return for the week 5 fantasy football conversation as they bring you two QBs who have surprised so far, including one in Seattle, plus two QBs taking over for teams that might have fantasy significance soon. All that and more, presented by KFC! 0:00 Jared Goff 5:30 Geno Smith 11:40 Zach Wilson 17:10 Kenny Pickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2022
Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary takes, state of the Raiders, and Are You Buying This? with Jeff Howe; Plus, QB therapy with comedian and Colts fan Megan Gailey
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The Athletic NFL insider Jeff Howe joins Robert Mays to go over the biggest news and stories across the league heading into Week 5. The guys discuss the latest on Tua Tagovailoa, take stock of the Raiders, and revisit some takes they wouldn't mind having back on Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary. Then, comedian and Colts fan Megan Gailey joines Robert to plead for an exorcism—and perhaps the lifting of a curse?— for her favorite team. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffphowe Follow Megan on Twitter: @megangailey Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:05 The latest news — Tua Tagovailoa, more issues for the Broncos, and more OL injuries 19:15 Where and what are the Raiders? 34:42 Take Two: Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary 46:51 Are you Buying This? 54:28 Colts QB therapy with comedian Megan Gailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Bryce Young’s shoulder injury, top college RB’s to watch & early NFL All-Rookie team
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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Bryce Young’s shoulder injury and how it will impact the QB’s stock. Then, they examine what they’ve seen from the top running backs in college football as well as Ohio State’s draft prospects. Plus, The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins the show to talk about the NFL All-Rookie team through Week 4. They break down each position, who has impressed them most and which rookie they are looking to see more from as the season continues. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g 0:50-10:31 Bryce Young’s shoulder injury 10:32-24:15 Top RBs to watch (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Devon Achane) 24:16-31:57 Ohio State prospects (Miyan Williams, Dawand Jones, Zach Harrison, Steele Chambers) 32:20-54:24 NFL All-Rookie team through Week 4 54:28-58:21 What to watch this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 05, 2022
NFL team tiers check-in with Mike Sando
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We've played one-quarter of the 2022 NFL season. What better time to plant some flags and make some tiers. Robert Mays and Mike Sando do just that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys break all 32 teams into tiers, from Super Bowl Favorites to the Shadow Realm. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:00 Contenders! 5:30 Contenders? 12:45 Lightning in a bottle 25:00 Frisky upstarts 35:10 What's the plan here? 37:30 This isn't the plan! 40:55 The Shadow Realm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 05, 2022
NFL Week 4 Monday Hangover — Vikings beat Saints, Kenny Pickett debuts, and more
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This week's football hangover features a supposed contender squeaking out a win over a banged-up, inferior opponent; two young quarterbacks making different types of debuts; and a couple of AFC South teams that seem to be going in different directions. Robert Mays and Diante Lee break down Vikings-Saints, Jets-Steelers, and Titans-Colts on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:00 Vikings-Saints 25:40 Jets-Steelers 51:30 Titans-Colts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2022
NFL Week 4 recap — Bills rally to beat Ravens, Eagles remain undefeated, and more
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One-quarter of the NFL season is just about in the books, and we just might be witnessing a run game renaissance. That's just one topic Robert Mays and Nate Tice hit on the Week 4 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Bills' comeback victory against the Ravens, the Eagles moving to 4-0 with a win over the Jaguars, the defense-optional point-fest between the Seahawks and Lions, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:15 Chiefs-Buccaneers 7:20 Bills-Ravens 17:30 Eagles-Jaguars 32:20 The run game is back! 43:20 Are we worried about the Packers? 49:17 The Cowboys defense is for real 61:08 Kenny Pickett takes over 68:10 Defense optional for the Seahawks and Lions 79:25 The Panthers are a mess 87:25 We See You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2022
Football GM: Handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, what makes an RB worthy of the HOF, the Jaguars’ potential & more
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury following the scary scene on Thursday Night Football. They also talk about their takeaways from the game before breaking down what makes a RB Hall of Fame worthy. Plus, they get into the Chargers’ injury situation, the Cowboys’ offense with Cooper Rush, the Jaguars’ playoff potential, changes to the Pro Bowl and much more.  Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g 2:05 Handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury 11:37 TNF takeaways 18:37 What makes an RB Hall of Fame worthy? 26:30 Chargers injuries 33:00 Thee Jaguars’ potential 41:44 Cowboys’ offense 44:36 Concerns for the Commanders 48:00 Pro Bowl changes 53:30 Week 4 Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022
Tua Tagovailoa leaves Thursday Night Football with head and neck injuries
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Robert Mays and Mike Jones discuss Tua Tagovailoa's head and neck injuries and, more importantly, the process that allowed him to take the field in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022
NFL Week 4 preview — Jaguars-Eagles, Bills-Ravens, gameplans, picks and more
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Who had Bills-Ravens as a must-watch game in Week 4 before the season started? OK, OK, that was an easy one. Who had Jaguars-Eagles? That's the beauty of the NFL right there. Some things are as we predicted, but many others are already a jumbled mess. A beautiful, jumbled mess. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee preview Week 4 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:17 Jaguars-Eagles 19:46 Bills-Ravens 35:29 Chiefs offense vs. Buccaneers defense 48:30 Falcons-Browns 63:30 Under the Hood on the Broncos offense 72:08 Under the Hood on the Rams offense 77:47 Fourth Screen 81:30 Week 4 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022
Week 4 fantasy & players who have lacked "juice" in 2022
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From Austin Ekeler to Alvin Kamara, there are plenty of fantasy football names that were drafted high and haven't lived up to their expected returns thus far. But are we hitting the panic button, or sticking with our picks? Michael Beller and Brandon Funston bring you this week's fantasy football edition of The Athletic Football Show presented by KFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022
State of the Patriots, confronting our NFC East priors, and a TNF preview with Mike Jones; Plus, debuting QB Therapy with Daniel Jones and The Ringer's Danny Heifetz
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Mike Jones joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football show to dig into the latest news and stories around the league. The guys discuss Mac Jones' ankle injury and the state of the Patriots, take a second look at some preseason takes they'd like back, and preview the Thursday night showdown between the Dolphins and Bengals. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @ByMikeJones Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:45 News and notes 10:30 Mac Jones' injury and the state of the Patriots 21:00 Take Two on the Cowboys and Jalen Hurts 33:15 Washington and Carson Wentz 40:24 Dolphins-Bengals preview 43:36 QB Therapy starring Daniel Jones and The Ringer's Danny Heifetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022
Prospects to Pros: 2023 NFL Draft QB class check-in with Eric Galko
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After a quick check-in on some of the top performing rookies in the NFL in Week 3 (0:41), Andy Staples and Dane Brugler dive into the 2023 NFL Draft QB class. They welcome Eric Galko, Director of Football Ops, Player Personnel for the East West Shrine Bowl, to the show to talk about what he’s seen from the seniors such as Will Levis, Hendon Hooker, Aidan O’Connell and more (11:33). Then, Dane and Andy get into C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and the top draft-eligible underclassmen (28:35). Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g 0:41-11:32: NFL Rookies (Devin Lloyd, Jalen Pitre, Jelani Woods) 11:33-28:32: Senior QB class with Eric Galko (Hendon Hooker, Will Levis, Clayton Tune, Devin Leary, Sam Hartman, Aidan O'Connell) 28:35-45:24: Underclassmen QB class (C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, DJ Uiagalelei, Jalon Daniels, Austin Reed, Cameron Ward) 45:24-55:54: What to watch this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022
What makes a great NFL running game? Plus, more pressing early season questions with Mitchell Schwartz
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Michell Schwartz joins Robert Mays on this episode to talk about something right in his wheelhouse...offensive lines! Specifically, the guys discuss some of the massing left tackle injuries, including those to Rashawn Slater and Trent Williams. Then, the guys discuss the nuts and bolts of what makes a successful run game, with a special spotlight on the Lions and Browns. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022
NFL Week 3 Monday Hangover — Vikings sneak past Lions, Broncos win ugly over 49ers, and more
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OK, we've had nearly 24 hours to digest Sunday's games and nurse the hangover that a few of them gave us. Let's talk through them, shall we? Robert Mays and Diante Lee break down Vikings-Lions, Broncos-49ers and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022
NFL Week 3 recap — Dolphins beat Bills, Packers edge Buccaneers, and more
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The Dolphins moved to 3-0 on Sunday, and they had to knock off the Bills to get there. The Eagles are also 3-0, and look like an unstoppable force. The Jaguars, meanwhile, look like the best team in the AFC South, and that was on a day that the Colts upset the Chiefs. It was another wild Sunday across the NFL. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the biggest games and stories on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022
Football GM: Cleveland’s creativity on offense, teams with worries heading into Week 3, Sean Payton’s future & more
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Is it time for the Steelers to turn to Kenny Pickett? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller weigh in on the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh before diving into the Browns creativity on offense following their win on Thursday Night Football. Then, they examine which teams they are most worried about heading into Week 3, including the winless Colts, Titans and Raiders. Finally, they talk about a potential return to coaching for Sean Payton and Randy shares his thoughts from the GM’s notebook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2022
Steelers-Browns Thursday Night Football recap
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At first, the Week 3 Thursday night game looked exactly like a Browns-Steelers game. And then it suddenly looked like Chiefs-Bills for a quarter. And then it looked a whole lot like Browns-Steelers again. After a back-and-forth first half, the Browns dominated the Steelers after halftime, riding Nick Chubb and their defense to a 29-17 win. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the game on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2022
NFL Week 3 preview — Bills at Dolphins, Packers at Buccaneers, Ravens run game woes, picks and more
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Week 3 of the 2022 season is shaping up to be the best one to date, at least on paper. We've got two true marquee games in Bills-Dolphins and Packers-Buccaneers. We've got a host of great complementary games, including Jaguars-Chargers, Chiefs-Colts, 49ers-Broncos and Lions-Vikings. It's going to be a great Sunday. Join Robert Mays and Nate Tice as they preview what's to come this weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022
Week 3 fantasy buy/sell/hold with a twist + Christian Kirk, Jaylen Waddle & more advice
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Week 3 NFL fantasy is underway with many lineups feeling good a 1-1, ecstatic at 2-0, or freaking out at 0-2. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston bring you a little buy/sell/hold with a twist, discussing some current fantasy darlings like Christian Kirk, Antonio Gibson and more week 3 fantasy advice before kickoff on Thursday night, presented by KFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022
Buccaneers strangeness and the 0-2 desperation index, starring the Bengals and Titans, with Kalyn Kahler
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The Bengals, Titans and Raiders all made the playoffs last season. They're all 0-2 this season. How desperate should this Sunday feel for those three teams? Plus, where are the Panthers headed. New Athletic national NFL writer Kalyn Kahler joins Robert Mays to break down the 0-2 desperation index, plus more than a little strangeness in Tampa, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Kalyn on Twitter: @kalynkahler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022
Prospects to Pros: College transfer portal & more 2023 NFL Draft takes + Aidan Hutchinson, Garrett Wilson & more rookies shine
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Which college players have benefited the most from the transfer portal? Andy Staples and Dane Brugler examine the top prospects that are thriving on their new teams. They also talk about a big week for Aidan Hutchinson, Garrett Wilson and more rookies in the NFL. Plus, it’s never too early for 2023 NFL Draft takes, they each share an early prediction heading into next April. They wrap by looking ahead to this weekend’s college slate and what they’ll be watching.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022
Amazon's NFL debut, the Buck-Aikman booth moves to ESPN, and the league's broadcast landscape in 2022 with Bryan Curtis
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There was a ton of change to the NFL's broadcasting landscape this offseason. From Joe Buck and Troy Aikman jumping to ESPN, to Amazon entering the fray, to Mike Tirico taking Al Michaels' vacated spot on Sunday Night Football, fans get a different look across the league when they turn on their TVs. The Ringer's Bryan Curtis joins Robert Mays to dive into the early returns, and what's to come in the future, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022
Jets rally to beat Browns, Packers get right against Bears, and more on the Week 2 Monday Hangover
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You can't debrief everything immediately after a big night. Some things need a day or two to marinate before you can get to them. That's the thinking behind the Monday Hangover, a new weekly episode of The Athletic Football Show. On the debut edition, Robert Mays and Diante Lee dig into the Jets' improbable comeback against the Browns, the Packers' handling of the Bears, the Giants' 2-0 start, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022
NFL Week 2 recap — Dolphins shock Ravens, Trey Lance out for the year, Colts disappoint again, and more
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In Week 2, the Dolphins trailed the Ravens 35-14 going into the fourth quarter. They won 42-38. The Cardinals were in a 20-point hole against the Raiders at halftime. They won 29-23. And those are just two of the wild things that took place on this NFL Sunday. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022
Football GM: Amazon’s TNF debut, impressions of first-year head coaches & storylines to buy or sell heading into Week 2
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break down the Chiefs win over the Chargers on the debut of Amazon’s Thursday Night Football. Then, they share their early impressions of the first-year head coaches before looking ahead to buy or sell storylines heading into Week 2. They discuss whether or not the 49ers can contend with Trey Lance, if it’s too soon to be concerned with the Packers and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022
Chargers-Chiefs Thursday night recap — Justin Herbert injured in Chiefs' 27-24 win
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It may not have been the prettiest game, but it certainly was an entertaining one. The Chiefs rallied from a 17-7 deficit to knock off the Chargers 27-24 on Thursday Night Football. Justin Herbert suffered an injury late in the game, which, depending on the severity, could be a much bigger loss for the Chargers than the one they took on the field. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022
NFL Week 2 preview — Vikings-Eagles, Brady vs. the Saints, guilty pleasure offenses, picks and more
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Week 2 of the NFL season is here, and we've got a whole lot to get to on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee sink their teeth into the Game of the Week — Vikings at Eagles. They break down the chess match between the Buccaneers offense and Saints defense. The guys also put on their nerd hats to dive into the Dolphins-Ravens matchup, and discuss a couple of guilty pleasure offenses. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022
Week 1 fantasy reactions that aren't overreactions & Week 2 advice
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Michael Beller and Brandon Funston break down their reactions to how fantasy football played out in Week 1 with some Appropriate Reactions That Aren't Overreactions, including Saquon Barkley, Russell Wilson, Najee Harris and more as we set our lineups for Week 2, and it's all presented by KFC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022
Saquon Barkley's back, Panic Time Meter, and more inside the post-Week 1 narrative with Bo Wulf
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Week 1 may not be everything, but it certainly isn't nothing, either. Bo Wulf joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to take stock of what we saw in Week 1 now that we've had a few days to let it all simmer. Are the Bills the best team in the NFL? Is Saquon Barkley all the way back? Is it time for the Packers, Rams or Cardinals to panic? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Bo on Twitter: @Bo_Wulf Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022
Prospects to Pros: Rookies in Week 1 + 2023 NFL Draft watch
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Prospects to Pros with Andy Staples and Dane Brugler joins The Athletic Football Show feed as the intersection between the NFL and college football. From Travon Walker to Cade York, they discuss the rookies who stood out the most in Week 1 of the NFL season. Plus, they dive into a big weekend of college football. They discuss Bryce Young and Will Anderson’s performance against Texas, as well as what they saw from Anthony Richardson versus Will Levis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022
Ravens defense, Dolphins offense, and the other mysterious units of Week 1 with Ollie Connolly
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Change always seems to beget interest, doesn't it? That's why we were excited to watch units like the Ravens defense and Dolphins offense in Week 1. They underwent significant change this offseason, and the first real data point we'd get on them wouldn't come until the season opener. Now that we have those data points, Ollie Connolly joins Robert Mays to unpack those units, as well as a couple more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Ollie on Twitter: @OllieConnolly Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022
Seahawks spoil Russell Wilson's Broncos debut with 17-16 upset victory
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Score one for Pete Carroll, huh? The Broncos went into Seattle as touchdown-favorites against the Seahawks, and left with an 0-1 record on the season. Mike Sando joins Robert Mays to recap and break down the Seahawks upset victory on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2022
Mailbag: The settling-in process, Brian Daboll's coaching history, and more
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Friend of the show Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to open up The Athletic Football Show's mailbag after a wild Week 1. The guys consider how much Week 1 matters, examine Brian Daboll's coaching history, discuss how long it takes for a typical team to "settle in" to a season, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2022
NFL Week 1 Sunday recap -- Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are ridiculous, Colts and 49ers disappointment, and more
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Well that was a fun way to start the season, wasn't it? The early window included a handful of multi-score comebacks, two overtime games, and a tie. The late window gave us heroics from Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes. How do we piece it all together? What was a potential trend, and what was just a one-week mirage? Robert Mays and Nate Tice make sense of it all on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2022
Football GM: Bills-Rams reaction, Lamar Jackson & Ravens fail to reach extension, Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle, Week 1 picks & more
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The Football GM with Mike Sando and Randy Mueller is back! They discuss their takeaways from the NFL opener between the Rams and Bills before looking ahead to Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle. Plus, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens don’t reach an extension before the deadline, they share their thoughts on the QB’s long-term future. They wrap by talking about what excites them the most heading into Week 1 and their picks against the spread.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 09, 2022
NFL Week 1 preview -- Games of the week, best matchups, picks, and more
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The 2022 NFL season is here! Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee get you ready for Week 1 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys preview the biggest games of the week, including Raiders at Chargers and Buccaneers at Cowboys. What should we expect from the new-look Dolphins as they host the Patriots? What sort of gameplan will, and should, the Vikings offense trot out against the Packers defense? What will we see from Trey Lance and Justin Fields when they face off in Chicago. We dig into all that, and a whole lot more. Join the TAFS picks pool Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022
Trevor Lawrence, rookies to watch & more fantasy week 1 storylines
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Michael Beller and Brandon Funston bring you the week 1 fantasy football storylines they're watching, from Trevor Lawrence's fresh start in Jacksonville, rookies to watch for, the WR situation in Green Bay and possible pickups there & more presented by KFC. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022
It's prediction time! Super Bowl, awards, division winners, and more
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The 2022 NFL season is officially here! We've previewed all eight divisions. We've broken down all the offseason moves. We've surmised about all the trends that could be coming our way over the next six months. There's only one thing left to do...make predictions! That's exactly what Robert Mays and Nate Tice do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys offer up their picks for the Super Bowl, MVP, division winners, and a whole lot more. Join the TAFS picks pool Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022
AFC East preview with Aaron Schatz
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In the AFC East you'll find the Super Bowl betting-line favorites in the Bills, a wildly intriguing Miami Dolphins team, Bill Belichick leading a Patriots team that is almost guaranteed to be better than the sum of its parts (as nearly all Belichick teams are), and also the Jets. But hey, even the Jets have some reason for optimism this season. Robert Mays welcomes Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders to preview the AFC East on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Join the TAFS picks pool Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Aaron on Twitter: @FO_ASchatz Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 07, 2022
NFC West preview with Diante Lee
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Three NFC West teams made the playoffs last year, and all three underwent significant change this offseason. Oh, and that doesn't include the Seahawks, who dealt away their franchise quarterback. Diante Lee joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to break down the NFC West, a division that might not be as straightforward as it seems. Join the TAFS picks pool Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2022
AFC South preview with Derrik Klassen
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It's always good to have a friend who isn't afraid to dive into the muck. In the case of The Athletic Football Show, that friend is Football Outsiders' Derrik Klassen. Derrik joins Robert Mays on this episode to preview the AFC South. Join the TAFS picks pool Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlass Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 05, 2022
AFC North preview with Mina Kimes
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The AFC North features the reigning conference champions with an ascendant offense...and they aren't even the betting-line favorites to win the division. So will it be the Bengals? Or will it be the Ravens? Or will things go off-script in this division. ESPN's Mina Kimes joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to preview the AFC North. Join the TAFS picks pool Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mina on Twitter: @minakimes Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 02, 2022
Dak Prescott, Aaron Jones and more fantasy football 'My Guys'
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The final weekend of fantasy football draft season is upon us. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston highlight the players they're most likely to end up with, and why they've made them priority targets. It's a special edition of fantasy football 'My Guys' on The Athletic Football Show, presented by KFC. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2022
NFC South preview with Mike Sando
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It may have been a strange training camp for the Buccaneers, but they still head into the season as the overwhelming favorites to win the NFC South. It's a bit of an odd year for the division, though, with major questions about the Saints and Panthers, and the Falcons likely to be among the worst teams in the league. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the division in our NFC South preview on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2022
AFC West preview and C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade reaction with Nate Tice
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So the AFC West is going to be fun, huh? The most competitive division in the league? Quite possibly. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all four teams, at least two of which have Super Bowl aspirations, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Eagles' acquisition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2022
NFC East preview + a reaction to the Jimmy Garoppolo-49ers reunion with Bill Barnwell
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TAFS's division preview series moves over to the NFC East, where it appears to be a two-team race between the Eagles and Cowboys. ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays, breaking down how they feel about all four teams heading into Week 1, what would be considered a successful season for each team, players they're excited to watch, and more. Plus, the guys dig into Jimmy Garoppolo's restructured contract in San Francisco. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwell Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2022
NFC North preview with Nate Tice
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We've reached the division preview portion of the preseason on The Athletic Football Show, which means that the start of the season is right around the corner. Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick things off with the NFC North. How will the Packers adjust in a post-Davante world? Could the Vikings have a top-seven offense in the league? Is the excitement about the Lions justified? What qualifies as a successful season for the Bears? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2022
1st-year head coaches roundtable with Blake Bortles, Pierre Garçon and Pat DiMarco
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First-year head coaches are an unknown commodity to many, but not all, of us. Their former players certainly have insight on what they can and will look like in a leading role. Robert Mays sat down with three such players over the last few weeks to dig into what we might see from a trio of coaches making their debuts in the big job. He spoke with Blake Bortles about Broncos head coach Nate Hackett, Pierre Garcon about Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and Pat DiMarco about Giants head coach Brian Daboll. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2022
Sizing up the new playcallers across the NFL in 2022
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When a team has a new playcaller, it doesn't matter if you're a Super Bowl favorite like the Bills or a team just looking to get by like the Bears, the intrigue is going to be there. Some new playercallers this season, like Josh McDaniels and Doug Pederson, are known commodities. Others, like, say, Ken Dorsey and Luke Getsy, are just beginning their playcalling careers. Robert Mays and Nate Tice run through them in detail on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2022
Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill and NFL superstars in new situations for 2022
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The Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill trades landed a few superstars in wholly new situations this season. Not just the receivers themselves, but their former quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, as well. How are all four of those players going to adapt this season? And how will other superstars in new circumstances change their games in 2022? Robert Mays and PFF's Seth Galina dig into those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Seth on Twitter: @pff_seth Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022
The 10 biggest questions about NFL defenses in 2022
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Diante Lee joins Robert Mays to tackle the 10 most important questions facing defenses this season. What will the Ravens look like without Wink Martindale? Are the Packers ready to make the jump to the elite tier? Can the Bills be as good as they were last year? Do the Chargers have the right personnel to go full Brandon Staley? The guys get into all of that, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2022
Predicting 2022's top-10 offenses
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It's time for Robert Mays and Nate Tice to put on their prediction caps. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, the guys predict which offenses will finish in the top 10 by Football Outsiders DVOA. Obviously you're going to hear about teams like the Bills, Chiefs and Chargers. But who rounds out the top 10? And who gets left out? Oh, and guess what? We have a difference of opinion right at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 22, 2022
Expectations for Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan, and other quarterbacks in new places; Checking in on the Colts with Zak Keefer
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How is Russell Wilson going to change Denver's offense? How does Matt Ryan change the equation for Frank Reich and the Colts. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down all the quarterback movement on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Robert checks in from Colts camp with Zak Keefer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2022
Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, fined $5 million
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Deshaun Watson will be suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million, after accusations by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct in massage appointments. Watson must also undergo evaluation by behavioral experts, followed by a treatment program. Jenny Vrentas of the New York Times joins Robert Mays to discuss the implications of the decision on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2022
Where Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, and other young QBs need to improve with Dan Orlovsky; Plus, a Bengals team visit with Paul Dehner Jr.
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The Dolphins, Eagles and Jets are all built to win right now, and the Jaguars spent plenty of cash for the 2022 season. All that's left for those four teams is for their quarterbacks to take the next step. Where do Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence need to improve this season? ESPN's Dan Orlovsky joins Robert Mays to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Robert checks in from Bengals camp with Paul Dehner Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2022
Emptying the training camp notebook with the Ravens, Eagles, Commanders and Steelers
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When you make training camp swing through about two-thirds of the league, eventually your notebook fills up. And when your notebook fills up, you have to empty it. That's exactly what Robert Mays does on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, sharing his conversations with The Athletic's beat writers for the Ravens (Jeff Zrebiec), Eagles (Bo Wulf), Commanders (Ben Standig) and Steelers (Mark Kaboly). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022
Justin Herbert, Jeffery Simmons, and the 2022 narrative changers
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We think about Deebo Samuel entirely different right now than we did a year ago at this time. He changed his narrative in a big way in 2021. Who can do that in 2022? Robert Mays and the NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe nominate a handful of candidates on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2022
Lions, Jets, and what success looks like for 2nd-year rebuilds, with Daniel Jeremiah; A visit to Bills camp with Joe Buscaglia
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The Lions and Jets are among a handful of teams entering the second year of what feels like a total rebuild. How do those teams look entering the 2022 NFL season? Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to assess. Then, Robert check in from Bills camp with Joe Buscaglia. Where can we expect some changes this year from the preseason betting-market favorite to be Super Bowl Champs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2022
Which teams can win the Super Bowl?; A dispatch from Browns camp with Zac Jackson
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Everyone knows the Bills can win the Super Bowl. And the Rams. And the Buccaneers, too. But can the 49ers win the Super Bowl? Can the Broncos? What about the Saints? That's right, the Saints! Mike Sando joins Robert Mays to dig into which teams can win the Super Bowl on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Mays checks in from Browns camp with Zac Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2022
Trevor Lawrence, Patrick Surtain II, and the rest of 2022's breakout players; Plus, a visit from Lions camp with Colton Pouncy
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It's one of the best storylines every NFL season. The breakout players who have monster years and set new expectations for themselves. From Trevor Lawrence and Elijah Moore to Patrick Surtain II and Ernest Jones, Robert Mays and Nate Tice find breakouts on both sides of the ball on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Robert checks in from Lions camp with our beat writer, Colton Pouncy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2022
What the hell are you?: The teams we can't figure out
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Every NFL season dawns with a number of questions, including the one at the heart of this episode of The Athletic Football Show...what the hell are you? The Ringer's Ben Solak joins Robert Mays to try to figure out the Patriots, Cardinals, Saints and a couple of other teams going through an identity crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 08, 2022
Unearthing wide receiver gems with Matt Harmon and a check-in from Broncos camp with Nick Kosmider
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Is Juju Smith-Schuster the perfect fit for the Chiefs' offense? Is current Terry McLaurin the 2017-18 version of Stefon Diggs? Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Bud Light Cooper Kupp? So says Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports and Reception Perception. He joins Robert Mays to explain why, and a whole lot more at the receiver position on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then Robert checks in from Broncos camp with The Athletic's Nick Kosmider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 05, 2022
Jalen Hurts, Kyle Shanahan and the other NFL people with the most at stake in 2022
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Lindsay Jones sits down with Robert Mays—at her house!—to highlight the players and coaches, plus one executive, they believe have the most to gain or lose this season. Jalen Hurts, Tyreek Hill, Kirk Cousins, Kyle Shanahan and plenty more make their lists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 04, 2022
Fallout from the Dolphins' Tampering Investigation and Takeaways from 49ers Camp
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Charles Robinson joins Robert Mays to break down the punishment handed down to the Dolphins after the league found that the team had impermissible contact with the agent of Tom Brady and Sean Payton. Robert also checks in from 49ers camp with beat writer Matt Barrows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 02, 2022
Discussing the Deshaun Watson six-game suspension recommendation with Jenny Vrentas
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Deshaun Watson faces a six-game suspension to begin the 2022 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The league has three days to appeal the recommendation made by judge Sue L. Robinson, the disciplinary officer appointed by the league and the players association. Jenny Vrentas from the New York Times joins Robert Mays to discuss her reporting on the story, what the recommendation means in the short and long term, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 01, 2022
Asking “Does This Matter?” for Early Preseason Storylines with Mitchell Schwartz + Cowboys camp visit with Jon Machota
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Preseason storylines can get overblown this time of year. We're bringing in our own Super Bowl Champion Mitchell Schwartz to shed some light on the new training camp practice schedule, the Kyler Murray contract clause, young QBs missing throws, young WRs making plays and more "Does This Matter?" scenarios before Robert sits down with Cowboys beat writer for The Athletic, Jon Machota, at Cowboys camp in Oxnard, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 01, 2022
The most unpredictable players & units with Bill Barnwell + Chargers camp visit with Daniel Popper
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From Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins offense, to Trey Lance in San Francisco, Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays to bring their picks for the players & units around the NFL with the widest range of outcomes in 2022 before Robert visits with The Athletic's Chargers writer Daniel Popper from Chargers camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2022
Tying up loose ends from the 2021 NFL season + Rams camp visit with Jourdan Rodrigue
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What lingering questions from the 2021 NFL season still need to be discussed? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee talk about the Cowboys’ offense, the adoption of Brandon Staley’s defense across the league, the shift in the Eagles’ offense and much more. Then, The Athletic’s Rams’ reporter Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert live from Irvine, CA for the first training camp check-in. They discuss the vibe surrounding the defending champs, the new faces on the field and the top questions heading into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2022
QB Tiers 2022: Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert move up, Russell Wilson questions & more with Mike Sando
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Mike Sando's QB Tiers have officially arrived for 2022. Hear where execs and coaches around the league have ranked all of the NFL's signal callers. This year is filled with new faces making the top of the list, and familiar faces falling down. Is this a new era in the league when it comes to QB expectations? Mike Sando joins Robert Mays to discuss the biggest takeaways. Read all of QB Tiers at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2022
Kyler Murray gets paid, Lamar Jackson & big questions before training camp with Dianna Russini
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ESPN NFL reporter Dianna Russini joins Robert Mays on the heels of a historic long-awaited day for Kyler Murray. Hear Robert & Dianna's reactions to the deal & what it could mean for Lamar Jackson and other QBs + Trevor Lawrence, Brian Daboll & more big questions before officially heading into training camp 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2022
2022 Fantasy football primer with Josh Norris and Evan Silva
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Underdog Fantasy’s Josh Norris and Establish the Run’s Evan Silva are back with Robert Mays to get you ready for the 2022 fantasy football season. Which players should be at the top of your board? What are some tough decisions you may have to make in your draft? Who are some late-round running backs that could add value to your roster? They discuss all of that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2022
Mailbag: Andrew Luck in today's NFL, Philip Rivers' HOF case, first football memories, value of QB, food talk & more
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice return to the airwaves following the week of Luck by answering your Mailbag questions about how Luck would rank in today's NFL, whether Philip Rivers has a real HOF case, the football memories that sparked the love of the game, the NFL valuing the QB position, Chicago food recommendations and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2022
Luck Episode 6: The End
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Wait ... what?!? That was a common reaction to the stunning news that came down the night of August 24, 2019. Andrew Luck — just 29 years old, coming off his most efficient season ever — was walking way from football, broken down and battered, his love of the game gone. How? Why? In Episode 6 of LUCK, host Zak Keefer examines in detail one of the most shocking retirements in NFL history: the lead-up, the clues, the scene, the reaction then and now. Voices include Jim Irsay, Chris Ballard, Jacoby Brissett, Robert Griffin III, David Shaw and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022
Luck Episode 5: The Return
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“Am I ever gonna be great again?” That’s the question Andrew Luck asked his throwing coach, Tom House, at one point during his rehab. In episode 5 of LUCK, host Zak Keefer examines the most rewarding season — both personally and professionally — of Andrew Luck’s career. It’s an intimate look inside Luck’s return from shoulder hell and how he did it. Voices include House, Chris Ballard, Jacoby Brissett, Robert Griffin III and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022
Luck Episode 4: Pain
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When did it start to go wrong? In Episode 4 of LUCK, host Zak Keefer dives into the darkest years of Andrew Luck’s NFL career. Somewhere, in between the broken ribs, the lacerated kidney, the torn abdomen muscle and the wrecked throwing shoulder, he lost his football innocence. A game that had once been so much fun was now a living hell. Was there a way out? And how bad did it get? As we hear, much worse than we all thought. Voices include Chuck Pagano, Bruce Arians, Bill Polian, Tony Dungy, Robert Mays, Peter King and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022
Luck Episode 3: The Arrival
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In Episode 3 of LUCK, host Zak Keefer explores the early years of Andrew Luck’s NFL career — and what made him such a singular personality in NFL history. A quarterback who led seven fourth-quarter comebacks as a rookie? Who read books on Nelson Mandela in his free time? Who complimented defensive linemen after they’d driven him into the turf? Who tore up the Colts’ defense in practice so badly that Bruce Arians wore all black the next day to bust their chops because Luck had, as Arians put it, “killed them”? Voices include Arians, Chuck Pagano, D’Qwell Jackson, Robert Mays, Mike Sando and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022
Luck Episode 2: The Decision
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In Episode 2 of LUCK, host Zak Keefer explores the historic decision the Indianapolis Colts faced in the winter of 2012: whether to move on from the franchise’s greatest player, Peyton Manning, for the chance to draft another generational talent at quarterback — Stanford’s Andrew Luck. Keefer details the Colts’ internal struggles — including Manning’s covert plan to force his way back onto the field, and Jim Irsay’s guilt over having to release an all-time great. Voices in the episode include Irsay, Bill Polian, Chuck Pagano, Bruce Arians, Daniel Jeremiah, Peter King, Bob Kravitz and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022
Luck Episode 1: The Rise
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Welcome to LUCK, the new podcast series on Andrew Luck, one of the great what-ifs in NFL history. The series explores a fundamental question: How did one of the greatest quarterback prospects of all-time end up walking away from the game before he turned 30 years old? In Episode 1, host Zak Keefer — a longtime Colts beat writer who covered Luck’s pro career — traces Luck’s path from his unique upbringing in Europe to Heisman contender at Stanford. Voices in the episode include Stanford coach David Shaw, former Stanford QB Tavita Pritchard, Heisman winner Robert Griffin III, Tony Dungy and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022
Analyzing the shifting WR market with Steven Ruiz
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What have we learned from the boom in the wide receiver market this offseason? The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to discuss the record-setting contracts this offseason, how it compares to cap percentages in the past and what it all says about the positional value.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2022
Browns trade Baker Mayfield to Panthers
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Panthers trade for Baker Mayfield. They discuss the terms of the deal with the Browns, Carolina’s QB room and the big picture questions the team still faces. They also talk about the 2018 draft, the QB trade market and what all of this means for Jimmy Garoppolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2022
Mailbag: Ollie Connolly talks clutch players, trading Tom Brady, coaching trees, best football books & more
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Ollie Connolly returns to The Athletic Football Show as Robert Mays opens the weekly Mailbag with questions regarding the best football books, what it would take to trade for Tom Brady, "get a bucket" guys around the league, Vic Fangio defenses and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2022
Lessons from the NFL's best offenses in 2021
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Diante Lee is back with Robert Mays and Nate Tice to talk about the lessons we learned from the NFL’s best offenses in 2021. They dive into dig routes, QB’s who punish the blitz, schemes to get the ball out quickly and much more. Plus, stay tuned for the trailer of the new narrative podcast series, ‘Luck.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2022
Football GM: Terry McLaurin’s extension, Seahawks quarterback questions & Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing continues
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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller fill in for Robert Mays by discussing all of the top NFL headlines. They begin by talking about Terry McLaurin’s contract extension and what the deal means for a guy like DK Metcalf. Then, they examine the Seahawks quarterback situation and if they should make a trade for Baker Mayfield. Finally, they discuss the latest with Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2022
Mailbag: Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing, positional coaches value & evaluating Broncos’ receiving corps + Zak Keefer previews narrative podcast series on Andrew Luck
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Lindsay Jones joins Robert Mays to answer this week’s mailbag questions. They begin by discussing Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing and how the process is conducted with the NFL and NFLPA. They also talk about the positional coaches they believe hold the most value, where the Broncos’ receiving corps ranks and the 2007 draft class. Then, The Athletic’s Zak Keefer stops by to preview his upcoming narrative podcast series ‘Luck’ chronicling the career of Andrew Luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2022
Top 10 NFL moves we want to see before Week 1
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice share the top 10 moves they want to see before the start of the NFL season. Should the Eagles trade for a running back? Could the Chargers bolster the line with Riley Reiff? Will the Chiefs sign an edge rusher? They discuss all of that plus other veteran signings, trades and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2022
Hall of Very Good 2022 & updates on Dan Snyder & Deshaun Watson's legal situations
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It's time for the annual Hall of Very Good induction ceremony as Robert Mays, Lindsay Jones and Nate Tice bring their top picks for players not quite good enough for Canton + Lindsay and Robert update you on the latest with Dan Snyder's situation in Washington and the congressional hearing that took place on Wednesday, as well as the latest info on Deshaun Watson's situation and possible suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2022
Mailbag: Jason Fitzgerald talks Rams & Saints cap success, QBs & team-friendly deals, big WR money & more
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Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap joins The Athletic Football Show for this week's Mailbag as he and Robert Mays dig into the current state of the NFL's salary cap, how teams like the Rams and Saints have navigated it with success, why more QBs don't take team-friendly deals like Tom Brady, how practice squad players count toward the overall cap and more from your emails and voicemails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2022
Lessons from the NFL's best defenses in 2021
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The Athletic’s Diante Lee joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to discuss the lessons and trends we learned from the NFL’s best defenses in 2021. They talk about everything from stopping the run, to rushing four, the ideal nickel body type and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2022
Kyler Murray & Lamar Jackson 2022 offensive outlook, contract questions & more
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What comes next for Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson? As the two remain at a crossroads with their franchises, Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the quarterbacks' offensive outlook for 2022. They examine the highs and lows, what can improve this season, the contract talks and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2022
Mailbag: Ted Nguyen talks defensive & offensive scheme, quality control, team nicknames & more
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The Athletic's football film guru Ted Nguyen is this week's special guest, answering your emails and voicemails with Robert Mays. What groups around the NFL deserve Legion of Boom-esque nicknames? How important is scheme to WR success? How has the Browns defensive scheme been changing? What's on the horizon for Josh McDaniels in Oakland? All that and more with Ted on a new Athletic Football Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2022
NFL offseason roster reset with Nate Tice
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What team has improved their roster the most this spring? Which offseason plan is still difficult to figure out? What units on contending teams need the most work heading into camp? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer these questions and more in this offseason roster reset episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2022
New Deshaun Watson case details emerge + Broncos ownership change with Lindsay Jones
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Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the latest New York Times report on Deshaun Watson and the civil lawsuits against the Browns’ QB. They also talk about Rob Walton’s purchase of the Broncos and Aaron Donald’s new contract.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2022
Mailbag: Counting current Hall of Famers, buying the best possible team, worst QB who can win a Super Bowl & more with Sheil Kapadia
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It's our own Sheil Kapadia as the special guest to answer your Mailbag e-mails and voicemails - from the affect Urban Meyer had on the Jags, to which BAD QB is most likely to win a Super Bowl, counting up all the active Hall-of-Fame caliber players, Raiders and Vikings talk and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 07, 2022
Ryan Fitzpatrick retiring after 17 seasons + ranking the top 10 GMs to build a NFL roster
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Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the show by discussing Ryan Fitzpatrick’s retirement, his 17-year career and their favorite memories of the QB. Then, they transition the conversation to the top GMs in the NFL and who they would want to build a roster from scratch. They each rank their top 10 candidates to oversee a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2022
How to rebuild a NFL franchise with Mike Sando & Nate Tice
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What lessons can be learned from successful rebuilds across the NFL? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Mike Sando examine how teams such as the Chiefs, Bills, Seahawks and Rams were able to turn things around over the past decade. They discuss coaching, culture, pass catchers, roster spending and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2022
Mailbag: Confidence in QBs, how jersey swaps work, Mike Evans’ HOF case, o-line continuity & more with Mitchell Schwartz
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Is there a discernible difference in the huddle depending on which QB is in there? How do jersey swaps really go down after NFL games? Is Mike Evans on a Hall of Fame trajectory? Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz is back to answer your Mailbag questions with Robert Mays on these topics and many more on a new Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2022
AFC West roundtable with Vic Tafur, Nick Kosmider, Nate Taylor & Daniel Popper
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The competition in the AFC West heated up this offseason with the additions of Russell Wilson, Davante Adams, Khalil Mack and more. Lindsay Jones takes you inside the division with The Athletic’s Vic Tafur to discuss the Raiders and their new offense under Josh McDaniels. Then, Broncos’ writer Nick Kosmider joins the show to talk about the tone in Denver with Wilson under center. Plus, Nate Taylor explains how the Chiefs look without Tyreek Hill and Daniel Popper talks about Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ revamped defense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2022
Most valuable non-QB draft 2022 with Lindsay Jones & Nate Tice
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Following the 2nd annual Most Valuable QB Draft, Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones are back to draft the best non-QBs in the NFL. Will Aaron Donald remain at the top of the list? Who from last year falls off? Which position group will have the most players selected? Tune in to find out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2022
Mailbag: How to study defense, building the ultimate D coordinator, competence vs. competitiveness, Eagles & Colts plans & more
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Our own defensive guru Diante Lee is this week's Mailbag guest as he answers YOUR emails and voicemails regarding how to learn about defense by watching tape, building the ultimate Frankenstein defensive coordinator, the value of competing for a championship vs. rebuilding, plans for the Eagles and Colts and more with host Robert Mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022
Reviewing the 2021 QB class heading into year two
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Where do the 2021 rookie QBs stand after one season? Robert Mays and Nate Tice look back at the film and discuss what we’ve learned, both good and bad, from Trevor Lawrence, Zac Wilson, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Davis Mills and Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2022
Most valuable QB draft 2022 with Lindsay Jones & Nate Tice
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The most valuable QB draft is back! Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones draft the NFL’s top QB’s based on traits, age and contract. What did the trio learn from last year? Who will go No. 1? Which QBs didn’t make the cut? Tune in to hear their top 15.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2022
Mailbag: Benjamin Solak talks best & worst team situations, Sean Payton trade value, Eagles & Jalen Hurts, underrated 2022 games & more
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The Ringer's Benjamin Solak returns to The Athletic Football Show as Robert Mays opens up the Mailbag, full of Solak-specific questions concerning the Eagles' future, compensation for Sean Payton, the most underrated matchups on the 2022 schedule, the team's viral schedule release videos and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2022
Examining how NFL executives view the 32 draft classes with Mike Sando
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What do NFL executives think about the 32 draft classes? Mike Sando joins Robert Mays to discuss the unfiltered conversations he had with teams across the league. Is everyone really applauding the Ravens? Should the Titans have tried to trade Derrick Henry instead? They dive into the executives’ evaluations as well as Tom Brady’s contract with Fox and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2022
Mailbag: Super Bowl long shots, active Hall of Fame coaches, picking who to root for, podcast behind the scenes & more
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Lindsay Jones is this week's Mailbag guest as she and Robert Mays answer your questions regarding which team is the 'Rich Strike' of the upcoming NFL season as a Super Bowl long shot, which current NFL coaches could be Pro Football Hall of Fame worthy, a question regarding the QB saturation around the league, insight as to how the postgame episodes of TAFS are produced and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2022
Star player movement, the shifting WR market & a 2022 NFL offseason rewind with Mitchell Schwartz
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How does star player movement impact the locker room? After an offseason and draft full of big trades, Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to explain how these deals are viewed among the team heading into a new season. They also dive deeper into the WR market as they break down the Eagles’ trade for A. J. Brown. Plus, what is the typical dynamic between a veteran and rookie in a position room? Mitchell discusses his experience in both roles on the offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2022
Big questions we want answered after the 2022 NFL Draft
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Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones ask some big lingering questions that are still present following the NFL Draft, from who catches passes in Chicago, to the development of Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, the Seahawks and Broncos strategies for this year and beyond and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2022
Brugler & Zierlein: 2022 NFL Draft takeaways & ranking the top classes
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Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein wrap up their 2022 NFL Draft coverage by discussing their favorite picks, biggest surprises and overall takeaways. Plus, they break down what happened with the QBs and rank their favorite draft classes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 04, 2022
Lessons we learned from teams in the 2022 NFL Draft
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What lessons can we take from the 2022 NFL Draft? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss what happened with the QBs and how a surplus of WRs is impacting teams’ decision making. They also talk about the Eagles’ roster building, the Ravens ability to pivot, the Vikings all-in plan and much more from across the league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2022
2022 NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7 recap, favorite late picks, biggest steals & more
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The NFL Draft has officially wrapped for 2022. Lindsay Jones is joined by Nate Tice and Dane Brugler from The Athletic Draft House to review their favorite day 3 picks and Lindsay's superlatives questions for Dane and Nate, including their biggest surprises, best value picks, who won the draft and tons more NFL draft rewind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 01, 2022
2022 Draft Night Special: Rounds 2-3
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The Athletic's Robert Mays, Dane Brugler and Nate Tice analyze each and every pick of rounds 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft LIVE from Las Vegas, NV. Download Dane Brugler's draft guide THE BEAST at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2022
2022 Draft Night Special: Round 1
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Round 1 of the 2022 NFL draft is in the books, and Robert Mays, Dane Brugler and Nate Tice covered every pick live. Hear their reactions to the selections, jaw-dropping trades, and everything else round 1 had to offer NFL fans. Watch on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022
2022 top 10 mock draft with The Athletic NFL staff
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Robert Mays teams up with The Athletic’s NFL beat writers for a top 10 mock draft. Will Travon Walker go No. 1? How will the Jets and Giants use their two picks? Will the Panthers take a QB? Tune in to hear Greg Auman, Chris Burke, Aaron Reiss, Connor Hughes, Dan Duggan, Joe Person, Josh Kendall and Michael-Shawn Dugar break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2022
What each team needs in the 2022 NFL Draft with Sheil Kapadia
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What does a successful draft look like for all 32 teams in the league? From teams looking to make runs at a Super Bowl in 2022, to others resetting with new regimes or stockpiling assets for future years, there's no shortage of storylines to follow with what's on the line this season. Sheil and Robert bring their top priorities for each team and what they hope to see happen by the end of the weekend. How many of the hopes will come to fruition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2022
The biggest questions heading into the 2022 NFL Draft
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Draft week is finally here! Robert Mays sits down with Nate Tice and Dane Brugler to break down the top 20 biggest questions ahead of Thursday night. They talk about the QBs, teams with two first-round picks, who they believe could be the next Pro Bowler and prospects who could fall. They also give their favorite picks, bold predictions and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2022
Drafting QBs & the role GMs & position coaches play in the draft process with Rick Spielman & Dante Scarnecchia
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How do GMs know when it's time to pull the trigger and draft their next QB? What impact do position coaches play in drafting players for their position groups? Former Vikings GM Rick Spielman shares details of his draft process in Minnesota and the thought process that went into trading up for QB Teddy Bridgewater, then former Patriots o-line coach Dante Scarnecchia brings insight on what it's like to draft alongside Bill Belichick and how position coaches get their voices heard in the draft room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2022
Deebo Samuel seeks a trade & how the 2016 draft class explains the NFL with Bill Barnwell
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News broke on Wednesday that Deebo Samuel is seeking a trade from the 49ers. Friend of the show Bill Barnwell is already here, so he and Robert Mays react to the news before diving into the topic of the day, how the 2016 draft class explains the NFL, from Jared Goff to Jalen Ramsey, Ezekiel Elliott and Joey Bosa, they spend the pod digging into the ripple effect of these moves across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2022
Brugler & Zierlein: Smoke screens ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft + power ranking each positional group
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Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein examine smoke screens in the news leading up to the NFL Draft. Do front offices create these bluffs to mislead other teams? Or is it just a creation of guesswork? They weigh in on what’s deception vs. reality and discuss how much of an impact these rumors could have on the draft. They wrap by power ranking the position groups of this year’s class.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2022
Creating alignment between the front office & coaching staff with Marvin Lewis + dissecting the 2022 CB class with Fran Duffy
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Former NFL head coach Marvin Lewis sits down with Robert Mays to talk about creating alignment between the front office and coaching staff during the draft process. They discuss Lewis’ experiences in Cincinnati, the importance of communication and working through disagreements. Then, Eagles & NFL analyst Fran Duffy joins the show to break down the 2022 CB class. Fran explains the traits he’s most excited/worried about and the scheme he believes is best for players like Sauce Gardner, Derek Stingley Jr., Andrew Booth Jr., Trent McDuffie and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2022
The value of modern linebackers & playing Star-Starter-Bust with the 2022 edge rushers with Diante Lee
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With the 2022 NFL Draft class being ripe with pass rush talent, what is the true value of modern linebackers in today's game? Our own Diante Lee sits down with Robert Mays to analyze the position ahead of the Draft and dig into some of his favorite prospects before they play a game of Star-Starter-Bust with the defensive end class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2022
How data driven thinking plays a role in the NFL Draft with Sean Clement & Jourdan Rodrigue
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Robert Mays and NFL analytics consultant Sean Clement discuss how teams are incorporating data driven thinking into their draft processes. They talk about the use of GPS data, player evaluation vs. positional value, The Loser’s Curse and much more. Then, The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to talk about the Rams’ analytical approach to the draft and how the ‘F them picks’ mindset has sparked a change across the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2022
The latest on the Washington Commanders investigation with Ben Standing + answering questions about the 2022 OL class with Brandon Thorn
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Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones welcome The Athletic’s Ben Standig to discuss the latest with the investigation into Dan Snyder and the Washington Commanders. Then, Robert and Lindsay talk about Derek Carr’s contract extension with the Raiders, their thoughts on the deal and what is says about the QB market. Plus, Trench Warfare’s Brandon Thorn joins the show to break down the offensive lineman in the 2022 draft class. Brandon shares his thoughts on the top tackles, where Tyler Linderbaum will go, why he loves Zion Johnson and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022
Brugler & Zierlein: 2022 NFL mock draft 3.0 + player comps that could provide teams a bargain deal
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