The Guardian’s Ollie Connolly joins Robert Mays to contemplate lingering questions about the AFC East left unanswered by the 2023 season. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue duke it out in a draft of the top 10 head coaches in the NFL.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Randy begin their discussion on the transition for coaches coming from the college level to the pro level. The guys look at an example of this with UConn's men head basketball coach Dan Hurley and the Los Angeles Lakers interest in him. Then we shift our discussion to players who miss OTA's and whether it really matters. And then lastly, we end our discussion with the GM Notebook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays is joined by former RB Damien Harris to discuss the state of running backs in the NFL. They dive deep into the position before examining the end of the Bill Belichick era in New England. Damien talks about his days with the Patriots and playing with Tom Brady, what he believes happened with Mac Jones and much more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays continues our “Buying or Selling” series with Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated as they examine how teams in transition fared this offseason.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Football GM Mike and Randy discuss the wide receiver market and how it never ceases to amaze them. Then the guys take a look at evolving QB situations around the league. After that we look at how the NFL calendar could change.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays continues our series about lingering questions from the 2023 season, taking a hard look at the AFC North with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane talks with Robert Mays about the state of his franchise, his priorities for the team’s transition and what the front office has been trying to achieve in an eventful offseason.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Randy go division by division and discuss the recent moves and additions each team has made. And then we wrap things up with the GM Notebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our series on lingering questions about the 2023 season continues as Robert Mays and Dan Pizzuta of The 33rd Team dig deep into the AFC South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ‘Buying or Selling’ series rolls on as Robert Mays explores how the “middle class” of the league fared this offseason, with Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Football GM, Mike and Randy start their discussion with Super Bowl odds. The guys take a look at some of the top predictions and break down why these teams may have the best odds at winning. From there, we share our thoughts on Netflix's upcoming documentary on Jerry Jones. Then we shift to a discussion on Tom Brady's new role in the media. And lastly, we wrap things up with a couple of news items surrounding the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ‘Buying or Selling’ series continues and this episode is all about the contenders. Robert Mays and former NFL offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz evaluate the offseasons for the top 8 teams. Then, Titans head coach Brian Callahan joins the show to talk about his new role in Tennessee, Will Levis, coaching with his dad and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Sturm joins Robert Mays to continue the Lingering Questions from 2023 series with a deep dive about the NFC East and what the answers might mean for the Cowboys, Commanders, Eagles and Giants. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrik Klassen and Diante Lee join Robert Mays again - this time to draft the non-quarterback players they would want leading a franchise over the next three seasons. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Randy are back with more thoughts on the 2024 NFL draft class. The guys take a look at some surprising and interesting players from this year's draft class. Then we wrap things up with the GM Notebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we buy or sell what the playoff hopefuls did this offseason? Robert Mays and 670 The Score’s Danny Parkins debate the moves of 8 teams and whether or not they are buying or selling stock in them this year. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays begins our series about lingering questions from the 2023 season by taking a long, hard look at the NFC North with ESPN’s Bill Barnwell.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The quarterback draft is back! The rules are simple, which QB (and their contract) would you want leading your franchise over the next three seasons? Diante Lee and Derrik Klassen join Robert Mays to draft this year’s top 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Nate Tice’s final episode of The Athletic Football Show, he joins Robert Mays to talk about the biggest questions we still have following the 2024 NFL Draft. What can we expect from the Seahawks? How good can the Colts be? What will happen with the looming QB extensions? They dig into all of that and more. Plus, they look back on their time together on the 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

What did NFL teams tell us about themselves following the draft? Robert Mays is joined by ESPN’s Field Yates to break down the messages we’ve learned from roster building this offseason. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show wraps up its stint in Detroit with an in-depth look at day three of the 2024 NFL Draft. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler highlight the notable moments of the final four rounds of the draft, including runs at running back and tight end, why teams made the trades they did on day three, and some of their favorite picks. The guys also consider the draft as a whole, discussing their favorite overall hauls, plans that made them scratch their heads, and 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

Day two of the 2024 NFL Draft came complete with all the trades we thought we might be getting on day one. It also saw a complete absence of quarterbacks, a few positional runs, and even one school run. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Watch the day two livestream 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

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. The 2024 NFL Draft got off to a predictable start. That, of course, did not last. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler recap the first round on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Which was the best pick? Which was the most surprising? What should we be watching for on day two? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. Watch the first round livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oksLVc7HXw0 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

It's the last episode of The Athletic Football Show before the 2024 NFL Draft, and that can only mean one thing...it's time to highlight the things we can't wait to learn the next few days. Which team will trade up for a quarterback? Who inside the top 10 has the most intriguing decision to make? What might end up as the most interesting landing spot? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler discuss the questions they're excited to get answers to during the draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler 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

Play time is over, NFL fans. Draft week is here, and everything is finally starting to get serious. Dianna Russini joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to dive into what she's hearing behind the scenes as draft week begins. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler Follow Robert on Twitter/X: @robertmays Follow Dianna on Twitter/X: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Randy go over their top 10 defensive players in this year's draft. The guys discuss the reasons why they chose the players they did and how they fit. From there, Randy explains some of the things that go on in a draft room and how teams come up with their clusters of players on their board. And then we wrap things up with the GM notebook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer’s Ben Solak and Danny Kelly join Robert Mays for an intense pre-draft competition among fellow football podcasters. Via a snake draft, each participant selects a team of 10 players eligible in this year’s draft, trying to build a squad with the lowest combined draft slots (no. 1 is best, etc.). Game on. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are officially one week out from the 2024 NFL Draft and this episode is all about “Our Guys.” Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler talk about the prospects they love in the top 10, the first round, on Day 2 and outside the top 100 consensus. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler 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

On the last installment of The Athletic Football Show’s Mock Draft Scenarios, Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the top five picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. They examine the team needs for the Chargers, Cardinals, Patriots, Commanders and Bears. Plus, a bonus look at the Panthers to wrap up the episode. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler 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

We are two weeks away from the NFL draft. Is this a deep draft class this season? Mike and Randy look at how tape reveals character. The guys start off their discussion with the QB class in this year's draft and where they might rank. From there, we go through position groups on the offense and which players can produce effectively in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many defensive difference makers will go in the first round? What do the Rams do to try and replace Aaron Donald? Why do defensive backs seem so hard to evaluate? Robert Mays is joined by Diante Lee to answer all of your questions about the top prospects on defense ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler chat about which players in this year’s NFL draft class are the hardest to evaluate, from running backs to defensive linemen to defensive backs. They also talk about the work that went into The Beast, the annual guide to the draft that Dane compiles for The Athletic - now available on The Athletic’s site.  Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler 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

In Chapter Four of their first round mock draft, Robert Mays and Nate Tice examine the potential options awaiting the teams picking from 11 to 6, and how they square with needs those teams are carrying into the 2024 NFL Draft.  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

As NFL free agency continues, Mike and Randy discuss the most recent news surrounding free agency. The guys start the conversation off with WR Stefon Diggs trade to the Houston Texans. Then we take a look at the top three wide receivers in the upcoming draft. And lasting we end our discussion with the GM notebook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their second position breakdown of the talent pool in this year’s NFL draft class, Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler take a hard look at this year’s crop of pass catchers - from the big name prospects like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Brock Bowers to those teams might bet on deeper into the draft. 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

Stefon Diggs is heading to Houston! Robert Mays is joined by David Helman, host of the "NFL on Fox Podcast," to break down the blockbuster trade. Then, they dive into which teams have the most at stake in the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third installment of their 2024 NFL Mock Draft, Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore the choices awaiting the teams picking between 18 and 12 and what they could mean for the future of the Bengals, Jaguars, Seahawks, Colts, Saints, Raiders and Broncos. 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

Mike and Randy are back with another edition of the Football GM where they start their discussion on Michael Penix Jr's workout. Then we shift to Dak Prescott as he awaits a new contract. From there, the guys look at the various possibilities for teams in the draft. And lastly, we discuss the new kickoff rule along with other news that broke this week in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market for the NFL’s elite wide receivers could soon explode again, with Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb both eyeing big pay days. Robert Mays connects with ESPN’s Mina Kimes to survey the current market for the NFL’s wide receiver talent, for both top and second tier players, and how it relates to the incoming wide receiver class in this year’s draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s QB Day on The Athletic Football Show! Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler bring you an extensive look at the top QBs in the 2024 draft class. They dive into the film of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy. Plus, they also talk about Michael Penix, Bo Nix, Spencer Rattler and where they could land. 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

In the second installment of their 2024 mock draft, Robert Mays and Nate Tice ponder the decisions waiting for the teams holding the picks between 25 and 19 (The Packers, Cowboys, Vikings, Eagles, Dolphins, Steelers and Rams). With Robert on the ground in Florida at the NFL’s annual meeting, they also discuss the league moving to ban hip drop tackles and the Chiefs trading L'Jarius Sneed to the Titans.  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

In this week's edition of the Football GM, Mike and Randy discuss the interesting rules that will be brought up in the NFL owners meeting this weekend. From there, the guys turn they attention to J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Willams pro day and how it all played out. Lastly, we wrap up our discussion with the topic that includes evaluating butts in the NFL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teams around the league started putting cards on the table this month, when the market for free agency opened. Robert Mays chats with PFF’s Brad Spielberger and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler about what this month’s player movement says about the plans teams are making for the draft and what it says about the markets for certain positions this offseason. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your 2024 NFL Draft knowledge is lacking, this is the episode for you. Dane Brugler and Nate Tice join Robert Mays to discuss the most important things you need to know about this year’s prospects. They talk about the positions of strength and weakness, their favorite player to watch, the QBs 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

Welcome to the first installment of Robert Mays and Nate Tice future casting the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. In this go-round, they work their way from picks 32 to 26 and explore what they could mean for the Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens, Lions, Bills, Cardinals and Buccaneers.  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

We finally caught our breath on Friday of free agency week, only to be bombarded by news during a roughly 30-hour window. Aaron Donald, arguably the greatest defensive player of all time, retired. The Bears traded for Keenan Allen, then traded away Justin Fields. The Vikings picked up another first-round pick in this year's draft. And, somehow, that wasn't everything. Robert Mays and Dianna Russini wrap up free agency week on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dianna on Twitter: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football GM has returned! Mike and Randy discuss some of the recent free agency moves and how they fit around the league. Then the guys take a closer look at each division and give their likes and dislikes of these recent moves. And lastly, we wrap the conversation up with the GM Notebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four days into free agency and we're still going strong. The Titans stay aggressive by signing Calvin Ridley. The Lions keep shoring up last year's weaknesses. The Jaguars continue to disappoint us. And hey, we got a couple of trades today. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all this, and highlight some approaches to free agency that they've liked, 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

What an exciting three days it's been in the NFL. Well, unless you're a Cowboys fan. Chase Daniel joins Robert Mays to discuss Danielle Hunter joining the Texans, the Steelers trading Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, the Cowboys' complete inaction, and all the rest of the big news from day three of NFL free agency 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

Day two of NFL free agency in the 2024 offseason gave us a bit of a breather, but not much of one. Brian Burns is a Giant! Derrick Henry is a Raven! Aaron Jones is a Viking! Not literally, of course, but in a football sense. Plus, the Patriots and Commanders made a ton of moves, the Dolphins got on the board, and the Lions further shored up their defense. Robert Mays and Nate Tice 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

Well that was quite the first day of free agency, huh? Oh, excuse us. It was quite the first day of the tampering period. Kirk Cousins to the Falcons! Saquon Barkley, and lots of others, to the Eagles! Guards and defensive tackles cashing in! Tee Higgins wants out! And a whole lot more. Robert Mays and Nate Tice 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

The wildest NFL week of the year is on the horizon. Are you ready for some free agency?!? What are the best possible fits out there? Who's flying under the radar that can be a sneaky-good signing? What do we want to see happen? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey24 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

It's Kirk Cousins' world, and we're all living in it. Well, those of us who are neck-deep in NFL free agency, at least. Cousins will be among the big prizes when free agency opens next week, but who else will make headlines? Which teams should we expect to get aggressive? What does it mean that this is the most loaded running back free agent class...ever? Robert Mays and Dianna Russini answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey24 Follow Robert on X/Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dianna on X/Twitter: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5 was franchise tag day across the NFL, and it brought us mostly what we expected. Robert Mays and Nate Tice wade through the decisions, the potential extensions, and what comes next on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. They also dig into Mike Evans' deal with the Buccaneers, and the Broncos ripping off the Russell Wilson band-aid. Then, Dane Brugler joins Robert to break down his post-combine mock draft. Take our listener survey! theathletic.com/survey24 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

What do you do after spending a long week in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine? You talk about it! Nate Tice and Dane Brugler but a bow on the combine by going over what we learned, position by position, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

The Athletic Football Show wraps up its week at the combine with Robert Mays and Dianna Russini digging into the moves and news taking place behind the scenes. What's the market for Justin Fields? Will Kirk Cousins move on from Minnesota? Could the Buccaneers lose Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield? What franchise tag moves are still left to be made? Robert and Dianna dig into that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dianna on Twitter: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL knows how to keep the news cycle churning, packing the combine, franchise tag decisions and madness of free agency into a three-week period within one month of the Super Bowl. What is all that like from the player's perspective? Robert Mays digs into those topics with Chase Daniel on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The combine is open, which means that we have really, truly turned the page to the offseason and, soon enough, the 2024 league year. This offseason brings questions for all 32 teams, but nine stand out above the rest. Robert Mays and Nate Tice identify the most interesting teams of the 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler get you ready for the 2024 NFL combine with a position-by-position preview. They discuss who they are looking forward to watching, what prospects need to have a big week and much more.  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

When the season ends the baton gets passed to the GM world.The NFL is in the offseason and Mike and Randy talk about free agents in the NFL. The guys go through each position group of free agents and look at potential fits around the league. Then the guys further their discussion and look at potential trade offs and options for teams to make a trade.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who needs an NFL Draft simulator when you have Dane Brugler! Dane joins Nate Tice to mock several scenarios for the top 12 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. How many QBs will go? Where is the biggest pivot point? What teams could move up? They discuss all of that and more as they break down each pick.  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

What will the QB carousel look like? How do the Lions keep this thing going? What can we expect from the WR market? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss all of that and more as they share their biggest questions for the 2024 NFL offseason.  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

In this post Super Bowl 58 edition, Mike and Randy discuss their takeaways from the game. Then the discussion furthers with the guys wondering if the 49ers are unraveling a little bit. From there, we talk about the decision made by head coach Kyle Shanahan to fire Steve Wilks. Then the guys shirt their discussion to the Commanders and how their staff is taking shape. And lastly, the GM Notebook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays sits down with some of the NFL’s biggest stars at Super Bowl LVIII's Radio Row. He chats with NFL Defensive Rookie of the year Will Anderson Jr. about the culture in Houston. Then, Aidan Hutchinson and Brian Branch stop by to talk about the Lions season. Finally, Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton explain what made the Ravens’ defense so unique this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did we learn after re-watching Super Bowl LVIII? Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss their biggest takeaways from the film including Steve Spagnuolo’s game plan, Chris Jones and Trent McDuffie’s big night and of course Patrick Mahomes’ final drive. They also talk about the 49ers taking the ball in OT, what each roster looks like next season and much more.  Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Super Bowl LVIII behind us, Dane Brugler joins Nate Tice to discuss his top 100 prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. They talk about the talent in each position group and what players have caught their attention heading into the combine. 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

Two straight Super Bowl victories. Three Lombardi Trophies in five years. There may not be an exact definition of a dynasty in sports, but whatever the Chiefs are doing sure feels like it qualifies. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Super Bowl LVIII, break down all the key plays and decisions, discuss the ideas of legacy and dynasty, and put a bow on this NFL season 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

What will Super Bowl 58 come down to? In this Super Bowl 58 edition of the Football GM, Mike and Randy discuss the matchup of the 49ers vs. Chiefs and explore the various possibilities of what we'll see this Sunday. From there, the guys share their thoughts on the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame class. Then the discussion shifts to The Athletic's book "The Football 100". And lastly, we wrap things up SB 58 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 7, 2023, we published our Week 1 Preview. Five months later from radio row in Las Vegas, Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview the Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. What are the key matchups in the game? Where might either team be able to draw an advantage? Who has the most at stake? And who is going to win? The guys answer those questions, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We at The Athletic Football Show are lucky to have two members of our extended family who have been on Super Bowl Champions. We have the further good fortune of having one of those players be a recent teammate of Patrick Mahomes. So what's it like to win the Super Bowl? What's the week of prep like? What are the keys to Super Bowl LVIII? And where might Patrick Mahomes stand among the all-time greats if the Chiefs win on Sunday? Chase Daniel and Mitch Schwartz join Robert Mays to answer those questions, and more, on this episode of TAFS. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chiefs have become a Super Bowl mainstay, but this version of the Chiefs is different from any that we've previously seen. The 49ers, meanwhile, are back in the game as the league's greatest offensive juggernaut. How did these teams get here? What, beyond the obvious, is on the line on Sunday? Robert Mays is joined by Nate Taylor, The Athletic's Chiefs beat writer, and Matt Barrows, The Athletic's 49ers beat writer, to dive into those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @ByNateTaylor Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattbarrows Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust of the 2024 coaching cycle has settled. How did Washington pivot so quickly from Ben Johnson to Dan Quinn? What conclusions can we draw about what teams in the market prioritized? Which coordinator hires are the most interesting? Robert Mays and Dianna Russini dig into those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dianna on Twitter: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past week we saw a few coaching hires in the NFL. Mike and Randy discuss these hires and how they might fit. Then we take a look at the 49ers and wonder if Brock Purdy is bailing out Kyle Shanahan? Lastly we wrap things up with the GM notebook and Super Bowl predictions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, right? So how can the other 28 teams imitate the Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens and Lions? And what can we in the media and football-loving world learn from them, too? ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to go over those lessons on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Robert and Nate break down the latest from the coaching cycle, including the Seahawks hiring Mike Macdonald and the Commanders hiring Dan Quinn. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all thinking about the S. Bowl these days. But while for most of us that means the Super Bowl, for The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler, it means the Senior Bowl. Dane checks in with Nate Tice from Mobile, where he's been attending Senior Bowl practices this week, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

Ben Johnson surprised most the football world on Tuesday by deciding to remain with the Lions as their offensive coordinator for at least one more season. And he helpfully did so just moments before Robert Mays and Chase Daniel began recording this week's episode of The Athletic Football Show's In the Pocket. The guys discuss the ripple effects of that decision, the greatness of Patrick Mahomes, the importance of playoff experience, and how the Chiefs were able to completely shut down Lamar Jackson in the AFC Championship Game. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs-49ers...that has a familiar ring to it, doesn't it? That's what we'll all be watching in Las Vegas on February 11 in Super Bowl LVIII. Before we get there, though Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Championship Sunday 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

There's been six new head coaches hired since our last episode. Mike and Randy discuss these coaches and how the teams hiring knew what they were in need of. From there, the guys look at whether or not each of the six teams made the right choice. Then we shift our focus to the GM notebook and Championship Sunday predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs-Ravens has the look of an all-time AFC Championship Game. Lions-49ers features an up-and-coming team that has announced itself to the league going up against a team we've seen in this spot multiple times in recent years trying to finally break all the way through. No matter what happens on Sunday, it's shaping up to be one great day of football. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview the AFC Championship Game and NFC Championship Game on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers, Raheem Morris to the Falcons, and Dave Canales to the Panthers. 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

If it seems strange that a podcast devoted to quarterbacks wouldn't talk much about Patrick Mahomes until January, consider this...Patrick Mahomes is inevitable. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss what it feels like to face up against that inevitability on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. The guys also dig into the latest in coaching news across the league, and Chase details what he'd want to hear from a head coach candidate in an interview. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College all-star game season has arrived, which means The Athletic's Dane Brugler is busy. Before he heads off to the Senior Bowl and East West Shrine Bowl, he sits down with Nate Tice and Jim Nagy, Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, to preview the game and discuss the top prospects who will be participating. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Jim on Twitter: @JimNagy_SB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ravens dominated. The 49ers had just enough. The Lions took care of business. And the Chiefs and Bills gave us another thriller. At the end of it all, we've got our Championship Weekend matchups: Chiefs-Ravens and Lions-49ers. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the Divisional Round 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

The wild card round is over and now onward to the divisional round. But first, Mike and Randy take a look at all that went right and wrong for teams during the wild card round. From there, the guys discuss head coaching vacancies. Then we transition into a discussion about the playoff success of each team left in the playoffs. Following that, a look at the drama in the NFC East - except for The Washington Commanders. Lastly, we wrap up the conversation with the GM notebook and divisional round picks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've reached the best weekend of the NFL season. Not only do we still have four playoff games to watch, we get the best of the best going up against one another. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down Texans-Ravens, Packers-49ers, Buccaneers-Lions and Chiefs-Bills on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys dig into the Cowboys' decision to stick with Mike McCarthy, and the possibility of Bill Belichick heading to Atlanta. 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

On the field, we're down to just eight teams still playing football this season. Off the field, we have one of the most star-studded prospective head coaching pools any of us has ever seen. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into both the on- and off-field storylines on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Seahawks, Commanders and Patriots will all have new coaches in 2024. That represents massive change in Seattle and New England, and necessary change in Washington. That change, however, means different things depending on the franchise. Robert Mays is joined by The Athletic NFL beat writers Michael-Shawn Dugar (Seahawks), Ben Standig (Commanders) and Chad Graff (Patriots) to dig into each team's situation on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Michael-Shawn on Twitter: @MikeDugar Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenStandig Follow Chad on Twitter: @ChadGraff Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six quarterbacks, including the top-two picks, in the first two rounds? Three receivers, plus a tight end, in the top-six picks? Oh yeah, it's mock draft season. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler's dig into the latter's two-round mock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

And with that, the Wild Card Round has reached its end. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the Buccaneers' win over the Eagles, the Bills' win over the Steelers, and a crossroads offseason on both sides of Pennsylvania 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

C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love spent the entire regular season announcing their arrival to the league. They both put an exclamation point on that announcement in the Wild Card round. What else? Oh, right, the Lions won the franchise's first playoff game in 32 years. The Chiefs, meanwhile, took care of business against the Dolphins. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the four games we watched, as well as their implications for the rest of the playoffs and next season, 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

In this week's edition of the Football GM Mike and Randy discuss head coaching changes around the NFL. Their conversation starts off with a look at all the teams looking for a new head coach. From there the guys talk about retirement as Nick Saban retires as head coach at Alabama. Randy shares about his time working with Saban and what the ideal candidate needs to have to replace him. Next, the guys discuss Bill Belichick and the Patriots mutually agreeing to part ways and the Patriots hiring of Jerod Mayo to replace him. Lastly, we wrap things up with the GM notebook and playoff picks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wild Card Round is here, and Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it down as only they can on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. What would a win mean to each of the 12 teams in action? What's the most important aspect on both sides of the ball in each game? Who's a supporting player from each team you should keep your eye on? The guys answer those questions, and more. Plus, they discuss the end to the Bill Belichick era in New England, and the Pete Carroll era in Seattle. 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

The playoffs are here, and oh boy do we have some intriguing quarterback matchups this weekend, especially on the NFC side of the bracket. Jared Goff vs. Matthew Stafford? Dak Prescott vs. Jordan Love? Yes, please. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into those matchups on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Plus, the guys discuss the coaching situation in Chicago, how gameplanning changes in the playoffs, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we fully turn our attention to the playoffs, we must celebrate all the greatness we saw in the regular season. Lamar Jackson for MVP! Tyreek Hill vs. Christian McCaffrey vs. CeeDee Lamb for Offensive Player of the Year. Micah Parsons vs. Myles Garrett for Defensive Player of the Year. C.J. Stroud vs. Puka Nacua for Offensive Rookie of the Year. A helluva season for the Coach of the Year award. And a whole lot more. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college football season wrapped with a couple of contenders for QB4 in the 2024 NFL Draft making their closing arguments. Where might Michigan's J.J. McCarthy and Washington's Michael Penix end up on draft day? Plus, what are our early thoughts on the NFL Draft order now that the first 18 spots are locked in? Nate Tice and Dane Brugler break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

While 14 NFL teams get ready for the playoffs, the other 18 have turned their attention to the offseason. At least six teams among those 18 will spend the immediate future looking for a new head coach. Robert Mays and Dianna Russini discuss all the Black Monday fallout on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dianna on Twitter: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The playoff field is set. Which Wild Card matchup can we not wait to see? Which potential matchup do we hope to get to see a couple weeks from now? Robert Mays and Nate Tice start getting pumped for the playoffs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, C.J. Stroud and the Texans win the AFC South! Jordan Love is a dude! Is Bill Belichick done in New England?! Arthur Smith's done in Atlanta, we know that. Plus, 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

In this week's Football GM edition Mike and Randy start their discussion with the College Football Championship match up. From there, the guys take a look at some of the big news around the league this week........David Tepper's incident, Dak Prescott on the rise and choices for MVP. Then lastly, we wrap things up with the GM notebook and Week 18 predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bills and Dolphins meet on Sunday night with the AFC East on the line. The Texans and Colts meet on Saturday night with a trip to the playoffs on the line. The Packers find themselves in a win-and-in situation when they face the Bears in the latest entry in the NFL's oldest rivalry. There's little more you can ask for in the final week of the regular season. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final regular season edition of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss Joe Flacco's rebirth, whether they'd rather see Jordan Love or Geno Smith in the playoffs, how ownership affects players, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan and Washington advanced to the CFP National Championship Game with wins in the semifinals on New Year's Day. They did it on the strength of individual performances from players who will be in the 2024 NFL Draft, most notably Washington quarterback Michael Penix. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into those performances, and take a quick look ahead to the championship game, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

In the Week 17 edition of Keefer and the Beats, The Athletic's Zak Keefer discusses Cleveland's surge with Zac Jackson, Baltimore's recent dominance with Jeff Zrebiec untangles Denver's mess with Russell Wilson, his contract and his murky future with the organization with beat writer Nick Kosmider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, NOW the playoff picture is starting to come into focus. And it all starts with the Ravens and 49ers, the respective 1-seeds in the AFC and NFC. But it was the Lions and Cowboys who played the game of the week in Week 17. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the Week 17 recap edition of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Ravens, Lamar Jackson's likely second MVP, the great seasons in Houston and Indianapolis—regardless of what happens in Week 18—the massive letdown for the Eagles, and much 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

As the regular season is nearing an end there are a lot of looming questions. Mike and Randy discuss these questions that present opportunities for teams to write their own legacy. Then the guys take a look at teams that could flip a switch heading into the playoffs. Lastly, we wrap things up with the GM notebook and Week 17 picks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lazy show description writer would tell you that the playoffs are starting to come into focus, mostly because that's what people say this time of year. But in 2023, the picture isn't exactly coming into focus. Sure, six teams have clinched playoff spots, but six divisions and both No. 1 seeds remain up for grabs. Plus, eight teams NOT currently in playoff position are within one game of a playoff spot. It's going to be a crazy final two weeks of the season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break down what's coming our way in 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Thursday night series in 2023 started with the Lions upsetting the Chiefs in what proved to be a sign of things to come. It ended with the Browns clinching a playoff berth with a win over the Jets. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the latter 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

Denver and Washington indicated through moves they made on Wednesday that they will be on the quarterback carousel in 2024. Who might join them? Who might avoid the ride? Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 1, 2024, brings not only the hope and excitement of a new year, but also the College Football Playoff semifinals. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler preview Michigan vs. Alabama and Washington vs. Texas with an eye, as always, on the prospects who will do most of their work on Sundays in 2024 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

The Game of the Season did not disappoint, especially if you're a Ravens fan. Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick off the Week 16 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show with the Ravens' big win over the 49ers, a matchup we very well could see again in the middle of February. Plus, the guys discuss the Dolphins' win over the Cowboys, the Lions' first division title in 30 years, the Browns' ceiling in the playoffs, 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

In this week's edition of the Football GM Mike and Randy start their discussion on how the Rams are clicking on all cylinders. Then the discussion shifts to a look at a name that hasn't been thrown around in the upcoming NFL draft. After that the guys discuss the Packers and where they are right now with Jordan Love. And then we stay in the NFC to discuss whether or not it's panic time for the Eagles. Lastly, we end the discussion with the GM Notebook and Week 16 picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most wonderful time of the year, alright. While some people would say that because of the holidays, others would say that because we get the Game of the Year on Monday night when the Ravens and 49ers get together in San Francisco. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick off the Week 16 Preview edition of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also dig into Cowboys-Dolphins, the Buccaneers offense, and 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

TAFS go LIVE on YouTube to break down the Los Angeles Rams' 30-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints, the offensive love affair happening in LA, and the lack-of-return New Orleans is getting on Derek Carr so far. WATCH: https://youtube.com/live/Unq5_BdMdJ0?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the existing Trevor Lawrence narrative correct? Can the Lions win the Super Bowl with Jared Goff, if not this season then at some point in the near future? Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We might be impatiently waiting for Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas, but there is plenty of college football goodness coming our way before we get to the Playoff. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into the best of the non-playoff bowls from an NFL Draft perspective on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

For this week's Keefer and the Beats, it's a west coast swing, of sorts, starting with Daniel Popper's insight into the Chargers' firings, then staying in Los Angeles for Jourdan Rodrigue's look at how Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have revived the Rams, and finally, Tashan Reed on his conversation with Raiders owner Mark Davis and whether Antonio Pierce could be the solution at head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bills were one of the big winners of Week 15, and loom as one of the most dangerous teams in the AFC...if they can just get into the playoffs. Then there's the Ravens, who remained atop the AFC with a win over the Jaguars. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice start this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Lions and Dolphins getting back on track, the good weekend for teams that call Ohio home, the Rams' seemingly clear path to the playoffs, and 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

The LA Chargers made the move to fire HC Brandon Staley - Mike and Randy discuss the somewhat not so surprise firing of Staley. From there - we focus on the Raiders team- record 63 points on TNF. After that - we observe some of the QB's around the league talent and skill level. Lastly, the conversation ends with the GM notebook and Week 16 predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboys-Bills is the marquee game of the weekend, and with good reason. On one side, we have a Cowboys team that looks like one of the Super Bowl favorites, led by an MVP frontrunner. On the other, we have a Bills team that could make a deep playoff run, if only it, you know, makes the playoffs. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig deep into that game on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the AFC hierarchy, what the Eagles and Seahawks need to do to get right, the potential friskiness of Wild Card contenders playing on Saturday, the Chargers debacle, and 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

A couple of Justins are going to be among the most interesting characters this NFL offseason. First, how are the Chargers going to build around Justin Herbert to finally get the most out of him? Second, with the Bears likely to get the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, what is Justin Fields' future? Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that, and plenty more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the middle of December, the time when seemingly countless college football players are on the move. Some of those players are headed to the draft. Others are headed to new programs, via the transfer portal. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into both groups of players on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

 In the Week 14 edition of Keefer and the Beats, Zak Keefer digs into the Bengals' resurgence under Jake Browning at QB with Paul Dehner, Jr., the Lions' late-season skid with Colton Pouncy and the worries that are growing in Detroit, and Zach Wilson's return to the starting lineup for the Jets and where Aaron Rodgers is at as New York's season inches toward the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cowboys? They're in first place in the NFC East. The 49ers? They now lead the entire conference. The Bills? They're right back in this thing. And the Wild Card races? Well, the Wild Card races stay wild. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all the key Week 14 results 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

Mike and Randy take a look at a few things around the league starting with what needs to change in Pittsburgh......some of the things going on and off the field in Buffalo......and thoughts on the ownership level in the NFL. Lastly the guys get into the GM notebook and their Week 14 predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles with a ton on the line in the NFC. Plus, the Bills-Chiefs doesn't quite have the luster it once did, but why? The Rams offense looks to stay hot against the gauntlet of the Ravens defense, CJ Stroud vs. the Jets defense, Trevor Lawrence magically heals himself, Jake Browning goes for another W and more with Robert Mays and Nate Tice. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/iIXJb9deZtE 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

What would you have said if you found out in August that Dak Prescott vs. Brock Purdy for MVP would be a major talking point in the first week of December? That's exactly where we are, and where Robert Mays and Chase Daniel begin this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. They also get into Jake Browning's MNF heroics and plenty more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the regular season behind us, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. Plus, the guys discuss this year's Heisman finalists, headlined by favorite, and Dane's QB3, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. 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

In Week 13 of Keefer and the Beats, Zak Keefer digs into the flawed Pittsburgh Steelers with Mike DeFabo, the disappointing season and the Sean McDermott, Ken Dorsey and Josh Allen conversation in Buffalo with Tim Graham, and the Desmond Ridder conundrum in Atlanta as the Falcons remain in first place with Josh Kendall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers looked like the class of the league in their dismantling of the Eagles in Week 13. The Packers, meanwhile, wrapped up the day with a huge win over the Chiefs. 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

Mike and Randy start their discussion with Week 13 odd and unique TNF match up, Then the guys take a look at some of the quarterbacks that will be a part of the NFL 2024 draft class. From there they share their thoughts on Frank Reich firing. And then lastly, the guys wrap up their discussion with the GM notebook and their Week 13 predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers and Eagles meet on Sunday for the first time since last year's NFC Championship Game, and that provides us a chance to check in on the hierarchy of the conference. Beyond the top of the NFC, the Lions have issues on defense, and a quartet of teams are going to give us a super fun wild card race the rest of the way. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all that 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do the Packers have another decade-long starter on their hands? Jordan Love has certainly looked the part the last few weeks, and that's where Robert Mays and Chase Daniel begin on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. They also talk about Russell Wilson's mini-turnaround, why certain successful coordinators become good head coaches and others don't, and Andy Dalton's role in Bryce Young's growth after the firing of Frank Reich. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler have both released mock drafts recently. Let's talk about 'em! That's what the guys do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. Then, the guys check in on this weekend's conference championship games. 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

On the Week 12 edition of Keefer and the Beats, Zak Keefer discusses the Frank Reich firing in Carolina with Joe Person, the Eagles' dramatic win over the Bills with Brooks Kubena, the Chargers' inherent flaws with Daniel Popper, and if the Colts' playoff-contention status with James Boyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eagles and Bills gave us an instant classic in Week 12, with both teams ending up with familiar results: the Eagles with a win, and the Bills with a bewildering, frustrating loss. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also talk the Jaguars scoring a big win over the Texans, the AFC Wild Card picture, and 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

Allow The Athletic Football Show to be your favorite appetizer, side dish, main course or dessert this Thanksgiving. On this Week 12 preview episode, Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the huge Jaguars-Texans and Bills-Eagles games, go under the hood on the Dolphins, and consider the NFL Draft ramifications of the Patriots-Giants matchup. All that, plus a look at a couple other games, picks, and 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

On this Thanksgiving week edition of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss Justin Fields' excellent play in his return, Dak Prescott having potentially his best season, and the overall state of play in Kansas City for Patrick Mahomes. Then, Chase shares memories on what it's like to play in one of the Thanksgiving Day games. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dane Brugler and Nate Tice return to talk all things NFL Draft as the college football season nears an end, but first...RIVALRY WEEKEND. Dane and Nate tell you which players have NFL potential for all the biggest matchups this weekend, including Ohio State vs. Michigan, Alabama vs. Auburn, prospects in the Oregon vs. Oregon State game and much more. 0:00 Ohio State & Michigan prospects 27:19 Alabama & Auburn prospects 33:14 Oregon & Oregon St. 44:32 Florida &. Florida St. 52:18 Clemson & South Carolina / UNC & NC State New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 1-5 to 5-5? The misconceptions of Russell Wilson and Sean Payton, and how they've turned things around in Denver, with Broncos beat writer Nick Kosmider; the questions facing the Bears, starting with Justin Fields playing for his future, with beat writer Adam Jahns; and finally, a look into Kyler Murray's return in Arizona and how it will play into the Cardinals' long-term thinking with Doug Haller.Follow Zak on Twitter: @zkeefer Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamjahns Follow Nick on Twitter: @NickKosmider Follow Doug on Twitter: @doughaller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big news of Week 11 took place toward the bottom of the AFC playoff picture, where the Bills and Browns picked up huge wins. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the Week 11 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Jaguars offense getting back on track, the NFC's upper crust taking care of business, C.J. Stroud doing C.J. Stroud things, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Week 11 edition of the Football GM Mike and Randy pondered the questions of....could this be it for the Bengals postseason hopes....does the air go out for the Browns after losing Watson for the season and what to make of the Bills in disarray. From there the guys discuss the GM notebook and make their Week 12 predictions.  Follow Mikeon Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Rabndy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23. That is LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 for a 60-day free trial. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! Just go to LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 and get started. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last time we saw the Eagles and Chiefs share a football field, they gave us a Super Bowl for the ages. Their matchup on Monday might not have quite the same stakes, but it is the highlight of Week 11. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview that game, and get into a whole lot 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 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23. That is LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 for a 60-day free trial. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! Just go to LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 and get started. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Daniel returns for this version of In The Pocket to shed some light on the Ken Dorsey firing in Buffalo. Was it warranted? Plus, does the Panthers offense have a chance to turn things around and save jobs in Carolina with Bryce Young under center? What are the biggest differences between the success CJ Stroud is having in Houston, versus the lack of success Bryce is having with the Panthers? All that and more on this edition of In The Pocket. Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Follow Robert on Twitter: @RobertMays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23. That is LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 for a 60-day free trial. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! Just go to LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 and get started. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayden Daniels is putting together an incredible season for LSU, and it just might have his draft stock on the rise. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into Daniels' play on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. They also dive deep on the 2024 receiver, tight end and running back classes. 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. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23. That is LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 for a 60-day free trial. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! Just go to LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 and get started. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Week 10 edition of Keefer and the Beats, Zak discusses the uniqueness of what Week 10 presented with The Athletic NFL beat writers Zac Jackson (Browns), Matt Scheidman (Packers) and Matt Barrows (49ers). The discussion starts off with the Browns season turning moment of their wild finish against the Ravens. Then we move on to the Packers and discuss all the questions surrounding them. And then lastly, the 49ers, could this be an end to their slump?  Follow Zak on Twitter: @zkeefer Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Follow Matt S on Twitter: @mattschneidman Follow Matt B on Twitter: @mattbarrows Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23. That is LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 for a 60-day free trial. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! Just go to LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 and get started. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who had the best win in Week 10...the Texans, Browns or Lions? There may not be a definitive answer, and that's part of what made this such a great Sunday in the NFL. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to 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. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23. That is LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 for a 60-day free trial. Let LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you sell like a superstar today! Just go to LinkedIn dot com slash MAYS23 and get started. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Football GM, Mike and Randy go over the struggles from the Panthers and Bears in TNF and Frank Reich's ability to take less and do more. Then the conversation shifts to a discussion on the likelihood of this being the year we see a non-QB win MVP. And then lastly, the GM notebook, Week 10 predictions and more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ 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/MAYSand get on your way to being your best self. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. That’s better HELP dot com slash MAYS. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. Go to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go to grammarly.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL to download for FREE today. That’s G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y DOT COM SLASH ATHLETICFOOTBALL. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are at the halfway point of the NFL regular season, which makes this a perfect time to hand out some hardware. Robert Mays and Nate Tice award winners at midseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys then turn their attention to Week 10, diving into the big game between the 49ers and Jaguars, the chess match between the Ravens offense and Browns defense, 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. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYSand get on your way to being your best self. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. That’s better HELP dot com slash MAYS. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. Go to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go to grammarly.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL to download for FREE today. That’s G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y DOT COM SLASH ATHLETICFOOTBALL. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every football fan knows that Joe Burrow is great. But do we all know why he's great? Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. The guys also discuss Will Levis taking over in Tennessee, how teams are using tempo this season, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel 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/MAYSand get on your way to being your best self. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. That’s better HELP dot com slash MAYS. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. Go to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go to grammarly.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL to download for FREE today. That’s G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y DOT COM SLASH ATHLETICFOOTBALL. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler shift their attention—mostly—to the NFL side of the equation on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. The guys highlight the play of the top rookies at each position this season. They couldn't leave the Prospects side of the equation untouched, though. After wrapping up their rookie discussion, they discuss the biggest college games of the weekend from an NFL Draft perspective. 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. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYSand get on your way to being your best self. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. That’s better HELP dot com slash MAYS. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. Go to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go to grammarly.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL to download for FREE today. That’s G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y DOT COM SLASH ATHLETICFOOTBALL. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get the feeling that things are changing in the Commanders organization. What does the future look like for the Giants? And the Vikings have a new face at quarterback. Robert is in for Keefer this week and joining him to discuss this all is The Athletic beat writers Ben Standig (Commanders), Dan Duggan (Giants) and Alec Lewis (Vikings). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We started the week talking about four big games. It's only appropriate that we end it recapping those four games. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into Bills-Bengals, Cowboys-Eagles, Chiefs-Dolphins and Seahawks-Ravens on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. They also discuss C.J. Stroud's big day, Josh Dobbs' heroics, 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. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYSand get on your way to being your best self. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. That’s better HELP dot com slash MAYS. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. Go to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH mays. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go to grammarly.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL to download for FREE today. That’s G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y DOT COM SLASH ATHLETICFOOTBALL. New to Etsy? Use the code HOLIDAY10 for ten percent off your first purchase. That’s code HOLIDAY10. Maximum discount value of fifty dollars. Expires December 31st, 2023. See terms at Etsy dot com slash terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Randy look back on quarterback play in TNF, along with their thoughts on the Raiders dismissal of HC Josh McDaniels and GM Dan Ziegler. Then the guys discuss their trade deadline reactions and Week 9 predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 9 features the best quartet of games of any week thus far this season. On paper, at least. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive deep into Dolphins-Chiefs, Seahawks-Ravens, Cowboys-Eagles and Bills-Bengals on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. They also discuss the Raiders' decision to fire Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler, break down the moves made at the trade deadline, and consider the quarterback future in Atlanta. 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

The NFL world woke up on Wednesday to the surprise news that Raiders owner Mark Davis relieved head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler of their duties. The Athletic Raiders beat writer Tashan Reed joins Michael Beller to discuss why the team made the move now, and what's next for the franchise, on this emergency episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Tashan on Twitter: @tashanreed Follow Michael on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first in-season update of Dane Brugler's 2024 NFL Draft Big Board comes with a new No. 1 overall...North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. Dane explains why he moved Maye up, and Caleb Williams down, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. After that, he and Nate Tice dig deeper into the top 50. 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

In this week's edition of Keefer and the Beats, Zak dives into three potential playoff teams with The Athletic NFL beat writers Michael-Shawn Dugar (Seahawks), Jon Machota (Cowboys), and Nate Taylor (Chiefs). The discussion starts on the Seahawks adding to an already deep defensive line group. Then we shift to the Cowboys and ponder if they're just a tease or ready to take the next step. And then lastly, a breakdown of the Chiefs' unexpected loss to the Broncos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're through eight weeks of the 2023 NFL regular season, and we just might have our most wide open year in recent memory. The Chiefs and 49ers lost on Sunday. The Bills and Cowboys recently suffered soul-searching losses that now seem like they happened a lifetime ago. And the Bengals appear to be all the way back. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all that, and a whole lot 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bills presented a different type of personnel in TNF…Lamar Jackson is back at an MVP level…Trade discussions begin to heat up around the league…Mike and Randy dive into all of this and share their thoughts on Dalvin Cook possibly being on the move, and how Hunter Renfrow might be a sought-after commodity. Plus, uncertainty in Green Bay, the GM Notebook and Week 8 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're approaching the halfway point of the NFL regular season, and at least one thing is clear...offense is down. Why might that be? Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also dig into the Bengals-49ers matchup, breakdown the looming battle between the Seahawks offense and Browns defense, go Under the Hood on the emerging Chiefs defense, 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 sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any list of top quarterback performance to date this season has to include what Lamar Jackson and Kirk Cousins did in Week 7. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel break down those performances on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. The guys also discuss trade deadline dynamics in the locker room, on-field histrionics from quarterbacks, and the continued uncertainty surrounding Deshaun Watson's playing status. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're just about halfway through the college football season, which makes this a great time to check in on the quarterback landscape. That's exactly what Nate Tice and Dane Brugler do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. The guys start off with the top two in the class, Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, before moving on to their respective QB3s. They wrap things up by discussing a the rest of the quarterbacks who will, or could, come out this spring. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are injuries on the defensive side of the ball going to upend the Bills? Are the Ravens an inner-circle Super Bowl contender? And what's coming for the Panthers after the change in playcallers? The Athletic NFL beat writers Joe Buscaglia (Bills), Jeff Zrebiec (Ravens), and Joe Person (Panthers) join Zak Keefer to discuss these topics, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Keefer and the Beats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ravens? Yeah, that was nice. The Bills? Yeesh. And how about the Eagles' performance in their big win over the Dolphins? Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap all the Week 7 highlights across the league 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 sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interesting takeaways from TNF. Concerning issues in Philly. A look at the Chiefs receiving core. WR Julio Jones finds a need home with the Eagles. Frank Wright handling over play calling duties. Mike and Randy discuss this along with Aaron Rodgers, teams with personnel issues, and Week 7 picks. Dan Pompei joins Mike to discuss their book "100 Greatest Players In NFL History".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been waiting all day for Sunday night? Yeah, that applies this week, when the Dolphins and Eagles get together for a matchup that we could plausibly see again in Las Vegas in the middle of February. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also dig into the Lions-Ravens and Rams-Steelers matchups and play a little game of Serious or Unserious? with the glut of teams in the league that have three wins and/or losses. 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 LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/MAYS23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week provides us an opportunity to take a step back and look at some bigger picture questions at the quarterback position. Like, what really happens during bye weeks? Is there any meaningful effect when a team changes playcallers? And how does a team adjust when it's going to start its backup quarterback? Chase Daniel walks Robert Mays through the answers to those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/MAYS23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you root for a team that's going to be looking for an offensive lineman or three in the 2024 NFL Draft? Well then this episode of Prospects to Pros is for you. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler welcome Brandon Thorn from the Trench Warfare newsletter and Bleacher Report to survey the OL landscape. Then, the guys take a look back at Oregon-Washington and a look ahead to Penn State-Ohio State. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Robert on Twitter: @BrandonThornNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/MAYS23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any list of best teams in the NFL this season has to include the Detroit Lions. Any list of 3-3 teams, meanwhile, has to include the Rams and Raiders. The list of guests on this week's Keefer and the Beats includes all of The Athletic reporters who cover those teams. Colton Pouncy (Lions), Jourdan Rodrigue (Rams) and Tashan Reed (Raiders) join Zak Keefer on this episode to break down their teams one-third of the way through the season. Follow Zak on Twitter: @zkeefer Follow Colton on Twitter: @colton_pouncy Follow Jourdan on Twitter: @JourdanRodrigue Follow Tashan on Twitter: @tashanreed Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/MAYS23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unbeatens are no more in the NFL. The 49ers and Eagles, the last remaining undefeated teams in the league in 2023, both lost on what was probably the strangest Sunday of the season to date. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap 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 This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/MAYS23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Payton has dished out more than his fair share of criticism since taking the Broncos job. Seems like he deserves some himself, too. Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Football GM. The guys also get into, in order, Zach Wilson, the Packers, the Lions, the 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo, Bill Belichick, Deshaun Watson's shoulder, the Jaguars' performance in London, and Week 6 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roughly one-third of the NFL regular season will be behind us after this week. So where do things stand across the league? Robert Mays and Nate Tice embark on an NFL hierarchy reset on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also dig into a couple intriguing unit vs. unit matchups, ponder the future in Minnesota, go Under the Hood on the Panthers offense, and 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

Trevor Lawrence showed in Week 5 how and why he can be special. Jordan Love, meanwhile, struggled in a way that is giving rise to consternation in Green Bay. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon-Washington and USC-Notre Dame aren't just two of the best games on the schedule this weekend...they're also two of the best games if you're watching college football with an eye on the 2024 NFL Draft. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dive into those games, and also discuss the value of in-person scouting, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

On this week's Keefer and the Beats, Zak dives into three franchises that are all at something of a crossroads: the Patriots with Chad Graff, the Vikings with Alec Lewis, and the Steelers with Mark Kaboly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's only one appropriate question to ask after what we all watched on Sunday night...are the 49ers the best team in the league? Robert Mays and Nate Tice tackle that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss how the Lions and Dolphins continue to roll, the Ravens' disappointing loss to the Steelers, the hugely important bounceback by the Bengals, and 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

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss Chase Claypool trade to Miami. Remembering Dick Butkus. Bears first win of the season. Magic Johnson comments on the Commanders loss. Is this a must win for the Packers against the Raiders? A look at how teams can go about several ways to find a QB.Deshaun Watson would have gone if he could have gone. The GM notebook and Week 5 predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been waiting all day for Sunday night? Yeah, that'll be true this week, when the Cowboys and 49ers get together for one of the games of the year. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview that game, and discuss a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys highlight their favorite surprises of the season to date, dig into the struggling Falcons and Giants offenses, and nerd out over the matchup between the Rams offense and Eagles defense. 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

One month into the season, did you expect to be talking about Baker Mayfield and Josh Dobbs? Yeah, us too. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into those two quarterbacks, the mess and Pittsburgh, and the hallmarks of a well-coached defense on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Draft class of 2023 has now played one month's worth of pro games? What are the earliest of early returns? Nate Tice and Dane Brugler discuss C.J. Stroud, Puka Nacua, Jalen Carter and all the rest on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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

Is this the last dance for Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry? It has been a month for the Bears. And the 49ers seem to have a complete team in all three phases of the game. Zak Keefer is joined by beat writers, Kevin Fishbain (Bears), Joe Rexrode (Titans) and Matt Barrows (49ers) to break down and discuss this all.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bills scored the biggest win of Week 4, knocking off the Dolphins to take early control of the AFC East. The Ravens, meanwhile, might already have control of a division many thought would be the best in the league. That's just two of the topics Robert Mays and Nate Tice hit in the Week 4 recap 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

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller recap the Lions Thursday night win over the Packers along with their thoughts on each team. A look at CJ Stroud start to the season. What the guys see in the Jets leadership. The Browns are looking better. And which out of the four remaining winless teams will remain winless after Week 4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a couple of doozies on the Week 4 slate. Where might the showdown between the Dolphins and Bills be decided? How will the Ravens offense and Browns defense go after one another? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys play a game of Would You Rather? with the 0-3 teams, go Under the Hood on the Eagles offense, make some picks for Week 4, 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 sponsored by Sleep Number®: Now, save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss the impressive day from CJ Stroud against the Jaguars. What Brock Purdy's production means in the 49ers offseason. One heck of a performance from Justin Herbert. What happens to Kirk Cousins the rest of the season? And how Davante Adams seems a bit frustrated in Las Vegas and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Now, save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler look back at Week 4 and ahead to Week 5 in college football on this episode of Prospects to Pros. They break down the performances of draft prospects in last weekend's Notre Dame-Ohio State game, talk about all the fun Pac-12 quarterbacks are having, look ahead to some big opportunities for specific players in Week 5, and more. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Miller Coors: Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/COOLIGANS This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Now, save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this a must win year for the Chargers? Could the Browns defense be the best in football? With their best player on the sideline, the Colts are 2-1. Zak Keefer is joined by Chargers beat writer Daniel Popper, Browns beat writer Zac Jackson and Colts beat writer James Boyd to discuss this all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Week 3 across the NFL. They discuss the Dolphins going off for 70 points, disappointing games from the Cowboys and Jaguars, a great defensive effort from the Lions, Myles Garrett's big day, 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 This episode is sponsored by Miller Coors: Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/COOLIGANS This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Now, save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the good things and bad things they've seen from teams. Have the 49ers found their franchise QB? A terrible injury to end Week 2. The plan for Justin Fields in question. And an unexpected 2-0 start for the Washington Football Team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview Week 3 in the NFL on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the mess in Chicago and issues for the Jaguars and Browns offenses. They break down Falcons-Lions, their Game of the Week, and Packers offense vs. Saints defense, their Matchup of the Week. They also dig into an 0-2 Desperation Index and ask 'Are You Buying This?' on the 2-0 Commanders and Buccaneers. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Week 2 edition of In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig deep into Justin Fields' struggles, trying to find a path forward for the Bears' quarterback. They also heap praise on Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel, revel in their enjoyment of Sam Howell and Eric Bieniemy, and also discuss the play through two weeks of Bryce Young and Josh Allen. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler open up the mailbag on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Michael Penix Jr. (and J.J. McCarthy) in the context of the QB3 race, consider how close Keon Coleman is to cementing himself as the WR2 in the class, and find some agreement on the best positions in this class, plus a whole lot more. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Week 2 recap Zac Keefer is joined by Jets beat writer Zack Rosenblatt, Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner and Giants beat writer Dan Duggan. It's a discussion of comeback wins, QB franchise injuries and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Week 2 in the NFL on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Are the Cowboys the best team in the league? Who's standing out in the NFC's second tier? Which teams disappointed in Week 2? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the start to Week 2. A look at the rookie quarterbacks in Week 2. The news about QB Aaron Rodgers forcing the NY Jets to go with QB Zach Wilson. And what will the Jets do if Wilson doesn't work out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice get you ready for Week 2 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider the Week 1 struggles of some of the league's elite teams, look ahead to Ravens-Bengals and Chiefs-Jaguars, highlight some preseason takes they might already want back, and ask 'Are You Buying This?' about some of what we saw last week. Plus, Matchup of the Week. Tice's Touts, and more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first in-season episode of In the Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss Josh Allen's struggles against the Jets, the pairing of Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur and Anthony Richardson's NFL debut. The guys also hit on Matthew Stafford carving up the Seahawks and Jim Schwartz's successful gameplan against Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Chase on X: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just put a bow on Week 2 of the college football season, and we've already got our first bit on Prospects to Pros: Who's the QB3? Nate Tice and Dane Brugler discuss a few candidates on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also check in on Caleb Williams, highlight standouts on the defensive side of the ball, and give some love to the rookies who flashed in Week 1 of the NFL season. Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first edition of Keefer and the Beats, national NFL writer Zak Keefer welcomes Falcons beat writer Josh Kendall, Packers beat writer Matt Scheidman and Broncos beat writer Nick Kosimider to discuss their teams' Week 1 games. The conversation, as you might imagine, focuses on new coach and quarterback pairings. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite Sunday night ritual is back. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to recap Week 1 of the NFL season. The guys dig into the Dolphins-Chargers showstopper, the 49ers' drubbing of the Steelers, the Browns wire-to-wire win over the Bengals, Trevor Lawrence-to-Calvin Ridley, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller take you into the weekend with the Week 1 edition of The Football GM. The guys discuss the Lions' 21-20 win over the Chiefs, Chris Jones' ongoing holdout, and Joe Burrow's new contract. They unveil their future power rankings and make some picks for Week 1, as well. Follow Sando on X: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on X: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 has arrived! What better way to celebrate than with Robert Mays and Nate Tice breaking down the biggest games the coming weekend has to offer. The guys dig into Bills-Jets, Bengals-Browns and Dolphins-Chargers, and highlight what they're looking for in the Eagles offense/Patriots defense and 49ers offense/Steelers defense showdowns. Plus, Nate makes some picks in Tice's Touts, and Dianna Russini joins Robert to discuss the latest contract news. Football is back! Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Follow Dianna on X: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 NFL season is here! Robert Mays and Nate Tice celebrate by making their full slate of predictions for the season ahead. The guys pick division champs and wild card teams, name award winners and stat champions, and wrap it all up with their MVP and Super Bowl picks. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored 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

How good is Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders as a prospect? And what about Travis Hunter? Dane Brugler and Nate Tice cover these and other standouts from a busy week 1 in college football, check in on the QBs who might push for 3 on their prospect lists, and make some predictions for the 2023 Rookies of the Year in the NFL. This episode is sponsored 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

Robert Mays and Nate Tice put some skin in the game as they draft who they think will end up with the best records at the end of the 2023 regular season. Whoever has the most wins, is our winner! And the loser has to pay off a bet in person at the Super Bowl. Who ya got?! Plus, we go through a little round of "We Wouldn't Be Surprised If..." with some bold predictions for the 2023 season. Sponsored by BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored 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

Time for our final division preview of the year, as we dig into the NFC East, the defending Conference Champion Eagles, the Mike McCarthy-led Cowboys offense, Sam Howell taking over in Washington, and can the Giants coaching staff work their magic again? All that and tons more on each team as we round out the series. 0:00 - Philadelphia Eagles 32:19 - Dallas Cowboys 55:06 - New York Giants 1:18:15 - Washington Commanders Sponsored by: YouTubeTV - Your home for NFL Sunday Ticket LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for a GM's take on Jerry Jones' logic in acquiring Trey Lance, what's going on with Jonathan Taylor in Indianapolis, the Pats cutting Bailey Zappe, the latest shenanigans on HBO's Hard Knocks with the Jets and a bunch more notes from a busy NFL week. Sponsored by LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dane Brugler and Nate Tice bring you their rookies to watch in the NFC, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Jalin Hyatt and more, plus second-year guys who might be interesting in 2023, like Desmond Ridder in Atlanta and Jameson Williams hitting the field. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/fx-06paXoEo Sponsored by LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time to dive into one of our favorite divisions on TAFS, the NFC North, as we dissect what's going on in Green Bay with Jordan Love and the Packers, what the ceiling is for the Vikings, the development of Justin Fields in Chicago, and can the Lions be the breakout playoff team of 2023? 0:00-31:09 - Detroit Lions 31:09-58:52 - Minnesota Vikings 58:52-1:22:42 - Green Bay Packers 1:22:42-end - Chicago Bears Sponsored by NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTubeTV - visit youtubetv.com/footballshow NOW! LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Daniel officially joins The Athletic and TAFS for your weekly deep dive on all things quarterback with one of the most experienced veteran QBs the NFL has seen. To kick off the show, Robert and Chase dig into Chase's Top 5 QB Questions heading into 2023, from Justin Fields' development, to Kellen Moore's impact on Justin Herbert, Dak and Mike McCarthy, Sean Payton and Russell Wilson and more. 0:00-18:02 Justin Herbert / Chargers 18:02-28:49 Dak Prescott / Cowboys 28:49-38:51 Jordan Love / Packers 38:51-48:08 Aaron Rodgers / Jets 48:08-57:31 Justin Fields / Bears 57:31-1:07:52 Russell Wilson / Broncos Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g Sponsored by LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays travels to Vikings camp to get the Minnesota perspective from The Athletic's Alec Lewis, then catches up with Packers reporter Matt Schneidman at Packers camp, and rounds out the journey at home talking Bears with our own Kevin Fishbain. 0:00-19:54 - Vikings 19:54-44:32 - Packers 44:32-End - Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert and Nate are back with their division preview series, this time tackling the loaded AFC West, featuring your defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs and the show-favorite Chargers. Plus can Sean Payton turn Russell Wilson around? And what is there to look forward to in Las Vegas besides the next Super Bowl? 1:00-32:09 - Chiefs 32:10-56:44 - Chargers 56:45-1:22:22 - Broncos 1:22:23-1:39:14 - Raiders Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Randy are back with a GM's take on the Trey Lance situation in San Francisco, Sam Howell showing up for Washington, plus the GM's Notebook is full of preseason winners, Vikings talk, Packers, Dolphins and more on The Football GM podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler turn their attention to players already in the NFL this week. The guys highlight rookies they can't wait to watch and second-year players with something to prove in the AFC on this episode of Prospects to Pros. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last time Robert Mays and Nate Tice were on the mics for a division preview, they posited that the division in question—the AFC East—could be the league's best. The same question comes up when discussing the AFC North, a quartet that includes one of the Super Bowl favorites, another potential Super Bowl contender, and four teams that could all legitimately be in the playoffs this season. Let's get to 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 The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays' training camp travels took him back out east over the previous week, and landed him with three teams all harboring Super Bowl aspirations this season. In Volume 4 of TAFS Goes Camping, Robert visits with Eagles beat writer Bo Wulf, Jets beat writer Zack Rosenblatt and Bills beat writer Joe Buscaglia. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Bo on X: @Bo_Wulf Follow Zack on X: @ZackBlatt Follow Joe on X: @JoeBuscaglia Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Go to shopify.com/mays to take your business to the next level today. This episode is sponsored 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

Robert Mays and Nate Tice wrap up the week with a preview of the AFC East. Can the Bills finally break through? Is Aaron Rodgers just what the Jets needed? What's the Dolphins' counterpunch? Can Bill O'Brien fix what ailed the Patriots' offense last season? The guys dig into those questions, and a whole lot 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 The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. This episode is sponsored 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

The GM and Mike are back to review the rookie QB preseason debuts, weigh-in on Dalvin Cook the Jet, the latest Hard Knocks episode, coaching candidates for the Hall of Fame and more on The Football GM. 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

Last week, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler kicked off the 2023-24 football season by taking a look at the top quarterbacks in the draft class, headlined by Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. This week, they dive into all the other positions, headlined by Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. This episode is sponsored 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

Robert Mays and Nate Tice jump over to the NFC South for the latest installment of our division preview series. Can the Saints make one more real run at the division? Is this the year for the Falcons to break through? What defines success for the 2023 Panthers? And just what the hell are the 2023 Buccaneers? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot 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 The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. This episode is sponsored 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

Our division preview series moves over to the NFC West. Can the great alchemist Kyle Shanahan do it again? Were the 2022 Seahawks for real? Can the Rams rebound? And what qualifies as success for the Cardinals? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all those questions, and a whole lot 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 The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Go to shopify.com/mays to take your business to the next level today. This episode is sponsored 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

In Volume 3 of TAFS Goes Camping, Robert Mays visits with Colts beat writer James Boyd, Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. and Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow James on X: @RomeovilleKid Follow Paul on X: @pauldehnerjr Follow Colton on X: @colton_pouncy Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Go to shopify.com/mays to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick off The Athletic Football Show's division preview series with the AFC South. Are the Jaguars ready to take the next step and become true contenders in the conference? How excited should we be about Anthony Richardson? Is the page-turning inevitable for the Titans? And what defines success for DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud, and the Texans this season? The guys dig into all those questions, and a whole lot 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 The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Go to shopify.com/mays to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sando is on the road covering training camps, and he and the GM Randy Mueller have both watched the Hard Knocks premiere. What are their takeaways? And what about a GM's take on the Johnny Manziel documentary? All that plus Zack Martin's holdout, Dalvin Cook, the Commanders and tons more camp notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospects to Pros returns with your go-to show for all things NFL Draft, from now until Mr. Irrelevant is called in 2024. Nate Tice joins the show as host this year as he and Dane Brugler kick things off with an overview of the QB class and the players at the top.  How good are Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Quinn Ewers compared to previous classes? YouTube - https://youtu.be/xkwVbSA2Acc Sponsored by Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Go to shopify.com/mays to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice wrapped up last week by predicting the coming season's top-10 offenses. They start this week by flipping to the other side of the ball to predict the top-10 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 The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Go to shopify.com/mays to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training camp rolls on, as does Robert Mays' travels around the country. In Volume 2 of TAFS Goes Camping, Robert visits with Falcons beat writer Josh Kendall, Panthers beat writer Joe Person and John Shipley, publisher of the Jaguar Report at SI.com. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Joe on Twitter: @josephperson Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshTheAthletic Follow John on Twitter: @_John_Shipley and @JaguarReport Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Robert Mays and Nate Tice are right, this is going to be a great year to watch offenses in the NFL. The guys had more trouble than ever whittling their predicted lists of the league's top-10 offenses down to 10. So who made their respective cuts? Find out 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 The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sando and the GM Randy Mueller bring you some more intel inside QB Tiers 2023, why Justin Herbert was ranked so high, Russell Wilson being ranked so low and more before digging into Sean Payton's recent comments that didn't sit well with Aaron Rodgers, Jonathan Taylor's unhappiness with the Colts, plus Joe Burrow's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any reasonable NFL observer saw a wide range of realistic outcomes for Jalen Hurts one year ago at this time. Hurts ended up playing like an MVP, and the Eagles nearly won the Super Bowl. Who could be this year's version of Hurts? In other words, who are 2023's biggest wild cards? Robert Mays and Bill Barnwell of ESPN offer up their candidates on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @billbarnwell Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of our favorite episodes of The Athletic Football Show every year. From Patrick Mahomes to Gardner Minshew, Robert Mays and Mike Sando walk through how the league's power brokers view the players at the sport's most important position. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays has flipped coasts since the last episode of The Athletic Football Show, but the work of training camp doesn't take a break. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert chats with DeMeco Ryans as he gets set to begin his tenure as the head coach of the Houston Texans. Then, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN joins Robert to break down one of the most intriguing teams of 2023...the Miami Dolphins. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Marcel on Twitter: @Marcel_LJ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays is spending training camp on the road, visiting with as many teams as he can before the season begins. Every Saturday, we'll bring to you discussions with The Athletic beat writers that Robert had over the previous week in his camp stops. In Volume 1 of TAFS Goes Camping, Robert visits with Rams beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue, Chargers beat writer Daniel Popper, and Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Jourdan on Twitter: @JourdanRodrigue Follow Daniel on Twitter: @danielrpopper Follow Jon on Twitter: @jonmachota Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speculation is a big part of the fun of following the NFL, especially during training camp. That's the spirit of today's episode of The Athletic Football Show, where Robert Mays and David Helman of Fox Sports trot out a bunch of half-baked (albeit thoughtful!) takes and ask, 'Is this anything?' Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow David on Twitter: @davidhelman_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Justin Herbert's huge new deal, to another move made by Jerry Jones, teams that we might need to pump the breaks on and more, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller dive into these NFL training camp topics and more, including Frank Reich's role in the Carolina offense, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and the Chicago Bears. Sponsored by BetterHelp - Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash MAYS today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every NFL season means different things to different people. Who will look back at 2023 as an inflection point in their respective careers? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones from The Ringer tab the coaches and players with the most at stake in 2023 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @bylindsayhjones Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the end of this week, all 32 teams will be in camp. In other words, the NFL season is here. What are our biggest questions at the start of camp? Robert Mays and Courtney Cronin from ESPN lay them out on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Courtney on Twitter: @CourtneyRCronin Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Orr returns to The Athletic Football Show to bring you his list of the best up-and-coming coaching prospects before the season kicks off. Plus, he and Robert dig into some real solutions for the RB value dilemma and what should the Cowboys do about Zack Martin's holdout? 0:00 - 31:30 - RB value solutions 31:30 - 39:49 - Zack Martin’s holdout 39:49 - Prime head coaching candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analytics departments across the NFL have moved way beyond, "So, should we go for it on fourth down this time?" But where exactly are they, and where are they headed? Robert Mays and Sam Schwartzstein, analytics expert for Amazon's NFL broadcasts, dive into those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Sam on Twitter: @schwartzsteins Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. The Football 100, the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, goes on sale this fall. Pre-order it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Allen becoming a perennial MVP candidate? Jalen Hurts leading his team to the Super Bowl? Those weren't exactly foregone conclusions when they entered the league. Quarterback development looks a whole lot different today than it did just a few years ago. How did we get to this point, and what is the secret sauce of developing a quarterback in the present day? Tom Gormely, the director of sports performance and sports science at Tork Sports Performance, quarterback coach Will Hewlett, and Bruce Feldman, college football reporter at The Athletic, join Robert Mays to dive into the topic on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Tom on Twitter: @GormelyTM Follow Will on Twitter: @WillHewlett Follow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored 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

Mitchell Schwartz sits in for Nate Tice on this mailbag edition of The Athletic Football Show. He and Robert Mays tackle questions on models for offensive progress, best builds for a running back room, the traits that set elite position coaches apart from the rest, and more. Robert also welcomes on Titans beat writer Joe Rexrode to discuss the DeAndre Hopkins signing. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored 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

Welcome to The Playcallers - a five-part podcast series that explores the innovation, competition and sometimes even self-destruction inside the N.F.L.’s youngest coaching family. In Episode 1, host Jourdan Rodrigue details the origins of the Shanahan/McVay offensive system, which over time grew into the most popular in the sport. Unique circumstances push Kyle Shanahan to start to evolve this system as he joins up with other young coaches in Tampa Bay, Houston and Washington. A collision of forces, dysfunction and talent culminates in the offensive explosion (and then implosion) in Washington with rookie quarterback Robert Griffin the Third. Voices in the episode include Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel, Matt LaFleur, Raheem Morris and Robert Griffin the Third. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once candidates for the same head coaching jobs, Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay's dynamic gets complicated as they turn into NFC rivals in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Host Jourdan Rodrigue goes inside how both coaches' modern offenses take shape and the untold stories of McVay's hiring process by the Rams. Eventually, McVay's Rams take the NFL by storm in 2017-18. But all the while, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history is lying in wait to teach McVay a humiliating lesson in Super Bowl LIII...just a couple of years after Shanahan's own Super Bowl heartbreak at the hands of that same veteran coach. Voices in the episode include McVay, Shanahan, Matt LaFleur, Mike McDaniel, Les Snead, Kevin Demoff, Andrew Whitworth, Mina Kimes and Steve Wyche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How far can Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay go to evolve their own offenses? Each coach hires a defensive coordinator who is their perfect schematic opposite. In San Francisco, Shanahan and Robert Saleh's epic practice battles shape what are now the NFL's best defenses. In Los Angeles, McVay's and Brandon Staley's schemes clash as McVay becomes wholly obsessed with finding out how his offense can be solved. Host Jourdan Rodrigue studies the collision of apex systems and how the ripple effects start to shape each team - and the entire NFL. Voices in the episode include McVay, Shanahan, Saleh, Staley, Thomas Brown, Andrew Whitworth, Mina Kimes, and Steve Wyche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean McVay becomes the first coach from this coaching family to win the Super Bowl, but it costs him more personally than he could have realized. Before McVay gets to the championship, he has to exorcise his "Kyle Shanahan demons" in the NFC Championship game. Shanahan and Mike McDaniel built their offense into a versatile, punishing group as McVay's own system centers around the flourish of the passing game. McDaniel, who becomes the Dolphins head coach in 2022, starts stretching his legs after so much time working under Shanahan. Meanwhile, Matt LaFleur's own Packers offense is built around compromise and a Hall of Fame quarterback. In speaking with host Jourdan Rodrigue, each head coach opens up about how play-calling has shaped their identity. Voices in the episode include McVay, Shanahan, LaFleur, McDaniel, Kevin O'Connell, Zac Taylor, Kevin Demoff, Les Snead, Raheem Morris, Andrew Whitworth, Mina Kimes and Steve Wyche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at the modern NFL shows that variants of this offensive system - and even the defensive systems it pulled into its innovation loop - are everywhere. What happens when it becomes too saturated? How do coaches know when to jump into what comes next? Host Jourdan Rodrigue also looks at the unintended consequences the explosion in popularity of coaches from this offense have had on the NFL's hiring practices. Meanwhile, coaches across the league are candid about how they try to evolve and adapt in a sport that endlessly moves in patterns and cycles. Voices in the episode include Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan, Matt LaFleur, Mike McDaniel, Raheem Morris, Kevin O'Connell, Thomas Brown, Kevin Demoff, Les Snead, Andrew Whitworth and Robert Griffin the Third. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midsummer is the time of swimming pools, cookouts, vacations...and fantasy football prep! Robert Mays welcomes Josh Norris and Hayden Winks from Underdog Fantasy to this episode of The Athletic Football Show to help you start getting ready for your fantasy leagues. The guys run through the first 10 rounds of a typical draft, highlighting one player in each round who can help you claim your league's trophy this season. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshNorris Follow Hayden on Twitter: @HaydenWinks Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training camp is right around the corner, and there are more than a few intriguing free agents available. What are the best fits for DeAndre Hopkins, Dalvin Cook, Jadeveon Clowney, and the other free agents we know will be playing football in 2023? JP Acosta from SB Nation joins Robert Mays to help find these guys some new homes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow JP on Twitter: @acosta32_jp Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone knows that the Eagles and Saints are masters of the salary cap. But what does that really mean? What's the practical cost of all that alchemy? Brad Spielberger, salary cap analyst for Pro Football Focus, joins Robert Mays to dive deep into the details on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Brad on Twitter: @PFF_Brad Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice sneak in one more mailbag before the holiday. The guys discuss Travis Kelce's contract value, best teams to come up short of winning a Super Bowl, when you're too old to wear a jersey, and 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

What lessons can we take from last season's best defenses and apply to this season? Diante Lee 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 Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What lessons can we take from last season's best offenses and apply to this season? Robert Mays and Nate Tice are joined by Ben Solak of The Ringer to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenjaminSolak 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice go digging into the TAFS mailbag once again to kick off the week. The guys tackle questions on the differences between Mike McCarthy and Sean Payton, the best divisions in 2023, their favorite condiments, 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 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

Super Bowl Championships are often won at the top of the roster. But how many blue-chip players does a team need to win it all? How many very good players can stand in for one elite player? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into those 10 Super Bowl Champions and two runners-up over the last 12 years to draw some lessons from them, and apply them to this season, 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

There are five new regimes across the NFL this season—Jonathan Gannon in Arizona, Shane Steichen in Indianapolis, DeMeco Ryans in Houston, Sean Payton in Denver, and Frank Reich in Carolina. Each of those regimes will define success in their own way. What do we think success looks like for those teams in 2023? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert to introduce The Playcallers, the new podcast series from The Athletic. Debuting on Monday, July 10, The Playcallers explores the relationships shared by Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Matt LaFleur and Mike McDaniel, and how their systems are shaping modern offensive football. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Jourdan on Twitter: @JourdanRodrigue Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, covering questions on how far a team can go without a true star, the worst team Patrick Mahomes could take to the Super Bowl, Nick Chubb's trajectory toward being an all-time great, and 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

The fundamental goal for an NFL team is obvious: win the Super Bowl. But just as obvious is the fact that not every team is a realistic contender. For some teams, taking necessary steps along the path to contention is more important than actively trying to win the Super Bowl. So on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice ask and answer one simple question of all 32 NFL teams...are you really trying to win the Super Bowl this year? 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

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller begin the show by discussing the Stefon Diggs situation in Buffalo. Then, they talk about Stan Kroenke’s multiple championships across several sports and what it takes to be a successful owner. They also break down Frank Clark’s deal with the Broncos, Danielle Hunter’s contract issues in Minnesota and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:33 Stefon Diggs situation in Buffalo 25:50 Stan Kroenke ownership takeaways 36:47 Broncos sign Frank Clark 39:21 Danielle Hunter’s contract issues 46:55 Franchise player updates 49:09 GM Notebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inner-circle Hall of Famers are easy to identify. Some guys who have yet to get a call from Canton, however, just need an advocate. They need someone to evaluate their entire career and make their case for the Hall of Fame. They need Robert Mays and Nate Tice and this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The 2023 edition of Canton Court is now in session. 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

The latest installment of The Athletic Football Show mailbag is a doozy. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dish on what they'd do with Tee Higgins if they were Duke Tobin, why it can make sense for elite corners to stick to one side, the possibility that the Aaron Rodgers trade goes deeply wrong for the Jets, 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

Come with me, and you'll see, in a world of fantasy projections... The summer is here, and it's time to start thinking about your fantasy football teams. That's exactly what we do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Nate Tice is joined by TAFS executive producer Michael Beller and Danny Kelly from The Ringer to plant some early flags in the fantasy football world.Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Danny on Twitter: @DannyBKelly Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the big news this week regarding the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss if Saudi billionaires could ever buy into the NFL or create a rival league. Then, they talk about the NFL’s gambling policy and their favorite over/under season win totals. Finally, they discuss DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the Titans, the Bills’ deal for Leonard Floyd and much more.  Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:23 PGA Tour & LIV Golf merger, could Saudi billionaires buy into NFL? 11:34 NFL gambling policy & more violations 15:39 Favorite over/under season win totals 34:55 DeAndre Hopkins visits Titans 42:11 Bills sign Leonard Floyd 46:25 Ex-Vikings part owner sentenced in crypto scam Visit BetterHelp.com/athleticfootball today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 2023 edition of The Athletic Football Show's Hall of Very Good. On this episode, Robert Mays and Nate Tice remember eight former NFL'ers who were very good, but, for one reason or another, not quite good enough to warrant Hall of Fame discussion. Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice The 2023 Hall of Very Good Class... Brian Westbrook Priest Holmes Lorenzo Neal Marques Colston Ted Washington John Henderson Peter Boulware Carson Palmer Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss how teams make hard decisions while building and maintaining culture, what they want to see from Justin Herbert this year, the bed the Giants have made with Daniel Jones' contract, and 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As the 2022 NFL Draft inches closer, Dane Brugler talks with NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein about his latest mock draft. Lance explains why he believes Travon Walker could go No. 1, how the QBs could fall out of the top 10 and more. Then, they discuss several players who could provide teams a big bargain late in the draft compared to similar first round talent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The storylines of the 2022 NFL Draft go beyond just the prospects. It could be pivotal for several teams around the NFL when it comes to setting a tone for a new coaching staff, correcting a previous wrong, digging out of a hole, or any number of other situations these franchises find themselves in. Robert Mays and Nate Tice bring their picks for their Teams with the Most at Stake during the draft before Rhiannon Walker stops by to share her experience with former Washington and Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins following his tragic passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL's hiring practices again came under fire this week as former head coach Mike Mularkey fanned the flames with his comments regarding the Rooney Rule. Now NY's Attorney General is considering opening an investigation. Former GM Randy Mueller and our own Mike Sando bring their unique insight to the subject after they break down Randy's favorite RBs and TEs coming out in the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beast is back! Dane Brugler discusses his 2022 NFL Draft Guide with NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein. They also break down Derek Stingley Jr.’s pro day as well as the Saints trade with the Eagles and how it impacts the first round. Then, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins the show to talk about his mock draft, the QBs and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 NFL Draft class seems to be a good one for teams in need of quality wide receivers. But where do these guys fit best, what are their strengths & weaknesses and which players do they remind us of? Nate Tice and Robert Mays dig into Nate's top 6 WRs in this class, including Drake London, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and more, plus some outside-the-top favorites of Nate's that you should keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What lessons can be learned from the 2021 draft class ahead of this years draft? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones talk about QB infrastructure, the importance of a multi-year plan and a new era of pass catchers. They also discuss why chemistry matters, injury red flags, second-round tackles and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Saints and Eagles shook up the 2022 NFL Draft on Monday as they swapped picks in the first round - but what is the thinking behind the move for both sides? THE ATHLETIC'S Nate Tice and Diante Lee join Robert Mays to react to the news and discuss how the offensive and defensive scheme trends we've seen in the recent past might inform several team's thinking this draft season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays returns with Nate Tice for some more digging into the 2022 NFL Draft prospects, this time with a full rundown of the consensus top 5 QBs in this years class - Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Matt Corral, Sam Howell, and Desmond Ridder. What are the pros and cons with each guy? Who are some pro comparisons? What's the path to the league for each of them? And most importantly...how does Nate rank them? All that and more QB discussion on today's Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to Bruce Arians’ retirement, the timing of the decision and his legacy as a coach. They also discuss Todd Bowles’ promotion to head coach, how he’s setup for success in his second stint and what this all means for the 2022 Buccaneers. Plus, they talk about the new overtime rules, what impacted the change and more news and notes from the NFL owners meetings this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What percentage of cap space should be devoted to the quarterback? Is Stefon Diggs due for a payday? Where are the Steelers headed over the next several years? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer your mailbag questions. They also discuss Lamar Jackson’s contract, cold-weather stadiums, the value of the center position and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices