The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL From XLIX to LX: How the league has changed since the last Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl
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Feb 5, 2026 A lively look back at the 2014 Patriots-Seahawks clash and how the NFL morphed in the following decade. Topics include younger quarterback demographics and the rise of mobile passers. They discuss schematic shifts like nickel defenses, declining man coverage, and analytics driving fourth-down aggression. Coaching hires and team evolution, including changes to Seattle’s defense, round out the conversation.
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Radio Row Costume Shenanigans
- Derrik wore a tail costume on Radio Row and ran into colleagues, creating memorable first impressions.
- Robert and others recounted amusing encounters and social media clips from the morning.
Younger Quarterbacks Dominate The League
- The NFL's top quarterbacks are much younger now than in 2014, lowering the average age by several years.
- Economic incentives and a weak middle draft cohort pushed teams to prioritize younger, cheaper QBs on rookie deals.
Andrew Luck's Career Still Colors The Era
- Dave remembers Andrew Luck near the top of 2014 lists and revisited his great throws when comparing eras.
- The hosts noted Luck's early retirement would have heavily skewed historical age and legacy discussions.