The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
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The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously follow the details of why we all love this sport and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 26, 2022 • 17min
Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach after 16 seasons - reaction with Katherine Terrell
Saints head coach Sean Payton abruptly announced he was stepping away from coaching the Saints after 16 seasons. The Athletic's Saints writer Katherine Terrell joins Lindsay Jones to react to the news following Payton's press conference and discuss the surprise of the announcement, whats next for the Payton, if he might ever coach again, what's next for the Saints, if the job is a desirable place and more analysis and reaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
Mailbag: OT rule change, Mitchell Schwartz on Chiefs final drive, getting over losses, how to feel if your team lacks a QB & more
Who better to chime in on the most chaotic 2 minutes of football in maybe ever than a man who was in that huddle recently? Mitchell Schwartz returns with Robert Mays to gush over Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's backyard football skills, ease some pain of some hurting fanbases, give some player perspective on the controversial overtime rules, and answer tons more of your voicemails and emails as the Athletic Football Show Mailbag is opened again following the Divisional round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 23min
Bills-Chiefs thriller ends in OT, 49ers stun Rodgers' Packers, Bengals & Burrow to AFC title game, Rams survive Bucs & more
It feels like we all witnessed one of the great playoff weekends in NFL history. From stunning upsets, to numerous last-second game-winning kicks, and everything in between, Robert Mays are here to react to it all. How did Patrick Mahomes outlast Josh Allen in his biggest moment? What happens to Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay now that the 49ers have moved on? How did the Rams find the right recipe to keep Brady at bay? And can Joe Burrow continue his miracle run and lead the Bengals to the AFC Championship with this defense? All that and TONS more Divisional review on a postgame Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 9min
NFL Divisional Round Sunday preview & picks
Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their NFL Divisional Round coverage with a full preview of Sunday’s games. They start by breaking down the matchup between the Rams and Buccaneers. They examine each side of the ball and discuss the injuries that could play a big role in the game. Next, they dive into Bills at Chiefs. They discuss how this game is different from the last time these two teams played, their expectations for Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes and much more. They close things out with their picks against the spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2022 • 58min
NFL Divisional Round Saturday preview
Robert Mays and Nate Tice get you ready for the NFL Divisional Round with a full preview of Saturday's slate. They begin by discussing Bengals-Titans, the matchups they are watching and their X-factor for the game. Then, they dive into the historic showdown between the 49ers-Packers. They explain why this game is so intriguing, the key players returning from injury and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2022 • 1h 4min
What we learned from our 2021 NFL take mistakes with Lindsay Jones
What take mistakes did we learn the most about during this NFL season? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones look back on their takes from 2021, what has changed and why. They discuss Kyler Murray, defenses across the league, Browns’ hype, the concept of “saving” QBs and much more. Plus, they also talk about the Raiders’ GM and head coach search, where Dan Quinn will land and other news from the interview process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2022 • 56min
2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein on the talent at the top, QBs & their favorite prospects
It’s officially draft season and The Athletic Football Show welcomes Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein to the feed for complete coverage of the 2022 class. They discuss the main storylines to watch over the next few months, including the lack of elite prospects, the QBs, their early favorites and which teams are positioned well in the first round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2022 • 60min
Mailbag: Is Kellen Moore overrated? + more playoff questions with Mitchell Schwartz
Our resident Super Bowl Champion Mitchell Schwartz is here to chime in on the weekend's playoff action, drama and biggest headlines, starting with Mike McCarthy's late-game decision making and a convo on the hype around Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Plus, how to teams spend their playoff bye weeks, wondering if we NEED 7 playoff teams, the definition of "installing an offense" and more with Robert Mays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2022 • 48min
Rams crush Cardinals, Matthew Stafford gets a playoff W & what's next for Arizona
Following the final Wild Card matchup of the season, Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Rams big win over the Cardinals, Matthew Stafford's performance, the ceiling for this Rams team and looking to the Bucs before looking at the whole of the Cardinals season, Kyler Murray and what Arizona can do to improve on 2021 + some quick thoughts on the Raiders GM opening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 30min
NFL Wild Card Sunday Recap: 49ers survive Cowboys, Chiefs & Bucs move on & Steelers, Cowboys & Eagles postmortem
After another day of crazy Wild Card action, Robert Mays and Nate Tice return to react to the biggest moments and game-swinging plays. How should 49ers fans feel about their Super Bowl chances after how they looked against the Cowboys? How should Cowboys fans feel going forward? Will the Bucs and Tom Brady make another run at a title? Can the Chiefs continue their impressive offensive output against the Bills? All that and more instant analysis following the Sunday games on another postgame Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
