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Which NFL rosters have improved the most headed into 2021? Which teams worry us the most? And which ones fall into our "What the Hell?" category? Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones both bring team names to the table as Robert Mays leads the crew through their 2021 Roster Doctor segment assessing the best and worst rosters in the NFL.SPOILERS BELOW FOR THE FULL LISTBest RostersBucs, Packers, Chiefs, Browns, Bills, PackersWorst RostersTexans, Lions, Jags, Panthers, EaglesBest Offensive Depth ChartsChiefs, Bucs, Browns, CowboysSneaky Good OffensesRams, Vikings, Patriots, WashingtonOffenses that Worry UsPanthers, Bears, SteelersBest Defensive Depth ChartsRavens, Bucs, Broncos, SteelersSneaky Good DefensesWashington, Packers, GiantsDefenses that Worry UsTitans, Cowboys, RaidersBest Position GroupsWashington’s Front 4, Bucs WRs, Browns RBs, Titans WRs, Patriots TEs, Browns O-Line, Steelers Defensive Front, Cowboys WRsMost Improved Position GroupsBrowns Secondary, Chargers O-Line“What the Hell?” Position GroupsBroncos QBs, Steelers O-Line, Panthers O-Line, Giants O-Line Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pro Football Focus' Diante Lee joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice for a wide look at NFL defenses. Which trends are taking the current league by storm, and which ones are the trends of the future? From defensive line to defensive backs, the guys discuss it all on a new Athletic Football Show.Get full access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount - theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Jets head coach Robert Saleh sits down with Robert Mays for the latest episode of The Athletic’s Offseason Interview Series. They discuss Saleh’s roster collaboration with GM Joe Douglas, the process of assembling a coaching staff and what stood out about Zach Wilson before the draft. Plus, hear what Saleh has to say about the importance of player feedback and how that can translate to success on the field.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Offseason Interview Series continues as Robert welcomes Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry to discuss his philosophy on building a team, the draft, analytics and more. Plus Robert welcomes The Athletic's Packers beat reporter Matt Schneidman to update us on the Aaron Rodgers situation and where things could be headed with his future as a Green Bay Packer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How would we rank the top coaches in today's NFL? Who are the best up-and-coming names? Who are the best play callers? Robert Mays welcomes Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones for part 3 of their list series as they bring their 2021 coaching superlatives to the table, plus everyone reacts accordingly to the Julio Jones trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans.Get all-access to The Athletic with a special discount for new subs at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What team would be the best fit for Julio Jones? Robert and Nate weigh in and discuss what it will take to land the wide receiver. Then they dive into five key lessons they’ve learned from studying the NFL’s best offenses. Hear what they have to say about an explosive run game, the ability to create at the quarterback position and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wade Phillips, former coach for the Cowboys, Texans, Broncos, Rams, Chargers, Saints, Eagles, Oilers and more joins Robert Mays to talk all things defense. What was it like starting as a coach in the 80s and trying to adjust to today's offenses? How would he compare Aaron Donald to some of the legendary players he has coached like Reggie White? And did he ever hang out with Willie Nelson back in the day? These topics and much more as the Offseason Interview Series continues on The Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After their Most Valuable QB Draft went down without a hitch last week, Lindsay, Nate and Robert return to draft the best non-QBs in the NFL. Who will be at the top of the list? Which positions could be completely left out? And could we even see a rookie make an appearance?Who won the draft? Let us know at @TheAthleticNFLSign up for The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays continues the Offseason Interview Series with special guest Matt Ryan - Falcons QB, Pro Bowler & face of the franchise for a decade plus. How does he feel about the Julio Jones stuff? Was he consulted before the Falcons selected Kyle Pitts at pick 4? How does he feel about the Super Bowl loss now? These topics and more exclusively on a new Athletic Football Show.Get all-access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company's expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.