The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer joins the show to discuss playing QB for Bruce Arians, advice for Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson and details his mindset late in his career. Plus The Athletic's football film guru Ted Nguyen stops by to dig into some Chiefs-Bucs film study, and Nate Tice brings some formation concepts to watch out for in Super Bowl LV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NFL coach Brad Childress joins Robert Mays to discuss his experience and relationship with Andy Reid and how the Chiefs' head coach has evolved as a play caller, scout and coach overall. But before that, Lindsay Jones brings 10 under-the-radar names and storylines to watch ahead of Super Bowl LV.0:00 - 1:03:04 - 10 players to watch / Lindsay Jones1:03:04 - end - Brad Childress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What steps did the Buccaneers and Chiefs take in 2020 to help them reach the Super Bowl? The Athletic's Bucs and Chiefs writers Greg Auman and Nate Taylor join Robert Mays for an extended deep dive into the philosophy of how both teams were built and takeaways for teams around the NFL.0:00-38:34 - Greg Auman / Bucs38:34-End - Nate Taylor / Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Sheil Kapadia kick off Super Bowl week by discussing 10 stats that could play a key role in the Chiefs-Bucs matchup. Then, former NFL quarterback Ryan Lindley joins the show to talk about what he learned under Bruce Arians. He explains what makes Arians’ system so unique, Tom Brady’s influence on Tampa’s offense and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rams and Lions set the NFL world on fire Saturday by announcing a blockbuster trade that would send QB Matthew Stafford to the Rams in exchange for Jared Goff, 2022 & 2023 1st round picks & a 2021 3rd rounder.Why did the Rams make the move to acquire Stafford, and why did the Lions let him go? What trickle down affect does it have on the rest of the league? The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the intricacies of the deal on a NEW Athletic Football Show.Remember to get all access to The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super Bowl is still more than a week away, but that doesn't mean we can't already start talking about our favorite ways to bet the game. Sure, we're going to be playing the line, be it on the Chiefs or the Buccaneers, but this is the Super Bowl. There are seemingly countless ways to get in on the action, and no time to waste.In the first part of our Super Bowl betting extravaganza, Michael Beller and Vic Tafur begin discussions on the wagers that have caught their eye this week. While they're not locking in all these plays just yet, they are the ones that the guys are, at the very least, zeroing in on as the big game draws nearer. Will Patrick Mahomes go over 329.5 passing yards? Does Beller have a sneaky angle on the first touchdown scorer? Is Vic crazy for wanting to trust the running backs in a game like this? We'll get into all that, and a whole lot more.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Matthew Stafford tall enough to play QB for the Broncos? What would be a reasonable trade package for Julio Jones at this stage in his career? The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones answer those questions and more in this mailbag episode. They dive into the 2021 salary cap, lessons learned from this season and the top positions of focus for any GM. Plus, what do the Bills and Browns need to do this offseason? They break it all down.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert is joined by Yahoo Sports’ Terez Paylor to review lessons learned from the NFL’s four conference championship teams, and discuss the murky Jared Goff situation in LA, ideal Matthew Stafford destinations, possible Dwayne Haskins landing spots, and much more.Plus, The Athletic’s Tori McElhaney stops by for an Atlanta Falcons Team Visit to discuss Arthur Smith as the team’s new head coach and Terry Fontenot as the team’s new GM, Matt Ryan’s potential comfort level within Smith’s system, the option to draft their next QB with the fourth overall pick, problems on the defensive side of the ball, and how Dean Pees could change that next season, and more.You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super Bowl is set! Patrick Mahomes returns to face Tom Brady in his 10th Super Bowl appearance. What happens next for the Bills following the loss, and do they have room to improve this offseason? What should we make of Aaron Rodgers postgame comments regarding his future with the Packers? The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Championship Sunday on a new Athletic Football Show.Remember to subscribe to get all of The Athletic's content leading up to Super Bowl LV - theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the opinion of one of our two hosts, this is the best NFL weekend of the season. Championship weekend routinely brings together at least three of the four best teams in the league, if not all four, and this season is no exception. The Packers and Buccaneers get things going on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game, and then the Chiefs and Bills cap off the night in the AFC Championship Game.Start your Championship Weekend prep with Michael Beller and Vic Tafur on The Athletic Football Show. The guys offer up their picks for sides and totals in both games, highlighting their absolute favorite plays of the weekend. And hey, Beller found a fun prop he likes, while Vic came up with a new segment to put a bow on the episode.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.