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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Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 33min
Week 9 Preview: Dolphins-Chiefs, Seahawks-Ravens, Cowboys-Eagles and Bills-Bengals, oh my!
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: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2023 • 15min
Raiders fire HC Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler
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: @tashanreedFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2023 • 54min
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler's Updated 2024 NFL Draft Big Board...a new No. 1, Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 2, seven QBs in the top 50, and more
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_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 3min
Keefer and the Beats: Seahawks add depth, Cowboys taking shape and Chiefs unexpected loss
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 26min
Week 8 Recap: Chiefs and Niners go down, the Bengals are back, and the league is wide open
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: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2023 • 1h 12min
Football GM: Bills win on TNF, Lamar Jackson at his best, and the looming NFL trade deadline
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 29min
Week 8 Preview: Offensive struggles across the league, Bengals-Niners, Chiefs defense taking off, and more
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: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2023 • 60min
In The Pocket: Lamar Jackson enters the MVP race, Kirk Cousins balls out, and the trade deadline effect in NFL locker rooms
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: @robertmaysFollow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDanielSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
Prospects to Pros: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and the rest of the QB landscape at the halfway point of the season
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_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 4min
Keefer and the Beats: The Bills get upset, the Ravens make a statement, and the Panthers make a change
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
