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Jun 7, 2023 • 50min

The 2023 Class of the Hall of Very Good

Welcome to the 2023 edition of The Athletic Football Show's Hall of Very Good. On this episode, Robert Mays and Nate Tice remember eight former NFL'ers who were very good, but, for one reason or another, not quite good enough to warrant Hall of Fame discussion. Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we?Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceThe 2023 Hall of Very Good Class...Brian WestbrookPriest HolmesLorenzo NealMarques ColstonTed WashingtonJohn HendersonPeter BoulwareCarson PalmerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 41min

Monday Mailbag: Roster decisions and culture, the next level for Justin Herbert, the Daniel Jones balancing act, and more

Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss how teams make hard decisions while building and maintaining culture, what they want to see from Justin Herbert this year, the bed the Giants have made with Daniel Jones' contract, and more.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.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 18min

The NFL's best edge rushers, with Seth Galina and Steven Ruiz

Wait up, that's Nate Tice's music!!! With Robert Mays on his honeymoon, Nate takes over as the host on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Seth Galina of PFF and Steven Ruiz of The Ringer join Nate to break down the state of the EDGE position leaguewide, with a specific focus on rushing the passer, going into the 2023 season.Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Seth on Twitter: @pff_sethFollow Steven on Twitter: @theStevenRuizSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 49min

Football GM: Aaron Rodgers speaks out, potential DeAndre Hopkins landing spots, Jimmy G’s contract & more

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller talk about DeAndre Hopkins’ release, what’s going on with the Cardinals and potential landing spots for the WR. Then, they get into The Athletic’s exclusive interview with Aaron Rodgers on his final years in Green Bay. They also discuss Jimmy G’s contract, Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason workouts and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:58 Cardinals release DeAndre Hopkins/potential landing spots20:31 Mike Tannenbaum’s comments on Russell Wilson/Sean Payton 25:36 Aaron Rodgers talks to The Athletic on final years in Green Bay37:24 Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury & contract waiver42:48 Tua Tagovailoa OTA passing video46:05 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 18min

The 2023 NFL Roster Reset with Mina Kimes

Outside of a move here or there over the next couple months, we know what all 32 teams in the NFL will look like come Week 1. So...who has the best roster? Who has the worst roster? Who has the best offensive depth chart? What about the defensive side of the ball? Who had the best offseason? Who had a sneaky good offseason? Robert Mays and Nate Tice welcome Mina Kimes from ESPN to answer all those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Mina on Twitter: @minakimesSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 29, 2023 • 51min

Monday Mailbag: The Seahawks' offensive ceiling, Super Bowl windows, NBA players we'd love to see in the NFL, and more

Kick off your week with The Athletic Football Show's Monday Mailbag. In this edition, Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick around the idea of the Seahawks as a top-five offense, consider the meaning of a Super Bowl window, and highlight some offenses that could see a leap this season thanks to a new voice in the room. Nate also gets to name about 10 NBA players he'd like to see in the NFL!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.
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May 26, 2023 • 58min

The 2023 Non-Quarterback Draft

OK, with quarterbacks selected, it's time to move on to our non-quarterback draft for 2023. The premise is the same. Which player do you most want on your team for the next three years, taking into account his current contract status? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Yahoo's Charles McDonald make the selections in this five-round, 15-player exercise.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Charles on Twitter: @FourVertsSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 25, 2023 • 53min

Football GM: Pressure points around the NFL, remembering Jim Brown, Tom Brady’s ownership stake in Raiders & more

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller begin the show by examining various pressure points for several teams around the league and who will be on the spot the most come September. Then, they reflect on the passing of Jim Brown and his legacy on and off the field. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders, the NFL league meetings and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:23 Pressure points around the league (Cowboys, Bills, Raiders, Ravens, Broncos, Patriots, Chargers)24:20 Remembering Jim Brown31:12 Tom Brady becomes part-owner of Raiders38:23 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 24, 2023 • 1h 45min

The 2023 Quarterback Draft

It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year...the Quarterback Draft! The question is simple: Which quarterback would you want leading your franchise for the next three years? And yes, his contract matters. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and friend of the show Derrik Klassen are our drafters in this five-round, 15-pick exercise. Let's do this!Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlassSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 22, 2023 • 53min

Monday Mailbag: The Dolphins' speed, preseason darlings, fast-food rankings, and more

Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back for another session of the Monday Mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Dolphins' team speed, previous preseason darlings and offensive coaching changes. They also rank fast-food joints and wonder how many bad teams you'd have to combine to get a team as good as the Chiefs.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.

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