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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering the life and legacy of Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris. Then, they discuss why the Colts are making the switch to Nick Foles and what’s next for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill likely out the remainder of the season. Plus, have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner? They look at what has changed over the course of the year for those franchises before talking about Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and more in the GM Notebook. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:37 Remembering Franco Harris18:53 Nick Foles to start for Colts27:00 Ryan Tannehill “most likely” out for season32:32 Have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner?39:49 Justin Fields’ development & fundamentals46:38 GM Notebook 1:03:53 Week 16 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler open up the NFL Draft mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. They begin by talking about Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today and how his growth could change QB evaluation going forward. They also talk about Will Levis’ projection and when he could be ready to start. Plus, they discuss OT moving inside, traits vs. production at specific positions, drafting a RB in the first round and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:05 Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today11:01 Moving OT inside to guard17:28 Would Will Levis ready to play early?26:50 Thoughts on Giants drafting Anthony Richardson?34:41 Traits vs. production at specific positions39:36 Ranking the evaluation process43:07 When does it make sense to draft a 1st round RB?46:38 Players that can improve their stock on FBS playoff teams50:27 Top 3 Christmas movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The surest path to a Lombardi Trophy is to have a superstar quarterback, but it isn't the only way to win a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes doesn't hoist that thing every year. Fran Duffy joins Robert Mays to examine the distinct types of quarterbacks who win Super Bowls on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Fran on Twitter: @EaglesXOsSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:07 The superstars11:15 The studs on rookie deals27:41 The rookie-deal QBs with great teams around them40:28 The very good veteran QBs with great teams around them51:48 The Kirk Cousins Conundrum54:43 The Kyle Shanahan Exception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We see the light of the end of the tunnel that is the NFL season, which makes this a great time for a little perspective. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Mike Sando hunt for that perspective at the quarterback position. The guys dig back into Sando's QB tiers from July and consider what has changed, how it changed, and where a handful of certain quarterbacks are headed in the future.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:10 Jalen Hurts16:20 Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen24:52 Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers36:22 Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert40:02 Matthew Stafford and Matt Ryan44:22 Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson53:21 Trevor Lawrence59:54 Jared Goff67:32 Tua Tagovailoa70:00 Justin Fields Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh nothing, just another ho-hum week in the NFL. You know, with walkoff touchdowns and record-setting comebacks, things like that. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the craziness that was Week 15, and the playoff picture that emerged from it, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:29 Craziest week of the season6:49 Commanders-Giants13:33 Raiders-Patriots27:37 Jaguars-Cowboys47:52 Chargers-Titans59:04 AFC North down to the wire66:12 Lions-Jets85:04 Bills-Dolphins97:39 Vikings' historic comeback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more than one moving week in every NFL season, but it's safe to say this is the moving'est of moving weeks we've seen thus far in 2022. Five games carry major "will-they-make-it-or-won't-they" playoff implications, and that doesn't include the second edition of Bills-Dolphins, in which the former can all but lock up the AFC East. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:27 Bills-Dolphins30:40 Commanders-Giants41:57 Jets-Lions60:44 Chargers-Titans74:16 Jaguars-Cowboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering Mike Leach and his impact on the game of football. Then, they share their concerns for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys before discussing Mike White’s future as an NFL starter. Plus, they talk about Kyler Murray’s ACL injury and react to the news of GM Steve Keim’s leave of absence. Finally, they discuss faking injuries on the field and their Week 15 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:38 Remembering Mike Leach10:30 Concern for Dak Prescott & the Cowboys?15:54 Is Mike White a long-term NFL starter?27:47 Cardinals GM Steve Keim taking leave of absence35:32 Faking injuries & NFL fines44:01 Are the Titans close to a tipping point?48:34 GM Notebook1:00:30 Week 15 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Letters and mailbags are all the rage in December, right? Well, let's take a peek inside The Athletic Football Show's mailbag then! Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to answer questions on long-term contracts for mobile quarterbacks, Justin Herbert's status in the league, the impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:45 Long-term contracts for moblie QBs19:57 Justin Herbert and quarterback tiers37:14 Impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade48:24 Offensive linemen and trick plays54:48 Steelers OC options if they move on from Matt Canada64:24 How many backups are capable of pulling a Mike White?67:29 Should the Lions just stick with Jared Goff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL seasons never unfold linearly. Things we were sure were true in October often fall apart by December. Robert Mays and Mike Sando examine a bunch of those things on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among their considerations: The Buccaneers will get it together (they won't), the Titans are rock solid (they aren't), the Dolphins have it all figured out on offense (they don't), and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:45 Deshaun Watson and the Browns' offense13:20 The Bucs aren't getting it together20:50 The Panthers aren't done yet30:18 The Seahawks don't appear so dangerous anymore36:30 The Giants could fall out of the playoffs42:18 We can't take the Ravens for granted46:53 Same goes for the Titans55:09 So maybe the Dolphins don't have this figured out61:45 The Lions can get defensive stops!66:35 But the Vikings can't! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are just four weeks remaining in the regular season, and the playoff picture in both conferences is still more than a little bit fuzzy. Could the Lions sneak into one of the NFC's final spots? Could the Jaguars win out and topple the Titans? Are we sure the Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on the Week 14 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Purdymania in San Francisco!Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:46 Chargers beat Dolphins, get back in playoff picture20:46 The Jalen Hurts MVP case35:16 Purdymania!48:46 Lions creep closer to playoff spot62:40 NFC playoff race72:51 AFC playoff race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.