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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Dec 9, 2022 • 41min
The QB2 Series: Charlie Whitehurst and his wildly interesting football life
Few backup quarterbacks have lived as interesting a football life as Charlie Whitehurst. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to detail that life and share his stories in the latest installment of The QB2 Series on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 29min
Week 14 Preview — Bills-Jets showdown, Tua and Herbert on Sunday night, top-heavy NFC, and more
We are comfortably into the middle of December, which means we are staring down the stretch run of the NFL regular season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 14 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into the matchup between the Bills and Jets, the divergent paths traveled by the Dolphins and Chargers this season, the NFC's dearth of contenders beyond the very top of the conference, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:51 Lions-Vikings10:16 The top-heavy NFC15:01 Bills offense vs. Jets defense36:46 Do the Browns have a secret sauce for the Bengals?51:01 The divergent paths of the Dolphins and Chargers69:24 Expectations for the Brock Purdy 49ers77:20 Tyler Huntley holding the fort in Baltimore79:46 Desmond Ridder's time in Atlanta85:03 Win Robert's fourth screen88:16 Week 14 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 1h
Football GM: Von Miller out for season, Rams claim Baker Mayfield, Titans fire Jon Robinson, OBJ’s team tour & more
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Von Miller’s season-ending surgery and what it means for the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes. They also talk about the Titans decision to fire Jon Robinson, Baker Mayfield being claimed by the Rams, OBJ’s team tour and their expectations for Brock Purdy and the 49ers.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:56 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson13:10 Von Miller out for season18:00 Jimmy G’s injury & expectations for Brock Purdy25:50 Rams claim Baker Mayfield32:08 OBJ team tour continues34:42 Where the Patriots stand in the AFC East37:29 GM Notebook47:08 Week 14 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2022 • 48min
Prospects to Pros: Anthony Richardson declares for the drafts, Caleb Williams shines, surprising QB stay-or-go decisions, and more
Andy Staples and Dane Brugler focus on the most important position in sports on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Anthony Richardon's decision to enter the draft, consider why more quarterbacks than usual are returning to school and gush over Caleb Williams.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:20 The stay-or-go balancing act for QBs in the NIL era16:18 Anthony Richardson declares for the draft32:41 Other players who have declared, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba40:01 Caleb Williams is ridiculous48:21 Brock Purdy getting his chance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
Who'd You Rather?: A series of this-or-that decisions with Yahoo's Charles McDonald; Plus, Jon Robinson's firing with Joe Rexrode
It's a staple of sports talk. Would you rather be this team or that team for the future? We've had some fun with it on The Athletic Football Show this season. So much fun, in fact, that we decided to make a whole episode out of it. Charles McDonald from Yahoo joins Robert Mays on this episode to dig into such Who'd You Rathers as Lions vs. Jaguars, Justin Jefferson vs. Micah Parsons and Broncos vs. Cardinals. Plus, The Athletic's Titans beat reporter Joe Rexrode joins the show to discuss the stunning firing of GM Jon Robinson.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:47 Lions or Jaguars14:40 Vikings or Titans, but you have to keep Cousins/Tannehill21:10 Justin Jefferson or Micah Parsons27:59 Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo + $5m38:24 Falcons or Panthers45:25 Broncos or Cardinals57:29 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2022 • 51min
Week 13 Monday Hangover — Cowboys check-in, Geno Smith’s future, Deshaun Watson’s return, Baker Mayfield’s release and more
Robert Mays and Mike Sando wrap up a busy Week 13 with the Monday Hangover. They check in on the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy following their big win on SNF before examining Geno Smith’s future in Seattle. They also talk about Deshaun Watson’s return, Baker Mayfield’s release and Atlanta’s QB situation.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:09 Cowboys & Mike McCarthy17:25 Seahawks & Geno Smith’s future30:57 Deshaun Watson’s return39:04 What is the QB future in Atlanta?45:18 Panthers release Baker Mayfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 23min
Week 13 recap — Bengals beat Chiefs, Eagles dominate Titans, Jimmy G and Lamar injured, and more
We were excited about Week 13's Sunday slate all week, and it certainly delivered. From the Bengals' latest victory over the Chiefs to the Vikings squeaking out yet another victory, this one over the Jets, the marquee matchups lived up to the billing. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into those two games, injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo and Lamar Jackson, the playoff picture in both conferences, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:39 Bengals-Chiefs21:15 Dolphins-49ers37:53 Jets-Vikings46:43 Eagles offense flies over Titans56:50 Lions offense dominates Jaguars67:51 NFC playoff picture75:13 AFC playoff picture82:15 Lamar Jackson injury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2022 • 34min
The QB2 Series: Kyle Allen shares his story on life as a backup
In the latest installment of the QB2 series, Kalyn Kahler sits down with Texans quarterback Kyle Allen, who will start his second game of the season in Week 13.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 18min
NFL Week 13 preview — Dolphins-49ers, Chiefs-Bengals, Deshaun Watson's return, Titans-Eagles and more
The Week 13 slate is absolutely loaded, and we here at The Athletic Football Show are pumped. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview the big week to come right here and right now. The guys dive deep into Dolphins-49ers and Chiefs-Bengals, consider the matchups between the Eagles offense and Titans defense, as well as the Vikings offense and Jets defense, and dig into a game we all knew would matter in Week 13...Commanders at Giants. The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler also joins to discuss Deshaun Watson's return.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:34 Dolphins-49ers16:33 Chiefs-Bengals35:04 Eagles-Titans40:04 Vikings-Jets54:50 Deshaun Watson's return76:34 Commanders-Giants81:36 Win My Fourth Screen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 14min
Football GM: Packers future at QB, potential head coach openings, belief in the Bengals & more
What should the Packers do with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the future of the QB position in Green Bay. Then, they examine the teams looking for a new head coach and the potential openings to come this offseason. Plus, they share why their opinions on the Bengals have changed and they examine what a Greg Roman departure could mean for the Ravens offense.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:27 Packers QB situation with Aaron Rodgers & Jordan Love15:06 Teams looking for a new head coach & potential openings43:11 Changing opinions on the Bengals49:35 Greg Roman candidate for Stanford job57:30 GM Notebook (Mike White & Geno Smith)1:07:27 Week 13 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
