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 30, 2022 • 55min
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Dane Brugler’s first mock draft is here! Who will go No. 1? How many WRs will be selected in the first round? What players have risen up the ranks? He joins Andy Staples to break down the top prospects and team needs. Plus, they talk about conference championship weekend and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:58 What will the Texans do at No. 1?5:17 EDGE Will Anderson Jr. & DT Jalen Carter10:51 EDGE Jared Verse12:11 TEs in the first round16:14 The QBs23:37 Surprising risers to the first round27:47 The WRs40:24 The RBs46:14 Conference championship weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 7min
Part 2: Fixing the Rams, Colts and other teams that fell apart in 2022 with Jourdan Rodrigue
The Rams' Super Bowl championship reign didn't go as planned. Neither did the Colts' latest play for a veteran quarterback. The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Los Angeles Rams24:22 Detroit Lions37:13 Indianapolis Colts52:01 Pittsburgh Steelers63:12 Houston Texans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2022 • 47min
Fixing the Broncos, Cardinals and other teams that fell apart in 2022 with Daniel Jeremiah (Part 1)
Year one of Russell Wilson in Denver didn't go as planned. Neither did the first season of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas. Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:18 Denver Broncos16:23 Las Vegas Raiders28:46 Carolina Panthers34:10 Arizona Cardinals45:27 Jacksonville Jaguars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 4min
Week 12 Monday Hangover — Jordan Love, Eagles run game, Cardinals future, Chargers playoff path, and more
Robert Mays and Mike Sando pile up one last helping of leftovers to tie up Thanksgiving weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the possibility of Jordan Love taking over in Green Bay, the Eagles run game and their Week 13 matchup with the Titans, the future in Arizona, the Chargers' path to the playoffs, and ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:00 Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love21:25 Looking ahead to Eagles-Titans26:20 Where do the Cardinals go from here?47:11 The Chargers strange purgatory58:03 Ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 21min
Week 12 recap — Bengals beat Titans, Jags top Ravens, Wild Card races and more
Week 12 started way back on Thanksgiving, with the big-name teams taking care of business. It picked back up on Sunday, and this round of games brought a bit of a shakeup. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the action on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dive into the AFC North after the Bengals beat the Titans and Ravens lost to the Jaguars. They shake their heads at the Buccaneers...again, break down the Wild Card races in both conferences, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:54 Bengals-Titans16:54 Ravens-Jaguars22:19 Oh wow, Trevor Lawrence37:24 AFC Wild Card race55:25 NFC Wild Card race65:44 Buccaneers flop in Cleveland77:17 A new rock bottom for the Broncos83:59 Week 12 notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2022 • 33min
Bonus exclusive: New Jets starting QB Mike White joins Kalyn Kahler on the QB2 series
The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler's QB2 series profiles some of the most interesting guys in the league: backup quarterbacks. In this edition, Kalyn sits down with Mike White to discuss his journey from backup Mike White, to Mike "Effing" White. And with Zach Wilson benched, he's a backup no more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 35min
Week 12 preview — The 49ers' rise, Bengals-Titans, Zach Wilson gets benched, and more
Who's ready to feast on food and football? It's Thanksgiving Week, and that means we've got plenty of both coming our way. Robert Mays and Nate Tice celebrate with the Week 12 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider if the 49ers are the best team in the NFC, wonder how the Jets can bounce back from Zach Wilson going bust, and dig into the matchup between the Bengals and Titans. And that's just about half the show! Come join the fun on The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:50 The Jets' future with Zach Wilson benched24:30 Take Space: The 49ers are the best team in the NFC43:52 Gameplan of the Week: Bengals offense vs. Titans defense62:30 Under the Hood: Ravens defense77:53 What can the Rams defense look like?84:43 Is Patrick Mahomes Michael Jordan?94:09 Week 12 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2022 • 52min
Football GM: Jets won’t commit to Zach Wilson, NFC North re-evaluation, Thanksgiving games preview & more
Will the Jets bench Zach Wilson in Week 12? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Robert Saleh’s comments and what they think should happen with the QB position. They also dive into the NFC North and what has changed from their initial thoughts on the division. Plus, they preview the Thanksgiving games and share their Week 12 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:33 Cardinals fire OL coach Sean Kugler6:40 Jets won’t commit to Zach Wilson as starter17:42 NFC North re-evaluation26:58 GM Notebook41:39 Week 12 Picks46:04 Previewing the Thanksgiving games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2022 • 56min
Prospects to Pros: Hendon Hooker suffers torn ACL & top college players to watch during rivalry week
Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Hendon Hooker’s ACL injury and how it impacts the QB class in 2023. Plus, rivalry week is here! They discuss all of the top prospects in Michigan-Ohio State, Ole Miss-Mississippi State, Florida-Florida State, USC-Notre Dame and more. They close out the show by talking about the TE class and their favorite Thanksgiving food. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:54 Hendon Hooker ACL injury & how it impacts the QB class11:12 What NFL teams will be in the market for a QB in the 2023 draft?18:10 Michigan-Ohio State27:09 Ole Miss- Mississippi State 31:06 Florida-Florida State 36:29 USC-Notre Dame39:03 TE Class45:18 Thanksgiving food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2022 • 56min
Week 11 Hangover — The Rams' and Browns' respective futures, Kenny Pickett check-in, Bills and Bengals take care of business
Robert Mays and Mike Sando put a bow on Week 11 with the Monday Hangover. The guys discuss futures for the Rams and Browns, and the Bills and Bengals doing what they needed to on Sunday. They also check in on Kenny Pickett, who had arguably the best game of his rookie season to date.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:23 What does the future hold for the Rams?23:18 The future in Cleveland37:24 A taking-care-of-business week for the Bills43:42 Nice week for Kenny Pickett53:59 Bengals do what they have to in Pittsburgh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
