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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Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 5min
AFC East preview with Aaron Schatz
In the AFC East you'll find the Super Bowl betting-line favorites in the Bills, a wildly intriguing Miami Dolphins team, Bill Belichick leading a Patriots team that is almost guaranteed to be better than the sum of its parts (as nearly all Belichick teams are), and also the Jets. But hey, even the Jets have some reason for optimism this season. Robert Mays welcomes Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders to preview the AFC East on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Join the TAFS picks poolFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Aaron on Twitter: @FO_ASchatzSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 19min
NFC West preview with Diante Lee
Three NFC West teams made the playoffs last year, and all three underwent significant change this offseason. Oh, and that doesn't include the Seahawks, who dealt away their franchise quarterback. Diante Lee joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to break down the NFC West, a division that might not be as straightforward as it seems.Join the TAFS picks poolFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 10min
AFC South preview with Derrik Klassen
It's always good to have a friend who isn't afraid to dive into the muck. In the case of The Athletic Football Show, that friend is Football Outsiders' Derrik Klassen. Derrik joins Robert Mays on this episode to preview the AFC South.Join the TAFS picks poolFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlassSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 12min
AFC North preview with Mina Kimes
The AFC North features the reigning conference champions with an ascendant offense...and they aren't even the betting-line favorites to win the division. So will it be the Bengals? Or will it be the Ravens? Or will things go off-script in this division. ESPN's Mina Kimes joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to preview the AFC North.Join the TAFS picks poolFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mina on Twitter: @minakimesSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2022 • 24min
Dak Prescott, Aaron Jones and more fantasy football 'My Guys'
The final weekend of fantasy football draft season is upon us. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston highlight the players they're most likely to end up with, and why they've made them priority targets. It's a special edition of fantasy football 'My Guys' on The Athletic Football Show, presented by KFC.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 8min
NFC South preview with Mike Sando
It may have been a strange training camp for the Buccaneers, but they still head into the season as the overwhelming favorites to win the NFC South. It's a bit of an odd year for the division, though, with major questions about the Saints and Panthers, and the Falcons likely to be among the worst teams in the league. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the division in our NFC South preview on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 26min
AFC West preview and C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade reaction with Nate Tice
So the AFC West is going to be fun, huh? The most competitive division in the league? Quite possibly. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all four teams, at least two of which have Super Bowl aspirations, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Eagles' acquisition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson.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.
Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 31min
NFC East preview + a reaction to the Jimmy Garoppolo-49ers reunion with Bill Barnwell
TAFS's division preview series moves over to the NFC East, where it appears to be a two-team race between the Eagles and Cowboys. ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays, breaking down how they feel about all four teams heading into Week 1, what would be considered a successful season for each team, players they're excited to watch, and more. Plus, the guys dig into Jimmy Garoppolo's restructured contract in San Francisco.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwellSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 22min
NFC North preview with Nate Tice
We've reached the division preview portion of the preseason on The Athletic Football Show, which means that the start of the season is right around the corner. Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick things off with the NFC North. How will the Packers adjust in a post-Davante world? Could the Vikings have a top-seven offense in the league? Is the excitement about the Lions justified? What qualifies as a successful season for the Bears? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot 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.
Aug 26, 2022 • 1h 8min
1st-year head coaches roundtable with Blake Bortles, Pierre Garçon and Pat DiMarco
First-year head coaches are an unknown commodity to many, but not all, of us. Their former players certainly have insight on what they can and will look like in a leading role. Robert Mays sat down with three such players over the last few weeks to dig into what we might see from a trio of coaches making their debuts in the big job. He spoke with Blake Bortles about Broncos head coach Nate Hackett, Pierre Garcon about Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and Pat DiMarco about Giants head coach Brian Daboll.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
