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.
Episodes
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Jul 8, 2022 • 52min
Analyzing the shifting WR market with Steven Ruiz
What have we learned from the boom in the wide receiver market this offseason? The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to discuss the record-setting contracts this offseason, how it compares to cap percentages in the past and what it all says about the positional value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2022 • 45min
Browns trade Baker Mayfield to Panthers
Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Panthers trade for Baker Mayfield. They discuss the terms of the deal with the Browns, Carolina’s QB room and the big picture questions the team still faces. They also talk about the 2018 draft, the QB trade market and what all of this means for Jimmy Garoppolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 5, 2022 • 57min
Mailbag: Ollie Connolly talks clutch players, trading Tom Brady, coaching trees, best football books & more
Ollie Connolly returns to The Athletic Football Show as Robert Mays opens the weekly Mailbag with questions regarding the best football books, what it would take to trade for Tom Brady, "get a bucket" guys around the league, Vic Fangio defenses and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 6min
Lessons from the NFL's best offenses in 2021
Diante Lee is back with Robert Mays and Nate Tice to talk about the lessons we learned from the NFL’s best offenses in 2021. They dive into dig routes, QB’s who punish the blitz, schemes to get the ball out quickly and much more. Plus, stay tuned for the trailer of the new narrative podcast series, ‘Luck.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2022 • 51min
Football GM: Terry McLaurin’s extension, Seahawks quarterback questions & Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing continues
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller fill in for Robert Mays by discussing all of the top NFL headlines. They begin by talking about Terry McLaurin’s contract extension and what the deal means for a guy like DK Metcalf. Then, they examine the Seahawks quarterback situation and if they should make a trade for Baker Mayfield. Finally, they discuss the latest with Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 28min
Mailbag: Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing, positional coaches value & evaluating Broncos’ receiving corps + Zak Keefer previews narrative podcast series on Andrew Luck
Lindsay Jones joins Robert Mays to answer this week’s mailbag questions. They begin by discussing Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing and how the process is conducted with the NFL and NFLPA. They also talk about the positional coaches they believe hold the most value, where the Broncos’ receiving corps ranks and the 2007 draft class. Then, The Athletic’s Zak Keefer stops by to preview his upcoming narrative podcast series ‘Luck’ chronicling the career of Andrew Luck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2022 • 41min
Top 10 NFL moves we want to see before Week 1
Robert Mays and Nate Tice share the top 10 moves they want to see before the start of the NFL season. Should the Eagles trade for a running back? Could the Chargers bolster the line with Riley Reiff? Will the Chiefs sign an edge rusher? They discuss all of that plus other veteran signings, trades and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 26min
Hall of Very Good 2022 & updates on Dan Snyder & Deshaun Watson's legal situations
It's time for the annual Hall of Very Good induction ceremony as Robert Mays, Lindsay Jones and Nate Tice bring their top picks for players not quite good enough for Canton + Lindsay and Robert update you on the latest with Dan Snyder's situation in Washington and the congressional hearing that took place on Wednesday, as well as the latest info on Deshaun Watson's situation and possible suspension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 2min
Mailbag: Jason Fitzgerald talks Rams & Saints cap success, QBs & team-friendly deals, big WR money & more
Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap joins The Athletic Football Show for this week's Mailbag as he and Robert Mays dig into the current state of the NFL's salary cap, how teams like the Rams and Saints have navigated it with success, why more QBs don't take team-friendly deals like Tom Brady, how practice squad players count toward the overall cap and more from your emails and voicemails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 2min
Lessons from the NFL's best defenses in 2021
The Athletic’s Diante Lee joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to discuss the lessons and trends we learned from the NFL’s best defenses in 2021. They talk about everything from stopping the run, to rushing four, the ideal nickel body type and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
