The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The Athletic
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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Jun 16, 2022 • 60min
Kyler Murray & Lamar Jackson 2022 offensive outlook, contract questions & more
What comes next for Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson? As the two remain at a crossroads with their franchises, Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the quarterbacks' offensive outlook for 2022. They examine the highs and lows, what can improve this season, the contract talks and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2022 • 45min
Mailbag: Ted Nguyen talks defensive & offensive scheme, quality control, team nicknames & more
The Athletic's football film guru Ted Nguyen is this week's special guest, answering your emails and voicemails with Robert Mays. What groups around the NFL deserve Legion of Boom-esque nicknames? How important is scheme to WR success? How has the Browns defensive scheme been changing? What's on the horizon for Josh McDaniels in Oakland? All that and more with Ted on a new Athletic Football Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2022 • 1h 5min
NFL offseason roster reset with Nate Tice
What team has improved their roster the most this spring? Which offseason plan is still difficult to figure out? What units on contending teams need the most work heading into camp? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer these questions and more in this offseason roster reset episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2022 • 45min
New Deshaun Watson case details emerge + Broncos ownership change with Lindsay Jones
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the latest New York Times report on Deshaun Watson and the civil lawsuits against the Browns’ QB. They also talk about Rob Walton’s purchase of the Broncos and Aaron Donald’s new contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2022 • 1h 6min
Mailbag: Counting current Hall of Famers, buying the best possible team, worst QB who can win a Super Bowl & more with Sheil Kapadia
It's our own Sheil Kapadia as the special guest to answer your Mailbag e-mails and voicemails - from the affect Urban Meyer had on the Jags, to which BAD QB is most likely to win a Super Bowl, counting up all the active Hall-of-Fame caliber players, Raiders and Vikings talk and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 22min
Ryan Fitzpatrick retiring after 17 seasons + ranking the top 10 GMs to build a NFL roster
Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the show by discussing Ryan Fitzpatrick’s retirement, his 17-year career and their favorite memories of the QB. Then, they transition the conversation to the top GMs in the NFL and who they would want to build a roster from scratch. They each rank their top 10 candidates to oversee a team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2022 • 1h
How to rebuild a NFL franchise with Mike Sando & Nate Tice
What lessons can be learned from successful rebuilds across the NFL? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Mike Sando examine how teams such as the Chiefs, Bills, Seahawks and Rams were able to turn things around over the past decade. They discuss coaching, culture, pass catchers, roster spending and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2022 • 1h 22min
Mailbag: Confidence in QBs, how jersey swaps work, Mike Evans’ HOF case, o-line continuity & more with Mitchell Schwartz
Is there a discernible difference in the huddle depending on which QB is in there? How do jersey swaps really go down after NFL games? Is Mike Evans on a Hall of Fame trajectory? Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz is back to answer your Mailbag questions with Robert Mays on these topics and many more on a new Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2022 • 1h 13min
AFC West roundtable with Vic Tafur, Nick Kosmider, Nate Taylor & Daniel Popper
The competition in the AFC West heated up this offseason with the additions of Russell Wilson, Davante Adams, Khalil Mack and more. Lindsay Jones takes you inside the division with The Athletic’s Vic Tafur to discuss the Raiders and their new offense under Josh McDaniels. Then, Broncos’ writer Nick Kosmider joins the show to talk about the tone in Denver with Wilson under center. Plus, Nate Taylor explains how the Chiefs look without Tyreek Hill and Daniel Popper talks about Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ revamped defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2022 • 1h 15min
Most valuable non-QB draft 2022 with Lindsay Jones & Nate Tice
Following the 2nd annual Most Valuable QB Draft, Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones are back to draft the best non-QBs in the NFL. Will Aaron Donald remain at the top of the list? Who from last year falls off? Which position group will have the most players selected? Tune in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
