The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark sort NFL teams into five different types of franchises based on team-building strategies: the "drafters" (4:00), the "traders and signers" (8:45), the "tinkerers" (13:00), the "long-gamers," and the "no-planners" (18:15). Then, they rank the best and worst team-building plans in the league (27:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark return to evaluate the worth of the top quarterbacks in the NFL this upcoming season (03:45) and debate the five most valuable players at the position (06:00). Then, they delve into the most valuable non-quarterbacks (21:00) and rank the top five non-QBs, as well (28:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss what Terron Armstead's injury means for Drew Brees and the Saints (03:30), whether the Lions can overcome the absence of Taylor Decker (12:15), the Jaguars' loss of Jalen Ramsey (17:30), evaluating a young Randall Cunningham (22:00), Jerry Jones meeting the Pope (31:30), and whether Tom Brady will play in China (33:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Denver Broncos under John Elway (03:45), if Cordarrelle Patterson will be a good fit with the Oakland Raiders (13:30), Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to practice (23:00), the crowded "Wentz Wagon" in Philadelphia (26:00), if the N.Y. Jets are already tanking (30:00), and the Washington Redskins' front-office moves (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Pete Carroll's coaching principles (02:30), Russell Wilson's burden of responsibility (08:00), Tom Brady's concussion (16:30), Odell Beckham Jr.'s holding out (20:00), the salary cap issues for the L.A. Rams (21:45), Oakland Raider Marshawn Lynch (25:15), the Jets' release of David Harris (27:00), and Ron Rivera's comments regarding the NFL's rule against Christian McCaffrey (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier examine the rivalry between the Steelers and the Ravens (01:30), Baltimore's young receiving corps (07:30), and their defense's identity without Terrell Suggs (10:00). Then they discuss Pittsburgh's plans going forward with an aging Ben Roethlisberger (13:00) and the Steelers' unsung hero (17:30) before reviewing recent news in the NFL (31:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss the upcoming season for Christian Hackenberg and the New York Jets (04:00), Carson Wentz and the Eagles (09:30), and if Dak Prescott can improve on his incredible rookie season (13:30). Then they examine the worst of the worst in the NFL, including the San Francisco 49ers (21:00) and the Cleveland Browns (23:30). Lastly, they weigh in on Eddie Lacy's contract incentives (31:00), if Colin Kaepernick fits with the Seattle Seahawks (33:00) and Ben Roethlisberger's return to the Pittsburgh Steelers (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier get together to discuss the best offensive (02:00) and defensive (12:15) players available to be traded. Then they break down the quarterback situation for the New York Giants (24:00), the Miami Dolphins consulting Peyton Manning (33:00), and Michael Vick's comments about the New York Jets (34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier talk quarterback drama in Chicago (01:00), positive vibes for the Chargers (09:00), fifth-year options (16:00), the Broncos signing Jamaal Charles (22:00), Jay Cutler the broadcaster (24:00), and top prospects sitting out future bowl games (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Mike Lombardi huddle up to discuss good value picks in the third and fourth rounds (03:00), the San Francisco 49ers' good fortune (05:00), and John Ross (12:00). Then Kevin Clark joins the show to discuss the most improved teams (21:00), and the gang wraps up with their "Way-Too-Early Predictions" (36:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices