The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

The awards races at midseason, with Bill Barnwell

Nov 12, 2024

Bill Barnwell, ESPN writer and analyst, dives into the NFL's midseason awards landscape. He discusses Lamar Jackson’s bid for a third MVP and Mike Tomlin’s chance at his inaugural Coach of the Year. The conversation also spans underappreciated players like Derrick Henry, contenders for Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the surprising coaching impact on team success. Their analysis sparkles with insights about the shifting dynamics of offense and defense, making it a must-listen for football fans!

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Quick takeaways

Lamar Jackson's transformation into a more complete passer has solidified his position as a leading MVP candidate this season.

The Colts have faced significant disappointment due to injuries and a struggle with quarterback instability, hindering their offensive execution.

Innovative coaching strategies by Liam Cohen have revitalized the Buccaneers' offense, despite injuries to key players impacting their performance.

Myles Garrett and Trey Hendrickson emerge as top contenders for Defensive Player of the Year amid a competitive midseason landscape.

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Mid-Season Awards Overview

The podcast explores the mid-season awards, evaluating standout players and performances from the NFL season. Discussion includes the top candidates for Offensive Player of the Year, where Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley emerge as front-runners due to their impactful seasons. On the defensive side, Myles Garrett and Trey Hendrickson are highlighted as leading contenders for Defensive Player of the Year. The hosts share insights on various teams' performances and the evolving landscape of the league as the season progresses.

Intro

3min

Mid-Season NFL Analysis

17min

Quarterbacks and Awards: A Midseason Analysis

8min

Recognition Beyond Quarterbacks

7min

Midseason Awards Race Insights

23min

Coaching Impact and MVP Contenders

17min

MVP Race and Surprising Performances Midseason

5min

Midseason NFL Analysis: Defense, Offense, and Rising Stars

12min

Midseason Player Comparisons and Upcoming Match Previews

3min

The best time to hand out midseason awards is one week beyond the halfway point of the season. Everybody knows this. Bill Barnwell of ESPN joins Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen to do just that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss Lamar's possible third MVP, the potential of Mike Tomlin winning his first—yes, first—Coach of the Year Award, and a whole lot more.

Rundown

Dolphins-Rams recap
Bears fire Shane Waldron
Offensive Player of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Executive of the Year
Assistant Coach of the Year
Coach of the Year
MVP
Pleasant-est Surprise
Biggest Dissapointment
Strongest Narrative Changer

Host: Robert Mays

Co-Host: Derrik Klassen

With: Bill Barnwell

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Michael Beller

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