The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Building the Beast: John Mateer's big day, top-50 stock watch, Armand Membou's NFL debut, and more
Sep 10, 2025
Week 2 of college football showcased unexpected performances, igniting excitement about future matchups. John Mateer and Dante Moore received accolades for their standout play. Baylor's dramatic double overtime victory highlighted Sawyer Robertson's potential as he threw for over 400 yards. The podcast also emphasized the debut of rookies like Armand Membou and discussed key draft prospects to watch. Listeners can expect dynamic insights as the season progresses, shaping the landscape for the NFL draft.
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Mateer’s Dual-Threat Tradeoff
- John Mateer pairs elite rushing production with a twitchy, sidearm passing motion that creates big plays.
- His ball placement and tendency to "oversauce" throws remain key development questions for NFL evaluators.
Dante Moore’s Rebooted Development
- Dante Moore transformed after transferring and learning behind Oregon's staff, showing improved pocket movement and anticipation.
- Small-sample dominance against weak early opponents still leaves Penn State as a key measuring stick.
Robertson’s Double-Overtime Showcase
- Sawyer Robertson rallied Baylor in a 48-45 double-overtime win at SMU and finished with 400 passing yards that day.
- His career path includes multiple transfers and late development, making this feel like a career breakout season.