The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL TAFS Goes Camping: Conversations with The Athletic's Vikings, (former) Rams, Patriots and Broncos beat writers
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Aug 23, 2025 Join Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer, Jourdan Rodrigue, former Rams insider, Chad Graff, Patriots correspondent, and Nick Kosmider, Broncos expert, as they dive into the final reflections of NFL training camps. They discuss key players, quarterback expectations, and team strategies that will shape the upcoming season. Culinary highlights from Minneapolis and the evolving dynamics of the Rams' offense add flavor to their insights. Get ready for an exciting season with a fresh perspective on the teams and their unique challenges!
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Camp Dinner Plans In Minneapolis
- Robert Mays and Alec Lewis bond over Minneapolis food and a shared love of Twin Cities dining.
- They planned an Argentine steak dinner and joked about the city's underrated cuisine.
McCarthy Can Be Good Enough
- Alec Lewis argues JJ McCarthy doesn't need to be elite to make the Vikings a playoff team given their roster and coaching.
- Improved offensive line and run game reduce pressure on the quarterback and raise the team's floor.
Front-First Defensive Bet
- The Vikings prioritized interior pressure by signing Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave to supercharge the front four.
- They believe a dominant front can mask secondary inexperience and enable more man coverage.