The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL TAFS Goes Camping: Conversations with The Athletic's Bears, Raiders and 49ers beat writers
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Aug 17, 2025 Join Kevin Fishbain, who covers the Bears' training camp, Tashan Reed, the voice of the Raiders, and Matt Barrows, expert on the 49ers, as they dive into the latest team strategies. They discuss the vital dynamics between quarterbacks and coaches, the Raiders' revamped leadership, and the 49ers' injury woes. Explore how each team is shaping up for the season ahead, and discover why the synergy between offense and defense will be crucial for success. Get ready for insights that will have you excited for the upcoming NFL season!
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Ben Johnson Raises Real Expectations
- Ben Johnson's presence changes expectations because he's a proven offensive architect in the NFL.
- Caleb Williams' accuracy and adaptation remain the key unknown for the Bears' ceiling.
Be Patient With Caleb Williams
- Give Caleb Williams time into the regular season to settle with a new system and personnel.
- Expect judgment to form by midseason rather than immediately at kickoff.
Camp Built To Find What Works
- The Bears are intentionally running many new concepts to discover strengths and weaknesses in training camp.
- They plan to pare down to what works, accepting short-term unevenness for long-term clarity.