The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
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The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously follow the details of why we all love this sport and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
Mailbag: Defining MVP, DeSean Jackson the Raider, a crazy hypothetical, misleading wins, Vikings & more with Nate Tice
Time to open the Athletic Football Show Mailbag as we set our sights on week 10. Nate Tice is this week's guest with Robert Mays as they dig into your voicemails and emails on Mike Zimmer's standing with the Vikings, DeSean Jackson signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, some misleading wins that had us fooled earlier this year, Bengals talk, what "MVP" really means, Justin Fields' development and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 4min
Titans top Rams, Jags stun the Bills, Chiefs edge Jordan Love's Packers, Broncos shut down the Cowboys & more with Nate Tice
Another NFL Sunday down, and another one full of weird results, like the Derrick Henry-less Titans topping the Rams in Los Angeles, the Kyler Murray-less Cardinals stomping the 49ers, and the Broncos keeping Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys offense at bay, just to name a few. Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to these storylines + the Ravens running game, Jordan Love's debut & loss to the Chiefs, Matt Ryan's Surprisingly Great Performance & tons more NFL week 9 discussion.Athletic discount @ theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 21min
Dissecting the defenses of NFC contenders with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia’s Week 9 picks
Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus their attention this Friday on the defenses of NFC contenders. They break down what they’ve seen from the Cowboys before discussing the Packers’ defense vs. the Chiefs’ offense. They also dive into the Rams’ defense with Von Miller as well as Cooper Kupp and Robert Wood’s influence on the other side of the ball. Finally, Sheil Kapadia and Nate test out Dan Campbell’s coffee order and talk about their Week 9 picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 17min
Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID-19 & Odell Beckham Jr. excused from Browns' practice with Lindsay Jones + the misconception of trap games with Mitchell Schwartz
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones unpack a wild Wednesday in the NFL. They discuss Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID-19, his previous comments on the vaccine and whether or not there has been any protocol violations. Then they dive into the Odell Beckham Jr. situation in Cleveland following his father’s comments. Finally, Mitchell Schwartz is back for an important conversation on mental health in the NFL. He also discusses coaches calling plays from the booth or the field, the misconception of trap games and if teams can feel a bad week of practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 9min
NFL midseason awards & superlatives with Bill Barnwell
What team has impressed the most this season? What team has been the most disappointing? Who is leading the way for offensive and defensive rookie of the year? Coach of the year? MVP? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays to give out midseason awards and superlatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2021 • 58min
Von Miller traded to the Rams, Derrick Henry injured & Mailbag talking Eagles, Cowboys, NFL rule changes & more with Benjamin Solak
Benjamin Solak of The Ringer joins Robert Mays on the heels of the Von Miller trade, which sends the All-Pro from the Denver Broncos to the Los Angeles Rams. They react to it all + the Derrick Henry injury news before diving into your mailbag questions concerning the Eagles, the Cowboys and Kellen Moore, choosing between the Browns and the Bengals, a fun spin on an NFL rule change and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ranking the best teams after week 8, Mike White shocks the Bengals, the Saints top the Bucs & more with Nate Tice
How do the best teams in the AFC and NFC rank at (basically) the halfway point of the season? Following a weird week 8, Nate Tice and Robert Mays discuss Mike White's huge day for the Jets over the Bengals, the Saints topping the Bucs, the curious conundrum of Baker Mayfield and the Browns' offense, Amari Cooper pulling the Cowboys past the Vikings and more week 8 reaction.ATHLETIC DISCOUNT @ theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 22min
Spotlight on Saints’ defense, Vikings-Cowboys preview & key matchups between AFC contenders with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia’s Week 8 picks
Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the “Friday Five” by discussing a big test for the Saints’ defense against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. They also preview Vikings-Cowboys before diving into important AFC matchups between the Chargers and Patriots, as well as the Browns and Steelers. Finally, after another perfect week, Sheil Kapadia looks to extend his lead on Nate with his Week 8 picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 18min
NFL owners meetings, pressure mounts for Joe Brady & Packers-Cardinals TNF preview with Lindsay Jones + what makes a good head coach with Mitchell Schwartz
While the NFL owners meetings are underway in New York, Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the latest with the WFT investigation as well as the league’s stance on Deshaun Watson. They also discuss what’s at stake for Joe Brady and Sam Darnold in Week 8 before previewing the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Packers and Cardinals. Finally, Mitchell Schwartz stops by to talk about his concern for the Chiefs, what makes a good head coach in 2021 and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 5min
Scheme trends shaping the 2021 season with PFF's Seth Galina and Diante Lee
Which schemes have defined the 2021 NFL season through the first seven weeks? Robert Mays sits down with PFF’s Diante Lee and Seth Galina to examine the trends on offense and defense. They discuss what they numbers tell us, what has been the biggest surprise and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
