
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, tackle the ins and outs of roster building, 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. 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.
Latest episodes

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 2min
What's Dianna Hearing? The latest talk around the NFL at the start of draft week, with Dianna Russini
Play time is over, NFL fans. Draft week is here, and everything is finally starting to get serious. Dianna Russini joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to dive into what she's hearing behind the scenes as draft week begins.Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane BruglerFollow Robert on Twitter/X: @robertmaysFollow Dianna on Twitter/X: @DMRussiniSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 6min
Football GM: Player rankings on the defensive side in the 2024 draft
Mike and Randy go over their top 10 defensive players in this year's draft. The guys discuss the reasons why they chose the players they did and how they fit. From there, Randy explains some of the things that go on in a draft room and how teams come up with their clusters of players on their board. And then we wrap things up with the GM notebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
A Draft Slots Prediction Draft
The Ringer’s Ben Solak and Danny Kelly join Robert Mays for an intense pre-draft competition among fellow football podcasters. Via a snake draft, each participant selects a team of 10 players eligible in this year’s draft, trying to build a squad with the lowest combined draft slots (no. 1 is best, etc.). Game on.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 26min
“Our Guys” in the 2024 NFL Draft
We are officially one week out from the 2024 NFL Draft and this episode is all about “Our Guys.” Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler talk about the prospects they love in the top 10, the first round, on Day 2 and outside the top 100 consensus.Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane BruglerFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 7min
NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 5 to 1
On the last installment of The Athletic Football Show’s Mock Draft Scenarios, Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the top five picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. They examine the team needs for the Chargers, Cardinals, Patriots, Commanders and Bears. Plus, a bonus look at the Panthers to wrap up the episode.Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane BruglerFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2024 • 56min
Football GM: Player rankings on the offensive side in the 2024 NFL draft
We are two weeks away from the NFL draft. Is this a deep draft class this season? Mike and Randy look at how tape reveals character. The guys start off their discussion with the QB class in this year's draft and where they might rank. From there, we go through position groups on the offense and which players can produce effectively in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Mailbag: Examining the defensive players in the 2024 NFL Draft
How many defensive difference makers will go in the first round? What do the Rams do to try and replace Aaron Donald? Why do defensive backs seem so hard to evaluate? Robert Mays is joined by Diante Lee to answer all of your questions about the top prospects on defense ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 29min
The hardest players to evaluate in the 2024 NFL Draft
Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler chat about which players in this year’s NFL draft class are the hardest to evaluate, from running backs to defensive linemen to defensive backs. They also talk about the work that went into The Beast, the annual guide to the draft that Dane compiles for The Athletic - now available on The Athletic’s site. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane BruglerFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2024 • 58min
NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 11 to 6
In Chapter Four of their first round mock draft, Robert Mays and Nate Tice examine the potential options awaiting the teams picking from 11 to 6, and how they square with needs those teams are carrying into the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
Football GM: trades, re-signings and receivers
As NFL free agency continues, Mike and Randy discuss the most recent news surrounding free agency. The guys start the conversation off with WR Stefon Diggs trade to the Houston Texans. Then we take a look at the top three wide receivers in the upcoming draft. And lasting we end our discussion with the GM notebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.