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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Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Football GM: The tush push, kickoff changes and hip drops
In this week's edition of the Football GM, Mike and Randy discuss the interesting rules that will be brought up in the NFL owners meeting this weekend. From there, the guys turn they attention to J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Willams pro day and how it all played out. Lastly, we wrap up our discussion with the topic that includes evaluating butts in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 32min
What We Learned During NFL Free Agency
Teams around the league started putting cards on the table this month, when the market for free agency opened. Robert Mays chats with PFF’s Brad Spielberger and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler about what this month’s player movement says about the plans teams are making for the draft and what it says about the markets for certain positions this offseason.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 16min
Idiot's Guide to the 2024 NFL Draft
If your 2024 NFL Draft knowledge is lacking, this is the episode for you. Dane Brugler and Nate Tice join Robert Mays to discuss the most important things you need to know about this year’s prospects. They talk about the positions of strength and weakness, their favorite player to watch, the QBs and much more.Follow 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.
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 18min
NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 32 to 26
Welcome to the first installment of Robert Mays and Nate Tice future casting the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. In this go-round, they work their way from picks 32 to 26 and explore what they could mean for the Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens, Lions, Bills, Cardinals and Buccaneers. 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.
Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 15min
Free Agency Week Roundup: Justin Fields to the Steelers, Keenan Allen to the Bears, Aaron Donald retires, Vikings pick up another first-round pick, and more
We finally caught our breath on Friday of free agency week, only to be bombarded by news during a roughly 30-hour window. Aaron Donald, arguably the greatest defensive player of all time, retired. The Bears traded for Keenan Allen, then traded away Justin Fields. The Vikings picked up another first-round pick in this year's draft. And, somehow, that wasn't everything. Robert Mays and Dianna Russini wrap up free agency week on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Dianna on Twitter: @DMRussiniSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
Football GM: Wrapping up the first week of NFL free agency.
Football GM has returned! Mike and Randy discuss some of the recent free agency moves and how they fit around the league. Then the guys take a closer look at each division and give their likes and dislikes of these recent moves. And lastly, we wrap the conversation up with the GM Notebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 21min
Free Agency Day Four Recap: Calvin Ridley to the Titans, best approaches in FA, and more
Four days into free agency and we're still going strong. The Titans stay aggressive by signing Calvin Ridley. The Lions keep shoring up last year's weaknesses. The Jaguars continue to disappoint us. And hey, we got a couple of trades today. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all this, and highlight some approaches to free agency that they've liked, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.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.
Mar 13, 2024 • 55min
NFL Free Agency Day Three Recap: Danielle Hunter to the Texans, Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, the Cowboys' inaction, and more with Chase Daniel
What an exciting three days it's been in the NFL. Well, unless you're a Cowboys fan. Chase Daniel joins Robert Mays to discuss Danielle Hunter joining the Texans, the Steelers trading Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, the Cowboys' complete inaction, and all the rest of the big news from day three of NFL free agency on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.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.
Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 19min
NFL free agency day two recap: Brian Burns to the Giants, Derrick Henry to the Ravens, active days for the Vikings and Patriots, and more
Day two of NFL free agency in the 2024 offseason gave us a bit of a breather, but not much of one. Brian Burns is a Giant! Derrick Henry is a Raven! Aaron Jones is a Viking! Not literally, of course, but in a football sense. Plus, the Patriots and Commanders made a ton of moves, the Dolphins got on the board, and the Lions further shored up their defense. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.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.
Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 32min
Kirk Cousins to the Falcons, the Eagles' spending spree, Tee Higgins' trade request, and more from day one of NFL free agency
Well that was quite the first day of free agency, huh? Oh, excuse us. It was quite the first day of the tampering period. Kirk Cousins to the Falcons! Saquon Barkley, and lots of others, to the Eagles! Guards and defensive tackles cashing in! Tee Higgins wants out! And a whole lot more. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.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.
