

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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Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 22min
A trip to fantasy (football) land, with Danny Kelly
Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of fantasy projections...The summer is here, and it's time to start thinking about your fantasy football teams. That's exactly what we do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Nate Tice is joined by TAFS executive producer Michael Beller and Danny Kelly from The Ringer to plant some early flags in the fantasy football world.Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Danny on Twitter: @DannyBKellySubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2023 • 52min
Football GM: NFL’s gambling policy, DeAndre Hopkins visits Titans & more
Following the big news this week regarding the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss if Saudi billionaires could ever buy into the NFL or create a rival league. Then, they talk about the NFL’s gambling policy and their favorite over/under season win totals. Finally, they discuss DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the Titans, the Bills’ deal for Leonard Floyd and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:23 PGA Tour & LIV Golf merger, could Saudi billionaires buy into NFL?11:34 NFL gambling policy & more violations15:39 Favorite over/under season win totals34:55 DeAndre Hopkins visits Titans42:11 Bills sign Leonard Floyd46:25 Ex-Vikings part owner sentenced in crypto scamVisit BetterHelp.com/athleticfootball today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2023 • 50min
The 2023 Class of the Hall of Very Good
Welcome to the 2023 edition of The Athletic Football Show's Hall of Very Good. On this episode, Robert Mays and Nate Tice remember eight former NFL'ers who were very good, but, for one reason or another, not quite good enough to warrant Hall of Fame discussion. Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we?Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceThe 2023 Hall of Very Good Class...Brian WestbrookPriest HolmesLorenzo NealMarques ColstonTed WashingtonJohn HendersonPeter BoulwareCarson PalmerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2023 • 41min
Monday Mailbag: Roster decisions and culture, the next level for Justin Herbert, the Daniel Jones balancing act, and more
Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss how teams make hard decisions while building and maintaining culture, what they want to see from Justin Herbert this year, the bed the Giants have made with Daniel Jones' contract, and more.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.

Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 18min
The NFL's best edge rushers, with Seth Galina and Steven Ruiz
Wait up, that's Nate Tice's music!!! With Robert Mays on his honeymoon, Nate takes over as the host on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Seth Galina of PFF and Steven Ruiz of The Ringer join Nate to break down the state of the EDGE position leaguewide, with a specific focus on rushing the passer, going into the 2023 season.Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Seth on Twitter: @pff_sethFollow Steven on Twitter: @theStevenRuizSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2023 • 49min
Football GM: Aaron Rodgers speaks out, potential DeAndre Hopkins landing spots, Jimmy G’s contract & more
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller talk about DeAndre Hopkins’ release, what’s going on with the Cardinals and potential landing spots for the WR. Then, they get into The Athletic’s exclusive interview with Aaron Rodgers on his final years in Green Bay. They also discuss Jimmy G’s contract, Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason workouts and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:58 Cardinals release DeAndre Hopkins/potential landing spots20:31 Mike Tannenbaum’s comments on Russell Wilson/Sean Payton 25:36 Aaron Rodgers talks to The Athletic on final years in Green Bay37:24 Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury & contract waiver42:48 Tua Tagovailoa OTA passing video46:05 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2023 • 1h 18min
The 2023 NFL Roster Reset with Mina Kimes
Outside of a move here or there over the next couple months, we know what all 32 teams in the NFL will look like come Week 1. So...who has the best roster? Who has the worst roster? Who has the best offensive depth chart? What about the defensive side of the ball? Who had the best offseason? Who had a sneaky good offseason? Robert Mays and Nate Tice welcome Mina Kimes from ESPN to answer all those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Mina on Twitter: @minakimesSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2023 • 51min
Monday Mailbag: The Seahawks' offensive ceiling, Super Bowl windows, NBA players we'd love to see in the NFL, and more
Kick off your week with The Athletic Football Show's Monday Mailbag. In this edition, Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick around the idea of the Seahawks as a top-five offense, consider the meaning of a Super Bowl window, and highlight some offenses that could see a leap this season thanks to a new voice in the room. Nate also gets to name about 10 NBA players he'd like to see in the NFL!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.

May 26, 2023 • 58min
The 2023 Non-Quarterback Draft
OK, with quarterbacks selected, it's time to move on to our non-quarterback draft for 2023. The premise is the same. Which player do you most want on your team for the next three years, taking into account his current contract status? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Yahoo's Charles McDonald make the selections in this five-round, 15-player exercise.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Charles on Twitter: @FourVertsSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2023 • 53min
Football GM: Pressure points around the NFL, remembering Jim Brown, Tom Brady’s ownership stake in Raiders & more
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller begin the show by examining various pressure points for several teams around the league and who will be on the spot the most come September. Then, they reflect on the passing of Jim Brown and his legacy on and off the field. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders, the NFL league meetings and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:23 Pressure points around the league (Cowboys, Bills, Raiders, Ravens, Broncos, Patriots, Chargers)24:20 Remembering Jim Brown31:12 Tom Brady becomes part-owner of Raiders38:23 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


