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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Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 9min
The snowball effects of consistently whiffing in the NFL Draft
Every team is going to have its bad draft moments. Some teams, however, whiff again and again and again, ultimately missing out on a generation of talent. Robert Mays and ESPN's Bill Barnwell examine what happens to teams when they consistently miss in the draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwellSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month3:54 The Raiders' draft struggles17:39 The Titans' draft struggles32:29 The Cardinals' draft struggles48:44 Positional black holes63:12 Smart tactics to mitigate missing in the draft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 14min
The 2023 OL draft class with Dane Brugler + Brandon Thorn
Paris Johnson or Peter Skoronski? Who's the best interior offensive lineman in the draft? Who can go from day-three pick to starter? Dane Brugler and Brandon Thorn join Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonThornNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:00 The top OL pick—or, Paris Johnson vs. Peter Skoronski19:04 The top right tackle30:57 Broderick Jones35:43 Best non-top-50 tackle41:12 Dawand Jones45:41 Who has the widest range of outcomes?48:42 Top interior linemen53:52 Centers56:58 Above consensus62:24 Below consensus66:53 Who are you taking a dart throw on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
Why some highly drafted offensive linemen fail, with Mitchell Schwartz and Marshall Newhouse
We know that there will be misses in the 2023 NFL Draft. There are misses in every draft. But while many fans can wrap their heads around why a quarterback or cornerback flops, it can be much harder to figure out why a highly drafted offensive linemen doesn't pan out in the league. Mitchell Schwartz and Marshall Newhouse, who spent a combined 20 years in the trenches in the NFL, join Robert Mays to break down why some linemen fail on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Follow Marshall on Twitter: @MNewhouse73Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2023 • 57min
Football GM: Ravens sign OBJ, Jeff Okudah traded to Falcons, Randy Mueller’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft & more
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller kick off the show by discussing Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Then, they talk about Odell Beckham Jr.’s deal with the Ravens, the Falcons trade for Jeff Okudah and what’s going on with the Texans. They wrap with the GM Notebook.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube6:15 Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft31:30 OBJ signs with Ravens41:50 Jeff Okudah traded to Falcons45:36 What’s going on with the Texans?51:17 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 24min
Prospects to Pros: 2023 NFL Mock Draft
The Beast is out! Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss Dane’s extensive 2023 NFL Draft guide. Then, the three of them put on their GM hats and conduct a live first round mock draft. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:30 The Beast9:16 First round mock draft11:27 Picks 1-1032:53 Picks 11-2058:55 Picks 21-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 14min
Teams at a crossroads in the 2023 NFL Draft
Left or right? This way or that? A number of teams find themselves at a crossroads on the doorstep of the 2023 NFL Draft. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the paths those teams can take on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:36 Ravens sign Odell Beckham11:23 Green Bay Packers16:30 Los Angeles Rams27:17 Minnesota Vikings39:29 New York Giants47:18 Pittsburgh Steelers54:28 Washington Commanders59:42 Tennessee Titans68:21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers75:11 New England Patriots Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 7min
The 2023 WR draft class with Dane Brugler + Nate Tice
Who better to have on The Athletic Football Show on the release date of The Beast than the author of The Beast himself?! Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to break down this year's wide receiver class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:07 The top-50 player who concerns you19:32 Re-examining physical benchmarks at the position29:30 The guy who will be a starter for 10+ years38:12 The non-top-50 player who will be a starter44:31 The player you're most under consensus on51:03 The player you're most over consensus on56:50 The day three guy you believe in63:45 Jordan Addison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 10min
Mailbag: Trey Lance's future, Anthony Richardson at No. 1, accumulating picks & more
Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS Mailbag for the first time in too long, with questions regarding the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, offseasons around the NFL, QBs, coaches involvement in scouting and much more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow/2:00 Teams without big needs10:50 - Coach / personnel involvement19:15 - Taking CB swings30:00 - Anthony Richardson vs Stroud37:00 Trey Lance48:00 Veteran QB vs. Drafting55:00 Trading back58:00 2nd contracts1:03:00 Rebuilding Panthers vs Falcons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2023 • 58min
Football GM: Cardinals owner accused of ‘burner phone’ scheme, Hendon Hooker evaluation, Randy Mueller’s top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft & more
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the ‘burner phone’ scheme and accusations against Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill. Plus, Randy shares his evaluation of Hendon Hooker as well as his top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft. They wrap by talking about what’s going on in New England between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:14 Hendon Hooker evaluation14:10 Do the Texans have to draft a QB at No. 2?19:25 Ravens pre-draft press conference 21:47 Randy’s top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft37:32 Cardinals owner accused of ‘burner phone’ scheme49:11 Mac Jones/Bill Belichick situation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 5, 2023 • 41min
Prospects to Pros: Difficult prospects to project in the 2023 NFL Draft
What prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft have been the most difficult to evaluate? PFF’s Mike Renner joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about the players they have had a hard time projecting. They discuss the tape, testing, age, injury, change of position and more factors that all come into play.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:34 Quentin Johnston6:39 Jalin Hyatt9:45 Andre Carter II13:24 Mike Morris15:26 Jaxon Smith-Njigba19:17 Cody Mauch20:32 Israel Abanikanda25:23 Marte Mapu28:06 Adetomiwa Adebawore30:26 Gervon Dexter33:53 Kenny McIntosh & Keaton Mitchell36:02 Noah Sewell37:22 Bryan Bresee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
