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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.

Every draft is important to all 32 teams in the league, but some drafts are more pivotal for certain teams. Robert Mays and Nate Tice profile the teams with the most at stake in the 2023 NFL Draft—including the Panthers, Texans, Seahawks and Chargers—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:20 Carolina Panthers11:58 Houston Texans22:04 Indianapolis Colts25:29 Seattle Seahawks36:08 Detroit Lions44:34 Las Vegas Raiders51:25 Chicago Bears57:21 Cincinnati Bengals61:21 Los Angeles Chargers64:56 Jacksonville Jaguars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five years ago, Baker Mayfield was the first pick in the NFL Draft. Saquon Barkley was the second pick. Lamar Jackson was the last player selected in the first round. The Colts hit a home run...but at what expense? Robert Mays and Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr look back at that draft, and how it can be instructive this year and in the future, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Conor on Twitter: @ConorOrrSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quarterbacks get all the attention in the NFL, and understandably so. But young signal callers don't succeed or fail on their own. They need the right infrastructure around them to become the player the teams drafting them believe they can be. So...what is that infrastructure? Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Derrik Klassen dig into the importance of pass-catchers, offensive lines and playcallers for young QBs, with lessons from recent history, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlassThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube8:49 Pass-catchers32:08 Offensive lines55:04 Play callers66:23 The teams in this draft's QB market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando is in Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings and he joins former GM Randy Mueller to break down the big news of the week involving Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. They also talk about OBJ’s appearance, the lack of rule changes and the Aaron Rodgers’ waiting game. Finally, they discuss additional free agency moves, the GM notebook and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:08 Lamar Jackson trade request30:05 Aaron Rodgers waiting game33:04 OBJ shows up at owners meetings37:52 Cowboys trade for Brandin Cooks40:22 Austin Ekeler seeking new contract43:43 Bobby Wagner returns to Seattle49:13 NFL doesn’t make any big rule changes55:25 GM NotebookToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comBetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How could a Lamar Jackson trade impact the draft? Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss where Jackson could land, if the Ravens would draft a QB and more implications. Then, they talk about how teams determine the continent they send to pro days and what players have stood out to Lance during his film review. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:45 How a Lamar Jackson trade could impact the draft9:06 How do teams determine the contingent they send to a pro day?18:11 Could Hendon Hooker go in the first round?23:35 Tape vs. Traits - Who in the draft has surprised Lance on film?Today's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a one-year hiatus, quarterbacks are back at the top of the NFL Draft. In fact, four quarterbacks could hear their names called among the first 10 picks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the top four—C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:50 Lamar Jackson's trade request7:39 C.J. Stroud33:47 Bryce Young55:30 Anthony Richardson74:31 Will Levis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL schedule is demanding. So demanding, in fact, that someone who covers it as closely and passionately as, say, Robert Mays, doesn't have a ton of time to pay attention to college football. So on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert turns to two of The Athletic's pillars of college football and NFL Draft knowledge, Andy Staples and Nick Baumgardner, for a much-needed education. It's the Idiot's Guide to the 2023 NFL Draft.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Nick on Twitter: @nickbaumgardnerThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:59 The quarterbacks21:13 Non-QBs in the top five25:21 Will Anderson28:43 Jalen Carter32:58 Cornerbacks36:43 Tight ends48:00 Offensive tackles51:38 Pass rushers56:26 Skill players60:01 Bijan Robinson64:46 Questioning certain pre-draft narratives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free agency is basically done and the draft is a few weeks away, but we still have big questions about this NFL offseason. Like, oh, I don't know, where is a 26-year-old former MVP quarterback going to play in 2023? Robert Mays and NFL Media's Gregg Rosenthal dive into the biggest remaining questions of the offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Gregg on Twitter: @greggrosenthalSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:23 Lamar Jackson and the Ravens12:35 What is the Colts plan?21:49 Running back uncertainty25:41 What are the other WR moves going to be?34:44 What else are the Bengals going to do?44:26 Who's going to be the surprise QB team?47:21 Can the Saints keep getting away with this?!?50:44 Who's good in the NFC?54:44 What are the Jordan Love Packers?59:56 What do the Cardinals want to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NFL Draft just over a month away, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller examine the top QBs in this year’s class. Randy shares what he’s seen on the film, who he believes is the most pro-ready, potential landing spots and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:18 Criteria for scouting QBs8:50 Anthony Richardson15:40 Will Levis23:20 Bryce Young 32:43 C.J. Stroud37:57 Potential QB landing spotsToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.