

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The Athletic
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 22, 2023 • 48min
Prospects to Pros: QB-needy teams in the draft, early pro day observations & more
Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss the dominoes that could fall following the Panthers trade to the No. 1 spot. They examine the draft order and what teams could take a QB in the first round. Then, they talk about their early pro day observations, who has stood out, sleepers to watch and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:40 Dominoes to fall following Panthers/Bears trade12:43 Examining the draft order & teams that could take a QB33:10 Jalen Carter38:50 Players who have stood out in Pro Days so far42:20 Sleepers to watchToday'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.

Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 10min
NFL free agency winners
The dust has pretty much settled on the 2023 version of NFL free agency. So...who were the big winners? Robert Mays and Nate Tice highlight their favorite signings, favorite team-wide hauls, favorite zags, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:35 Teams getting smarter in FA?7:40 Favorite signings28:26 Best team-wide haul44:54 Favorite flag-planting move49:30 Favorite zag57:31 Favorite one-year deal60:59 Favorite bargain63:28 Favorite "oh wow, they needed that" move70:34 Favorite player/team marriage you didn't know you wanted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 13min
Brandin Cooks to Dallas, Laremy Tunsil's extension, C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Detroit, and more from the weekend with Jeff Howe
While the sports world spent the weekend focused on brackets, the NFL kept on humming. Brandin Cooks is a Cowboy! C.J Gardner-Johnson is a Lion! Laremy Tunsil got a huge extension! Robert Mays and Jeff Howe dig into the moves that took place over the weekend, and a handful of other lingering free agency thoughts, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffphoweSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:53 Brandin Cooks to the Cowboys11:17 The Stephon Gilmore trade from the Colts POV17:04 Laremy Tunsil signs a massive extension19:44 Adam Thielen to the Panthers21:23 C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and the safety market at large28:27 Why did Darius Slay to back to the Eagles?30:47 The Raiders' QB search and start to the offseason52:44 The Patriots' need for playmakers60:05 WR dominoes64:52 Austin Ekeler's trade request69:06 How does the Lamar Jackson situation play out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2023 • 1h 6min
Football GM: Assessing the deals in the first week of NFL free agency
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller recap a busy first week of NFL free agency. They discuss the delay in the Aaron Rodgers trade before they assess the deals that have stood out the most so far. Then, they talk about the Bears’ offseason plan, the veteran trade market and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:09 Aaron Rodgers and the trade delay18:34 Assessing the deals20:36 Jessie Bates21:49 Mike McGlinchey24:51 Tremaine Edmunds27:48 Dalvin Tomlinson28:50 Backup QB deals42:25 Orlando Brown Jr. deal with Bengals/Jonah Williams situation 46:58 Bears busy week54:30 Veteran trades1:02:30 Lamar Jackson’s futureToday's show is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 40min
NFL Free Agency, Day 4 recap: Orlando Brown, Miles Sanders, Jamaal Williams and more
We're on day four of free agency and still going strong. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the latest, including Orlando Brown to the Bengals, Miles Sanders to the Panthers, Jamaal Williams to the Saints, and Fletcher Cox sticking with the Eagles.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone2:30 Bengals sign Orlando Brown11:30 Browns sign Juan Thornhill15:00 The Steelers have been busy21:06 Panthers sign Miles Sanders25:50 Jamaal Williams to Saints; Alexander Mattison sticks with Vikings28:12 Fletcher Cox, Dairus Slay stay in Philadelphia30:24 The intriguing New Orleans Saints33:04 WR moves: Parris Campbell signs with Giants, D.J. Chark visiting Carolina, updated numbers for Juju and Patriots39:05 Thursday's minor moves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 15min
Free Agency Recap, Day 3: Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet, Cowboys and Eagles are busy, and more
Out of the darkness and into New York...book title or Aaron Rodgers' offseason progression? Rodgers stole the show on day three of free agency, announcing to the world that he wants to play for the Jets in 2023. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the Rodgers/Jets/Packers discussion, and break down all the other moves from the previous 24 hours—David Montgomery to the Lions, Stephon Gilmore to the Cowboys, James Bradberry sticking with the Eagles—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone2:20 Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet15:20 How good can the Jets be with Rodgers?19:20 Juju to the Patriots22:11 The Cowboys are busy33:22 Eagles keep James Bradberry, release Darius Slay38:42 Vikings sign Byron Murphy41:38 Lions sign David Montgomery44:22 Washington signs Jacoby Brissett49:46 Buccaneers sign Baker Mayfield51:55 Panthers sign Andy Dalton and Hayden Hurst60:05 Falcons retain Kaleb McGary64:53 Chiefs sign Charles Omenihu68:10 Colts sign Samson Ebukam71:04 Titans sign Arden Key76:55 Bills keep Jordan Poyer, sign Deonte Harty79:26 Broncos sign Samaje Perine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 23min
Free Agency Recap Day 2: Waller to the Giants, Lazard to the Jets, Meyers to the Raiders
Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down day two of the NFL's legal tampering period. Pass catchers are on the move! Darren Waller is headed to the Giants, Allen Lazard is headed to the Jets, and Jakobi Meyers is going to the Raiders. The guys break down those moves and more.Sponsored by -BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassianMorgan & Morgan - For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 12min
Free Agency Recap Day 1: Garoppolo to Raiders, Hargrave to 49ers & Broncos open their wallet
Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the action from the first day of free agency 2023, from Jimmy Garoppolo heading to Las Vegas, to the 49ers signing a big fish DT in Javon Hargrave, some Bears moves happen live on air and more in our first LIVE Free Agency Recap of the week.YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/epynMfn_Zao2:16 Aaron Rodgers update3:16 Jimmy Garoppolo7:53 Javon Hargrave11:10 Jawaan Taylor22:34 - Ben Powers24:24 - Mike McGlinchey30:29 - Tremaine Edmunds / Bears36:28 - Connor McGovern38:26 - Ethan Pocic41:16 - Jonnu Smith / Falcons48:25 - CB50:19 - All the restSponsored by -BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassianMorgan & Morgan - For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2023 • 59min
Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins, Daron Payne extended, Bucs targeting Baker Mayfield, NFL free agent bargains & more
Before NFL free agency officially kicks off, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down a busy weekend of news. They talk about the Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey and what’s next for the Rams. They also discuss Daron Payne’s extension, Baker Mayfield’s future, free agent bargains and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:58 Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins 18:22 Daron Payne signs 4-year extension24:32 DT market28:09 Bucs making run for Baker Mayfield33:40 Notable contract restructures40:13 Free agent bargains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2023 • 30min
Emergency Pod: Bears trade out of the no. 1 pick
The Bears have made their move, trading the no. 1 overall pick to the Panthers for a package that includes two first-round picks, two second-rounders, and D.J. Moore. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are joined by Dane Brugler to break down the trade from all angles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


