

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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Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 17min
Hop aboard the 2023 QB Carousel!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the NFL offseason's greatest attraction...that's right, it's the quarterback carousel! Where will Aaron Rodgers get off this great, big, spinning wheel? Will Derek Carr be the first QB to find a new home? And what's next for all the teams in the quarterback market? Your ringmasters Robert Mays and Nate Tice assess it all 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...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com3:00 New York Jets9:00 Las Vegas Raiders18:20 Indianapolis Colts27:30 Washington Commanders35:19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers40:19 Carolina Panthers55:19 New Orleans Saints62:45 All the other riders on the carousel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2023 • 53min
Biggest NFL offseason questions with Lindsay Jones
Lindsay Jones of The Ringer joins Robert Mays to discuss some of the biggest questions heading into the 2023 NFL offseason. From Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, to new coaching regimes and everything in between.1:40 What is Aaron Rodgers going to decide?7:47 What happens with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore?16:08 What will the Bears do at No. 1?21:30 Which big-name pass catcher gets traded?25:29 What will the marriage between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson look like?33:40 What does a Joe Burrow extension look like and what does it say about the future of the QB market?42:26 Which new OC will make the biggest splash?47:13 Will there be any big-name veterans traded?Sponsored byVisa - proud sponsor of Super Bowl LVIILinkedIn - LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/MaysPhilo - Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first monthRoman - Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today!Atlassian - For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan - Morgan & Morgan - NEW For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2023 • 58min
Shane Steichen to the Colts, Jonathan Gannon to the Cardinals, and more on the coaching carousel
The Super Bowl was 96 hours ago. That's enough of a break, right? Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back to dig into all the coaching news from the last few days, including the Eagles losing both of their coordinators to head coaching gigs, Todd Monken returning to the NFL as the Ravens' offensive coordinator, Frank Reich's fun staff in Carolina, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comRoman: Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today!LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/mays or dial 1-(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone3:05 Shane Steichen to the Eagles16:57 Jonathan Gannon to the Cardinals31:10 Todd Monken joins Ravens as OC39:41 Frank Reich's cool staff in Carolina43:45 OC searches in Tampa and D.C.46:28 Eric Bieniemy moving on from KC?51:01 Restrained optimism about Kellen Moore/Chargers pairing56:07 Super Bowl week restaurant review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2023 • 50min
Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s updated 2023 NFL Draft Top 100
Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein begin the show by talking about the Chiefs’ 2022 draft class and the impact the rookies had on Super Bowl LVII. Then, they examine Dane’s updated 2023 NFL Draft top 100. They discuss the TE’s, the talent at RB, their biggest disagreement and much more.1:01 Chiefs 2022 draft class contributions in Super Bowl LVII12:32 Dane Brugler’s top 10013:30 TE’s in the top 10022:52 DT Gervon Dexter Sr.28:19 DT Adetomiwa Adebawore32:13 Talent in the RB class45:45 Dane and Lance’s biggest disagreement in top 100Today's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comRoman: Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today!LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthMorgan & 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.

Feb 14, 2023 • 45min
Between the Lines Ep. 1: The Long History of Football and Race
Welcome to the first episode of The Athletic's latest narrative podcast series - Between the Lines. The five episode series hosted by The Athletic's Tashan Reed looks at the Black experience in the NFL through a series of interviews with a diverse group of current and former NFL players, coaches, executives and league officials.Episode 1 of Between the Lines reviews the major moments in the 100 year history of race and activism in football while placing an emphasis on the inherent conflict between doing so and adhering to the culture of football. Voices in this episode include Doug Williams, Bomani Jones, Jim Trotter, Marcus Thompson II, Devin McCourty, and two of the originators of the Rooney Rule - Cyrus Mehri and Dr. Janice Madden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2023 • 52min
Chiefs win thriller over Eagles in Super Bowl LVII for second title in four years
Super Bowl LVII was an absolute showstopper of a game that ended with a familiar sight: the Chiefs on top of the NFL world. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII 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...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comRoman: Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today!LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/mays or dial 1-(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone2:00 Mahomes and the Chiefs do it again6:00 Patrick Mahomes building an unbelievable legacy14:23 What a game from Jalen Hurts21:56 A masterful performance by Andy Reid42:20 What's next for the Eagles?50:41 What's next for the Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2023 • 28min
Super Bowl LVII gambling extravaganza
Michael Beller and Nate Tice offer up their favorite plays for Super Bowl LVII. The guys dig through passing, rushing and receiving props, lay down markers on the side and total, and even dabble in some cross-sport props.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPeloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderAllbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com todayBlue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.comBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 22min
Super Bowl LVII preview — matchups, X-factors, picks, and more
Five months ago, we were all looking at a schedule of 285 NFL games, including the playoffs. More importantly, we on The Athletic Football Show were staring at 22 weekly preview episodes. Now, we're down to one on both counts. It's the Eagles and Chiefs for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVII. How will the teams go after one another? Where are they strong, and where are they vulnerable. Who will win the game? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down in detail 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 episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPeloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderAllbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com todayBlue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.comBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month3:08 The narrative aspects of the matchup6:08 The growth of the Eagles over the last 18 months10:28 Jalen Hurts' progress13:38 This Chiefs offense vs. previous Chiefs offenses18:58 Patrick Mahomes' legacy24:23 When the Eagles have the ball...56:33 When the Chiefs have the ball...81:39 X-factors85:14 Who wins Super Bowl LVII? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
The 10 non-quarterbacks who define Super Bowl LVII
From Travis Kelce and A.J. Brown, to Chris Jones and Haason Reddick, to Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni, the way we talk and think about Super Bowl LVII is shaped by a whole lot of guys who aren't the quarterbacks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the most important non-quarterbacks in the Super Bowl 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 episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPeloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderAllbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com todayBlue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.comBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month4:25 Jeff Stoutland8:39 Steve Spagnuolo16:06 A.J. Brown and Haason Reddick26:43 Travis Kelce36:29 Jason Kelce41:03 Kansas City's rookies44:00 Brett Veach50:06 Howie Roseman54:22 Chris Jones60:02 Nick Sirianni64:54 Andy Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2023 • 34min
Prospects to Pros: Lance Zierlein’s 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0
Who does NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein have going No. 1 in his first 2023 NFL mock draft? He joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. and the transfer portal players who could go in the top 10. They also talk about QB's Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, Lance reveals his WR1 and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:08 If the Bears do pick at No. 14:06 Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. at the top7:15 Transfer portal players in the first round12:28 Will Levis17:23 Keion White20:58 Anthony Richardson24:58 Calijah Kancey28:55 Jalin HyattToday's episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPeloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderAllbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com todayBlue Nile: Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments and save up to 50% now at bluenile.comBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


