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On this edition of The Football GM, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss where Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson could be in 2023, dig into all the coordinator moves across the NFL, and consider the lingering head coaching vacancies in Indianapolis and Arizona. Then, the guys make their picks for Super Bowl LVII.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe 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 month4:43 How the Eagles and Chiefs weathered change11:10 Sando's big offseason predictions12:26 Aaron Rodgers will be traded18:22 Lamar Jackson will play on the tag25:40 Giants keep Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley29:10 Derek Carr's market34:46 Tom Brady is staying retired35:34 No major changes to officiating...unless Andy Reid gets screwed in the Super Bowl37:33 What's next for Sean Payton and the Broncos?46:52 Colts HC search51:13 Cardinals HC search53:14 Coordinator movement57:14 Brian Flores to the Vikings60:33 GM Notebook64:11 Super Bowl LVII picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Bowl LVII features the top seeds from both conferences, but that doesn't mean the paths they traveled were at all similar. Bo Wulf, Zach Berman and Nate Taylor—the Athletic's beat writers covering the Eagles and Chiefs—join Robert Mays to dive into how their respective teams arrived at this point on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Bo on Twitter: @Bo_WulfFollow Zach on Twitter: @ZBermFollow Nate on Twitter: @ByNateTaylorSubscribe 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 month3:00 The Eagles' path to the Super Bowl8:00 Evolution of Jalen Hurts15:00 Big moves made this offseason19:00 The people who shape the team off the field21:50 Nick Sirianni's influence25:40 Howie Roseman does it again32:45 The Andy Reid connection38:18 Expectations for the Chiefs at the start of the year47:23 The making of the secondary56:33 Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Chris Jones58:48 Chiefs/Patriots parallels68:28 Savvy contract manipulation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Bowl week has arrived! Which recent Super Bowl teams do these Chiefs and Eagles most resemble? Robert Mays and Nate Tice investigate their genealogy 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 month6:21 The Chiefs as the 2014 Patriots14:23 The Chiefs as the 2016 Falcons20:35 The Chiefs as the 1988 49ers26:22 Kansas City's strong foundation38:10 The Eagles as the 1992 Cowboys50:55 The Eagles as the 2018 Rams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mitch Schwartz spend a day during the playoff bye week digging into the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the success of the Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership, patience for head coaches, the value of Christian McCaffrey vs. Fred Warner, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comHoney: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays2:20 Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership8:15 Head coach learning curve16:00 Efficacy of OL changing body types23:57 Can Sean Payton unlock Broncos skill players?34:31 Reaction of defense to OL protection calls41:21 CMC vs. Fred Warner44:25 OL tipping plays with their stance?46:09 Regular season bye week vs. off-week before Super Bowl51:14 Fun with NFL per diems and freebies54:19 Obscure rules?58:27 Why don't teams go no-huddle more often?62:18 The most beautiful play you've ever seen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein break down their observations from the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile. They talk about each position group, who has stood out, their favorite player to watch and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:28 Players who have stood out3:45 The highest drafted player from the Senior Bowl will be ….5:46 OT Dawand Jones8:27 Offensive lineman 16:19 WR Michael Wilson18:17 Cornerbacks and safeties 24:04 Running backs30:29 QB Malik Cunningham 33:17 Stetson Bennett declining offer & arrest43:12 Favorite player to watch Today's episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comHoney: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/maysMorgan & Morgan: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. For more information go to forthepeople.com/mays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller have the latest news and notes around the NFL. Tom Brady retires and this time he says it's "for good." The guys discuss what made TB12 one of the best players of all-time. What should we expect from him in the broadcast booth? Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers will move forward at QB with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Was it a mistake to take Jimmy G out of the equation? Sought-after HC Sean Payton lands in Denver. Is it surprising Payton landed in the talent-rich AFC West? The guys remember Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard who died Monday at the age 86. The GM notebook this week is filled with interesting tidbits about Kellen Moore's move to LA, the state of NFL officiating & more.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Time codes:2:00 - Championship weekend reaction4:00 - Tom Brady announces his retirement17:00 - Kyle Shanahan say no scenario includes Jimmy G returning21:00 - Broncos hire Sean Payton as Head Coach35:00 - Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard dies at age 8641:00 - The GM notebookToday's episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comHoney: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/maysMorgan & Morgan: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. For more information go to forthepeople.com/mays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic Football Show is excited to share our latest narrative podcast series - Between the Lines. The five episode limited series, hosted by The Athletic's Tashan Reed, focuses on how America’s biggest game grapples with America’s biggest issue. Between the Lines brings a first-person perspective into how race impacts each level of the NFL - featuring interviews with Commanders team president Jason Wright, Raiders team president Sandra Douglass Morgan, Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot, former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, former NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson, New England Patriots captain Devin McCourty, former Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin and more. The first episode will be released on February 14th, and new episodes will follow every Tuesday right here on The Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much for a ho-hum Tuesday during the bye week between the conference championship games and Super Bowl, huh? The Broncos swung a deal for Sean Payton, making him their new head coach, while DeMeco Ryans officially took the reins in Houston, agreeing to a six-year deal with the Texans. Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the news just moments after it broke on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Then, Tashan Reed joins Robert to introduce his new series, "Between the Lines" debuting Tuesday, February 14 on The Athletic Football Show podcast feed.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Tashan on Twitter: @tashanreedSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comHoney: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays4:08 Broncos hire Sean Payton19:37 The Saints get back into the first round26:17 DeMeco Ryans, Texans agree to deal37:35 Tashan Reed introduces "Between the Lines" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the Eagles and Chiefs were busy advancing to the Super Bowl, teams across the rest of the league kept making news. The Chargers, for instance, made a huge splash in the coordinator pool. The Broncos, Cardinals, Colts and Texans, meanwhile, still have head coaching positions to fill. Robert Mays and Mike Sando discuss all that and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's episode is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comHoney: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays3:35 Chargers hire Kellen Moore as OC21:39 Dolphins (maybe) hire Vic Fangio as DC30:49 Carolina's search for a new DC38:32 The remaining head coach openings65:58 One big question for the 49ers72:10 One big question for the Bengals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eagles and Chiefs have been the two best teams in the league all season. After both took care of business on Sunday, they'll meet in Super Bowl LVII. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the NFC and AFC Championship Games 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.comHoney: Get PayPal Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/mays2:31 Chiefs beat Bengals in AFC Championship Game27:16 What's next for the Bengals?37:40 Eagles beat 49ers, win NFC57:47 Big questions ahead for San Francisco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.