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 8, 2022 • 53min
The Beast: Inside Brugler's 2022 NFL Draft Guide + Bruce Feldman's mock draft
The Beast is back! Dane Brugler discusses his 2022 NFL Draft Guide with NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein. They also break down Derek Stingley Jr.’s pro day as well as the Saints trade with the Eagles and how it impacts the first round. Then, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins the show to talk about his mock draft, the QBs and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 17min
Top WRs in the 2022 NFL Draft
The 2022 NFL Draft class seems to be a good one for teams in need of quality wide receivers. But where do these guys fit best, what are their strengths & weaknesses and which players do they remind us of? Nate Tice and Robert Mays dig into Nate's top 6 WRs in this class, including Drake London, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and more, plus some outside-the-top favorites of Nate's that you should keep an eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2022 • 51min
Lessons from the 2021 draft class and how they apply to this year
What lessons can be learned from the 2021 draft class ahead of this years draft? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones talk about QB infrastructure, the importance of a multi-year plan and a new era of pass catchers. They also discuss why chemistry matters, injury red flags, second-round tackles and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2022 • 1h 23min
Saints & Eagles trade picks & how schematic trends affect the 2022 NFL Draft with Nate Tice & Diante Lee
The Saints and Eagles shook up the 2022 NFL Draft on Monday as they swapped picks in the first round - but what is the thinking behind the move for both sides? THE ATHLETIC'S Nate Tice and Diante Lee join Robert Mays to react to the news and discuss how the offensive and defensive scheme trends we've seen in the recent past might inform several team's thinking this draft season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
Top 5 QBs in the 2022 NFL Draft
Robert Mays returns with Nate Tice for some more digging into the 2022 NFL Draft prospects, this time with a full rundown of the consensus top 5 QBs in this years class - Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Matt Corral, Sam Howell, and Desmond Ridder. What are the pros and cons with each guy? Who are some pro comparisons? What's the path to the league for each of them? And most importantly...how does Nate rank them? All that and more QB discussion on today's Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2022 • 48min
Bruce Arians announces retirement, Todd Bowles named Buccaneers head coach + examining the NFL’s new overtime rule
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to Bruce Arians’ retirement, the timing of the decision and his legacy as a coach. They also discuss Todd Bowles’ promotion to head coach, how he’s setup for success in his second stint and what this all means for the 2022 Buccaneers. Plus, they talk about the new overtime rules, what impacted the change and more news and notes from the NFL owners meetings this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 1min
Mailbag: QB’s percent of salary cap, Stefon Diggs’ contract, Lamar Jackson extension talks, the Steelers long-term plan & more
What percentage of cap space should be devoted to the quarterback? Is Stefon Diggs due for a payday? Where are the Steelers headed over the next several years? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer your mailbag questions. They also discuss Lamar Jackson’s contract, cold-weather stadiums, the value of the center position and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2022 • 1h 1min
An intro to the 2022 NFL Draft class with Dane Brugler
NFL Draft season is officially here, but not all of us are as up-to-date on the upcoming draft class as others. Robert Mays brings in our own Dane Brugler to run us through the highlights of this year's class, from the top 5 QBs to the biggest risers and fallers from a year ago, the positions with the most depth and more as The Athletic Football Show officially kicks off draft time!Get Dane's BEAST Draft Guide when it drops @ theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 5min
Decoding 10 team-building plans for the NFL’s new regimes with Sheil Kapadia
There are several teams around the league that have had GMs and/or head coaches in place for only a season or two. So what did the most recent free agency frenzy teach us about the mentality these teams have right now when building a roster? Sheil Kapadia joins Robert Mays to break down the front office thinking of the Lions, Bears, Falcons, Dolphins, Jets, Giants, Raiders, Broncos, Chargers, & more as they head toward the Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2022 • 54min
Chiefs trade Tyreek Hill to Dolphins + sorting through the NFL’s craziest offseason
The wild NFL offseason continued on Wednesday when the Chiefs sent WR Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins for five draft picks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down both sides of the blockbuster trade and Hill’s new four-year $120 million deal with Miami. Plus, they dive into why this has been the craziest offseason in recent memory and what we can learn from it moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
