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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Mar 23, 2022 • 53min
2022 NFL Draft: Deshaun Watson trade impact, David Ojabo’s injury & pro day takeaways
Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein break down the Deshaun Watson trade, the picks exchanged and what it means for Houston and Cleveland this season. Plus, they discuss David Ojabo’s Achilles injury and how it impacts his draft status. They wrap by reviewing their takeaways from the top pro days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2022 • 57min
Falcons trade Matt Ryan to the Colts, Jags move past Urban Meyer, Bengals add La'el Collins & more NFL news
The Colts acquired veteran QB Matt Ryan from the Falcons on Monday. Why does this make the most sense for them right now? Nate Tice and Robert Mays break down the trade they saw coming weeks ago, and what it means for the Colts in the short-term and where the Falcons go from here + reaction to the Urban Meyer story from The Athletic that broke Twitter today, the Bengals adding La'el Collins to strengthen their o-line, what happens now with Jimmy G and more NFL news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2022 • 42min
Examining the Deshaun Watson trade & allegations with Mike Sando, Jenny Vrentas & Aaron Reiss
Lindsay Jones and Mike Sando react to the Texans trade sending Deshaun Watson to the Browns. Plus, Lindsay sits down with The Athletic’s Aaron Reiss and New York Times reporter Jenny Vrentas to discuss what’s next for Watson’s legal case and potential discipline from the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2022 • 45min
Free Agency Recap, Day 5: Packers trade Davante Adams to Raiders, Baker Mayfield requests trade, Allen Robinson signs with Rams & more
Robert Mays is joined by Mike Sando to break down the latest madness in NFL free agency. They discuss the Packers trade sending Davante Adams to the Raiders. They examine both sides of the move, Adams’ new contract and more. Plus, Baker Mayfield wants out of Cleveland. They talk about what’s next for the Browns at QB. They wrap by assessing the Rams deal for Allen Robinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2022 • 50min
Free Agency Recap, Day 4: Von Miller signs with Bills, Saints & Falcons still in on Deshaun Watson, Jets continue to make moves & more
Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their NFL free agency coverage by breaking down the Bills’ big deal for Von Miller. Plus, which teams remain in the running for Deshaun Watson? They discuss the latest with the QB before talking about several moves from the Jets and a quiet week for the Patriots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2022 • 59min
Free Agency Recap, Day 3: Baker Mayfield speaks out, Chandler Jones to Raiders, Ravens sign Za'Darius Smith, Titans to release Julio Jones & more
Free agency continues as the NFL’s new league year is officially underway. Robert Mays and Sheil Kapadia discuss Baker Mayfield’s message to the city of Cleveland as his future with the Browns remains uncertain. They also talk about the Raiders deal for Chandler Jones and their trade for Rock Ya-Sin, sending Yannick Ngakoue to the Colts. Plus, Za'Darius Smith signs with the Ravens and the Titans are set to release Julio Jones. They recap all of that, their favorite moves and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2022 • 1h 2min
2022 NFL Draft: Free agency's draft impact & o-line deep dive with Brandon Thorn
How has the Russell Wilson trade and the first bit of free agency frenzy impacted the top of the draft and Brugler & Zierlein's mock drafts? They run you through their analysis of the free agent signings before welcoming Brandon Thorn of Bleacher Report to dive into the o-line class and which names could be of value across the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2022 • 56min
Free Agency Recap, Day 2: Broncos steal Randy Gregory from Cowboys, Browns enter Deshaun Watson convo, CB musical chairs & more
Another day of free agency in the NFL is nearly in the books, and it's time to recap the highlights of day two with our own Lindsay Jones, from Randy Gregory swerving on the Cowboys and heading to the Broncos, to the numbers coming out on Aaron Rodgers' and Mitch Trubisky's deals, Shaq Mason heading to Tampa Bay, the Jags just keep on spending, CB movement around the league and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2022 • 51min
Free Agency Recap, Day 1: Jaguars spend big, J.C. Jackson to Chargers, Bengals add o-line, Eagles sign Haason Reddick & more
Robert Mays and Nate Tice broadcast LIVE on YouTube to react to a crazy day 1 of NFL free agency, from the Jaguars opening up the check book and adding Christian Kirk and Brandon Scherff, to the Bengals shoring up their o-line depth, a big JC Jackson signing by the Chargers and Haason Reddick lands with the Eagles, all that and more on a NEW Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2022 • 32min
Tom Brady unretires, Cowboys trade Amari Cooper to the Browns, Deshaun Watson news, Kirk Cousins & more
Tom Brady blew up the internet Sunday afternoon as he officially came out of retirement to re-join the Bucs for his 23rd NFL season. What ripple effect will this have on the Buccaneers and the rest of the NFC? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to the news and break down both sides of the Amari Cooper trade for the Cowboys and Browns, Deshaun Watson news that broke over the weekend, the Vikings and Kirk Cousins and more ahead of the OFFICIAL start of 2022 NFL free agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
