The Ringer NFL Show

In a new special offseason series, Ben Solak and Steven Ruiz dive deep into some of the biggest questions around the league.This week, Ben and Steven debate which team is the biggest threat to the Chiefs: the Bengals or the Bills? They start by looking into the state of the Bills, including their defense against quarterbacks, the impact of Josh Allen’s UCL injury, and if the addition of Dalton Kincaid is a needle-mover (03:29). Then, they discuss the Bengals, Lou Anarumo’s defense, Joe Burrow no longer taking a ton of sacks, and if it’s possible to keep Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins together (32:19). They end by looking at the differences in draft classes between both teams (51:01).Hosts: Ben Solak and Steven RuizProducer: Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben let loose and have some fun with predicting three NFL headlines that will happen in 2026. Who will the Patriots move on from first: Bill Belichick or Mac Jones? Which current NFL coach will be highly sought after for the broadcast booth? Will there be a new division formed overseas?Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusic Composed By: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the draft completely in the rearview, Sheil and Ben now look forward to the offseason and which headlines we’ll likely hear the most from now until the start of the season. When will Tom Brady appear in the booth? Which players will be in “the best shape of their life”? Which San Fran QB will be flourishing in Kyle Shanahan’s system?Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProducer: Cliff AugustinAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusic Composed By: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing the agreement to sell the Washington Commanders to Harris Group and what this means going forward. They go on to recap the 2023-24 NFL schedule and discuss their favorite and least favorite moments from the schedule release.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Packers in love with Jordan after not picking up his fifth-year option? Even though the Panthers and Saints added Bryce Young and Derek Carr, respectively, to the division, could the Falcons still rise to the top in the NFC South? Russell Wilson had an abysmal season with the Broncos in 2022, but is he poised for a bounce back with Sean Payton as the head coach?Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinAdditional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna RamgopalMusic By: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing the news of Randall Cobb reportedly signing with the Jets and then pick which teams were the biggest winners during the offseason.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dust has settled from the 2023 NFL draft and some major moves were made before and during the draft. Ben and Sheil give three observations that were either good or perplexing. With Lamar Jackson now locked in with the Ravens, did they propel themselves to the top of the AFC? Where will Kyler Murray be playing in 2024? Those and more on 'Extra Point Taken'!Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProducer: Cliff AugustinAdditional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna RamgopalMusic Composed By: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Steven, and Sheil discuss their winners and losers of the 2023 NFL draft, including what the Patriots’ class means for the future of Mac Jones, the Eagles drafting a trio of Georgia Bulldogs defenders, the Cardinals gaining draft capital for next year, and more.Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, and Sheil KapadiaProducer: Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven discuss their biggest takeaways from the first round of the draft. However, they start with the news of Lamar Jackson signing a massive five-year extension with the Baltimore Ravens. They also cover the Ravens’ draft performance on night one, when they added another offensive weapon for Lamar (1:45). They discuss the Texans trading up to get an additional pick in the top three (9:25), Kentucky quarterback Will Levis sliding out of the first round, the Falcons and Lions drafting running backs early (35:30), the Eagles having another great draft (43:35), and much more.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz and Sheil Kapadia open by discussing the latest in the news cycle, and then have their own draft by picking the most intriguing draft positions heading into the NFL Draft on Thursday. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz and Sheil KapadiaAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices