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It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year...the Quarterback Draft! The question is simple: Which quarterback would you want leading your franchise for the next three years? And yes, his contract matters. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and friend of the show Derrik Klassen are our drafters in this five-round, 15-pick exercise. Let's do this!Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlassSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back for another session of the Monday Mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Dolphins' team speed, previous preseason darlings and offensive coaching changes. They also rank fast-food joints and wonder how many bad teams you'd have to combine to get a team as good as the Chiefs.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Schwartz, Brian Flores, Steve Wilks...these are familiar faces around the NFL. Those faces, however, are in new places this season. How will they, and the other veteran DCs with new jobs, affect the defenses they now run? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthDCs in new places...Ryan Nielsen in AtlantaJim Schwartz in ClevelandBrian Flores in MinnesotaVic Fangio in MiamiSteve Wilks in San Francisco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before diving into NFL offseason news, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller check in on the NBA playoffs and big decisions facing GMs. Then, they talk about Justin Fields’ involvement in the Bears’ draft and how we feel now about the teams with the worst records in 2022. They wrap with a packed GM Notebook involving the Commanders, the AFC East, the Jaguars in London and more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:13 NBA playoffs & difficult GM decisions25:34 Ryan Poles involves Justin Fields in Bears draft31:53 Worst NFL teams in 2022 and how we feel now?38:27 GM NotebookThis episode is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone in the sports yammering business is going to have a prediction or two go wrong. Not everyone, however, is going to try to learn from those predictions gone wrong. Guess TAFS is just built different. Robert Mays and Nate Tice trot out their cold takes from 2022, and sort through what they can learn from them, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthCold takes included...The Bills are the best team in footballThe Eagles do NOT have a top-10 offenseThe Packers have a top-five offenseThe Colts have a top-10 offenseThe Broncos have a top-10 offenseThe Buccaneers have a top-five offense and are NFC Championship Game qualityThe Cowboys will miss the playoffsThe 49ers will miss the playoffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the saddest future possible for this class of superstar QBs, how certain bad teams might look if they could trade coaching staffs with good teams, the infrastructure around Bryce Young in his rookie season, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the episode of The Athletic Football Show that host Robert Mays calls "endearingly chaotic." What are the most valuable types of contracts in the NFL? Which type of player on which type of deal is most beneficial for a team to have? Robert and Nate Tice dive into that topic for the next hour. Things get appropriately silly on this one.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do NFL teams determine the best draft fits? Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the process and which players from this year’s class may work best with their new team. Then, they examine the first-round picks on the Packers’ defense, Lamar Jackson’s contract details and the latest in the Matt Araiza case. They wrap with another round of the GM Notebook and a question involving the luxury tax in sports. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:53 How to determine draft fits & which players work best with their new team12:08 The scheme fits for the drafted QBs21:10 Packers’ defense adds another first-round pick32:33 NFL schedule release35:49 Examining Lamar Jackson’s deal47:41 Details of the Matt Araiza case51:40 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AFC has Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa and Deshaun Watson. The NFC has Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott and...Kirk Cousins? Geno Smith? Matthew Stafford? Derek Carr? Justin Fields? No matter how you look at it, massive imbalance in quarterback quality exists between the two conferences. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss what that means for the NFC in the short and long term on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:09 Eagles and Cowboys at the top13:00 Number three and beyond46:29 Team outlooks that diverge from the QB situation51:55 QBs who could climb way up, or slide way down, these rankings by the end of 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice are going to open up the TAFS mailbag every Monday for the next couple months, and it all starts right here. The guys discuss the new path for running backs to the Hall of Fame, the value of the tight end position, the look of the Colts' offense with Anthony Richardson at the helm, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The heady days of free agency are in the rear-view mirror. The draft is over. Yet, there are still roster moves to be made across the NFL this offseason. Robert Mays and Nate Tice detail what the moves they're still waiting to see teams make on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self.4:18 Post-draft FA signings15:23 Veterans who could get traded49:43 Remaining roster holes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando officially welcomes Randy Mueller to The Athletic staff as they examine their top takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft. They talk about Anthony Richardson, Jalin Hyatt and more before revisiting Randy’s top 10 players and where they were selected. Then, they discuss Jordan Love’s contract extension, the fifth-year option and the Eagles-Cardinals tampering case. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:01 Randy’s top draft takeaways24:50 Revisiting Randy’s top 10 players in draft40:03 Packers sign Jordan Love to one-year extension44:12 Fifth-year option lessons47:06 Eagles & Cardinals settle tampering caseThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which teams had the best draft? What was the biggest surprise? Who was drafted higher and lower than expected? Which player and team is the best fit? Andy Staples and Dane Brugler answer all of the 2023 NFL Draft superlatives. Then, it’s never too early to look ahead to 2024. Dane reveals the top prospects he’s watching in next year’s draft. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Teams that had the best draft9:04 The biggest surprise16:17 Player that was drafted higher than expected23:25 Player that fell lower than expected26:45 Team with the most efficient draft29:17 Best player/team fit37:29 Way-too-early 2024 NFL mock draftThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teams will tell you exactly what they think of themselves by the moves they make in the offseason, culminating in the picks they make in the draft. Robert Mays and Nate Tice decipher what teams have told us about themselves this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mays and get on your way to being your best self.6:40 Buffalo Bills15:04 New England Patriots19:14 Denver Broncos23:40 Tennessee Titans32:55 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Football Team38:01 Cleveland Browns43:47 Detroit Lions51:19 Chicago Bears55:42 Houston Texans61:16 Atlanta Falcons67:30 Dallas Cowboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler wrap up draft weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the biggest news from day three, including the Eagles' acquisition of D'Andre Swift and their move to get Kelee Ringo, their favorite overall draft hauls, best fits, favorite moments, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:30 Eagles make moves for D'Andre Swift, Kelee Ringo6:43 Plenty more quarterbacks on day three14:37 Favorite day three picks22:10 Favorite day three hauls28:10 Favorite total draft hauls32:50 Drafts that made you go "ooooh"45:58 Best fits and moments59:22 Where are we still searching for answers?67:07 Full circle back to Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson74:30 Parting thoughts on the 2023 NFL Draft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler break down every pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft live from Kansas City. The guys discuss Hendon Hooker to the Titans, a new receiver for Daniel Jones, Darnell Washington's slide to Pittsburgh, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler break down every pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft live from Kansas City. The guys dig into Will Levis, Michael Mayer, new pass-catchers in Green Bay, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler bring home the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on this episode, reacting to picks 21 through 31. It begins with a run on receivers, and ends with the rich—most notably the Bills, Bengals and Eagles—getting richer.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic Football Show's live coverage of the first round of the NFL Draft continues, as Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into picks 11 through 20. The Lions surprise everyone with a running back and linebacker, the Patriots nab what might be the steal of the first round, and the Seahawks round it out with the first receiver of the night, who just might be the perfect fit for their offense.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler react live to the first 10 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss the three big trades, the Texans' aggressiveness, the Colts' big swing, the Seahawks' zig-zag move, the Falcons’ new offensive weapon, and much more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Draft day is officially here! Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller kick off the festivities by discussing Randy’s top 10 overall prospects. Then, they talk about Aaron Rodgers’ introductory press conference with the Jets, the Commanders’ decision to decline Chase Young’s fifth-year option and much more.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:47 Randy’s top 10 overall prospects28:35 Randy’s top defensive front seven players30:57 Aaron Rodgers introduced as Jets QB 44:34 Commanders decline Chase Young’s fifth-year option47:03 Cardinals GM & head coach attend Kyler Murray’s statue unveiling52:36 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to put a bow on The Athletic Football Show's predraft coverage in 2023. What better way to do so than with a mock draft? The Athletic's team of beat writers, as well as a couple of TAFS mainstays, join Robert Mays to mock their way through the top 10 of the 2023 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:09 Pick 1. Carolina Panthers10:18 Pick 2. Houston Texans21:58 Pick 3. Indianapolis Colts (oooh, a trade)34:05 Pick 4. Arizona Cardinals41:05 Pick 5. Seattle Seahawks51:16 Pick 6. Detroit Lions60:09 Pick 7. Las Vegas Raiders72:44 Pick 8. Atlanta Falcons81:36 Pick 9. Chicago Bears91:17 Pick 10. Philadelphia Eagles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can measure the distance between this moment and the start of the 2023 NFL Draft in hours, yet we still have more than our fair share of questions. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into top-five intrigue, Bijan Robinson, possible runs at receiver and offensive tackle, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:00 Questions in the top five21:00 Trading up for a QB?24:33 Intrigue in the top 1028:28 Intrigue outside the top 1032:14 Bijan Robinson37:14 The most interesting players41:22 Wide receivers44:04 A run on offensive tackles?47:29 What's the big veteran trade?50:04 Who goes earlier than expected?53:53 Who goes later than expected?56:37 Quick hitters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welp, it finally happened. Aaron Rodgers is a New York Jet. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the deal that sent the future Hall of Famer to the Big Apple, and what it means for the Packers and Jets teams in 2023, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Sando on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may not have seemed so at the time, but the power of hindsight lets us see that the Chiefs had one of the best drafts last year. Would they have won the Super Bowl without the contributions of players like Jaylen Watson, Isiah Pacheco and George Karlaftis? Maybe, but those guys sure made it easier. How might teams like the Bengals and Bills pull a 2022 Chiefs in this year's draft? Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Five players suspended for violating league's gambling policy9:35 Cincinnati Bengals17:02 Buffalo Bills24:00 Seattle Seahawks27:51 Los Angeles Chargers32:58 Jacksonville Jaguars38:16 Dallas Cowboys43:06 Detroit Lions50:43 Green Bay Packers53:25 Minnesota Vikings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't take it from the person who writes these descriptions, take it from The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler himself...this is as deep a tight end class as we've seen in the time that Dane's been writing The Beast. He and Nate Tice join Robert Mays to dive into the top-six players in the class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Jack Doyle discusses with Robert why tight ends typically take longer than players at other positions to find their footing in the NFL.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month1:48 Latest rumblings at the top of the draft12:29 Michael Mayer22:00 Dalton Kincaid32:55 Luke Musgrave41:58 Darnell Washington51:01 Tucker Kraft57:44 Sam LaPorta62:52 TEs to know outside the top-two rounds68:38 A conversation with former NFL TE Jack Doyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about Jalen Hurts’ extension, the Steelers trade for Allen Robinson and Trey Lance’s future in San Fransisco. Then, Randy shares his top RBs and TEs in the 2023 NFL Draft.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:38 Remembering Chris Smith4:42 Jalen Hurts signs 5-year extension15:40 Rams trade Allen Robinson to Steelers18:56 49ers receiving calls on Trey Lance23:01 HOF LB Dave Wilcox dies at 8025:54 Randy’s top RBs in the 2023 NFL Draft38:25 Randy’s top TEs in the 2023 NFL Draft51:34 GM NotebookThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dane Brugler sits down with Andy Staples to discuss his mega 7-round mock draft. They talk about the QBs, the best day 2 and 3 fits and much more. Then, they examine the 2023 CB class and what you need to know about the position heading into draft weekend. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:43 Will the Texans take a QB?4:40 7-round mock draft30:43 2023 CB classThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris appears poised to win the bidding for the Washington Commanders. Beat reporter Ben Standig joins Robert Mays to cover where everything stands from all angles on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Ben on Twitter: @BenStandigSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two positions are poised to dominate the top of the 2023 NFL Draft. One is quarterback. The other is EDGE. It's entirely possible that five edge rushers will be selected among the first 11 or 12 picks of the draft. Nate Tice and Diante Lee join Robert Mays to break down the class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys take a look at Jalen Hurts' new contract.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month2:40 Jalen Hurts' new deal16:33 Will Anderson27:40 Jalen Carter32:35 Tyree Wilson39:42 Lukas Van Ness47:15 Nolan Smith61:13 Myles Murphy68:41 B.J. Ojulari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every team is going to have its bad draft moments. Some teams, however, whiff again and again and again, ultimately missing out on a generation of talent. Robert Mays and ESPN's Bill Barnwell examine what happens to teams when they consistently miss in the draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwellSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% off your first month3:54 The Raiders' draft struggles17:39 The Titans' draft struggles32:29 The Cardinals' draft struggles48:44 Positional black holes63:12 Smart tactics to mitigate missing in the draft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Johnson or Peter Skoronski? Who's the best interior offensive lineman in the draft? Who can go from day-three pick to starter? Dane Brugler and Brandon Thorn join Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonThornNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:00 The top OL pick—or, Paris Johnson vs. Peter Skoronski19:04 The top right tackle30:57 Broderick Jones35:43 Best non-top-50 tackle41:12 Dawand Jones45:41 Who has the widest range of outcomes?48:42 Top interior linemen53:52 Centers56:58 Above consensus62:24 Below consensus66:53 Who are you taking a dart throw on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that there will be misses in the 2023 NFL Draft. There are misses in every draft. But while many fans can wrap their heads around why a quarterback or cornerback flops, it can be much harder to figure out why a highly drafted offensive linemen doesn't pan out in the league. Mitchell Schwartz and Marshall Newhouse, who spent a combined 20 years in the trenches in the NFL, join Robert Mays to break down why some linemen fail on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Follow Marshall on Twitter: @MNewhouse73Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller kick off the show by discussing Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Then, they talk about Odell Beckham Jr.’s deal with the Ravens, the Falcons trade for Jeff Okudah and what’s going on with the Texans. They wrap with the GM Notebook.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube6:15 Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft31:30 OBJ signs with Ravens41:50 Jeff Okudah traded to Falcons45:36 What’s going on with the Texans?51:17 GM Notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beast is out! Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss Dane’s extensive 2023 NFL Draft guide. Then, the three of them put on their GM hats and conduct a live first round mock draft. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:30 The Beast9:16 First round mock draft11:27 Picks 1-1032:53 Picks 11-2058:55 Picks 21-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Left or right? This way or that? A number of teams find themselves at a crossroads on the doorstep of the 2023 NFL Draft. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the paths those teams can take on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:36 Ravens sign Odell Beckham11:23 Green Bay Packers16:30 Los Angeles Rams27:17 Minnesota Vikings39:29 New York Giants47:18 Pittsburgh Steelers54:28 Washington Commanders59:42 Tennessee Titans68:21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers75:11 New England Patriots Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who better to have on The Athletic Football Show on the release date of The Beast than the author of The Beast himself?! Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to break down this year's wide receiver class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:07 The top-50 player who concerns you19:32 Re-examining physical benchmarks at the position29:30 The guy who will be a starter for 10+ years38:12 The non-top-50 player who will be a starter44:31 The player you're most under consensus on51:03 The player you're most over consensus on56:50 The day three guy you believe in63:45 Jordan Addison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS Mailbag for the first time in too long, with questions regarding the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, offseasons around the NFL, QBs, coaches involvement in scouting and much more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow/2:00 Teams without big needs10:50 - Coach / personnel involvement19:15 - Taking CB swings30:00 - Anthony Richardson vs Stroud37:00 Trey Lance48:00 Veteran QB vs. Drafting55:00 Trading back58:00 2nd contracts1:03:00 Rebuilding Panthers vs Falcons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the ‘burner phone’ scheme and accusations against Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill. Plus, Randy shares his evaluation of Hendon Hooker as well as his top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft. They wrap by talking about what’s going on in New England between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:14 Hendon Hooker evaluation14:10 Do the Texans have to draft a QB at No. 2?19:25 Ravens pre-draft press conference 21:47 Randy’s top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft37:32 Cardinals owner accused of ‘burner phone’ scheme49:11 Mac Jones/Bill Belichick situation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft have been the most difficult to evaluate? PFF’s Mike Renner joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about the players they have had a hard time projecting. They discuss the tape, testing, age, injury, change of position and more factors that all come into play.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:34 Quentin Johnston6:39 Jalin Hyatt9:45 Andre Carter II13:24 Mike Morris15:26 Jaxon Smith-Njigba19:17 Cody Mauch20:32 Israel Abanikanda25:23 Marte Mapu28:06 Adetomiwa Adebawore30:26 Gervon Dexter33:53 Kenny McIntosh & Keaton Mitchell36:02 Noah Sewell37:22 Bryan Bresee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every draft is important to all 32 teams in the league, but some drafts are more pivotal for certain teams. Robert Mays and Nate Tice profile the teams with the most at stake in the 2023 NFL Draft—including the Panthers, Texans, Seahawks and Chargers—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:20 Carolina Panthers11:58 Houston Texans22:04 Indianapolis Colts25:29 Seattle Seahawks36:08 Detroit Lions44:34 Las Vegas Raiders51:25 Chicago Bears57:21 Cincinnati Bengals61:21 Los Angeles Chargers64:56 Jacksonville Jaguars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five years ago, Baker Mayfield was the first pick in the NFL Draft. Saquon Barkley was the second pick. Lamar Jackson was the last player selected in the first round. The Colts hit a home run...but at what expense? Robert Mays and Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr look back at that draft, and how it can be instructive this year and in the future, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Conor on Twitter: @ConorOrrSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quarterbacks get all the attention in the NFL, and understandably so. But young signal callers don't succeed or fail on their own. They need the right infrastructure around them to become the player the teams drafting them believe they can be. So...what is that infrastructure? Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Derrik Klassen dig into the importance of pass-catchers, offensive lines and playcallers for young QBs, with lessons from recent history, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlassThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube8:49 Pass-catchers32:08 Offensive lines55:04 Play callers66:23 The teams in this draft's QB market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando is in Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings and he joins former GM Randy Mueller to break down the big news of the week involving Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. They also talk about OBJ’s appearance, the lack of rule changes and the Aaron Rodgers’ waiting game. Finally, they discuss additional free agency moves, the GM notebook and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:08 Lamar Jackson trade request30:05 Aaron Rodgers waiting game33:04 OBJ shows up at owners meetings37:52 Cowboys trade for Brandin Cooks40:22 Austin Ekeler seeking new contract43:43 Bobby Wagner returns to Seattle49:13 NFL doesn’t make any big rule changes55:25 GM NotebookToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comBetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How could a Lamar Jackson trade impact the draft? Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss where Jackson could land, if the Ravens would draft a QB and more implications. Then, they talk about how teams determine the continent they send to pro days and what players have stood out to Lance during his film review. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:45 How a Lamar Jackson trade could impact the draft9:06 How do teams determine the contingent they send to a pro day?18:11 Could Hendon Hooker go in the first round?23:35 Tape vs. Traits - Who in the draft has surprised Lance on film?Today's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a one-year hiatus, quarterbacks are back at the top of the NFL Draft. In fact, four quarterbacks could hear their names called among the first 10 picks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the top four—C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:50 Lamar Jackson's trade request7:39 C.J. Stroud33:47 Bryce Young55:30 Anthony Richardson74:31 Will Levis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL schedule is demanding. So demanding, in fact, that someone who covers it as closely and passionately as, say, Robert Mays, doesn't have a ton of time to pay attention to college football. So on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert turns to two of The Athletic's pillars of college football and NFL Draft knowledge, Andy Staples and Nick Baumgardner, for a much-needed education. It's the Idiot's Guide to the 2023 NFL Draft.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Nick on Twitter: @nickbaumgardnerThis episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:59 The quarterbacks21:13 Non-QBs in the top five25:21 Will Anderson28:43 Jalen Carter32:58 Cornerbacks36:43 Tight ends48:00 Offensive tackles51:38 Pass rushers56:26 Skill players60:01 Bijan Robinson64:46 Questioning certain pre-draft narratives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free agency is basically done and the draft is a few weeks away, but we still have big questions about this NFL offseason. Like, oh, I don't know, where is a 26-year-old former MVP quarterback going to play in 2023? Robert Mays and NFL Media's Gregg Rosenthal dive into the biggest remaining questions of the offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Gregg on Twitter: @greggrosenthalSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:23 Lamar Jackson and the Ravens12:35 What is the Colts plan?21:49 Running back uncertainty25:41 What are the other WR moves going to be?34:44 What else are the Bengals going to do?44:26 Who's going to be the surprise QB team?47:21 Can the Saints keep getting away with this?!?50:44 Who's good in the NFC?54:44 What are the Jordan Love Packers?59:56 What do the Cardinals want to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NFL Draft just over a month away, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller examine the top QBs in this year’s class. Randy shares what he’s seen on the film, who he believes is the most pro-ready, potential landing spots and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:18 Criteria for scouting QBs8:50 Anthony Richardson15:40 Will Levis23:20 Bryce Young 32:43 C.J. Stroud37:57 Potential QB landing spotsToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss the dominoes that could fall following the Panthers trade to the No. 1 spot. They examine the draft order and what teams could take a QB in the first round. Then, they talk about their early pro day observations, who has stood out, sleepers to watch and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:40 Dominoes to fall following Panthers/Bears trade12:43 Examining the draft order & teams that could take a QB33:10 Jalen Carter38:50 Players who have stood out in Pro Days so far42:20 Sleepers to watchToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.