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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.

The dust has pretty much settled on the 2023 version of NFL free agency. So...who were the big winners? Robert Mays and Nate Tice highlight their favorite signings, favorite team-wide hauls, favorite zags, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:35 Teams getting smarter in FA?7:40 Favorite signings28:26 Best team-wide haul44:54 Favorite flag-planting move49:30 Favorite zag57:31 Favorite one-year deal60:59 Favorite bargain63:28 Favorite "oh wow, they needed that" move70:34 Favorite player/team marriage you didn't know you wanted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the sports world spent the weekend focused on brackets, the NFL kept on humming. Brandin Cooks is a Cowboy! C.J Gardner-Johnson is a Lion! Laremy Tunsil got a huge extension! Robert Mays and Jeff Howe dig into the moves that took place over the weekend, and a handful of other lingering free agency thoughts, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffphoweSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:53 Brandin Cooks to the Cowboys11:17 The Stephon Gilmore trade from the Colts POV17:04 Laremy Tunsil signs a massive extension19:44 Adam Thielen to the Panthers21:23 C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and the safety market at large28:27 Why did Darius Slay to back to the Eagles?30:47 The Raiders' QB search and start to the offseason52:44 The Patriots' need for playmakers60:05 WR dominoes64:52 Austin Ekeler's trade request69:06 How does the Lamar Jackson situation play out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller recap a busy first week of NFL free agency. They discuss the delay in the Aaron Rodgers trade before they assess the deals that have stood out the most so far. Then, they talk about the Bears’ offseason plan, the veteran trade market and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:09 Aaron Rodgers and the trade delay18:34 Assessing the deals20:36 Jessie Bates21:49 Mike McGlinchey24:51 Tremaine Edmunds27:48 Dalvin Tomlinson28:50 Backup QB deals42:25 Orlando Brown Jr. deal with Bengals/Jonah Williams situation 46:58 Bears busy week54:30 Veteran trades1:02:30 Lamar Jackson’s futureToday's show is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on day four of free agency and still going strong. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the latest, including Orlando Brown to the Bengals, Miles Sanders to the Panthers, Jamaal Williams to the Saints, and Fletcher Cox sticking with the Eagles.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone2:30 Bengals sign Orlando Brown11:30 Browns sign Juan Thornhill15:00 The Steelers have been busy21:06 Panthers sign Miles Sanders25:50 Jamaal Williams to Saints; Alexander Mattison sticks with Vikings28:12 Fletcher Cox, Dairus Slay stay in Philadelphia30:24 The intriguing New Orleans Saints33:04 WR moves: Parris Campbell signs with Giants, D.J. Chark visiting Carolina, updated numbers for Juju and Patriots39:05 Thursday's minor moves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of the darkness and into New York...book title or Aaron Rodgers' offseason progression? Rodgers stole the show on day three of free agency, announcing to the world that he wants to play for the Jets in 2023. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the Rodgers/Jets/Packers discussion, and break down all the other moves from the previous 24 hours—David Montgomery to the Lions, Stephon Gilmore to the Cowboys, James Bradberry sticking with the Eagles—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 show is brought to you by...BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan: For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone2:20 Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet15:20 How good can the Jets be with Rodgers?19:20 Juju to the Patriots22:11 The Cowboys are busy33:22 Eagles keep James Bradberry, release Darius Slay38:42 Vikings sign Byron Murphy41:38 Lions sign David Montgomery44:22 Washington signs Jacoby Brissett49:46 Buccaneers sign Baker Mayfield51:55 Panthers sign Andy Dalton and Hayden Hurst60:05 Falcons retain Kaleb McGary64:53 Chiefs sign Charles Omenihu68:10 Colts sign Samson Ebukam71:04 Titans sign Arden Key76:55 Bills keep Jordan Poyer, sign Deonte Harty79:26 Broncos sign Samaje Perine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down day two of the NFL's legal tampering period. Pass catchers are on the move! Darren Waller is headed to the Giants, Allen Lazard is headed to the Jets, and Jakobi Meyers is going to the Raiders. The guys break down those moves and more.Sponsored by -BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassianMorgan & Morgan - For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the action from the first day of free agency 2023, from Jimmy Garoppolo heading to Las Vegas, to the 49ers signing a big fish DT in Javon Hargrave, some Bears moves happen live on air and more in our first LIVE Free Agency Recap of the week.YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/epynMfn_Zao2:16 Aaron Rodgers update3:16 Jimmy Garoppolo7:53 Javon Hargrave11:10 Jawaan Taylor22:34 - Ben Powers24:24 - Mike McGlinchey30:29 - Tremaine Edmunds / Bears36:28 - Connor McGovern38:26 - Ethan Pocic41:16 - Jonnu Smith / Falcons48:25 - CB50:19 - All the restSponsored by -BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/Mays today to get 10% off your first monthAtlassianMorgan & Morgan - For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/Mays or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before NFL free agency officially kicks off, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down a busy weekend of news. They talk about the Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey and what’s next for the Rams. They also discuss Daron Payne’s extension, Baker Mayfield’s future, free agent bargains and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:58 Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins 18:22 Daron Payne signs 4-year extension24:32 DT market28:09 Bucs making run for Baker Mayfield33:40 Notable contract restructures40:13 Free agent bargains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bears have made their move, trading the no. 1 overall pick to the Panthers for a package that includes two first-round picks, two second-rounders, and D.J. Moore. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are joined by Dane Brugler to break down the trade from all angles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free agency preview week continues with a look at the best possible player/team fits. Among the suggested pairings by Robert Mays and Nate Tice...Javon Hargrave to the Bears, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and Dalvin Tomlinson to the Browns. Listen to their rationale for those three, as well as the rest of their matchmaking, 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 show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month3:30 Javon Hargrave8:15 Mike McGlinchey and other OLs10:30 Dre'Mont Jones14:40 D.J. Chark16:53 Byron Murphy19:10 C.J. Gardner-Johnson20:19 Lavonte David21:44 Drue Tranquill24:18 David Onyemata27:23 Dalvin Tomlinson30:32 Zach Allen33:28 James Bradberry35:23 Jamel Dean36:47 Jonathan Jones and other CBs41:12 Miles Sanders45:02 Orlando Brown47:31 Isaiah Wynn53:00 Allen Lazard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller are back to discuss a busy week in the NFL. They talk about the Ravens placing the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, the Giants deal with Daniel Jones and Geno Smith’s new contract in Seattle. They also weigh in on Derek Carr, the Jets QB situation and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:45 Is the 2024 QB draft looming now?9:07 Ravens use non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson22:52 Giants sign Daniel Jones to 4-year deal27:56 Geno Smith & Seahawks agree to extension 36:32 Derek Carr signs with Saints 38:55 Jets QB situation41:50 What’s going on with Aaron Rodgers?47:30 GM notebookToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of the biggest acquisitions last March—Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill—weren't free agent signings, but trades. Which veterans could get moved during this offseason's free agent frenzy? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss nearly 20 such guys on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.First, though, they consider some of the fallout from the Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones moves now that we have more information.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month2:31 Really? No one wants Lamar Jackson? Really?16:22 More details on the Daniel Jones contract31:57 Veteran trade candidates, starting with DeAndre Hopkins37:51 Jalen Ramsey44:15 Mike Evans and Chris Godwin48:07 Brandin Cooks51:28 Laremy Tunsil53:50 Tyron Smith56:07 Derrick Henry58:41 Chargers veterans on defense62:11 Za'Darius Smith65:02 Interior defensive linemen74:38 Nate's guys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who does Dane Brugler have going No. 1 in his latest mock draft? Dane joins Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein to talk about the teams who could trade up, the number of QBs in the top 5 and much more. Then, the guys go position-by-position discussing the players who stood out to them at the NFL Combine.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:19 QB impressions from the combine17:08 Jalen Carter19:30 What will Houston do at No. 2?24:02 Could the Bears trade down twice?25:40 Combine standouts position-by-position…26:05 QB29:47 WR33:58 OL37:24 TE41:45 RB45:32 DL/LB1:00:12 S1:05:40 CBToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that was quite the franchise tag deadline day, wasn't it? What happens now that the Ravens placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson? The Giants appear set to run it back with Daniel Jones for at least two more seasons. Does that make sense? Are Aaron Rodgers and the Jets pot-committed to one another? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer those questions and follow the falling dominoes 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 show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month1:40 Ravens place non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson27:47 Daniel Jones, Giants agree to long-term deal44:57 Aaron Rodgers and the Jets: A match made...just because?49:42 The running back market53:27 The offensive tackle market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed looks forward and highlights the prominent few around football who are working towards making the game more equal for all. And at the end, Reed comes to his conclusion after 18 months of reporting for the series.Voices in the episode include Mike Locksley, Richard Lapchick, Rod Graves, Oris Stuart, Jason Wright and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there's one area of progress regarding diversity in football, it is in NFL front offices. More than ever in league history, there are more diverse GMs and presidents running franchises. In episode 4 of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed speaks with a range of front office executives on the challenges and successes they've faced in gaining their positions.Voices in the episode include Doug Williams, Jason Wright, Sandra Douglass Morgan, Rod Graves, Reggie McKenzie, Terry Fontenot and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being tempted by the win-with QBs. Trying to fit square pegs into round holes. Falling in love with one-year wonders. Those are just three mistakes that teams routinely make in free agency. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into those and seven more as we kick off free agency preview week on The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys jump back on the mics right after wrapping up the show to tackle the breaking Geno Smith news.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month2:00 Geno Smith, Seahawks agree to three-year deal15:26 Don't be tempted by 'win-with' QBs24:41 Square pegs/round holes35:07 Avoid the top of the cornerback market40:59 If a near-30 player just had his worst season, believe him43:44 Think smaller at tight end48:15 Remember, you're buying snaps55:42 Injured players stay injured62:25 You aren't special...that big deal for an off-ball LB isn't going to work for you, either65:40 Beware the name brands68:15 Beware the one-year wonder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first big domino of the NFL offseason fell on Monday, with Derek Carr and the Saints agreeing to a deal. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football joins Robert Mays to break down the move on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nick on Twitter: @nick_underhillSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The entire NFL world spent the last week in Indianapolis for the 2023 Scouting Combine. So...what happened? Who opened eyes with their performance in drills? What are the biggest headlines and takeaways? Dane Brugler breaks it all down with Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month4:28 Top takeaways from the combine11:10 Anthony Richardson wows everyone23:02 Bryce Young's size28:21 Will Levis's week32:18 The Jalen Carter news35:40 Others who did well for themselves38:12 The wide receiver group45:15 Other standouts60:06 Cornerbacks63:22 Running backs and offensive linemen66:25 Edge rushers69:34 Will Anderson74:54 The best things we ate in Indianapolis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chicago Bears hold the 2023 offseason in the palm of their paw. We celebrate that fact by bringing on Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns—hosts of The Athletic's Bears podcast, Hoge and Jahns—to discuss with Robert Mays and Nate Tice what the Bears can and should do this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Hoge on Twitter: @AdamHogeFollow Jahns on Twitter: @adamjahnsSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday'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.

Our series on the most interesting teams of the offseason continues on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. This time, it's Josh Kendall (Falcons), Vic Tafur (Raiders) and Michael-Shawn Dugar (Seahawks) sitting down with Robert Mays to dive into the questions facing their respective teams as the league turns the calendar to 2023.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Josh on Twitter: @JoshTheAthleticFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Michael-Shawn on Twitter: @MikeDugarSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com1:52 Atlanta Falcons20:52 Las Vegas Raiders43:32 Seattle Seahawks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with three more beat writers from radio row at the 2023 NFL Combine. The Athletic's Joe Person (Panthers), Zack Rosenblatt (Jets) and Jeff Zrebiec (Ravens) join Robert Mays to break down the pressing questions facing the teams they cover this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Unsurprisingly, the biggest question for all three teams comes down to the quarterback position.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Joe on Twitter: @josephpersonFollow Zack on Twitter: @ZackBlattFollow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffzrebiecSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com2:15 Carolina Panthers25:52 New York Jets49:18 Baltimore Ravens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clarence Shelmon is Eric Bieniemy before Eric Bieniemy. Shelmon was hugely successful as the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers in the late 2000's. In his five years as OC, the Chargers never were lower than a top five offense in the league. Despite the resume - the head coach opportunities never came.Episode 3 of Between the Lines hears from a diverse group of football coaches on the challenges they face advancing their careers in a league that has historically failed them. Voices in the episode include Shelmon, Hue Jackson, Ron Rivera, Sean Desai, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are coming to you live from Indianapolis and the NFL combine all week, where we'll be visiting with The Athletic beat writers who cover the most interesting teams of the 2023 offseason. We kick it off in this episode with the Giants, Patriots and Lions. Dan Duggan (Giants), Chad Graff (Patriots) and Colton Pouncy (Lions) sit down with Robert Mays to talk about the big questions confronting the teams they cover.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Dan on Twitter: @DDuggan21Follow Chad on Twitter: @ChadGraffFollow Colton on Twitter: @colton_pouncySubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com2:43 New York Giants27:01 New England Patriots51:37 Detroit Lions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's only one way we can possibly start combine week around these parts...a big blowout with the Prospects to Pros crew! Andy, Dane and Lance Zierlein of NFL.com preview the week ahead in Indianapolis on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com4:53 Quarterbacks12:23 Edge rushers22:09 Offensive linemen29:00 Wide receivers35:06 Tight ends41:24 Cornerbacks45:49 Interior defensive linemen53:42 Linebackers57:55 Safeties61:57 Running backs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The franchise tag...oft-discussed, little understood? The first part is certainly true, and as you dig into the tag you realize that the second part is, as well. Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore the recent history of the franchise tag 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 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.

We hear about rebuilding a team all the time, but not every franchise is in a position to totally tear it down. So how do you remodel a team in the moment, given the circumstances surrounding it? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into that question through the lens of the 2023 Titans and Vikings 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 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.

The countdown to the combine is on! Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein get you ready by discussing how team’s prepare for the important week scouting prospects. They talk about the questions team’s are looking to have answered, the medicals and much more.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Should the Bears trade Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young?5:35 Potential QB movement this offseason & impact on the draft13:31 What are teams doing the week before the combine?25:27 Medical checks at the combineToday'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.

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick set a model for NFL players to follow when discussing matters of race and activism, but something else broke down the wall that led to the modern climate: The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Episode 2 of Between the Lines reveals how NFL players became activist during the summer of 2020, and their perspective in the ways the league supports and hurts their message.Voices in the episode include former NFL players Doug Baldwin, Devin McCourty, Michael Johnson, and Don Davis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the NFL offseason's greatest attraction...that's right, it's the quarterback carousel! Where will Aaron Rodgers get off this great, big, spinning wheel? Will Derek Carr be the first QB to find a new home? And what's next for all the teams in the quarterback market? Your ringmasters Robert Mays and Nate Tice assess it all 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 show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.com3:00 New York Jets9:00 Las Vegas Raiders18:20 Indianapolis Colts27:30 Washington Commanders35:19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers40:19 Carolina Panthers55:19 New Orleans Saints62:45 All the other riders on the carousel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsay Jones of The Ringer joins Robert Mays to discuss some of the biggest questions heading into the 2023 NFL offseason. From Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, to new coaching regimes and everything in between.1:40 What is Aaron Rodgers going to decide?7:47 What happens with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore?16:08 What will the Bears do at No. 1?21:30 Which big-name pass catcher gets traded?25:29 What will the marriage between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson look like?33:40 What does a Joe Burrow extension look like and what does it say about the future of the QB market?42:26 Which new OC will make the biggest splash?47:13 Will there be any big-name veterans traded?Sponsored byVisa - proud sponsor of Super Bowl LVIILinkedIn - LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/MaysPhilo - Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code NBASHOW to get 50% off your first monthRoman - Visit ro.co/athletic to get 20% off your first Roman order today!Atlassian - For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comMorgan & Morgan - Morgan & Morgan - NEW For more information on Morgan & Morgan services, go to forthepeople.com/nbashow or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.