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Championship Weekend is upon us, and it promises to be a doozy. No matter what happens, we're going to get a great matchup for Super Bowl LVII. But, you know, what happens is going to be a ton of fun! Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs 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 episode is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBetter Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapyPenrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shippingPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthRoman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time.Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day!2:05 Panthers hire Frank Reich9:40 NFC Championship Game23:32 When the 49ers have the ball...34:27 When the Eagles have the ball...45:03 X-factor and winner50:47 AFC Championship Game62:25 When the Bengals have the ball...80:03 When the Chiefs have the ball...93:27 X-factor and winner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Brock Purdy lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss what they’ve seen from the rookie QB ahead of conference championship weekend. Then, they talk about Brandon Beane’s comments towards the Bengals, the likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade this offseason and Bill O’Brien’s return to the Patriots. Plus, they rate the head coach vacancies and share their AFC and NFC picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:11 Brock Purdy & the 49ers17:07 Brandon Beane’s comments towards Bengals26:13 Likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade34:34 Would a contender rather add Rodgers or Brady this offseason?41:14 Rating head coach vacancies53:47 Bill O’Brien returns to Patriots as OC58:05 GM Notebook1:01:29 Championship weekend picksToday's episode is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBetter Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapyPenrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shippingPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthRoman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time.Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler get you ready for the Reese's Senior Bowl by discussing the top players at each position. They talk about the QBs, offensive lineman, edge rushers and more that will be in Mobile. They also explain what coaches and scouts are watching for during the week and how players can improve their draft stock.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:00 QBs9:48 Players who can catch our attention in Mobile14:12 Offensive lineman17:17 Edge rushers21:53 Cornerback24:55 Will Levis28:42 What coaches and scouts are watching at the Senior Bowl40:41 Brock PurdyToday's episode is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBetter Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapyPenrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shippingPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthRoman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time.Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're down to four teams playing football this season. So, what can we learn about how to succeed in the NFL from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers? ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwellSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's episode is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBetter Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapyPenrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shippingPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthRoman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time.Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day!4:09 Build around a money-saving QB8:22 Positionless offense14:22 The necessity of elite weaponry20:39 Offensive line coaches are the new market inefficiency28:24 Attacking defenses with multiple personnel groupings36:38 The run game is back, baby!43:07 Take advantage of desperate teams54:36 Diversity vs. the pass57:59 Smart, veteran DBs are also the new market inefficiency63:37 February's FA market vs. August's FA market68:29 Don't be afraid to throw resources at your defensive line Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which available head coaching job is the best? Could it really be...Houston? Additionally, one-quarter of the league is going to hire a new offensive coordinator in this cycle, and that doesn't include the teams that are also looking for a new head coach. Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into all that, plus the horrible idea hosting conference championship games at neutral sites, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's episode is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBetter Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapyPenrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shippingPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthRoman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time.Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day!2:32 Ranking the head coach openings22:29 Open OC gigs, starting with the Ravens35:14 Chargers44:19 Rams46:19 Jets51:42 Lightning round: Patriots, Buccaneers, Titans, Washington63:02 Save our conference championship games! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And then there were four. The Bengals and 49ers advanced to Championship Weekend on Sunday with wins over the Bills and Cowboys, respectively. Robert Mays and Nate Tice put a bow on Divisional Round weekend 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 episode is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialBetter Help: Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month of online therapyPenrose Hill: Go to tryfirstleaf.com/mays to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shippingPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthRoman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro.co/athletic today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time.Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at tommyjohn.com/athletic right now for Valentine’s Day!1:50 49ers beat Cowboys, move on to NFC Championship Game17:00 What's next for the Cowboys27:30 A little NFC Championship Game preview39:00 Bengals beat Bills, move on to second straight AFC Championship Game60:53 What's next for the Bills?66:01 The Bengals are awesome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1-seeds in both conferences are moving on, but that doesn't come anywhere near telling the whole story of Saturday night. Sure, the Chiefs are headed to their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game, but it will be a tense few days ahead after Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle in the first quarter of the Divisional Round win over the Jaguars. The Eagles, meanwhile, reasserted some dominance in the NFC by controlling the Giants from wire to wire. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the two games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubePhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more2:05 Chiefs beat Jaguars, advance to fifth-straight AFC Championship Game25:37 What's next for the Jaguars?37:22 Eagles dominate Giants, move on to NFC Championship Game47:09 What's next for the Giants? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're down to eight teams still playing football this season. By the end of the weekend, it'll be four. Robert Mays and Nate Tice try to figure out how we get there by previewing the Divisional Round matchups. On this episode, the guys dig into Sunday's games: Bills vs. Bengals and 49ers vs. Cowboys.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubePhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more2:50 Bengals-Bills12:00 When the Bengals have the ball...21:15 When the Bills have the ball...26:18 Bengals-Bills X-factor31:20 Cowboys-49ers35:00 When the Cowboys have the ball...41:32 When the 49ers have the ball...55:32 Cowboys-49ers X-factor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're down to eight teams still playing football this season. By the end of the weekend, it'll be four. Robert Mays and Nate Tice try to figure out how we get there by previewing the Divisional Round matchups. On this episode, the guys dig into Saturday's games: Chiefs vs. Jaguars and Eagles vs. Giants.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubePhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more2:55 Jaguars-Chiefs12:05 When the Jaguars have the ball...17:04 When the Chiefs have the ball...27:50 Jaguars-Chiefs X-factor32:15 Giants-Eagles39:37 When the Eagles have the ball...47:43 When the Giants have the ball...57:07 Giants-Eagles X-factor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler welcome back NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein to break down Dane’s latest mock draft. They begin by talking about a potential big trade at No. 1 and they dissect where the QBs could land. Then, they talk about the other top prospects to watch over the next few months, the TE class, who Lance believes is the best WR on the board and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:53 Bryce Young17:54 Will Levis26:09 Anthony Richardson38:39 Non-QB prospects to watch after Jalen Carter and Will Anderson Jr.44:03 Bijan Robinson50:40 TE class59:58 WR classSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by talking about Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers and the latest in the Sean Payton sweepstakes. Then, they dive into the GM hires from the Titans and Cardinals, the Browns new defensive coordinator and the Chargers firing of OC Joe Lombardi.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:17 Aaron Rodgers stirs the pot about future7:33 Sean Payton sweepstakes 16:34 Titans hire Ran Carthon as GM23:28 Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as GM34:48 Jim Schwartz named new DC of Browns38:50 Chargers fire OC Joe Lombardi44:23 Lamar Jackson situation 50:03 GM Notebook1:03:02 Divisional round picksSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awards season isn't limited to Hollywood. We get in on the fun in the football world, too. Robert Mays and Nate Tice hand out some hardware on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubePhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more3:40 Offensive Player of the Year8:45 Defensive Player of the Year16:50 Executive of the Year22:30 Assistant Coach of the Year30:04 Offensive Rookie of the Year41:24 Defensive Rookie of the Year43:34 Coach of the Year58:39 MVP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final game of Wild Card Weekend wasn't so super, at least from a competitiveness standpoint. The Cowboys dominated from start to finish, eliminating the Buccaneers with a 31-14 win behind a monster performance from Dak Prescott. Robert Mays and Bob Sturm break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Bob on Twitter: @SportsSturmSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubePhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more1:37 Cowboys dominate behind Dak's big game36:44 What's next for the Buccaneers and Tom Brady? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While 14 teams spent the week getting ready for, and kicking off, the playoffs, the NFL news wheel kept on spinning. Robert Mays and Mike Sando discuss Arizona's hiring of Monti Ossenfort as GM, the state of the Ravens, and coordinator changes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. They also welcome Jourdan Rodrigue and Daniel Popper to the show to discuss the head coaches running the show for both of the league's L.A. franchises.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Jourdan on Twitter: @JourdanRodrigueFollow Daniel on Twitter: @danielrpopperSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Philo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more1:55 Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as GM12:57 Something's rotten in Baltimore24:40 Panthers interviewing DC candidates27:47 Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan31:53 Sean McVay sticking with the Rams56:19 Brandon Staley's future with the Chargers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another NFL playoff day, three more thrilling games. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Wild Card Sunday with a look back at Bengals over Ravens, Giants over Vikings, and Bills over Dolphins on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubePhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBurrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10% off your first orderLinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/maysMizzen + Main: Go to mizzenandmain.com and use promo code MAYS, to receive $35 off any regular-price order of $125 or more3:51 Bengals outlast Ravens21:26 What's next for the Ravens?28:31 Giants beat Vikings48:21 What's next for the Vikings?55:07 Bills hold off Dolphins71:53 What's next for the Dolphins? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that was quite the start to the playoffs, wasn't it? Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the Jaguars' thrilling comeback win over the Chargers and the 49ers' victory over the Seahawks 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...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS3:00 Jaguars-Chargers18:20 What's next for the Chargers?29:55 49ers-Seahawks57:15 What's next for Seattle? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six win-or-go-home games spread across three days. The NFL playoffs are here. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the keys to this weekend's AFC Wild Card matchups: Jaguars vs. Chargers, Bills vs. Dolphins and Bengals vs. Ravens.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS2:00 Jaguars-Chargers23:35 Bills-Dolphins39:08 Bengals-Ravens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six win-or-go-home games spread across three days. The NFL playoffs are here. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the keys to this weekend's NFC Wild Card matchups: 49ers vs. Seahawks, Vikings vs. Giants and Buccaneers vs. Cowboys.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS2:15 49ers-Seahawks29:04 Vikings-Giants50:03 Buccaneers-Cowboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As head coach interviews are underway across the NFL, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss each of the openings, the top candidates and more. Then, they examine the young QBs in the playoffs and what they’re looking forward to watching. They close out the show with the GM Notebook and their Wild Card picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:01 Damar Hamlin discharged from the hospital2:22 Head coach hiring process… -3:12 Cardinals -10:44 Texans -15:42 Broncos -23:00 Panthers -30:25 Colts33:44 Similarities between Sean Payton and Sean McVay40:38 Young QBs in the playoffs48:22 Will the Lions be contenders next season?54:08 GM Notebook1:01:46 Wild Card picks Today's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss their biggest takeaways from the CFP National Championship including Stetson Bennett’s rise and what’s next for the QB. They also examine the NFL Draft order and what teams could do in the top 10. Finally, they talk about the players that have not declared or are still undecided about returning to college next season. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:45 Stetson Bennett10:54 NFL Draft order23:56 Players who are not declaring for the draft or still undecided (Jared Verse, Blake Corum)36:03 East West Shrine Bowl coaches 39:10 Players excited to watch in all-star games Today's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The regular season is over, which can only mean one thing. Well, it could mean more than one thing, but in this case it means it's time to name our All-Pro Teams! That's exactly what Robert Mays and Nate Tice do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, picking their First- and Second-Team All-Pros on offense.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS5:20 Running Backs14:00 Wide Receivers27:52 Tight Ends34:56 Left Tackles41:35 Left Guards43:40 Centers48:50 Right Guards52:17 Right Tackles59:38 Quarterbacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With offense taken care of, Robert Mays and Nate Tice turn their attention to the other side of the ball. The guys name their First- and Second-Team All-Pro Defenses 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...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS3:16 Edge Rushers15:15 Interior Defensive Linemen29:00 Linebackers41:19 Cornerbacks60:25 Safeties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The equal and opposite reaction to Black Monday is that a new group of coaches is going to get a shot to run the show. Robert Mays and Conor Orr from Sports Illustrated dive into that group, which includes the likes of 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Conor on Twitter: @ConorOrrSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS3:00 What teams get right and wrong when they hire head coaches6:30 The through-line of recent success stories20:48 Shane Steichen, Eagles OC30:11 Jonathan Gannon, Eagles DC35:38 Ben Johnson, Lions OC45:21 DeMeco Ryans, 49ers DC51:10 Ken Dorsey, Bills OC56:39 Ejiro Evero, Broncos DC64:14 Mike Kafka, Giants OC69:03 Raheem Morris, Rams DC74:55 Dan Quinn, Cowboys DC79:10 Lou Anarumo, Bengals DC84:06 Brian Callahan, Bengals OC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Monday is one of the unfortunate realities of life in the NFL. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the moves that were made on Monday (and before), and what comes next for the teams involved, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS2:15 Kliff Kingsbury, Steve Keim out in Arizona11:41 Texans fire Lovie Smith24:12 Joe Woods done in Cleveland30:28 What's next for Sean McVay?37:44 The Broncos' head coach search52:40 The Panthers' head coach search59:01 The Titans need a new GM67:11 The Colts' head coach search Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This season's NFL playoff field is set with Week 18 in the books. Robert Mays and Nate Tice put a bow on the regular season and look ahead to the playoffs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Super Bowl favorites taking care of business in Week 18, the Bills' emotional return to the field, the Jaguars' AFC South title, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trialPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first monthBetter Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/MAYS today to get 10% off your first monthPenrose Hill: Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus FREE shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/MAYS3:16 Lions player spoiler to Packers15:52 Seahawks get last spot in NFC20:43 Sizing up the playoff field25:23 Jaguars win AFC South37:51 The Bears are on the clock!44:48 Super Bowl favorites take care of business51:37 Emotional win for the Bills58:05 Patriots fall short in bid for playoffs66:54 Ugly Dolphins-Jets matchup75:54 What are you doing Chargers?78:03 What was that, Cowboys? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine provided Thursday the type of update on Damar Hamlin we've all been hoping for since Monday night. That takes precedence on this Week 18 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. After that, Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into final week of the regular season and the playoff picture. It all gets going on Saturday, with the Jaguars and Titans playing for the AFC South crown, and continues through to Sunday night, where the Packers will be playing the Lions in what could be a play-in game for the final spot in the playoffs on the NFC side of the bracket.Damar Hamlin's foundation GoFundMe pageFollow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Roman: Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLETICAllbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today2:38 Damar Hamlin update11:37 AFC 1-seed16:55 Lions-Packers27:33 Titans-Jaguars for the AFC South39:45 AFC 7-seed50:06 What remains at stake in the NFC57:01 Week 18 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by discussing the latest with Damar Hamlin as they reflect on the tragic situation earlier this week. Then, they discuss a potential return to the NFL for Jim Harbaugh, their impressions of Jarrett Stidham and the Commanders QB indecision. They also talk about what’s going on with Lamar Jackson, the Eagles' injury concerns and much more. Damar Hamlin's foundation GoFundMe page:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive1:13 Latest on Damar Hamlin16:34 Will Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL?20:44 Impressions of Jarrett Stidham26:42 Commanders QB indecision30:40 Lamar Jackson situation 37:29 Concern for the Eagles?43:00 NFC playoff predictions47:34 GM Notebook54:11 Week 18 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler break down all of the action from the College Football Playoff semifinals. They talk about C.J. Stroud, Marvin Harrison Jr., Kelee Ringo, Max Duggan and more. Plus, they discuss Bryce Young and Brian Branch’s strong performance in the Sugar Bowl and Jim Harbaugh’s potential return to the NFL before they preview the national championship game.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:31 C.J. Stroud9:01 NFL teams potentially in the market for a QB11:02 Marvin Harrison Jr. gets the best of Kelee Ringo17:13 Bryce Young and Brian Branch dominate Sugar Bowl23:26 Felix Anudike-Uzomah25:50 Deuce Vaughn30:20 How TCU beat Michigan 37:47 Will Jim Harbaugh go back to NFL?41:27 National Championship preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitchell Schwartz and The Athletic's Tim Graham join Robert Mays to discuss the horrific scene in Cincinnati on Monday following Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest. Tim offers his perspective having been on the scene in Cincinnati over the last few days, while Mitch provides a player's point of view.Damar Hamlin's foundation GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are 17 regular season games remaining in the 2022 NFL season, and the playoff picture is finally starting to come into focus. The Buccaneers and Giants both clinched playoff spots on Sunday, while the Packers are one win away from turning a 4-8 start into a playoff berth. The final Wild Card spot in both conferences remains up for grabs, as does the top seed on either side of the bracket. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down through the lens of Week 17 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...Roman: Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLETICAllbirds: Discover your perfect pair of Wool Runners at Allbirds.com today1:16 Steelers-Ravens4:23 Packers-Vikings21:01 NFC playoff picture25:36 Buccaneers, Mike Evans go off vs. Panthers39:36 Hats off to the Giants53:11 CMC, Nick Bosa star in 49ers' win over Raiders59:16 Worried about the Eagles?63:41 Jets flame out in fifth-straight loss71:47 AFC playoff picture77:09 Washington eliminated from playoff contention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not many perennial backup quarterbacks can say they authored one of the most iconic plays in NFL playoff history. Case Keenum, however, is an outlier. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to discuss his football life in the latest installment of The QB2 Series.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are two weeks left in the regular season, and the NFL playoff picture still has plenty of pieces that need to be put in place. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into five games with massive playoff implications on the Week 17 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. But first, they break down the Game of the Week, and a potential AFC Championship Game preview: Bills at Bengals.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube7:16 Bills-Bengals27:36 Derek Carr's future43:36 Panthers-Buccaneers51:49 Vikings-Packers62:29 Dolphins-Patriots68:46 Jets-Seahawks73:19 Browns-Washington80:09 Win My Fourth Screen82:56 Week 17 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about the Raiders decision to bench Derek Carr and what’s next for the team at QB. They also discuss Nathaniel Hackett’s firing, Sean Payton’s future, Carson Wentz’s return to the starting lineup and J.J. Watt’s retirement. Plus, they review the film for Desmond Ridder and Malik Willis before sharing their Week 17 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:12 Raiders bench Derek Carr12:23 Could Tom Brady land in Las Vegas?18:57 Mac Jones & the Patriots offense25:11 Reaction to Broncos press conference following Hackett firing + Sean Payton’s future39:14 Carson Wentz to start for Commanders43:11 J.J. Watt announces retirement48:44 Film Review: Desmond Ridder & Malik Willis55:21 Are you buying the Chargers?58:08 Does Steve Wilks have a shot at Panthers job?59:35 What’s going on in Tennessee?1:01:15 Tua Tagovailoa suffers another concussion1:03:21 GM Notebook1:07:25 Week 17 Picks1:13:42 Thoughts on Dallas entering the playoffs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler get you ready for the College Football Playoff by discussing all of the top prospects to watch from Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU. They talk about the quarterbacks, the key matchups in each game, the potential first rounders and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:10 C.J. Stroud5:32 Ohio State offensive line vs. Georgia defense12:50 Kelee Ringo14:35 Georgia offense vs. Ohio State defense18:52 Stetson Bennett23:35 Top players in Michigan vs. TCU26:36 Max Duggan29:54 Quentin Johnston vs. DJ Turner34:32 Olu Oluwatimi39:35 J.J. McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How scared should we be of some of the teams competing in the Wild Card race? Do any of them have legit chances? The Ringer's Benjamin Solak joins Robert Mays as they each rank the teams in order of level of threat, plus they reminisce on JJ Watt's retirement from the NFL.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Broncos beat reporter Nick Kosmider joins Robert Mays to discuss the lead-up to, and fallout from, the firing of Nathaniel Hackett.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nick on Twitter: @NickKosmiderSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for part two as we recap a busy NFL Christmas weekend. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part two, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Sunday's games. First up, it's the Packers staying alive with a huge win over the Miami Dolphins, Russell Wilson drama hits an all time high in Denver after their blowout loss to the Rams, the Buccaneers slipping past the Arizona Cardinals and more.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g1:00 Packers top Dolphins7:00 Why is Tua Tagovailoa struggling?13:00 Can the Packers make noise in the playoffs?17:00 Denver Broncos fall to Rams / Russell Wilson situation33:00 - Bucs barely beat Cardinals45:00 - BREAKING: Broncos fire Nathaniel Hackett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holidays brought us a uniquely busy weekend of football. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part one, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Saturday's games. The guys dig into the Eagles-Cowboys thriller, gush over Justin Jefferson and George Kittle, lament the missed opportunity for the Lions, and discuss a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube6:30 Cowboys beat Eagles30:35 Justin Jefferson is ridiculous41:15 Good for Daniel Jones and the Giants47:42 George Kittle and the 49ers' wealth of options54:02 Texans/Bears battle for the #1 pick60:59 Lions let slip a great opportunity71:03 Seahawks are running out of steam76:15 Bengals nearly let one get away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolina Panther P.J. Walker sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler in his installment of The QB2 Series. Walker discusses his football career, from the XFL to the NFL.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One sure sign that the NFL is getting down to crunch is when you can reel off the remaining schedule for every potential playoff team from memory. Well friends, we've arrived. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 16 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into Eagles-Cowboys, try to sort through the mess that is the NFC South, consider the 49ers' offense under Brock Purdy, try to make a Super Bowl case for the Vikings, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:50 Eagles-Cowboys24:59 Bengals offense vs. Patriots defense37:46 The NFC South mess50:19 Checking in on the Brock Purdy 49ers62:24 A Super Bowl case for the Vikings73:19 Week 16 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering the life and legacy of Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris. Then, they discuss why the Colts are making the switch to Nick Foles and what’s next for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill likely out the remainder of the season. Plus, have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner? They look at what has changed over the course of the year for those franchises before talking about Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and more in the GM Notebook. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:37 Remembering Franco Harris18:53 Nick Foles to start for Colts27:00 Ryan Tannehill “most likely” out for season32:32 Have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner?39:49 Justin Fields’ development & fundamentals46:38 GM Notebook 1:03:53 Week 16 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler open up the NFL Draft mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. They begin by talking about Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today and how his growth could change QB evaluation going forward. They also talk about Will Levis’ projection and when he could be ready to start. Plus, they discuss OT moving inside, traits vs. production at specific positions, drafting a RB in the first round and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:05 Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today11:01 Moving OT inside to guard17:28 Would Will Levis ready to play early?26:50 Thoughts on Giants drafting Anthony Richardson?34:41 Traits vs. production at specific positions39:36 Ranking the evaluation process43:07 When does it make sense to draft a 1st round RB?46:38 Players that can improve their stock on FBS playoff teams50:27 Top 3 Christmas movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The surest path to a Lombardi Trophy is to have a superstar quarterback, but it isn't the only way to win a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes doesn't hoist that thing every year. Fran Duffy joins Robert Mays to examine the distinct types of quarterbacks who win Super Bowls on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Fran on Twitter: @EaglesXOsSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:07 The superstars11:15 The studs on rookie deals27:41 The rookie-deal QBs with great teams around them40:28 The very good veteran QBs with great teams around them51:48 The Kirk Cousins Conundrum54:43 The Kyle Shanahan Exception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We see the light of the end of the tunnel that is the NFL season, which makes this a great time for a little perspective. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Mike Sando hunt for that perspective at the quarterback position. The guys dig back into Sando's QB tiers from July and consider what has changed, how it changed, and where a handful of certain quarterbacks are headed in the future.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:10 Jalen Hurts16:20 Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen24:52 Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers36:22 Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert40:02 Matthew Stafford and Matt Ryan44:22 Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson53:21 Trevor Lawrence59:54 Jared Goff67:32 Tua Tagovailoa70:00 Justin Fields Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh nothing, just another ho-hum week in the NFL. You know, with walkoff touchdowns and record-setting comebacks, things like that. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the craziness that was Week 15, and the playoff picture that emerged from it, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:29 Craziest week of the season6:49 Commanders-Giants13:33 Raiders-Patriots27:37 Jaguars-Cowboys47:52 Chargers-Titans59:04 AFC North down to the wire66:12 Lions-Jets85:04 Bills-Dolphins97:39 Vikings' historic comeback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more than one moving week in every NFL season, but it's safe to say this is the moving'est of moving weeks we've seen thus far in 2022. Five games carry major "will-they-make-it-or-won't-they" playoff implications, and that doesn't include the second edition of Bills-Dolphins, in which the former can all but lock up the AFC East. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:27 Bills-Dolphins30:40 Commanders-Giants41:57 Jets-Lions60:44 Chargers-Titans74:16 Jaguars-Cowboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering Mike Leach and his impact on the game of football. Then, they share their concerns for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys before discussing Mike White’s future as an NFL starter. Plus, they talk about Kyler Murray’s ACL injury and react to the news of GM Steve Keim’s leave of absence. Finally, they discuss faking injuries on the field and their Week 15 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:38 Remembering Mike Leach10:30 Concern for Dak Prescott & the Cowboys?15:54 Is Mike White a long-term NFL starter?27:47 Cardinals GM Steve Keim taking leave of absence35:32 Faking injuries & NFL fines44:01 Are the Titans close to a tipping point?48:34 GM Notebook1:00:30 Week 15 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Letters and mailbags are all the rage in December, right? Well, let's take a peek inside The Athletic Football Show's mailbag then! Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to answer questions on long-term contracts for mobile quarterbacks, Justin Herbert's status in the league, the impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:45 Long-term contracts for moblie QBs19:57 Justin Herbert and quarterback tiers37:14 Impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade48:24 Offensive linemen and trick plays54:48 Steelers OC options if they move on from Matt Canada64:24 How many backups are capable of pulling a Mike White?67:29 Should the Lions just stick with Jared Goff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL seasons never unfold linearly. Things we were sure were true in October often fall apart by December. Robert Mays and Mike Sando examine a bunch of those things on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among their considerations: The Buccaneers will get it together (they won't), the Titans are rock solid (they aren't), the Dolphins have it all figured out on offense (they don't), and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:45 Deshaun Watson and the Browns' offense13:20 The Bucs aren't getting it together20:50 The Panthers aren't done yet30:18 The Seahawks don't appear so dangerous anymore36:30 The Giants could fall out of the playoffs42:18 We can't take the Ravens for granted46:53 Same goes for the Titans55:09 So maybe the Dolphins don't have this figured out61:45 The Lions can get defensive stops!66:35 But the Vikings can't! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are just four weeks remaining in the regular season, and the playoff picture in both conferences is still more than a little bit fuzzy. Could the Lions sneak into one of the NFC's final spots? Could the Jaguars win out and topple the Titans? Are we sure the Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on the Week 14 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Purdymania in San Francisco!Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:46 Chargers beat Dolphins, get back in playoff picture20:46 The Jalen Hurts MVP case35:16 Purdymania!48:46 Lions creep closer to playoff spot62:40 NFC playoff race72:51 AFC playoff race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.