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Few backup quarterbacks have lived as interesting a football life as Charlie Whitehurst. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to detail that life and share his stories in the latest installment of The QB2 Series on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are comfortably into the middle of December, which means we are staring down the stretch run of the NFL regular season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 14 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into the matchup between the Bills and Jets, the divergent paths traveled by the Dolphins and Chargers this season, the NFC's dearth of contenders beyond the very top of the conference, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:51 Lions-Vikings10:16 The top-heavy NFC15:01 Bills offense vs. Jets defense36:46 Do the Browns have a secret sauce for the Bengals?51:01 The divergent paths of the Dolphins and Chargers69:24 Expectations for the Brock Purdy 49ers77:20 Tyler Huntley holding the fort in Baltimore79:46 Desmond Ridder's time in Atlanta85:03 Win Robert's fourth screen88:16 Week 14 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Von Miller’s season-ending surgery and what it means for the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes. They also talk about the Titans decision to fire Jon Robinson, Baker Mayfield being claimed by the Rams, OBJ’s team tour and their expectations for Brock Purdy and the 49ers.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:56 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson13:10 Von Miller out for season18:00 Jimmy G’s injury & expectations for Brock Purdy25:50 Rams claim Baker Mayfield32:08 OBJ team tour continues34:42 Where the Patriots stand in the AFC East37:29 GM Notebook47:08 Week 14 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler focus on the most important position in sports on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Anthony Richardon's decision to enter the draft, consider why more quarterbacks than usual are returning to school and gush over Caleb Williams.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:20 The stay-or-go balancing act for QBs in the NIL era16:18 Anthony Richardson declares for the draft32:41 Other players who have declared, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba40:01 Caleb Williams is ridiculous48:21 Brock Purdy getting his chance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a staple of sports talk. Would you rather be this team or that team for the future? We've had some fun with it on The Athletic Football Show this season. So much fun, in fact, that we decided to make a whole episode out of it. Charles McDonald from Yahoo joins Robert Mays on this episode to dig into such Who'd You Rathers as Lions vs. Jaguars, Justin Jefferson vs. Micah Parsons and Broncos vs. Cardinals. Plus, The Athletic's Titans beat reporter Joe Rexrode joins the show to discuss the stunning firing of GM Jon Robinson.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:47 Lions or Jaguars14:40 Vikings or Titans, but you have to keep Cousins/Tannehill21:10 Justin Jefferson or Micah Parsons27:59 Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo + $5m38:24 Falcons or Panthers45:25 Broncos or Cardinals57:29 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando wrap up a busy Week 13 with the Monday Hangover. They check in on the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy following their big win on SNF before examining Geno Smith’s future in Seattle. They also talk about Deshaun Watson’s return, Baker Mayfield’s release and Atlanta’s QB situation.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:09 Cowboys & Mike McCarthy17:25 Seahawks & Geno Smith’s future30:57 Deshaun Watson’s return39:04 What is the QB future in Atlanta?45:18 Panthers release Baker Mayfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were excited about Week 13's Sunday slate all week, and it certainly delivered. From the Bengals' latest victory over the Chiefs to the Vikings squeaking out yet another victory, this one over the Jets, the marquee matchups lived up to the billing. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into those two games, injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo and Lamar Jackson, the playoff picture in both conferences, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:39 Bengals-Chiefs21:15 Dolphins-49ers37:53 Jets-Vikings46:43 Eagles offense flies over Titans56:50 Lions offense dominates Jaguars67:51 NFC playoff picture75:13 AFC playoff picture82:15 Lamar Jackson injury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest installment of the QB2 series, Kalyn Kahler sits down with Texans quarterback Kyle Allen, who will start his second game of the season in Week 13.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Week 13 slate is absolutely loaded, and we here at The Athletic Football Show are pumped. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview the big week to come right here and right now. The guys dive deep into Dolphins-49ers and Chiefs-Bengals, consider the matchups between the Eagles offense and Titans defense, as well as the Vikings offense and Jets defense, and dig into a game we all knew would matter in Week 13...Commanders at Giants. The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler also joins to discuss Deshaun Watson's return.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:34 Dolphins-49ers16:33 Chiefs-Bengals35:04 Eagles-Titans40:04 Vikings-Jets54:50 Deshaun Watson's return76:34 Commanders-Giants81:36 Win My Fourth Screen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should the Packers do with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the future of the QB position in Green Bay. Then, they examine the teams looking for a new head coach and the potential openings to come this offseason. Plus, they share why their opinions on the Bengals have changed and they examine what a Greg Roman departure could mean for the Ravens offense.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:27 Packers QB situation with Aaron Rodgers & Jordan Love15:06 Teams looking for a new head coach & potential openings43:11 Changing opinions on the Bengals49:35 Greg Roman candidate for Stanford job57:30 GM Notebook (Mike White & Geno Smith)1:07:27 Week 13 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Dane Brugler’s first mock draft is here! Who will go No. 1? How many WRs will be selected in the first round? What players have risen up the ranks? He joins Andy Staples to break down the top prospects and team needs. Plus, they talk about conference championship weekend and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:58 What will the Texans do at No. 1?5:17 EDGE Will Anderson Jr. & DT Jalen Carter10:51 EDGE Jared Verse12:11 TEs in the first round16:14 The QBs23:37 Surprising risers to the first round27:47 The WRs40:24 The RBs46:14 Conference championship weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rams' Super Bowl championship reign didn't go as planned. Neither did the Colts' latest play for a veteran quarterback. The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Los Angeles Rams24:22 Detroit Lions37:13 Indianapolis Colts52:01 Pittsburgh Steelers63:12 Houston Texans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Year one of Russell Wilson in Denver didn't go as planned. Neither did the first season of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas. Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:18 Denver Broncos16:23 Las Vegas Raiders28:46 Carolina Panthers34:10 Arizona Cardinals45:27 Jacksonville Jaguars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando pile up one last helping of leftovers to tie up Thanksgiving weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the possibility of Jordan Love taking over in Green Bay, the Eagles run game and their Week 13 matchup with the Titans, the future in Arizona, the Chargers' path to the playoffs, and ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:00 Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love21:25 Looking ahead to Eagles-Titans26:20 Where do the Cardinals go from here?47:11 The Chargers strange purgatory58:03 Ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 12 started way back on Thanksgiving, with the big-name teams taking care of business. It picked back up on Sunday, and this round of games brought a bit of a shakeup. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the action on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dive into the AFC North after the Bengals beat the Titans and Ravens lost to the Jaguars. They shake their heads at the Buccaneers...again, break down the Wild Card races in both conferences, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:54 Bengals-Titans16:54 Ravens-Jaguars22:19 Oh wow, Trevor Lawrence37:24 AFC Wild Card race55:25 NFC Wild Card race65:44 Buccaneers flop in Cleveland77:17 A new rock bottom for the Broncos83:59 Week 12 notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler's QB2 series profiles some of the most interesting guys in the league: backup quarterbacks. In this edition, Kalyn sits down with Mike White to discuss his journey from backup Mike White, to Mike "Effing" White. And with Zach Wilson benched, he's a backup no more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's ready to feast on food and football? It's Thanksgiving Week, and that means we've got plenty of both coming our way. Robert Mays and Nate Tice celebrate with the Week 12 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider if the 49ers are the best team in the NFC, wonder how the Jets can bounce back from Zach Wilson going bust, and dig into the matchup between the Bengals and Titans. And that's just about half the show! Come join the fun on The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:50 The Jets' future with Zach Wilson benched24:30 Take Space: The 49ers are the best team in the NFC43:52 Gameplan of the Week: Bengals offense vs. Titans defense62:30 Under the Hood: Ravens defense77:53 What can the Rams defense look like?84:43 Is Patrick Mahomes Michael Jordan?94:09 Week 12 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Jets bench Zach Wilson in Week 12? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Robert Saleh’s comments and what they think should happen with the QB position. They also dive into the NFC North and what has changed from their initial thoughts on the division. Plus, they preview the Thanksgiving games and share their Week 12 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:33 Cardinals fire OL coach Sean Kugler6:40 Jets won’t commit to Zach Wilson as starter17:42 NFC North re-evaluation26:58 GM Notebook41:39 Week 12 Picks46:04 Previewing the Thanksgiving games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Hendon Hooker’s ACL injury and how it impacts the QB class in 2023. Plus, rivalry week is here! They discuss all of the top prospects in Michigan-Ohio State, Ole Miss-Mississippi State, Florida-Florida State, USC-Notre Dame and more. They close out the show by talking about the TE class and their favorite Thanksgiving food. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:54 Hendon Hooker ACL injury & how it impacts the QB class11:12 What NFL teams will be in the market for a QB in the 2023 draft?18:10 Michigan-Ohio State27:09 Ole Miss- Mississippi State 31:06 Florida-Florida State 36:29 USC-Notre Dame39:03 TE Class45:18 Thanksgiving food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando put a bow on Week 11 with the Monday Hangover. The guys discuss futures for the Rams and Browns, and the Bills and Bengals doing what they needed to on Sunday. They also check in on Kenny Pickett, who had arguably the best game of his rookie season to date.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:23 What does the future hold for the Rams?23:18 The future in Cleveland37:24 A taking-care-of-business week for the Bills43:42 Nice week for Kenny Pickett53:59 Bengals do what they have to in Pittsburgh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back together on Sunday night to recap Week 11. The guys discuss the Cowboys' dismantling of the Cowboys, the Chargers-Chiefs SNF thriller, the Eagles and Ravens just barely getting by, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:41 Chiefs-Chargers thriller15:43 Cowboys dismantle Vikings34:01 Eagles squeak past Colts46:51 Ravens muster up just 13 points in win over Panthers55:13 Zach Wilson lays an egg72:21 AFC playoff picture77:38 The good version of the Lions83:01 Justin Fields' Week 11 usage87:09 Nathaniel Hackett can't get out of his own way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice are set to preview Week 11 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the week's two marquee matchups—Vikings vs. Cowboys and Chiefs vs. Chargers. Then, they dig into some minor issues cropping up in the Eagles' and Bills' offenses. They'll wrap it up with a focus on a couple of second-year quarterbacks under the microscope and a consideration of Washington's playoff chances. Plus, picks!Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:09 Vikings-Cowboys27:12 Chargers-Chiefs41:39 Under the Hood: Bills offense57:22 Under the Hood: Eagles offense71:00 What are You: Washington Football Team89:15 The Jets' Zach Wilson Question98:55 The Patriots' Mac Jones Question104:58 Win my Fourth Screen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller start the show this week by discussing Derek Carr’s emotional postgame press conference and who is to blame for what is going on in Las Vegas. Then, they talk about the Packers’ big win over the Cowboys and Christian Watson’s development. They also examine Josh Allen’s turnover rate, the Dolphins’ success this season and much more.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:15 Derek Carr emotional following Raiders loss13:17 Packers key win over Cowboys & Christian Watson’s development24:24 Justin Fields’ production33:13 Josh Allen’s turnovers39:55 Cardinals win with Colt McCoy41:43 GM Notebook (Dolphins, Colts)54:45 Week 11 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Executive Director of the Reese's Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to look ahead to this year’s game. They dive into the scouting process and who is eligible before breaking down the top prospects who have accepted invitations. Nagy shares his evaluation on QBs Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and Tyson Bagent. They also discuss several other players who have much to gain in Mobile.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Jim on Twitter: @JimNagy_SBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:04 The scouting process for the Senior Bowl9:03 Christian Watson impressed in Mobile & now in NFL11:12 Tyree Wilson15:46 Bo Nix & Michael Penix Jr.20:25 Tyson Bagent23:16 Cody Mauch24:57 Jaelyn Duncan26:40 Players that have come on late and surprised them28:40 JL Skinner30:28 Nick Saldiveri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Thanksgiving nears and we direct our attention to the playoff picture more and more, it's time to separate the wheat from the chaff. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, we aren't interested in teams that are merely playoff contenders. We want the true Super Bowl contenders. Robert Mays and David Helman of Fox Sports identify the teams that realistically have it in them to win the Super Bowl on this episode of TAFS.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow David on Twitter:Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:27 Kansas City Chiefs9:00 Buffalo Bills15:00 Philadelphia Eagles22:45 San Francisco 49ers30:18 Baltimore Ravens33:51 Miami Dolphins40:12 Dallas Cowboys49:50 Minnesota Vikings59:00 Tampa Bay Buccaneers64:00 Seattle Seahawks68:45 Cincinnati Bengals74:45 New York Giants and the teams currently in the playoffs that have no shot82:30 Los Angeles Chargers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wake up on another Monday during the NFL season with a set of games we simply couldn't get to on our Sunday recap. And so, Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into Lions-Bears, Chargers-49ers, Saints-Steelers and Texans-Giants on the Monday Hangover. The guys talk Justin Fields, plans in Detroit and Pittsburgh, what's next for the Saints, and takeaways for the Chargers and Niners.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:35 Where do the Lions go from here?11:55 Another big day for Justin Fields27:55 Where exactly are the Giants?47:34 What's next for the Saints?62:04 How do the Steelers build around Kenny Pickett?70:24 Quick look at Chargers-49ers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of NFC North teams picked up huge wins in overtime to highlight Week 10 Sunday. First, the Vikings proved that we all might need to take them a little more seriously with a 33-30 win over the Bills. Then, the Packers kept their fledgling playoff hopes alive by erasing a 14-point deficit to beat the Cowboys, 31-28. Robert Mays and Mitch Schwartz dig into both of those games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.The guys also discuss the relentless Dolphins offense, the prospects of the Buccaneers doing damage in the playoffs, the AFC West, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:02 Vikings-Bills23:25 Packers-Cowboys48:20 Dolphins offense keeps rolling68:18 Can the Bucs be good by time the playoffs arrive?81:14 Things get uglier for the Raiders89:53 The Broncos appear to be in long-term trouble94:20 State of the Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second half of the NFL season begins this week, and with it comes a raft of questions for likely or potential playoff teams. What does the Cowboys offense look like against a real defense? Can the Dolphins defense be simply good enough to make them legitimate AFC title contenders? What's the ceiling for the 49ers' offense? And what's behind the occasional duds for the Chiefs' offense?With Nate Tice out this week, The Read Optional's Ollie Connolly joins Robert Mays to answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on the Week 10 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Ollie on Twitter: @OllieConnollySubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:51 Can the Vikings be dangerous in the playoffs?13:36 Josh Allen's elbow injury18:28 What does the Cowboys' offense look like against a real defense?27:46 Can the Dolphins' defense be merely 'good enough'?38:41 Seahawks-Bucs, and the impact on the NFC playoff picture47:09 Realistic expectations for the Chargers the rest of the season56:01 What's the ceiling for the 49ers' offense?60:20 How does the Jaguars' defense go from fun to legitimately good?65:01 What's up with the occasional duds from the Chiefs?66:57 Concern for the long-term health of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas72:31 Let's do this, Colts77:21 Wick Scale: Mike McCarthy vs. Packers80:09 Wick Scale: Stefon Diggs vs. Vikings82:15 Wick Scale: Case Keenum vs. Vikings84:10 Win my Fourth Screen: Texans vs. Giants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Jeff Saturday and the Colts prepare to take on the Raiders, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller try and make sense of what happened this week in Indianapolis. Then, they talk about the Packers’ fifth straight loss before looking ahead to Mike McCarthy’s return to Green Bay. They also dive into about Tom Brady’s comments on the Bucs “effort,” the Cardinals debut on in-season Hard Knocks and much more.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Jeff Saturday named interim head coach of Colts23:08 Packers tone on field amid losing streak33:47 Mike McCarthy returns to Green Bay37:58 Tom Brady calls out Bucs “effort”41:35 Cardinals begin in-season Hard Knocks48:02 GM Notebook59:52 Week 10 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler welcome The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to the show to talk about the players who have caught his attention ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss Tyree Wilson, Michigan’s draft prospects and several running backs who could land in the top 100. They also dive into the quarterbacks and where the 2024 class with Drake Maye and Caleb Williams compares to this year’s group of C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and Will Levis. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:16 Tyree Wilson8:56 Michigan draft prospects (Mazi Smith, Olusegun Oluwatimi, Eyabi Okie, Blake Corum)30:54 RBs to watch (Jahmyr Gibbs, Zach Evans, Zach Charbonnet, Eric Gray, Izzy Abanikanda, Sean Tucker, Chase Brown39:47 Prospects Dane hated leaving off his midseason top 50(Josh Downs)47:17 2024 QB Class (Drake Maye & Caleb Williams)56:13 2023 QB Class (C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ringer's Lindsay Jones is back on The Athletic Football Show, handing out some midseason awards with Robert Mays. Robert and Lindsay hit all the real awards—MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest—but they also go off the beaten path with fun awards like Preseason Take You'd Like Back, Russell Wilson's Cringiest Moment, and more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:13 Biggest surprise5:59 Biggest disappointment11:19 Cringiest Russell Wilson moment18:34 Preseason take you wish you believed in more24:24 Preseason take you want back29:03 Assistant Coach of the Year37:00 Comeback Player of the Year41:20 Offensive Rookie of the Year45:15 Defensive Rookie of the Year46:00 Coach of the Year54:16 Executive of the Year57:16 Offensive Player of the Year58:16 Defensive Player of the Year59:29 MVP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts shocked the NFL world on Monday when they fired Frank Reich. And then they did so again when they announced Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach. Colts beat writer Zak Keefer joins Robert Mays and Mike Sando to discuss what the hell is going on in Indianapolis.Then, Robert and Sando break down the AFC playoff picture, not including the current division leaders. Who among the Dolphins, Jets, Chargers, Bengals and Patriots is most likely to make the playoffs? Who's least likely? Who could potentially be in control of their division by the end of the season. The guys consider those questions, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:58 Fallout in Indy after the Colts fire Frank Reich31:29 Best team in the AFC that isn't leading its division42:44 Who's the next best team?46:09 Which AFC Wild Card contender are you least confident in?51:44 Who's happiest to be in this position?63:44 Which coach is most concerned about meeting with his owner?72:24 Which of these teams could end up controlling its division? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that every NFL season is going to surprise us in its own unique way. Still, not many of us had the Packers and Rams being done halfway through the season on the 2022 surprises bingo card. And yet, that's exactly what it looks like after Week 9. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the biggest stories of the week on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.The guys also get into the Chiefs-Titans SNF thriller, Justin Fields' big day, the Jets grabbing our attention, the Seahawks' and Vikings' rosy outlooks, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:06 Chiefs-Titans15:41 The Packers are done28:21 What does a competitive 2023 Rams team look like?36:31 What's going on in Vegas?46:01 A Trevor Lawrence tangent50:41 The Jets have our attention65:01 Holy cow, Justin Fields77:21 The good and bad for the Dolphins87:11 More likely to make a playoff run: Vikings or Seahawks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The halfway point of the NFL season arrives this week, and with it comes some unlikely storylines. For example, the loser of Rams-Buccaneers is going to have a tough time making the playoffs. Also, why is the Chargers' offense so boring? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss those two stories, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also hit on expectations for Roquan Smith and T.J. Hockenson with their new teams, Tua Tagovailoa taking a big step forward, and the return of the Wick Scale.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:51 Under the Hood: Chargers offense27:32 Roquan Smith's effect on the Ravens34:11 T.J. Hockenson's role in Minnesota41:47 Rams-Bucs Loser Leaves Town Match56:27 Gameplan of the Week: Chiefs offense vs. Titans defense74:02 Kirk Cousins revenge game79:37 Stephon Gilmore revenge game81:15 Tua Tagovailoa proving he can be the guy for Miami97:12 Win my Fourth Screen99:17 Week 9 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Dan Snyder’s statement about potentially selling the Commanders as well as the report of an upcoming federal investigation. Then, they dive into the NFL trade deadline and the teams who made moves and who didn’t. They talk about what the Dolphins gave up for Bradley Chubb, the Lions dealing T. J. Hockenson within the division, the high price tag for Chase Claypool and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:08 Dan Snyder under federal investigation & considers sale of Commanders12:47 Teams that weren’t active at the deadline (Packers & Cowboys)21:45 Dolphins trade for Bradley Chubb27:14 Lions T. J. Hockenson in division to Vikings35:54 Steelers get 2nd rd pick for Chase Claypool39:19 Bills acquire Nyheim Hines from Colts41:48 Jaguars trade for Calvin Ridley44:17 GM Notebook (Kadarius Toney, CMC)53:17 Week 9 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dane Brugler’s midseason rankings are in! He sits down with Andy Staples and NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein to discuss the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. They talk about the QBs, risers and fallers and players who have impressed them the most this season. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:15 QB Will Levis10:19 QBs C.J. Stroud & Bryce Young18:08 QB Hendon Hooker23:34 WR Jalin Hyatt28:42 TE Darnell Washington33:51 Players you may not know on the list/who have risen quickly 45:53 Players who fell off Top 50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the wildest trade deadline day in NFL history, with 10 deals being made and players like Bradley Chubb and T.J. Hockenson among the players on the move. Robert Mays and ESPN's Bill Barnwell recap the day on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:47 Busiest trade deadline ever5:00 Where were the Giants?7:00 Chase Claypool to the Bears23:03 Calvin Ridley to the Falcons33:23 Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins53:23 T.J. Hockenson to the Vikings64:28 A few smaller deals66:28 Brian Burns/Rams rumor78:40 What are the Packers doing?83:18 Mays called the Claypool deal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando get together for another edition of the Monday Hangover on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Ravens acquiring Roquan Smith from the Bears, fallout from Raiders-Saints, Titans-Texans and Commanders-Colts, and the recalibration of near-team optimism for the Lions.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:33 Bears trade Roquan Smith to Ravens12:00 Lions fire DB coach Aubrey Pleasant23:43 What do we make of the Raiders?38:34 Can the Saints win the NFC South?50:21 The Titans go full Titans63:20 The Colts and Sam Ehlinger72:43 What is the Ron Rivera era Washington football team? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, there's all the scoring we've been waiting for! Week 8 was the biggest offensive week of this NFL season, something you could see in both team scores and individual stat lines across the league. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap all the excitement on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss unlikely NFC division leaders—and the chances that they actually win their divisions—the Cowboys' offense, massive impacts made by players who were traded, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:17 Will the Vikings win the NFC North?15:17 Will the Seahawks win the NFC West?24:47 Can the Falcons win the NFC South?36:17 You Have Our Attention: Cowboys offense52:13 You Have Our Attention: Tyreek Hill62:17 You Have Our Attention: Christian McCaffrey67:47 You Have Our Attention: A.J. Brown78:37 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Trevor Lawrence90:39 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Zach Wilson97:52 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Mac Jones105:57 We See You, Terry McLaurin and Derrick Henry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week in the NFL 8 features matchups between the Bills and Packers, Ravens and Buccaneers and 49ers and Rams. So naturally, the only game where both teams are over .500 is Giants-Seahawks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into Week 8 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys give that Giants-Seahawks matchup the Game of the Week treatment, break down the matchup between the Bills offense and Packers defense, explore what it means to sacrifice as many draft picks as the 49ers and Rams have in recent years, discuss the Ja'Marr Chase injury, delve into the Titans' situational football greatness, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:02 Giants-Seahawks38:38 Bills offense vs. Packers defense49:02 The Rams' and 49ers' team-building strategies64:12 What the hell's going on with Mac Jones and the Patriots?72:09 The Ja'Marr Chase injury75:02 The Titans' situational greatness89:41 Win my Fourth Screen93:05 Week 8 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Quinn is headed to Philadelphia. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break down the Eagles’ trade with the Bears. Then, they share their thoughts on the Colts’ decision to bench Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson’s plane workout and the Jets’ deal for James Robinson. They also discuss what worked for Justin Fields against the Patriots and the big questions the Giants face with Daniel Jones. They close out the show by talking about what the Packers will do at the deadline, Tom Brady’s future and their Week 8 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:54- Eagles trade for Robert Quinn7:48- Colts bench Matt Ryan18:50- Russell Wilson says he’s ready to play24:34- Andy Dalton starting over Jameis Winston28:28- James Robinson traded to Jets31:14- Justin Fields finally looks comfortable in Bears’ offense37:34- Giants 6-1 & big questions about Daniel Jones’ future46:15- How active will the Packers be before the trade deadline?53:38- Aaron Rodgers’ comments on Packers mental mistakes59:38- Tom Brady’s future1:07:16- Week 8 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples is in Knoxville ahead of Tennessee’s matchup against Kentucky. He joins Dane Brugler to talk about Hendon Hooker, Will Levis and the other top prospects to watch. Plus, they break down the talent on Clemson’s defensive line before diving into Bailey Zappe and the NFL teams that could be looking for a QB next year. They end the show by talking about the prospect outliers in the draft and what they are watching in college football this weekend. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:31- Tennessee’s vs. Kentucky (Hendon Hooker, Will Levis, Jalin Hyatt, Cedric Tillman)13:52- Clemson’s defensive line24:47- Ohio State’s DE Zach Harrison30:05-NFL news (Breece Hall injury, Bailey Zappe questions, QB needy teams heading into the 2023 NFL Draft)41:49- Draft outliers (Bryce Young, Peter Skoronski, Devon Achane)52:14- What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do some quarterbacks develop where others see their growth stunted? What are the best ways to build around a potential franchise QB, and who's doing a great job of it right now? Former NFL quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions and more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:30 Justin Fields big night on MNF21:57 The most important elements of QB development28:30 Offensive weapons vs. offensive line32:30 What we've seen from Jalen Hurts and the Eagles35:45 The best offensive architecture44:00 Teams that are failing their QBs46:28 The Ravens offense in 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into four more games we didn't talk about on Sunday night on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider Dak's and Tua's respective returns, the Colts' changing of the guard at QB, questions about the Ravens' offense, the Titans' unique ability to do what they do, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Colts bench Matt Ryan5:15 How did the Colts get here22:00 The Titans do it again31:04 Miami's offense in Tua's return38:00 What do we make of the Steelers?43:11 Dak's back51:28 Are the Lions disappointing?59:56 Concerned about the Ravens offense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been emphasizing all season how the Bills and Chiefs are in a tier all their own. We got another illustration of why that's true in the Chiefs 44-23 win over the 49ers in Week 7. Then there are the Packers and Buccaneers, two supposed contenders that are clearly in crisis. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss all that, and a whole lot more, as they recap Week 7 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:42 Chiefs dismantle the 49ers24:12 The Bengals offense is back35:50 Josh Jacobs with another monster game42:20 Kenneth Walker shines, the Seahawks are in 1st place49:04 The Giants run game dominates again58:07 Buccaneers lay an egg vs. Panthers71:17 Packers lose again, fall to 3-483:54 We See You, Micah Parsons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, well, well, the 49ers and Panthers sure spiced up Thursday night, didn't they? Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Christian McCaffrey/49ers trade on this special episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One-third of the NFL season is in the books, and one thing is clear...we need to have a discussion about offense. That's exactly where Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the Week 7 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also preview Chiefs-49ers, name their All-Disappointment Team, welcome back Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott, and make their Week 7 picks.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:33 Why offense is down bad this year35:44 Chiefs-Niners preview49:28 The All-Disappointment Team80:58 Tua and Dak return in Week 787:28 Listening to some voicemails90:20 Win my Fourth Screen94:36 Week 7 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an eventful week at the NFL owners’ meetings. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break Jim Irsay’s viral comments regarding Dan Snyder’s future in the league. Plus, should we be worried about Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers? They discuss their concerns for the Bucs and Packers before talking about Bailey Zappe’s case to start and the Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson. They close out the show with Russell Wilson’s numbers this season and their Week 7 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:04-11:01 NFL owners’ meetings drama11:02-15:14 Texans fire Jack Easterby15:15-30:24 Should we be worried about Brady and the Bucs and Rodgers and the Packers?30:25-37:09 Is Bailey Zappe the real deal?37:10-40:54 Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson40:55-45:05 Russell Wilson’s struggles continue45:09-55:32 GM Notebook55:33-57:55 Week 7 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss their takeaways from a wild weekend in college football. They talk about the battle between Hendon Hooker and Bryce Young and the other top prospects on display in Tennessee’s win over Alabama. Plus, do college offenses make it difficult to truly scout a QB for the NFL? They talk about Justin Fields and Bailey Zappe before diving into a big week for Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Robinson Jr.’s amazing comeback. They wrap by looking ahead to C.J. Stroud vs. the Iowa defense, Syracuse at Clemson and much more.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g1:11-13:36 Bryce Young vs. Hendon Hooker observations13:37-22:26 Scouting QB’s in different college offenses and how it translates to the NFL (Justin Fields, Bailey Zappe)22:29-35:00 USC-Utah & Alabama-Tennessee takeaways35:04-41:49 NFL rookies (Kayvon Thibodeaux, Sauce Gardner, Tariq Woolen, Brian Robinson Jr.)41:50-51:20 What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The analytics in football discussion has reached a point where the opposing sides seem to be shouting past one another, lacking the nuance necessary to such a discussion. So, what should we talk about when we talk about analytics. Sam Schwartzstein, Amazon's analytics expert and producer for live events focused on analytics and insights, joins Robert Mays to dive into that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Then, Ty Dunne of Go Long hops on to talk about his new book about the history of the tight end position, 'The Blood and Guts.'Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:34 Most frustrating part of the analytics discussion13:30 The details of modeling26:30 What is and is not an analytics decision30:30 The football guy mentality35:50 Presentation of analytics in NFL broadcasts53:54 Ty Dunne on 'The Blood and Guts' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.