The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

What team would be the best fit for Julio Jones? Robert and Nate weigh in and discuss what it will take to land the wide receiver. Then they dive into five key lessons they’ve learned from studying the NFL’s best offenses. Hear what they have to say about an explosive run game, the ability to create at the quarterback position and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wade Phillips, former coach for the Cowboys, Texans, Broncos, Rams, Chargers, Saints, Eagles, Oilers and more joins Robert Mays to talk all things defense. What was it like starting as a coach in the 80s and trying to adjust to today's offenses? How would he compare Aaron Donald to some of the legendary players he has coached like Reggie White? And did he ever hang out with Willie Nelson back in the day? These topics and much more as the Offseason Interview Series continues on The Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After their Most Valuable QB Draft went down without a hitch last week, Lindsay, Nate and Robert return to draft the best non-QBs in the NFL. Who will be at the top of the list? Which positions could be completely left out? And could we even see a rookie make an appearance?Who won the draft? Let us know at @TheAthleticNFLSign up for The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays continues the Offseason Interview Series with special guest Matt Ryan - Falcons QB, Pro Bowler & face of the franchise for a decade plus. How does he feel about the Julio Jones stuff? Was he consulted before the Falcons selected Kyle Pitts at pick 4? How does he feel about the Super Bowl loss now? These topics and more exclusively on a new Athletic Football Show.Get all-access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company's expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company's first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first edition of The Athletic Football Show Offseason Interview Series, Robert Mays sits down with new Lions GM Brad Holmes. They discuss Holmes’ acclimation to the role and the state of Detroit’s roster before diving into the Matthew Stafford trade. Holmes also breaks down the decision to draft Penei Sewell, how the league has changed since he first became a scout and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Based on age, contract and of course, traits, how will our panel of experts draft the league's best QB's? Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones both join the pod for a special Most Valuable QB Draft. Who will be the top 5? Bottom 5? Any QBs that were left out? Let us know on social media!Remember to get that special discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the Chargers live up to the hype? How will Sam Darnold fit in Joe Brady’s offense? What price is too high for a proven QB? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer your offseason questions. They also discuss long-shot MVP candidates, their biggest hits and misses on draft prospects and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice return to The Athletic Football Show for a full reaction to the 2021 NFL Draft. Which teams hauls had us the most impressed? What areas still need to be addressed? Who were the favorite under-the-radar pickups that you might be hearing about later? TAFS discuss it all.Get all of the NFL Draft coverage you'll ever need with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Lindsay Jones and Dane Brugler bring you live reaction from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. How shocked were we that the 49ers drafted QB Trey Lance? How excited was Robert that the Bears drafted QB Justin Fields?Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVWXVtGZcGet discount access to all of The Athletic's incredible draft coverage at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will the Falcons do at pick 4? What will the "non-pandemic" NFL Draft look like? Which teams trade into the top 10? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones bring some final big questions to the air in their final podcast before the 2021 NFL Draft. Make sure you tune in to their round 1 coverage Thursday night at 9:30PM EST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's NFL Draft podcast 'Prospects to Pros' with Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein join Robert Mays to discuss some big takeaways from the process of scouting the 2021 NFL Draft class, from no combine to lack of game tape, weird measurables, intangibles and more.Join our NFL Draft Night Special this Thursday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVWXVtGZcSubscribe to The Athletic and get an exclusive discount, Dane's Draft Guide and more at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NFL Draft less than one week away, Robert Mays teams up with The Athletic’s beat writers for a top 10 mock draft. Which QB with the 49ers take at No. 3? Do the Bengals go WR or OL? Who will land Kyle Pitts? Tune in to hear Lindsay Jones, Connor Hughes, Matt Barrows, Tori McElhaney, Paul Dehner Jr., Josh Tolentino, Chris Burke, Joe Person, Nick Kosmider and Jon Machota break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Washington head coach and long-time NFL offensive coordinator Jay Gruden joins Robert Mays to discuss his role in the draft room, scouting prospects, finding players like Terry McLaurin, what happened with Dwayne Haskins & more as he sheds some light on how head coaches influence NFL draft decisions. Then Nate Tice and Robert discuss the process of developing players once they're drafted in their final pod together before the draft.Get all of The Athletic's incredible draft coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know most teams tend to draft either for value or position of need. But which player in the 2021 draft class could fit with certain teams because of their unique skillsets or the way they fit into certain schemes? Former NFL player & current ESPN-er Matt Bowen joins Robert Mays to bring you some special fits that could make huge sense on draft day. Then PFF's Mike Renner stops in to dig into the cornerback class & compare it to years past, current players & more.Get exclusive discount access to all of The Athletic's draft coverage at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can we learn from previous NFL Draft mistakes? Robert Mays and Nate Tice look back on past misses and the lessons teams can learn as the approach this year’s draft. Plus, The Draft Network’s Benjamin Solak joins the show to discuss the complicated edge rusher class and the misguided narratives around Justin Fields. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert is joined by Trench Warfare owner Brandon Thorn to break down a deep 2021 NFL Draft offensive line class, from top guys like Penei Sewell, Teven Jenkins, Rashawn Slater, and Christian Darrisaw to second tier players, arm length concerns, potential positional shifts, and much more.You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every offseason, we hear chatter like "they're just one draft away from a Super Bowl," or "All they need to do is hit on defense in the draft." But which teams are REALLY maybe only a draft away from contention? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones each bring teams to the table, including the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and more. Plus they discuss Julian Edelman's Hall of Fame status as he retires during the recording session. Then, Robert welcomes Jourdan Rodrigue, Rams writer for The Athletic to share some insight on the unique approach the Rams are taking when it comes to the draft and player evaluation.Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which teams have nailed the NFL Draft over the past five seasons? Which teams have not? Robert Mays and ESPN’s Bill Barnwell dive deep into the data to determine the best and worst drafting teams, some of which may surprise you. Plus, they debate who is the most valuable draft pick over that time period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their 2021 NFL Draft coverage by assessing the top pass catchers. They discuss their fascination with Kyle Pitts, Devonta Smith’s size and whether or not Ja'Marr Chase is the best wide receiver on the board. Plus, they examine the film for Jaylen Waddle, Rashod Bateman and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the Panthers' decision to trade away a few picks for Jets QB Sam Darnold, Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to both sides of the conversation. Did Carolina spend too much? What's the Jets plan now? Plus, Robert is joined by old friend Danny Kelly of The Ringer to dive into NFL draft player comparisons & which players he's looking at the most.Get the best discount you can on The Athletic as the NFL Draft is right around the corner - theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will the 49ers target now that they’ve traded up? What will the Falcons do with the No. 4 pick? Are the Broncos desperate to add competition to the quarterback room? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the top QB questions that remain ahead of the NFL Draft. Plus, PFF’s Seth Galina joins the show to break down key schematic trends that could shape the way teams approach the draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert and Nate break down the five best quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Zach Wilson, and Mac Jones, evaluating their respective strengths and weaknesses, pro comparisons, potential landing spots, and much more.And, right now, you can join The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/footballshow or for just 1 CAD a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/footballshowcanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins Robert Mays to react to the stunning 49ers trade up and their rumored interest in Alabama QB Mac Jones, plus DJ brings his list of favorite prospects, discusses his journey from scout to broadcaster, the insane depth of the 2021 draft class and much exclusively on The Athletic Football Show.Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow or /footballshowcanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays is joined by The Athletic's Mike Sando of the Football GM podcast to react to the breaking news of the 49ers jumping up to pick 3, then the Dolphins trading back into the top 10 after flipping picks with the Eagles. What kind of ripple effect will the moves have on the league and the teams involved?Get all-access coverage at The Athletic for $1 a month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just over one month until the 2021 NFL Draft, The Athletic’s Draft analyst Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays to discuss everything you need to know about the league's top prospects. What are the strongest and weakest position groups? Who is the biggest riser since last year? Who is the most polarizing prospect? What is the best team/player fit? The discuss all that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Robert and Lindsay discuss Deshaun Watson and the sexual assault allegations he’s facing in sixteen civil lawsuits brought against him, what’s happening on the NFL-side of things, and how long it could take for these cases to be resolved, one way or another.Then, they break down the remaining questions they still have after the first big wave of free agency has crested, including why the Bengals haven’t done much to help protect Joe Burrow, how can the Ravens improve their passing game, where are the Colts going to find an LT and an edge rusher at this point, which team outside the draft’s top five will make a splashy trade to move up and get a QB, if anything about George Paton’s tenure in Denver has been surprising so far, why the Eagles want Joe Flacco to back up Jalen Hurts, if the return of Dak Prescott makes the Cowboys an NFC East contender again, and what Tua’s second year in Miami will look like.Right now you can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit theathletic.com/footballshow or for just 1 CAD when you visit theathletic.com/footballshowcanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week of free agency, what have the transactions told us about certain teams? Are the Giants all-in now? What kind of risk are the Raiders taking? Is this a make-or-break year for Kliff Kingsbury with the Arizona Cardinals? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into 5 specific lessons they learned from 5 separate teams during free agency on a new Athletic Football Show.:00 -11:11 Confused by Juju11:11 - 13:48 Chiefs13:48 - 17:21 Raiders risks?17:21 - 31:00 Giants out of excuses31:00 - 40:44 Broncos might be back40:44 - 49:50 Colts aren’t spending49:50 - 55:56 Packers are locked in55:46 - 1:01:26 Kingsbury’s time is out1:01:26 - Chargers gonna protect HerbertGet access to The Athletic for $1 per month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As NFL free agency continues, the league announces new TV contracts through the 2033 season. Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the streaming age of football before diving into the Bills deal for Mitchell Trubisky. Plus, they weigh in on Kenyan Drake’s contract with the Raiders, the Bears’ decision to move on from Kyle Fuller and Phillip Lindsay’s departure from Denver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up on another day of NFL free agency action as Robert Mays and Sheil Kapadia review some of the biggest news as Haason Reddick heads to Carolina, the 49ers break the bank to keep Trent Williams, the Jaguars start spending, and more. Plus, what do the 49ers, Raiders, and Washington Football Team's strategies so far tell us about where the teams are headed?1 - 8:05 - Hasson Reddick / CAR8:05 - 11:45 - Trent Williams11:45 - 18:02 - State of the 49ers18:02 - 24:09 - Rivera / Washington24:09 - 34:39 - Jags3439.22 - 36:32 - Kyle Long36:32 - 44:17 - Cardinals44:17 - 51:56 - Raiders 51:56 - 58:34 - Names still out there58:34 - Sheil’s favorite moves so farWatch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCe3mB_1uIwSubscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 2 of the NFL's legal tampering period was full of headlines, from Ryan Fitzpatrick signing with Washington, to the Jets making multiple signings, the Patriots staying active, Leonard Williams signing a massive contract, and of course, Andy Dalton signing with the Chicago Bears. Hear instant reaction from Robert Mays and Nate Tice s they break down the biggest NFL storylines of the day on The Athletic Football Show.1 - 6:33 AndyDalton6:33 - 19:06 Patriots moves19:06 - 24:47 - Jets moves24:47 - 34:03 Trey Hendrickson / Bengals34:03 - 41:24 Bud Dupree / Titans41:24 - 45:56 Leonard Floyd / Rams45:26 - 47:56 Leonard Williams / NYG47:56 - 52:35 Dalvin Tomlinson / MIN52:35 - 58:57 - FitzMagic / WFT58:57 - 1:03:15 Jameis Winston / Saints1:03:15 - 1:07:17 Matt Ryan / Falcons1:07:17 - 11:5:10 Rodney Hudson / LV1:15:10 - Favorite / Least-favorite Signings Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xkEnSabTacGet exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a busier than expected day 1 of the NFL tampering period. Lindsay Jones joins Robert Mays to react to some of the biggest deals including Joe Thuney to the Chiefs, the Bucs keeping Shaq Barrett, the Patriots making numerous moves and tons more. Then former NFL offensive lineman and current host of 'Geoff Schwartz is Smarter Than You', Geoff Schwartz chats with Robert about his experience from the player's side during free agency. Get all-access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the show by discussing the surprise cuts on the Chiefs’ offensive line as well as Matt Milano’s four-year extension with the Bills. Then they dive into several under-the-radar free agents, including Corey Davis, Matt Feiler, Trey Hendrickson and more.Plus, Richard Johnson sits down with Robert to create the perfect Jaguars’ offseason. They discuss the team’s blank slate, where they should be spending the most money in free agency and the future landscape of the AFC South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Robert and Lindsay recap NFL franchise tag deadline day, discussing the biggest takeaways from guys that got tagged, like Cam Robinson and Marcus Williams, and guys that didn’t, like Kenny Golladay, Carl Lawson, and Joe Thuney, the Bucs deciding to tag Chris Godwin over Shaq Barrett, potential Kenny Golladay landing spots, and more.Plus, Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald stops by to break down optimal free agency planning, including addressing the defense first, targeting multiple $3-4 million contract players, rather than putting all your eggs in one basket, how the Buffalo Bills have successfully defied certain expectations about spending a lot of free agency money, and much more.You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should we think of Dak Prescott's record-breaking contract with the Cowboys and what kind of precedent does it set for the rest of the NFL? The Athletic's QB Guru Mike Sando of The Football GM podcast joins Robert Mays to break down the details of the Dak Prescott contract, Russell Wilson rumors, and look around the league at how QB movement has changed in recent years. Then Robert welcomes former player agent and current CBS Sports analyst Joel Corry for some insight on the player and agent side of free agency negotiations.Be sure to get the best deal on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN analyst and Monday Night Football color commentator Louis Riddick joins The Athletic’s Robert Mays to assess free agency through the lens of NFL front offices. Riddick discusses his time as a pro personnel director, the influence coaches have on the process and the importance of relationships in the locker room.Later in the show, Nate Tice talks about his time as a scouting assistant before diving into the Russell Wilson trade rumors. Finally, they examine the Bills and Ravens’ proposed rule changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Robert and Lindsay break down the overall financial landscape, and realities of a depressed salary cap, heading into the free agency period, and how some of the uncertainty about the cap will impact players and teams heading into the 2021 season.Then, Lindsay is joined by Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs for the NFLPA, George Atallah, to discuss how the 2021 TV deals will affect next season’s salary cap, and its potential impact on free agency, the biggest takeaways and lessons learned from the 2020 pandemic season, players’ top priorities in the next CBA, what role vaccines could play in the 2021 season, if players could have more of a formal role in teams’ hiring processes, and more.You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J.J. Watt has a new home in Arizona. What can Cardinals fans expect from their new pass-rusher? Sheil Kapadia joins Robert Mays to react to the trade and bring his top 50 free agents for the 2021 offseason. Where will the QBs end up? Which under-the-radar players should teams have an eye on to scoop up on the cheap? Robert & Sheil discuss it all on a new Athletic Football Show.Remember to get your exclusive discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After assessing the biggest questions facing the NFC, on this episode, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones shift their attention to the AFC. What does year two hold for Joe Borrow? Will the “Urban Meyer experiment” actually work? They dive into each team and the top concerns they have this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2021 NFL season has already been crazy and we aren't even officially at free agency. What are the biggest questions for each team in the NFL as they make franchise-altering choices this offseason? Robert Mays previews every team and what their mindset should be, beginning with the NFC and co-host Nate Tice. Tune in tomorrow as Lindsay Jones joins Robert to take a look at the AFC.Get your exclusive discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays brings you a quick update on when the Athletic Football Show will be back to regularly-scheduled programming, where you can fill your Carson Wentz trade needs and brings you an exclusive clip of Lindsay Czarniak's new podcast 'The Artist & the Athlete." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2020 NFL season was full of unexpected moments, health protocols, crazy personnel moves and more. Which moments will we remember the most about 2020, and what offseason storylines are we following the closest? The Athletic's Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones put the final touches on the 2020 convo and officially look to 2021 on The Athletic Football Show.Get all access to The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the Super Bowl LV Champions! How did the Bucs' defensive scheme under Todd Bowles keep Patrick Mahomes at Bay? What are the secrets of how Bruce Arians & Byron Leftwich's game plan? Robert Mays and Nate Tice bring you postgame reaction as they review the best plays from the game & Tom Brady's 7th championship.Get all access to The Athletic for only $3.99 per month @ theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer joins the show to discuss playing QB for Bruce Arians, advice for Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson and details his mindset late in his career. Plus The Athletic's football film guru Ted Nguyen stops by to dig into some Chiefs-Bucs film study, and Nate Tice brings some formation concepts to watch out for in Super Bowl LV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NFL coach Brad Childress joins Robert Mays to discuss his experience and relationship with Andy Reid and how the Chiefs' head coach has evolved as a play caller, scout and coach overall. But before that, Lindsay Jones brings 10 under-the-radar names and storylines to watch ahead of Super Bowl LV.0:00 - 1:03:04 - 10 players to watch / Lindsay Jones1:03:04 - end - Brad Childress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What steps did the Buccaneers and Chiefs take in 2020 to help them reach the Super Bowl? The Athletic's Bucs and Chiefs writers Greg Auman and Nate Taylor join Robert Mays for an extended deep dive into the philosophy of how both teams were built and takeaways for teams around the NFL.0:00-38:34 - Greg Auman / Bucs38:34-End - Nate Taylor / Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Sheil Kapadia kick off Super Bowl week by discussing 10 stats that could play a key role in the Chiefs-Bucs matchup. Then, former NFL quarterback Ryan Lindley joins the show to talk about what he learned under Bruce Arians. He explains what makes Arians’ system so unique, Tom Brady’s influence on Tampa’s offense and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rams and Lions set the NFL world on fire Saturday by announcing a blockbuster trade that would send QB Matthew Stafford to the Rams in exchange for Jared Goff, 2022 & 2023 1st round picks & a 2021 3rd rounder.Why did the Rams make the move to acquire Stafford, and why did the Lions let him go? What trickle down affect does it have on the rest of the league? The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the intricacies of the deal on a NEW Athletic Football Show.Remember to get all access to The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.