The Ringer NFL Show

Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck discuss the tight end middle class, which sleepers could join the elite tier in 2019, and “advice" on kickers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Checking on the Chiefs, Rams, and Vikings training camps, including the differences between building a team around Patrick Mahomes and Jared Goff (3:00). Then, what to make of an NFL that’s never been younger (26:35). Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck debate whether PPR is for cowards (spoiler: yes) and then discuss who could be a league winner in 2019, whose bandwagon is too full, and a conspiracy theory on Antonio Brown and his freezer-burned feet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady’s contract extension with the Patriots, plus takeaways from training camp with the Chargers, Cowboys, Packers, Texans, and under-the-radar players they are intrigued by this year. Host: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck examine The Ringer's 2019 fantasy football top 50 rankings, including guys they’re hyping, fading, and flat-out avoiding. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly Check out The Ringer’s first ever fantasy football rankings here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas became the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, how Ezekiel Elliot’s draft capital is affecting his market value, and the Jets summon Ryan Kalil out of retirement (4:00). Then, training camp with the Ravens, Browns, Panthers, and more (17:25). Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz debate what to do with Todd Gurley, identify the key role players who could become stars, and find the 2019 version of Christian McCaffrey as they run through the most important fantasy running backs to know this season. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Gruden is talking up Nathan Peterman, A.J. Green requires ankle surgery, and Jerry Jones speaks on the value of running backs (0:50). Then, takeaways from training camp with the Packers, Browns, Vikings, Bills, Bears, Colts, Steelers, Jets, and Giants (15:15). Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz make their triumphant return in 2019 by declaring which fantasy football quarterback they trust with their life, which quarterback’s bandwagon is so full it’s destined to crash, and why Josh Allen is better than Baker Mayfield. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which teams with cap space need to make a move, will the coaching overhaul in Minnesota and Green Bay make a difference, how many teams can win the Super Bowl, what are the Cardinals going to look like, and are we sleeping on the Chiefs? (2:40) Then, Brian Westbrook on the Eagles' potential this season, paving the way for the modern running back, Andy Reid stories, and more (41:10). Host: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The running back market has changed, and now the system is more important than the individual position (1:00). Plus, Warren Sharp joins to discuss the biggest coaching mistakes, teams getting more savvy with contracts, maximizing offensive efficiency, hiring the right coaches, bold 2019 predictions, and more (18:30). Host: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Warren Sharp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The positions to focus on when building a defense, collegiate schemes pro defenses should adopt, underrated defensive coordinators (1:35), tendencies at the lower level that will show up in the NFL, understanding “pattern-matching” defense, stopping the play-action pass, and how to stop Patrick Mahomes II (18:15). Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Cody Alexander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What matters in 2019 in fantasy football, the predictive stats to rely on, the coaches that overhype their players the most, players who will thrive in a new scheme, players to worry about (3:30), under-the-radar RB bargains, how to handle the Patriots’ backfield, sleepers, breakout candidates, and more (20:34). Host: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Evan Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The evolution of offensive linemen, how to perfect an O-line in 2019, the team most likely to make the jump in line play, getting value out of a cheap offensive front, and the advantage of having a superstar. Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Brandon Thorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the news of the NFL making pass interference reviewable (02:00) and the drama surrounding Nick Caserio (07:00). Then FiveThirtyEight’s Josh Hermsmeyer joins the show to discuss the influx of analytics around the league (12:00), what it reveals about the quarterback landscape (24:00), and how it will affect the future of the NFL (31:30). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Guest: Josh Hermsmeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tampering allegations by the Patriots, the Texans' failure to build around Deshaun Watson, and the Raiders on ‘Hard Knocks’ (0:35). Then, Joel Corry on deciphering Carson Wentz’s confusing new contract, the Eagles' future, the Cowboys' path forward with the Dak extension, and the way contracts will be looked at in the future (15:00). Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Joel Corry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s easier to be aggressive as a quarterback in 2019, why teams don’t run more motion and play-action (1:00), how defenses can exploit quarterbacks, adopting college defensive schemes in the NFL, Kellen Moore’s potential in Dallas, and second-year breakout candidates at quarterback (14:35). Host: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Dan Orlovsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Jets have had a peculiar offseason (2:00), and the Bucs cut Gerald McCoy and signed Ndamoukong Suh, which offers an interesting look back to the 2010 NFL draft (19:40). Then salary cap expert Jason Fitzgerald joins the show to talk about how different teams handle their salary caps, the looming Dak Prescott contract, nontraditional QB contracts, whether or not the Jets are a disaster, and what positions are worth paying for (29:15). Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Jason Fitzgerald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to interpret the rumors and commentary of the NFL offseason (1:45), a brief look at Doug Baldwin’s career following his release in Seattle (13:15), and a list of dream offseason trades and acquisitions around the league (17:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The winners and losers from the draft, the Josh Rosen trade, the GMs who separated themselves from the rest, the players that went too high, the best value picks, and more. Host: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The winners, losers, and everything in between from Round 1 of the 2019 NFL draft. Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark Guest: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Mays and Danny Kelly huddle up to discuss who will be selected first, how the defensive linemen will shake out, if any linebackers or tight ends will be in the top 10, and more. Hosts: Robert Mays and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Wilson just signed the richest deal in NFL history. How will Wilson's payout affect the future quarterback market? (0:40) Also, the best running backs to draft, the right time to draft them, and whether it even matters (9:15). Finally, how the worst teams in the NFL can improve their rosters in this year's draft (24:30). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russel Wilson’s future in Seattle and how it affects the Seahawks and the league. Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Guest: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys offer their stances on every corner of the 2019 NFL draft, including when to trade up or down, which position we will remember in five years, why wide receivers are the new running backs, and where to land on Drew Lock (0:38). Then Danny Kelly drops by to break down D-lineman and the front four players in this year's draft (35:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Guest: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys tackle how to rebuild team from scratch, including which positions to value first, which to wait on, and how to evaluate talent (0:35). Then draft expert Danny Kelly stops by for another edition of NFL Draft Stock Watch to cover this year’s pass-catcher prospects (28:45). Finally, the guys redraft all the QBs from the 2017, 2018, and upcoming 2019 drafts (50:30). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Guest: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss the teams that need a home run draft to be a real playoff contender in the 2019 season (0:40), before draft guru Danny Kelly joins the program to provide a stock watch of the top QB prospects in the 2019 NFL draft (41:30). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Guest: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Among the winners after free agency are the Browns (now the AFC North favorite), Earl Thomas and his impact in Baltimore, Antonio Brown and player empowerment, Nick Foles and his huge contract in Jacksonville, and the Packers’ offseason spending (1:50). Some of the losers are the Giants as a franchise, the running back position in general, the Rams’ Super Bowl hangover, Le’Veon Bell, and more (25:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We revisit the NFC championship of the 2013 NFL season, between the Seahawks and the 49ers, including the most rewatchable sequence, what’s aged the best and worst, greatest "what if," hottest retroactive take, and more! Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants shipped Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns, the Jets signed Le’Veon Bell, the Raiders dealt for Antonio Brown, the Ravens landed Earl Thomas, and more roster news from around the league. Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trade between the Giants and Browns (00:30), Trey Flowers and other available defensive linemen (06:15), Earl Thomas and a crowded safety market (18:30), Le’Veon Bell’s fluctuating value (29:30), where Nick Foles ranks among free-agent QBs (44:30), and more. Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The top teams that could land Antonio Brown, Dallas’s offseason plan, and predicting the impending QB free-agency class (0:35). Plus, Danny Kelly stops by to talk about Kyler Murray and what has stood out to him at the 2019 NFL combine (25:25). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Guests: Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Mays is joined by The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen to break down the Patriots' dominant defensive performance against the Rams and Sean McVay’s future (1:20), before speaking with former NFL cornerback Ty Law on his recent Hall of Fame induction and his experience of playing in a Super Bowl under Bill Belichick (15:15). Later, Mays is joined by former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz to break down the Patriots' play-calling in the trenches (32:45) and by Mina Kimes to look ahead at the biggest story lines of the offseason (48:30). Host: Robert Mays Guests: Mina Kimes, Ty Law, Ted Nguyen, and Geoff Schwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick's most dominating Super Bowl win, what the history books will remember from the Patriots dynasty, and what's next for Sean McVay and the Rams. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Try Hopsy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady do it again, while Sean McVay and Jared Goff struggle every step of the way. What does this game tell us about the legacy of the Patriots and the future of the Rams? Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Garrett’s future, Julius Peppers’s retirement, big Super Bowl matchups, the key to the game (that no one is talking about), prop bets, and predictions. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Final thoughts, opinions, and keys to the Rams-Patriots matchup, including insights from former NFL players, Sean McVay's and Bill Belichick’s game plans, Todd Gurley’s importance, Julian Edelman’s Hall of Fame candidacy, and much more. Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Try Hopsy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Mays and Kevin Clark link up with Dan Orlovsky to discuss the Rams offense versus the Patriots defense (1:50), Warren Sharp on all things statistical analysis (15:50), Danny Kelly to give his keys to the matchup (29:15), and Bryan Curtis on the media buzz leading up to kickoff (43:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nickell Robey-Coleman’s comment on Tom Brady’s age, Sean McVay’s background, the Rookie of the Year race, and more. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dannies wrap up the 2018-19 NFL season with two daily fantasy lineups destined to make your Super Bowl Sunday a winner. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Super Bowl a week away, the guys reflect on the lessons they’ve learned from the 2019 season (00:00). Then Danny Kelly stops by to discuss The Ringer’s 2019 NFL Draft Guide, including Kyler Murray’s potential, underrated players to keep an eye on, and qualities to look for in a draft prospect (00:00). Hosts: Robert Mays, Kevin Clark, and Danny Kelly Check out the Ringer's 2019 NFL Draft Guide here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The "No-Call in NOLA” allows the Rams to slip by the Saints, and the Patriots outlast the Chiefs for another trip to the Super Bowl. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rams edged out the Saints with the help of a questionable referee decision, and Tom Brady took down the Chiefs on his way to a ninth Super Bowl. Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Rams go to New Orleans to take on the Saints, and the Kansas City Chiefs host the New England Patriots. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rams look to avoid a repeat of their last matchup against New Orleans (0:30), and Bill Belichick and Andy Reid square off in a battle of this generation’s best coaches (22:30). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dannys select a surprising QB and a not-so-surprising WR on their winning daily fantasy lineup as four offensive powerhouses face off in the championship round. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Saints survive, New England dominates, the Cowboys lose to the Rams, and the Chiefs eliminate the Colts. Plus, the Jets introduce Adam Gase. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conference championships are set. The Saints edged out the Eagles (6:30), the Patriots pasted the Chargers (17:00), the Rams handled the Cowboys (26:30), and the Chiefs outshined the Colts (33:30). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview this weekend’s four big NFL playoff games, and then discuss the latest coach hires. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kliff Kingsbury, Matt LaFleur, Vic Fangio, Adam Gase, Freddie Kitchens, and Bruce Arians all have new coaching jobs in the NFL (0:30), plus a closer look at the divisional round games (30:30). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices