The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer's Robert Mays links up with Kevin Clark to discuss the philosophical direction of the league (03:00) and what Bill Belichick requires of prospects (14:25). Then they break down their takeaways from the Saints mortgaging their future (again) (22:00) and the Eagles tinkering with their offense (24:30) and discuss whether the New York Giants will have buyer's remorse with Saquon Barkley (30:00). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to analyze the hype surrounding several franchises around the league (41:00) and Matt Ryan's monster contract extension (55:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the Browns' first two picks (03:00), Mason Rudolph ending up on the Steelers (14:15), and "The Al Davis All-Stars of the Draft" (27:30). They wrap up the show by going through some teams' projected win totals from Las Vegas (41:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the things they liked (01:40) and didn’t like (10:30) from the 2018 NFL draft. Then they break down the picks they thought went under the radar (26:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier give their rapid reactions to the best and worst picks from the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier continue through NFL draft week, discussing the rumor that the Cleveland Brown’s will take Baker Mayfield with the no. 1 pick (04:15) and other rumors surrounding the draft (9:15). Then they dive into their top 15 prospects on the defensive side of the ball (24:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss who they think the best player in the draft is (04:00) before discussing what they think this New Orleans Saints team can be (12:45). Then they play “Would You Rather? Linebacker Edition” (19:43) before talking about their draft crushes (26:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier kick off NFL draft week by discussing Rob Gronkowski's comments regarding his future in football (03:45) and where Dez Bryant could end up (06:15). Then they dive into their top 15 draft prospects on the offensive side of the ball (22:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the possibility of the Cleveland Browns drafting two quarterbacks (01:30) before debating whether they'd rather draft Josh Allen (19:30), Sam Darnold (25:30), Josh Rosen (28:45), or Baker Mayfield (33:00). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to share some more prospects to keep an eye on (37:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark link up to chat about the recent treatment of Josh Rosen (03:00), a monster contract extension for Jarvis Landry (16:00), and the problem with the search for this year's Alvin Kamara (18:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show and the group discusses the draft prospects they're infatuated with (26:45). They wrap up with a game of "Would You Rather? Tight End Edition" (48:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the alleged rift between Rob Gronkowski and Bill Belichick (04:30), the Giants' love for Saquon Barkley (08:15), and Khalil Mack looking for a big payday (21:50). Then they discuss Robert Kraft visiting Meek Mill in prison (29:05) and Aaron Rodgers’s meeting with the Dalai Lama (31:25). You can find the official Ringer merch store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the monster deal that sent Brandin Cooks to Los Angeles (07:15) and the factors that have led the Rams to make high-profile moves (07:15). They wrap up the show by handing out awards for the best trade (29:45), the worst trade (34:00), and the trade they most want to see (38:45). You can find the official Ringer merch store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Patriots trading Brandin Cooks to the Rams (07:15) and Lamar Jackson as the wild card among quarterbacks in the draft (20:30). Then they discuss the return of RG3 as a backup for the Ravens (34:20). You can find the official Ringer merch store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Kevin Clark and Danny Kelly discuss the big rule changes coming out of the league meeting (02:00), Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumors (16:00), and which current players are worth more than two first-round draft picks (30:00). You can find the official Ringer merch store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss NFL rule changes for the upcoming season and details from the owners meeting (5:00) before strategizing about how the Giants should manage Odell Beckham Jr.’s contract situation (16:00). Later, they question which team is going to take a chance on polarizing QB Johnny Manziel (27:00), and unpack the Cowboys and Dez Bryant’s offseason relationship (32:00), the Dolphins' locker room culture (37:00), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark break down the huge trade between the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts (05:00), how it affects the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills (16:00), and the impact it will have on the draft (24:00). Then they discuss some of the most important under-the-radar free-agent signings (29:30) before they each share their three lessons learned from this year's signings (41:45). Read our NFL free-agency coverage here: https://www.theringer.com/nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to talk offseason moves and trades, including where Ndamukong Suh could land after his many team visits, the Jets trading up for the third overall draft pick, possible draft angles for the Colts, the Patriots' offseason moves, Jon Gruden's veteran additions to the Raiders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Kevin Clark and Danny Kelly hook up to look at which teams made the most impressive moves during free agency (02:15), which teams seem to be lost and without a plan (25:15), and which signings will be the most impactful once the season starts (41:45). Read our NFL free-agency coverage here: https://www.theringer.com/nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the first day of NFL free agency and the whirlwind of personnel changes, including new destinations for Kirk Cousins, Case Keenum, Tyrod Taylor, DeShone Kizer, Haloti Ngata, Dion Lewis, Sammy Watkins, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark break down the news of Kirk Cousins going to Minnesota (03:00), Case Keenum signing with the Broncos (13:15), Chicago adding Allen Robinson (20:00), Drew Brees staying in New Orleans (35:00), and more from around the league. Read our NFL free-agency coverage here: https://www.theringer.com/nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the demise of the Legion of Boom (03:30), the L.A. Rams unloading Alec Ogletree (07:00), the speculation that Kirk Cousins will sign with the Minnesota Vikings (09:45), and the rest of the quarterback free-agent market (13:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to talk about his beloved Seahawks (22:30), the top free agents (24:30), and their predictions for landing spots for their favorite available players (47:30). Read our NFL free-agency coverage here: https://www.theringer.com/nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss winners and losers from the NFL combine, including Shaquem Griffin (05:30), Josh Allen (10:15), Josh Rosen (12:30), Lamar Jackson (13:45), and Orlando Brown (19:40). Then they break down rumors about Kirk Cousins to the Vikings or Jets (26:00), the Rams trading Robert Quinn to Miami (29:30), and Russell Wilson playing with the Yankees (31:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark team up in Indianapolis to discuss the dirty little secret of the NFL combine (02:00), what they most anticipated heading into it (05:00), rumor-mongering from scouts (09:00), the draft value of Saquon Barkley (14:30), Jon Gruden's comments regarding data (25:15), the new confidence of the 49ers (33:15), the brash remarks regarding the QB situation in Minnesota from Mike Zimmer (40:15), and the upcoming on-field workouts for the quarterbacks (48:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Blake Bortles’s new contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars (4:25), the Minnesota Vikings’ sneaky quarterback market (13:20), and news of Marcus Peter's trade to the Los Angeles Rams (24:26). Then, Michael Lombardi shares stories from past NFL combines (35:47) and the guys wrap up with another edition of Word on the Street (45:00). More on Blake Bortles's new contract. More on the Rams' trade for Marcus Peters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark sit down to discuss lessons from the 2017 NFL season, including: A team doesn't need a good quarterback to win (11:40), Alvin Kamara is a unicorn (25:09), and coaching matters even more than everyone thinks (38:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the top quarterbacks in the 2018 NFL draft (3:25), Jarvis Landry's franchise tag (29:10), and the Carolina Panther's new regime (40:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the similarities between Steve Kerr's and Bill Belichick's coaching philosophies (05:15), the key words in Frank Reich's press conference (11:00), Mike Shula becoming the Giants' offensive coordinator (28:00), and Charles Haley insulting the Dallas Cowboys (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Jason Kelce calling out Lombardi and the media (00:30), the effectiveness of the "Vienna offense" in the Super Bowl (02:30), a monster contract for Jimmy Garoppolo (10:30), the Josh McDaniels drama (16:00), and Matt Patricia kicking off his career in Detroit (31:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark sit down the morning after the Super Bowl to discuss Doug Pederson's masterful offensive game plan (03:00), memorable postgame moments (12:15), "the 15 percent chance rule" (21:00), where the Patriots go from here (28:45), an unreal performance by Rob Gronkowski (31:45), and Tom Brady's decision-making in the last two possessions (35:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Eagles' win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LII and discuss what the Patriots could’ve done better (02:15), trick plays by both teams (06:00), and what’s next for Nick Foles after winning Super Bowl MVP (25:05). Then they hand out awards for the game (31:20) before taking fan questions (38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Alex Smith trade (02:45), teams in the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes (06:15), Von Miller's secret to beating the Patriots (15:45), Eagles players falling ill (20:30), which Super Bowl team's offense looks like the future of football (24:15), and prop bets (34:30), before they predict Sunday's winner (43:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of their Super Bowl preview from Minneapolis, The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss how the Eagles can stop Tom Brady (05:00), why the Patriots' defense is better than we think (10:30), and how Doug Pederson might out-coach Bill Belichick (16:00). Danny Kelly then joins the show to give some X-factors for each team (35:00) and help run through some fun prop bets (41:30), including how many times Gisele will be shown on Sunday night's broadcast (44:15), and which surprise guest we could see during the halftime show (45:00). Finally the guys make their predictions—and not everyone agrees on who will win (47:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of two Super Bowl preview shows recorded in Minneapolis, The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss why the only legacy on the line this Sunday is in the Eagles’ front office (03:45), why the Patriots are not overwhelming favorites (18:00), and why Nick Foles doesn’t look like a Super Bowl starting quarterback this week (22:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show from Seattle for his Outsider’s Guide to the Super Bowl (30:30). The guys also discuss which Super Bowl player they’d most want to have a beer with (31:30), what Bill Belichick watches on Netflix (35:30), and which player is least likely to be stopped for an autograph during Super Bowl week (39:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss a happy, stylish Bill Belichick (07:30), Tom Brady's issue with radio station WEEI (10:00), the surprisingly calm Eagles (14:15), the Minnesota fans in attendance (27:30), and wrist surgery for Blake Bortles (30:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down on Super Bowl bye week to discuss Nick Foles's future (09:30), what this week means to the players (12:00), the absence of Tim Jernigan at Eagles practice (13:30), why we should have known that Tom Brady was healthy enough to play well (16:30), the unpopularity of the Pro Bowl (25:15), what uniform we may see Kirk Cousins in (26:30), Dave Gettleman's not-so-surprising comments about Eli Manning (28:45), and Josh Allen in the Senior Bowl (32:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark dole out their end-of-season NFL awards, including Defensive Player of the Year (02:30), the best rookies on both sides of the ball (05:30), and best head coach (07:30). Then, Kevin sways Robert’s opinion on Most Improved Player (16:30), and the guys reveal the surprise crushes they developed this season (21:00). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to crown the best celebration (31:00) and best fan base (34:45), and everyone tries to agree on an MVP (42:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss what went wrong for Jacksonville (01:45), Steve Wilks as head coach in Arizona (12:30), Mike Vrabel as head coach in Tennessee (15:30), and Todd Haley as offensive coordinator in Cleveland (18:00). Then, they discuss the Case Keenum situation in Minnesota (23:30), the Patriots wearing white in the Super Bowl (34:00), and Oscar nominations (37:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark break down Championship Sunday, including how close the Jaguars came to shocking the world (00:30), why this Patriots team is the greatest of all time (03:30), how the Eagles proved they have the best roster in the league (22:00), and who didn’t show up for the Vikings on Sunday (23:30). Then, the guys discuss how hiring Steve Wilks as head coach should lead to a bright future for the Cardinals (34:45), why Baker Mayfield is making this the most fun quarterback draft class in a long time (36:00), and how new Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has a great plan to help Marcus Mariota thrive (39:00). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss how Kirk Cousins could be wearing purple in Minnesota next season (41:30), but why this year might have been the Vikings' best chance to win it all (46:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the NFL conference championship games starting with the Eagles' thrashing of the Vikings to win the NFC title (1:10), then the Patriots' fourth-quarter comeback against the Jaguars to secure their second-straight AFC title (19:05). Then Tate and Lombardi guess this week's narrative before giving some final thoughts on the Patriots-Eagles Super Bowl matchup (37:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier kick off your weekend with a look at Tom Brady’s jammed thumb (02:16) and keys to the game for the Patriots and Jaguars (04:14) as well as for the Vikings and Eagles (11:40). Then, they make their picks for the two conference championship games this weekend (18:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for championship weekend, including what the Patriots do on offense that should work perfectly against the Jaguars' stingy defense (03:00), why Case Keenum might be uniquely qualified to deal with the Eagles' pass rush (22:00), and who we might have seen in the NFL’s final four if not for all the huge injuries this season (34:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show with some serious X factors for each team (41:45), including how the Jaguars can shut down Tom Brady (46:30) and what the Eagles offense must do to score against the Vikings (50:15). Finally, Robert and Kevin reveal their picks for Sunday’s games (56:45) and offer a quick preview of the Super Bowl matchup (58:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Todd Haley's tenure ending in Pittsburgh (00:30), the future of the Saints and Sean Payton (07:15), the drawn-out hiring process in Arizona (18:45), Pat Shurmur possibly taking over the Giants (22:30), the Josh McDaniels–Indianapolis rumors (28:00), and how Tennessee's playoff win hurt the team (29:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the news of Mike Mularkey's firing (00:30) before they jump into the Vikings' electric win over the Saints (01:00) and the missed tackle by Marcus Williams (04:15). Then they discuss a huge victory for Blake Bortles and the Jaguars in Pittsburgh (16:00), how the Eagles held off the Falcons (29:30), and the boring prime-time matchup between New England and Tennessee (40:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the divisional round results starting with the Vikings' miraculous win over the Saints (2:00), followed by the Jaguars' upset win over the Steelers (14:50), the Eagles' win against the Falcons (30:40), and the Patriots' pummeling of the Titans (43:40). They then close by giving out some awards (51:38). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier kick off your weekend with a look at the Jon Gruden press conference (00:30) and the coaching shake-ups in Buffalo (08:00), Seattle (09:00), and Carolina (11:00) before previewing the four playoff matchups this weekend (15:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for the divisional round, including what the Eagles offense must do to top the Falcons (03:45), the one thing that could happen to give the Titans a win in New England (13:00), how the Jaguars secondary vs. Antonio Brown could be the best matchup of the playoffs (19:30), and why the Vikings defense has to choose between two terrible options against the Saints (27:45). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show with some X factors for each game (37:30), including why the Blake Bortles deep ball is the key to a Jags win in Pittsburgh (42:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin make their picks for the divisional-round games (50:00) and reveal who will likely be playing in the conference championships next weekend (54:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier jump right into the College Football Playoff National Championship (01:00) before discussing Matt Nagy going to the Chicago Bears (32:00), the Giant coaching dilemma in New York (36:45), Jim Bob Cooter and the Lions (38:00), and Jon Gruden's return to the Oakland Raiders (40:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap wild-card weekend, including how the Titans were able to pull off that crazy comeback in Kansas City (01:00), why Matt Ryan was the best player on any team this weekend (13:00), and how defensive takeaways have become a necessity for the Jaguars to win (21:45). Then, the guys do some shopping on Nathan Peterman’s bizarre memorabilia website (29:00) and explain how Drew Brees is once again the focal point of the Saints offense (32:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show with a Year in Review for last weekend’s losing teams (47:15), including which tough decisions the Rams will need to make to stay near the top of the NFC next season (53:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier connect to discuss the first four games of the 2017-18 NFL playoffs, including the Saints' tough win over the Carolina Panthers (1:00), the Titans' startling win over the Chiefs (11:20), the Rams falling short against the Falcons (20:20), and a lackluster Bills-Jaguars matchup (25:00). Then they try to guess the narrative for the week (30:30) and examine some teams' coaching situations for next season (32:45) before handing out some awards (36:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for the wild-card round, including explaining why the Titans must over-perform on defense to have a shot in Kansas City (02:15), how the Rams can expose the flaws in the Falcons D (13:00), and why teal-colored hamburgers is a bad idea in Jacksonville (22:30). Then, the guys discuss the one thing the Panthers must do better than the Saints (35:15) and why the story about the drama between the biggest names in New England isn’t news to the Patriots (42:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show with X factors for each wild-card matchup (48:30), including why there might actually be some hope for the Bills (51:00). Finally, the guys predict the winners of each game (59:15), and talk about the matchups for next week’s divisional round (01:01:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the reports of a rift within the Patriots organization, the genesis of the Jimmy Garoppolo trade, and what's next for the Patriots' dynasty. Then, they run through the wild-card weekend games and point out things to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices