The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Episodes
Ryan Fitzpatrick retiring after 17 seasons + ranking the top 10 GMs to build a NFL roster
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the show by discussing Ryan Fitzpatrick’s retirement, his 17-year career and their favorite memories of the QB. Then...
How to rebuild a NFL franchise with Mike Sando & Nate Tice
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What lessons can be learned from successful rebuilds across the NFL? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Mike Sando examine how teams such as the Chiefs, Bills...
Mailbag: Confidence in QBs, how jersey swaps work, Mike Evans’ HOF case, o-line continuity & more with Mitchell Schwartz
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a discernible difference in the huddle depending on which QB is in there? How do jersey swaps really go down after NFL games? Is Mike Evans o...
AFC West roundtable with Vic Tafur, Nick Kosmider, Nate Taylor & Daniel Popper
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The competition in the AFC West heated up this offseason with the additions of Russell Wilson, Davante Adams, Khalil Mack and more. Lindsay Jones take...
Most valuable non-QB draft 2022 with Lindsay Jones & Nate Tice
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following the 2nd annual Most Valuable QB Draft, Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones are back to draft the best non-QBs in the NFL. Will Aaron Do...
Mailbag: How to study defense, building the ultimate D coordinator, competence vs. competitiveness, Eagles & Colts plans & more
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our own defensive guru Diante Lee is this week's Mailbag guest as he answers YOUR emails and voicemails regarding how to learn about defense by watchi...
Reviewing the 2021 QB class heading into year two
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do the 2021 rookie QBs stand after one season? Robert Mays and Nate Tice look back at the film and discuss what we’ve learned, both good and b...
Most valuable QB draft 2022 with Lindsay Jones & Nate Tice
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most valuable QB draft is back! Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones draft the NFL’s top QB’s based on traits, age and contract. What did ...
Mailbag: Benjamin Solak talks best & worst team situations, Sean Payton trade value, Eagles & Jalen Hurts, underrated 2022 games & more
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Benjamin Solak returns to The Athletic Football Show as Robert Mays opens up the Mailbag, full of Solak-specific questions concerning the...
Examining how NFL executives view the 32 draft classes with Mike Sando
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do NFL executives think about the 32 draft classes? Mike Sando joins Robert Mays to discuss the unfiltered conversations he had with teams across...
Mailbag: Super Bowl long shots, active Hall of Fame coaches, picking who to root for, podcast behind the scenes & more
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Jones is this week's Mailbag guest as she and Robert Mays answer your questions regarding which team is the 'Rich Strike' of the upcoming NFL ...
Star player movement, the shifting WR market & a 2022 NFL offseason rewind with Mitchell Schwartz
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does star player movement impact the locker room? After an offseason and draft full of big trades, Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to explain ...
Big questions we want answered after the 2022 NFL Draft
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones ask some big lingering questions that are still present following the NFL Draft, from who catches passes in Chicago, to ...
Brugler & Zierlein: 2022 NFL Draft takeaways & ranking the top classes
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein wrap up their 2022 NFL Draft coverage by discussing their favorite picks, biggest surprises and overal...
Lessons we learned from teams in the 2022 NFL Draft
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What lessons can we take from the 2022 NFL Draft? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss what happened with the QBs and how a surplus of WRs is impacting t...
2022 NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7 recap, favorite late picks, biggest steals & more
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Draft has officially wrapped for 2022. Lindsay Jones is joined by Nate Tice and Dane Brugler from The Athletic Draft House to review their fav...
2022 Draft Night Special: Rounds 2-3
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Robert Mays, Dane Brugler and Nate Tice analyze each and every pick of rounds 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft LIVE from Las Vegas, NV.Dow...
2022 Draft Night Special: Round 1
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 1 of the 2022 NFL draft is in the books, and Robert Mays, Dane Brugler and Nate Tice covered every pick live. Hear their reactions to the select...
2022 top 10 mock draft with The Athletic NFL staff
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays teams up with The Athletic’s NFL beat writers for a top 10 mock draft. Will Travon Walker go No. 1? How will the Jets and Giants use the...
What each team needs in the 2022 NFL Draft with Sheil Kapadia
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does a successful draft look like for all 32 teams in the league? From teams looking to make runs at a Super Bowl in 2022, to others resetting wi...
The biggest questions heading into the 2022 NFL Draft
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Draft week is finally here! Robert Mays sits down with Nate Tice and Dane Brugler to break down the top 20 biggest questions ahead of Thursday night. ...
Drafting QBs & the role GMs & position coaches play in the draft process with Rick Spielman & Dante Scarnecchia
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do GMs know when it's time to pull the trigger and draft their next QB? What impact do position coaches play in drafting players for their positio...
Deebo Samuel seeks a trade & how the 2016 draft class explains the NFL with Bill Barnwell
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
News broke on Wednesday that Deebo Samuel is seeking a trade from the 49ers. Friend of the show Bill Barnwell is already here, so he and Robert Mays r...
Brugler & Zierlein: Smoke screens ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft + power ranking each positional group
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein examine smoke screens in the news leading up to the NFL Draft. Do front offices create these bluffs to...
Creating alignment between the front office & coaching staff with Marvin Lewis + dissecting the 2022 CB class with Fran Duffy
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL head coach Marvin Lewis sits down with Robert Mays to talk about creating alignment between the front office and coaching staff during the ...
The value of modern linebackers & playing Star-Starter-Bust with the 2022 edge rushers with Diante Lee
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2022 NFL Draft class being ripe with pass rush talent, what is the true value of modern linebackers in today's game? Our own Diante Lee sits ...
How data driven thinking plays a role in the NFL Draft with Sean Clement & Jourdan Rodrigue
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and NFL analytics consultant Sean Clement discuss how teams are incorporating data driven thinking into their draft processes. They talk a...
The latest on the Washington Commanders investigation with Ben Standing + answering questions about the 2022 OL class with Brandon Thorn
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones welcome The Athletic’s Ben Standig to discuss the latest with the investigation into Dan Snyder and the Washington Com...
Brugler & Zierlein: 2022 NFL mock draft 3.0 + player comps that could provide teams a bargain deal
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2022 NFL Draft inches closer, Dane Brugler talks with NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein about his latest mock draft. Lance explains why he believe...
Teams with the most at stake in the 2022 NFL Draft & remembering Dwayne Haskins with Rhiannon Walker
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The storylines of the 2022 NFL Draft go beyond just the prospects. It could be pivotal for several teams around the NFL when it comes to setting a ton...
Football GM: NFL hiring practices under federal scrutiny, Mueller's top RBs & TEs in the draft & more
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL's hiring practices again came under fire this week as former head coach Mike Mularkey fanned the flames with his comments regarding the Rooney...
The Beast: Inside Brugler's 2022 NFL Draft Guide + Bruce Feldman's mock draft
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Beast is back! Dane Brugler discusses his 2022 NFL Draft Guide with NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein. They also break down Derek Stingley Jr.’s pr...
Top WRs in the 2022 NFL Draft
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 NFL Draft class seems to be a good one for teams in need of quality wide receivers. But where do these guys fit best, what are their strength...
Lessons from the 2021 draft class and how they apply to this year
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What lessons can be learned from the 2021 draft class ahead of this years draft? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones talk about QB infrastructure, the impor...
Saints & Eagles trade picks & how schematic trends affect the 2022 NFL Draft with Nate Tice & Diante Lee
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Saints and Eagles shook up the 2022 NFL Draft on Monday as they swapped picks in the first round - but what is the thinking behind the move for bo...
Top 5 QBs in the 2022 NFL Draft
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays returns with Nate Tice for some more digging into the 2022 NFL Draft prospects, this time with a full rundown of the consensus top 5 QBs i...
Bruce Arians announces retirement, Todd Bowles named Buccaneers head coach + examining the NFL’s new overtime rule
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to Bruce Arians’ retirement, the timing of the decision and his legacy as a coach. They also discuss Todd Bowles...
Mailbag: QB’s percent of salary cap, Stefon Diggs’ contract, Lamar Jackson extension talks, the Steelers long-term plan & more
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What percentage of cap space should be devoted to the quarterback? Is Stefon Diggs due for a payday? Where are the Steelers headed over the next sever...
An intro to the 2022 NFL Draft class with Dane Brugler
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NFL Draft season is officially here, but not all of us are as up-to-date on the upcoming draft class as others. Robert Mays brings in our own Dane Bru...
Decoding 10 team-building plans for the NFL’s new regimes with Sheil Kapadia
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are several teams around the league that have had GMs and/or head coaches in place for only a season or two. So what did the most recent free ag...
Chiefs trade Tyreek Hill to Dolphins + sorting through the NFL’s craziest offseason
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wild NFL offseason continued on Wednesday when the Chiefs sent WR Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins for five draft picks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice brea...
2022 NFL Draft: Deshaun Watson trade impact, David Ojabo’s injury & pro day takeaways
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein break down the Deshaun Watson trade, the picks exchanged and what it means for Houston and Cleve...
Falcons trade Matt Ryan to the Colts, Jags move past Urban Meyer, Bengals add La'el Collins & more NFL news
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts acquired veteran QB Matt Ryan from the Falcons on Monday. Why does this make the most sense for them right now? Nate Tice and Robert Mays br...
Examining the Deshaun Watson trade & allegations with Mike Sando, Jenny Vrentas & Aaron Reiss
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Jones and Mike Sando react to the Texans trade sending Deshaun Watson to the Browns. Plus, Lindsay sits down with The Athletic’s Aaron Reiss...
Free Agency Recap, Day 5: Packers trade Davante Adams to Raiders, Baker Mayfield requests trade, Allen Robinson signs with Rams & more
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays is joined by Mike Sando to break down the latest madness in NFL free agency. They discuss the Packers trade sending Davante Adams to the R...
Free Agency Recap, Day 4: Von Miller signs with Bills, Saints & Falcons still in on Deshaun Watson, Jets continue to make moves & more
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their NFL free agency coverage by breaking down the Bills’ big deal for Von Miller. Plus, which teams remain in t...
Free Agency Recap, Day 3: Baker Mayfield speaks out, Chandler Jones to Raiders, Ravens sign Za'Darius Smith, Titans to release Julio Jones & more
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Free agency continues as the NFL’s new league year is officially underway. Robert Mays and Sheil Kapadia discuss Baker Mayfield’s message to the c...
2022 NFL Draft: Free agency's draft impact & o-line deep dive with Brandon Thorn
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How has the Russell Wilson trade and the first bit of free agency frenzy impacted the top of the draft and Brugler & Zierlein's mock drafts? They...
Free Agency Recap, Day 2: Broncos steal Randy Gregory from Cowboys, Browns enter Deshaun Watson convo, CB musical chairs & more
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another day of free agency in the NFL is nearly in the books, and it's time to recap the highlights of day two with our own Lindsay Jones, from Randy ...
Free Agency Recap, Day 1: Jaguars spend big, J.C. Jackson to Chargers, Bengals add o-line, Eagles sign Haason Reddick & more
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice broadcast LIVE on YouTube to react to a crazy day 1 of NFL free agency, from the Jaguars opening up the check book and addin...
Tom Brady unretires, Cowboys trade Amari Cooper to the Browns, Deshaun Watson news, Kirk Cousins & more
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Brady blew up the internet Sunday afternoon as he officially came out of retirement to re-join the Bucs for his 23rd NFL season. What ripple effec...
Khalil Mack trade reaction, free agency lessons & how teams approach the salary cap with Bill Barnwell & Joel Corry
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Barnwell returns with Robert Mays as the two of them dive into some breaking reaction to the Khalil Mack trade from the Bears to the Chargers bef...
Colts trade Carson Wentz to Washington + NFL defensive free agency preview
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts have officially moved on from Carson Wentz. Can the former #2 overall pick be successful in Washington? How should Indy go about replacing h...
Russell Wilson traded to the Broncos, Aaron Rodgers staying with the Packers & more breaking news reaction
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays, Mike Sando and Lindsay Jones assemble to discuss the impact of the Russell Wilson trade to the Broncos for both the Seahawks and the Bron...
Calvin Ridley suspended for gambling & Free Agency Preview: Offense
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice are kicking off the free agency season with a deep dive on their top offensive free agents for 2022 after discussing the bre...
Brugler & Zierlein's 2022 NFL Combine review & biggest risers & fallers
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 NFL Combine has come and gone, and it's time to recap the highs and lows of the workouts with our own draft guru Dane Brugler and NFL,com's L...
Dane Brugler's 2022 NFL Combine first impressions
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who stood out in Combine workouts? What's the deal with "unofficial times?" Who better to talk about it with than our own Dane Brugler? Robert Mays an...
Planning the Broncos, Saints & Giants futures with Nick Kosmider, Kat Terrell & Dan Duggan
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're rounding our our conversations on the teams we feel like have the most interesting offseasons ahead of them with a deep dive on the Broncos with...
Commanders, Jets & Buccaneers offseason outlook with Ben Standig, Connor Hughes & Greg Auman
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can the newly-named Washington Commanders make a name for themselves with the QB market the way it is in 2022? What do the Jets have to hang their...
NFL Combine Preview with Nate Tice + Eagles & Packers offseason outlook with Bo Wulf & Matt Schneidman
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 NFL Combine is officially underway and the Athletic Football Show is in Indianapolis to cover it all with our stellar group of writers at The...
QB Carousel & Offseason Preview with Charles Robinson & projecting the Raiders' new regime with Tashan Reed
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Aaron Rodgers rumors to the Kyler Murray press release, the QB landscape could change this offseason and we're bringing in Yahoo's Charles Robins...
Brugler & Zierlein's 2022 NFL Combine preview & prospects to watch at each position
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 NFL Combine is less than a week away and we will be there to cover it all, but Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein are here to bring you their to...
Mailbag Part 2: Mobile QBs, Rams’ team building philosophy, hiring coordinators & more
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their post-Super Bowl mailbag by discussing mobile QBs and if the league attitude has shifted this season. Plus, is...
Mailbag Part 1: Where Joe Burrow ranks, rebuilding an offensive line, teams that are a QB away & more
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer all of your post-Super Bowl questions. They discuss where Joe Burrow ranks among top QBs in the NFL and how the Benga...
Biggest questions heading into the 2022 offseason - QB movement, new owners, free agency speculation & more
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From what happens with players like Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson, to how the Jags can salvage a disastrous situation for Trevor Lawrence to what t...
2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein on Top 100 prospects
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein break down the top 100 prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft. They discuss players who improved their...
Super Bowl LVI recap: How the Rams won it all & what's next for Joe Burrow & the Bengals
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl Champions for 2021! After a long and sometimes controversial process of team building, relocation and numerous inj...
Mailbag: The Super Bowl experience, how players adjust game day habits, the post-win celebration & more
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to answer listener questions about the big game. He explains what surprised him...
Super Bowl LVI preview, Rams vs. Bengals picks, prop bets & predictions
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have finally arrived at the SUPER BOWL! The only thing left to do is one final deep dive preview and to make our picks!! Robert Mays is joined by N...
Inside the Bengals' & Rams' path to Super Bowl LVI with Paul Dehner Jr. & Jourdan Rodrigue
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bengals & Rams both have less-than-ordinary paths to a Super Bowl title, one team had the first pick in the draft just two years before, and a...
Calvin Johnson on why Matthew Stafford is different, 10 players who define Super Bowl LVI & the staying power of Andrew Whitworth with Clint Boling
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Few players know QB Matthew Stafford more intimately on the field than Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Together, Stafford and ...
2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein talk with Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder + Reese's Senior Bowl wrap-up
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrap-up their Reese's Senior Bowl observations. They discuss which prospect from the weekend cou...
How the Rams & Bengals have evolved with Ollie Connolly, Seth Galina & Diante Lee
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is different about the 2021-22 Rams than the Rams who made a Super Bowl run in 2018-19? What about Matthew Stafford makes such a difference? What...
Joe Burrow & Matthew Stafford’s journey to the Super Bowl with Bruce Feldman & Scott Linehan
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially Super Bowl week and to kick off the festivities Robert Mays sits down with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to discuss Joe Burrow’s ...
Lessons we’ve learned from the NFL’s final four teams with Bill Barnwell & Nate Tice
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What lessons have we learned from the NFL’s final four teams? Robert Mays and Nate Tice sit down with ESPN’s Bill Barnwell to discuss their top ta...
2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein on Reese's Senior Bowl surprises, disappointments & overall takeaways
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein sit down with Robert Mays in Mobile to discuss their biggest takeaways from the Reese's Senior B...
Brian Flores files discrimination lawsuit against the NFL + more coaching carousel updates
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert is in Mobile covering the Senior Bowl and welcomes Lindsay Jones to the show to discuss the breaking news that former Dolphins coach Brian Flor...
Tom Brady officially announces retirement after 22 seasons
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a long weekend of speculation, false announcements and rumors floating around about Tom Brady’s future, the QB took to IG on February 1st to c...
Mailbag: Halftime adjustments, how players handle playoff losses, inside exit interviews, Kyle Shanahan's bad luck & more with Mitchell Schwartz
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the Bengals and Rams head to the Super Bowl, Mitchell Schwartz is here to react to the Chiefs loss and answer listener Mailbag questions with Rober...
Bengals & Rams move on to Super Bowl LVI & can the 49ers & Chiefs make another run?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The magic continues for Joe Burrow and the Bengals as they edge the Chiefs in OT to head to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988, and Sean McV...
AFC & NFC Championship preview & picks
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice have you covered for conference championship weekend with a full preview of Bengals-Chiefs and 49ers-Rams. They discuss the ...
Broncos hire Nathaniel Hackett, Bears choose Matt Eberflus, Byron Leftwich & more coaching updates
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Head coaching hires have been the story of Thursday in the NFL with the Broncos hiring packers OC Nathaniel Hackett and the Bears going with Colts DC ...
Bears, Vikings hire new GMs + head coach finalists across the NFL
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears and Vikings officially have new GMs. Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss what we know about Ryan Poles and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and what se...
2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein exclusive with Reese's Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy ahead of game & 2021 Draft rewind
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein sit down with Reese's Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy ahead of a big week in Mobile. The...
Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach after 16 seasons - reaction with Katherine Terrell
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saints head coach Sean Payton abruptly announced he was stepping away from coaching the Saints after 16 seasons. The Athletic's Saints writer Katherin...
Mailbag: OT rule change, Mitchell Schwartz on Chiefs final drive, getting over losses, how to feel if your team lacks a QB & more
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who better to chime in on the most chaotic 2 minutes of football in maybe ever than a man who was in that huddle recently? Mitchell Schwartz returns w...
Bills-Chiefs thriller ends in OT, 49ers stun Rodgers' Packers, Bengals & Burrow to AFC title game, Rams survive Bucs & more
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like we all witnessed one of the great playoff weekends in NFL history. From stunning upsets, to numerous last-second game-winning kicks, and...
NFL Divisional Round Sunday preview & picks
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their NFL Divisional Round coverage with a full preview of Sunday’s games. They start by breaking down the matchu...
NFL Divisional Round Saturday preview
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice get you ready for the NFL Divisional Round with a full preview of Saturday's slate. They begin by discussing Bengals-Titans,...
What we learned from our 2021 NFL take mistakes with Lindsay Jones
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What take mistakes did we learn the most about during this NFL season? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones look back on their takes from 2021, what has chan...
2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein on the talent at the top, QBs & their favorite prospects
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially draft season and The Athletic Football Show welcomes Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein to the feed for complete ...
Mailbag: Is Kellen Moore overrated? + more playoff questions with Mitchell Schwartz
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident Super Bowl Champion Mitchell Schwartz is here to chime in on the weekend's playoff action, drama and biggest headlines, starting with Mik...
Rams crush Cardinals, Matthew Stafford gets a playoff W & what's next for Arizona
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following the final Wild Card matchup of the season, Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Rams big win over the Cardinals, Matthew Stafford's perfor...
NFL Wild Card Sunday Recap: 49ers survive Cowboys, Chiefs & Bucs move on & Steelers, Cowboys & Eagles postmortem
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After another day of crazy Wild Card action, Robert Mays and Nate Tice return to react to the biggest moments and game-swinging plays. How should 49er...
NFL Wild Card Saturday Recap: Bengals & Bills advance & what's next for the Raiders & Patriots
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Burrow snaps the 31-year playoff drought in Cincinnati, Josh Allen leads the Bills to one of the most-impressive offensive performances in NFL his...
NFL Wild Card Sunday preview
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their wild-card weekend coverage by previewing Sunday’s games. They begin by breaking down Tom Brady and the Bucc...
NFL Wild Card Saturday preview & picks
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before diving into wild-card weekend, Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the Texans’ decision to fire David Culley and major questions facing the fra...
Ranking the NFL head coach openings and top candidates with Jeff Howe + the state of the Giants amid another reset with Dan Duggan
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which NFL head coach opening is the most attractive? Lindsay Jones and The Athletic’s Jeff Howe break down all of the vacancies, the top candidates ...
Evaluating the hiring process for NFL head coaches and GMs with Amy Trask, Domonique Foxworth & Joe Barry
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do we look for NFL head coaches and GMs? What qualities should the candidate possess? Robert Mays begins exploring those questions with former N...
Mailbag: Potential QB moves, trick plays, uniform talk, undervalued GMs & more with Mitchell Schwartz
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Playoffs are here, and we've got a recent Super Bowl Champion in the house to shed some light on how players prepare for playoff games vs. the reg...