Lessons learned from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers

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<p>We're down to four teams playing football this season. So, what can we learn about how to succeed in the NFL from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers? ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/1e5aad94-1f46-11ed-97f2-77ed19c1e4ed/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></p><p>Follow Bill on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/billbarnwell">@billbarnwell</a></p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-football-show-a-show-about-the-nfl/id1528622068">Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://spoti.fi/3waggUU">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g">YouTube</a></p><p>Today's episode is brought to you by...</p><p>Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fcd70744-3840-11ed-8cf7-6f79949a8eb3/onepeloton.com/home-trial">onepeloton.com/home-trial</a></p><p>Better Help: Visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fcd70744-3840-11ed-8cf7-6f79949a8eb3/betterhelp.com/mays">betterhelp.com/mays</a> today to get 10% off your first month of online therapy</p><p>Penrose Hill: Go to <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fcd70744-3840-11ed-8cf7-6f79949a8eb3/tryfirstleaf.com/mays">tryfirstleaf.com/mays</a> to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping</p><p>Philo: Sign up today at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fcd70744-3840-11ed-8cf7-6f79949a8eb3/philo.tv">philo.tv</a> and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month</p><p>Roman: To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fcd70744-3840-11ed-8cf7-6f79949a8eb3/ro.co/athletic">ro.co/athletic</a> today to get 20% off your entire first order. Place before February 8th for guaranteed shipping in time.</p><p>Tommy John: Get 20% off your first purchase at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fcd70744-3840-11ed-8cf7-6f79949a8eb3/tommyjohn.com/athletic">tommyjohn.com/athletic</a> right now for Valentine’s Day!</p><p>4:09 Build around a money-saving QB</p><p>8:22 Positionless offense</p><p>14:22 The necessity of elite weaponry</p><p>20:39 Offensive line coaches are the new market inefficiency</p><p>28:24 Attacking defenses with multiple personnel groupings</p><p>36:38 The run game is back, baby!</p><p>43:07 Take advantage of desperate teams</p><p>54:36 Diversity vs. the pass</p><p>57:59 Smart, veteran DBs are also the new market inefficiency</p><p>63:37 February's FA market vs. August's FA market</p><p>68:29 Don't be afraid to throw resources at your defensive line</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>