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Free Agency Recap, Day 3: Baker Mayfield speaks out, Chandler Jones to Raiders, Ravens sign Za'Darius Smith, Titans to release Julio Jones & more

<p>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 city of Cleveland as his future with the Browns remains uncertain. They also talk about the Raiders deal for Chandler Jones and their trade for Rock Ya-Sin, sending Yannick Ngakoue to the Colts. Plus, Za'Darius Smith signs with the Ravens and the Titans are set to release Julio Jones. They recap all of that, their favorite moves and much more.</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>

2022 NFL Draft: Free agency's draft impact & o-line deep dive with Brandon Thorn

<p>How has the Russell Wilson trade and the first bit of free agency frenzy impacted the top of the draft and Brugler &amp; Zierlein's mock drafts? They run you through their analysis of the free agent signings before welcoming Brandon Thorn of Bleacher Report to dive into the o-line class and which names could be of value across the league.</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>

Free Agency Recap, Day 2: Broncos steal Randy Gregory from Cowboys, Browns enter Deshaun Watson convo, CB musical chairs & more

<p>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 Gregory swerving on the Cowboys and heading to the Broncos, to the numbers coming out on Aaron Rodgers' and Mitch Trubisky's deals, Shaq Mason heading to Tampa Bay, the Jags just keep on spending, CB movement around the league and more.</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>

Free Agency Recap, Day 1: Jaguars spend big, J.C. Jackson to Chargers, Bengals add o-line, Eagles sign Haason Reddick & more

<p>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 adding Christian Kirk and Brandon Scherff, to the Bengals shoring up their o-line depth, a big JC Jackson signing by the Chargers and Haason Reddick lands with the Eagles, all that and more on a NEW Athletic Football Show.</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>

Tom Brady unretires, Cowboys trade Amari Cooper to the Browns, Deshaun Watson news, Kirk Cousins & more

<p>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 effect will this have on the Buccaneers and the rest of the NFC? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to the news and break down both sides of the Amari Cooper trade for the Cowboys and Browns, Deshaun Watson news that broke over the weekend, the Vikings and Kirk Cousins and more ahead of the OFFICIAL start of 2022 NFL free agency.</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>

Khalil Mack trade reaction, free agency lessons & how teams approach the salary cap with Bill Barnwell & Joel Corry

<p>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 before discussing their Free Agency Lessons of the past few years, what they've learned and what other teams can watch out for when it comes to making mistakes during free agency + Joel Corry of CBS Sports stops by to break down the 2022 salary cap and the creative ways teams find to always stay under the cap.</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>

Colts trade Carson Wentz to Washington + NFL defensive free agency preview

<p>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 him? Nate Tice and Sheil Kapadia join the show to weigh in on more NFL QB news. Plus, another free agency preview! The guys go around the league and put a microscope on the defensive side of the football.</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>

Russell Wilson traded to the Broncos, Aaron Rodgers staying with the Packers & more breaking news reaction

<p>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 Broncos. Does this elevate the Broncos to a contender? Where does this leave the Seahawks? Plus, Aaron Rodgers confirms he is staying in Green Bay - is this the outcome we expected? All that and more breaking news reaction on a full day of NFL headlines on The Athletic Football Show.</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>

Calvin Ridley suspended for gambling & Free Agency Preview: Offense

<p>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 breaking news of Calvin Ridley's gambling suspension. Which teams are in the market for WRs? Which receivers are the best fits for those teams? What about teams in need of o-line help? Robert and Nate have the answers in part 1 of the Athletic Football Show free agency preview.</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>

Brugler & Zierlein's 2022 NFL Combine review & biggest risers & fallers

<p>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 Lance Zierlein. What was the deal with all those ridiculously-fast 40 times? Who were the biggest risers and fallers out of the weekend? Dane and Lance are preparing their next mock drafts and review the Combine through that lens on a new Athletic Football Show.</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>

Dane Brugler's 2022 NFL Combine first impressions

<p>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 and Dane sit down at the Combine to get Dane's first impressions as workouts press into the weekend.</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>

Planning the Broncos, Saints & Giants futures with Nick Kosmider, Kat Terrell & Dan Duggan

<p>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 our own Nick Kosmider, discussing if they will ever find their post-Peyton Manning QB, a new head coach &amp; more before Kat Terrell stops by to help Saints fans cope with the loss of Sean Payton &amp; what's ahead for the Dennis Allen-led Saints. Then Dan Duggan, Athletic writer covering the Giants and Robert Mays dig into Brian Daboll's start in New York and why Daniel Jones not being the answer at QB isn't the worst thing.</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>

Commanders, Jets & Buccaneers offseason outlook with Ben Standig, Connor Hughes & Greg Auman

<p>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 hat on after two years under GM Joe Douglas? And where do the Bucs go from here after Tom Brady steps away from the game? Robert Mays is LIVE at the 2022 NFL Combine and is joined by team writers Ben Standig, Connor Hughes, and Greg Auman of The Athletic to discuss why their teams might have the most interesting storylines this offseason. </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>

NFL Combine Preview with Nate Tice + Eagles & Packers offseason outlook with Bo Wulf & Matt Schneidman

<p>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 Athletic. Robert is joined by Nate Tice to kick off the week with a full preview of what Nate is watching for in the prospect drills and which names you might be hearing more about + Robert is joined by Bo Wulf of Birds With Friends and The Athletic to shed some light on a potential Russell Wilson trade to the Eagles and more offseason notes before Matt Schneidman attempts to clear up some Aaron Rodgers rumors with Robert.</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>

QB Carousel & Offseason Preview with Charles Robinson & projecting the Raiders' new regime with Tashan Reed

<p>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 Robinson to preview it all at the NFL Combine. From which teams might be more desperate to make moves than meets the eye &amp; which teams have the most on the line in 2022, it's all on the line with Charles Robinson before welcoming The Athletic's Tashan Reed live in Indinapolis as we project what the new Raiders regime might look like with a new coaching staff.</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>

Brugler & Zierlein's 2022 NFL Combine preview & prospects to watch at each position

<p>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 top players at each position with the most to prove when it comes to the medicals, drills and overall results coming out of Indianapolis.</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>

Mailbag Part 2: Mobile QBs, Rams’ team building philosophy, hiring coordinators & more

<p>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 there a QB surplus in the NFL with more qualified candidates than actual positions? They dive into that, the Rams’ team building philosophy and their dream coaching staff for an expansion team. They wrap the show by discussing their most unpopular take.</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>

Mailbag Part 1: Where Joe Burrow ranks, rebuilding an offensive line, teams that are a QB away & more

<p>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 Bengals can rebuild their offensive line this offseason. Plus, is Philip Rivers the player whose legacy is most negatively affected by the Brady/Patriots dominance of the AFC? They dive into that, as well as which teams are just a QB away and much more. </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>

Biggest questions heading into the 2022 offseason - QB movement, new owners, free agency speculation & more

<p>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 teams could be represented by new ownership come the 2022 kickoff, it's an offseason that will be full of breaking news, speculation and headlines worth talking about. Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones each bring their biggest questions heading into the offseason to the air as they turn the page on 2021.</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>

2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein on Top 100 prospects

<p>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 stock at the Senior Bowl, positions where they disagree and the questions that still remain. Plus, who is this year’s Cooper Kupp? They talk about what we can learn from Super Bowl LVI and Lance shares his latest mock draft. </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>

Super Bowl LVI recap: How the Rams won it all & what's next for Joe Burrow & the Bengals

<p>The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl Champions for 2021! After a long and sometimes controversial process of team building, relocation and numerous injuries, Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp &amp; Company got it done 23-20 over the Cincinnati Bengals. What kind of precedent does the Sean McVay offense set for the rest of the league now that they've won a title? Can Aaron Donald &amp; Von Miller head straight to Canton? What does the offseason look like for the AFC Champion Bengals at the outset? Nate Tice joins host Robert Mays to react to all the Super Bowl LVI headlines (and the halftime show, of course).</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>

Mailbag: The Super Bowl experience, how players adjust game day habits, the post-win celebration & more

<p>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 the most about the week, how the game day dynamics are different for players and what halftime adjustments really look like. They also talk about the moment he remembers the most from when the Chiefs won, how the Bengals will try and game plan for Aaron Donald and much more.</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>

Super Bowl LVI preview, Rams vs. Bengals picks, prop bets & predictions

<p>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 Nate Tice LIVE from Radio Row at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles to break down the most intriguing aspects of the matchup on both sides of the ball, from how the Bengals can exploit some Rams weaknesses up front, to how the Rams can put the game away and hoist the Lombardi themselves, it's all on the table this Super Bowl + Sheil Kapadia joins for one final Picks With Sheil segment as they put a meal at the combine on the line for Athletic Football Show Picks supremacy.</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>

Inside the Bengals' & Rams' path to Super Bowl LVI with Paul Dehner Jr. & Jourdan Rodrigue

<p>The Bengals &amp; 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 another is full of big name veteran playmakers. Will it be the Cincinnati Cinderella story, or the big-name Rams taking the Lombardi? The Athletic's own beat writers covering the Bengals and Rams, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jourdan Rodrigue, bring their unique insight on covering these teams to Radio Row with Robert Mays as they dive into the inside story of each team's path to Super Bowl LVI.</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>

Calvin Johnson on why Matthew Stafford is different, 10 players who define Super Bowl LVI & the staying power of Andrew Whitworth with Clint Boling

<p>Few players know QB Matthew Stafford more intimately on the field than Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Together, Stafford and Johnson put up historic numbers. Now, Stafford is putting up historic numbers with Rams WR Cooper Kupp. But what makes Stafford so unique for wide receivers, and which current receivers are catching his eye? Megatron joins Robert Mays following a breakdown of the 10 players that will define Super Bowl LVI for Lindsay Jones and Robert + Clint Boling, former Bengals guard stops by to share some first-hand insight on the 40-year old Rams tackle Andrew Whitworth &amp; his incredible run with Cincinnati.</p><p>10 Players to define SB LVI: 0:00 - 50:00</p><p>Calvin Johnson: 50:00</p><p>Clint Boling: 1:10:00</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>

2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein talk with Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder + Reese's Senior Bowl wrap-up

<p>Dane Brugler and NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrap-up their Reese's Senior Bowl observations. They discuss which prospect from the weekend could be drafted the highest, who improved their stock and who fell. Plus, Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder joins the show to talk about his experience in Mobile, what he learned as a four-year starter and much more. </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>

How the Rams & Bengals have evolved with Ollie Connolly, Seth Galina & Diante Lee

<p>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 role does the Bengals defense and their defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo play in their success? Robert Mays broadcasts LIVE from Radio Row at Super Bowl LVI and welcomes The Guardian's Ollie Connolly to dig into the Bengals' D + PFF's Seth Galina and Diante Lee to dissect the Los Angeles Rams of the recent past and present and how each team playing in the Super Bowl has evolved over time.</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>

Joe Burrow & Matthew Stafford’s journey to the Super Bowl with Bruce Feldman & Scott Linehan

<p>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 journey from LSU to the NFL’s biggest stage and what makes him so special. Plus, former NFL coach Scott Linehan joins the show to talk about Matthew Stafford’s career development, his strengths as a quarterback and much more. </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>

Lessons we’ve learned from the NFL’s final four teams with Bill Barnwell & Nate Tice

<p>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 takeaways from the Rams, Bengals, 49ers and Chiefs. They talk about the importance of coaching, offensive lines and of course the QBs. </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>

2022 NFL Draft: Brugler & Zierlein on Reese's Senior Bowl surprises, disappointments & overall takeaways

<p>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 Bowl. They explain what it’s like seeing the prospects in person before they break down their biggest surprises and disappointments of the week.</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>