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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, tackle the ins and outs of roster building, follow the details of why we all love this sport, and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

2024 NFL Draft Day Three Recap: RB and TE runs, breaking down overall hauls, plans that made us go 'Hmmmm,' and more

The Athletic Football Show wraps up its stint in Detroit with an in-depth look at day three of the 2024 NFL Draft. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler highlight the notable moments of the final four rounds of the draft, including runs at running back and tight end, why teams made the trades they did on day three, and some of their favorite picks. The guys also consider the draft as a whole, discussing their favorite overall hauls, plans that made them scratch their heads, and more. Follow Ro...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 12 min

2024 NFL Draft Day Two Recap: All of the trades, none of the quarterbacks

Day two of the 2024 NFL Draft came complete with all the trades we thought we might be getting on day one. It also saw a complete absence of quarterbacks, a few positional runs, and even one school run. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Watch the day two livestream Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotif...

Apr 27, 202444 min

2024 NFL Draft First Round Recap: The Bears get a makeover, the Falcons shock the world (in a bad way), and offense reigns supreme

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. The 2024 NFL Draft got off to a predictable start. That, of course, did not last. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler recap the first round on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Which was the best pick? Which was the most surprising? What should we be watching for on day two? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. Watch the first round livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oksLVc7HXw0 Follow Robert on Twitter: ...

Apr 26, 202439 min

Biggest questions heading into the 2024 NFL Draft

It's the last episode of The Athletic Football Show before the 2024 NFL Draft, and that can only mean one thing...it's time to highlight the things we can't wait to learn the next few days. Which team will trade up for a quarterback? Who inside the top 10 has the most intriguing decision to make? What might end up as the most interesting landing spot? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler discuss the questions they're excited to get answers to during the draft on this episode of The Athletic F...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 18 min

What's Dianna Hearing? The latest talk around the NFL at the start of draft week, with Dianna Russini

Play time is over, NFL fans. Draft week is here, and everything is finally starting to get serious. Dianna Russini joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to dive into what she's hearing behind the scenes as draft week begins. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler Follow Robert on Twitter/X: @robertmays Follow Dianna on Twitter/X: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 6 min

Football GM: Player rankings on the defensive side in the 2024 draft

Mike and Randy go over their top 10 defensive players in this year's draft. The guys discuss the reasons why they chose the players they did and how they fit. From there, Randy explains some of the things that go on in a draft room and how teams come up with their clusters of players on their board. And then we wrap things up with the GM notebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 20241 hr 10 min

A Draft Slots Prediction Draft

The Ringer’s Ben Solak and Danny Kelly join Robert Mays for an intense pre-draft competition among fellow football podcasters. Via a snake draft, each participant selects a team of 10 players eligible in this year’s draft, trying to build a squad with the lowest combined draft slots (no. 1 is best, etc.). Game on. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 20241 hr 10 min

“Our Guys” in the 2024 NFL Draft

We are officially one week out from the 2024 NFL Draft and this episode is all about “Our Guys.” Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler talk about the prospects they love in the top 10, the first round, on Day 2 and outside the top 100 consensus. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad ch...

Apr 18, 20242 hr 30 min

NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 5 to 1

On the last installment of The Athletic Football Show’s Mock Draft Scenarios, Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the top five picks of the 2024 NFL Draft. They examine the team needs for the Chargers, Cardinals, Patriots, Commanders and Bears. Plus, a bonus look at the Panthers to wrap up the episode. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn mo...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 12 min

Football GM: Player rankings on the offensive side in the 2024 NFL draft

We are two weeks away from the NFL draft. Is this a deep draft class this season? Mike and Randy look at how tape reveals character. The guys start off their discussion with the QB class in this year's draft and where they might rank. From there, we go through position groups on the offense and which players can produce effectively in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 20241 hr 1 min

Mailbag: Examining the defensive players in the 2024 NFL Draft

How many defensive difference makers will go in the first round? What do the Rams do to try and replace Aaron Donald? Why do defensive backs seem so hard to evaluate? Robert Mays is joined by Diante Lee to answer all of your questions about the top prospects on defense ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 20241 hr 9 min

The hardest players to evaluate in the 2024 NFL Draft

Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler chat about which players in this year’s NFL draft class are the hardest to evaluate, from running backs to defensive linemen to defensive backs. They also talk about the work that went into The Beast, the annual guide to the draft that Dane compiles for The Athletic - now available on The Athletic’s site. Read the 2024 Edition of The Beast, By Dane Brugler Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpb...

Apr 11, 20242 hr 33 min

NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 11 to 6

In Chapter Four of their first round mock draft, Robert Mays and Nate Tice examine the potential options awaiting the teams picking from 11 to 6, and how they square with needs those teams are carrying into the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 09, 20241 hr 2 min

Football GM: trades, re-signings and receivers

As NFL free agency continues, Mike and Randy discuss the most recent news surrounding free agency. The guys start the conversation off with WR Stefon Diggs trade to the Houston Texans. Then we take a look at the top three wide receivers in the upcoming draft. And lasting we end our discussion with the GM notebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 20241 hr 10 min

Breaking down the pass catchers in the 2024 NFL Draft

In their second position breakdown of the talent pool in this year’s NFL draft class, Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler take a hard look at this year’s crop of pass catchers - from the big name prospects like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Brock Bowers to those teams might bet on deeper into the draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad...

Apr 05, 20242 hr 39 min

Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans + Teams with the most at stake in the 2024 NFL Draft with David Helman

Stefon Diggs is heading to Houston! Robert Mays is joined by David Helman, host of the "NFL on Fox Podcast," to break down the blockbuster trade. Then, they dive into which teams have the most at stake in the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 20241 hr 25 min

NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 18 to 12

In the third installment of their 2024 NFL Mock Draft, Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore the choices awaiting the teams picking between 18 and 12 and what they could mean for the future of the Bengals, Jaguars, Seahawks, Colts, Saints, Raiders and Broncos. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 20241 hr 24 min

Football GM: workouts, contracts and kickoffs

Mike and Randy are back with another edition of the Football GM where they start their discussion on Michael Penix Jr's workout. Then we shift to Dak Prescott as he awaits a new contract. From there, the guys look at the various possibilities for teams in the draft. And lastly, we discuss the new kickoff rule along with other news that broke this week in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 20241 hr 10 min

The Market for NFL Wide Receivers (With Mina Kimes)

The market for the NFL’s elite wide receivers could soon explode again, with Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb both eyeing big pay days. Robert Mays connects with ESPN’s Mina Kimes to survey the current market for the NFL’s wide receiver talent, for both top and second tier players, and how it relates to the incoming wide receiver class in this year’s draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 9 min

Breaking down the QBs in the 2024 NFL Draft

It’s QB Day on The Athletic Football Show! Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler bring you an extensive look at the top QBs in the 2024 draft class. They dive into the film of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy. Plus, they also talk about Michael Penix, Bo Nix, Spencer Rattler and where they could land. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify Yo...

Mar 28, 20242 hr 52 min

NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 25 to 19

In the second installment of their 2024 mock draft, Robert Mays and Nate Tice ponder the decisions waiting for the teams holding the picks between 25 and 19 (The Packers, Cowboys, Vikings, Eagles, Dolphins, Steelers and Rams). With Robert on the ground in Florida at the NFL’s annual meeting, they also discuss the league moving to ban hip drop tackles and the Chiefs trading L'Jarius Sneed to the Titans. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athl...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 23 min

Football GM: The tush push, kickoff changes and hip drops

In this week's edition of the Football GM, Mike and Randy discuss the interesting rules that will be brought up in the NFL owners meeting this weekend. From there, the guys turn they attention to J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Willams pro day and how it all played out. Lastly, we wrap up our discussion with the topic that includes evaluating butts in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 20241 hr 9 min

What We Learned During NFL Free Agency

Teams around the league started putting cards on the table this month, when the market for free agency opened. Robert Mays chats with PFF’s Brad Spielberger and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler about what this month’s player movement says about the plans teams are making for the draft and what it says about the markets for certain positions this offseason. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn mo...

Mar 22, 20242 hr 36 min

Idiot's Guide to the 2024 NFL Draft

If your 2024 NFL Draft knowledge is lacking, this is the episode for you. Dane Brugler and Nate Tice join Robert Mays to discuss the most important things you need to know about this year’s prospects. They talk about the positions of strength and weakness, their favorite player to watch, the QBs and much more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more abou...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 20 min

NFL Mock Draft Scenarios: Picks 32 to 26

Welcome to the first installment of Robert Mays and Nate Tice future casting the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. In this go-round, they work their way from picks 32 to 26 and explore what they could mean for the Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens, Lions, Bills, Cardinals and Buccaneers. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 20241 hr 22 min

Free Agency Week Roundup: Justin Fields to the Steelers, Keenan Allen to the Bears, Aaron Donald retires, Vikings pick up another first-round pick, and more

We finally caught our breath on Friday of free agency week, only to be bombarded by news during a roughly 30-hour window. Aaron Donald, arguably the greatest defensive player of all time, retired. The Bears traded for Keenan Allen, then traded away Justin Fields. The Vikings picked up another first-round pick in this year's draft. And, somehow, that wasn't everything. Robert Mays and Dianna Russini wrap up free agency week on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: ...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 19 min

Football GM: Wrapping up the first week of NFL free agency.

Football GM has returned! Mike and Randy discuss some of the recent free agency moves and how they fit around the league. Then the guys take a closer look at each division and give their likes and dislikes of these recent moves. And lastly, we wrap the conversation up with the GM Notebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 20241 hr 8 min

Free Agency Day Four Recap: Calvin Ridley to the Titans, best approaches in FA, and more

Four days into free agency and we're still going strong. The Titans stay aggressive by signing Calvin Ridley. The Lions keep shoring up last year's weaknesses. The Jaguars continue to disappoint us. And hey, we got a couple of trades today. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all this, and highlight some approaches to free agency that they've liked, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Foo...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 25 min

NFL Free Agency Day Three Recap: Danielle Hunter to the Texans, Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, the Cowboys' inaction, and more with Chase Daniel

What an exciting three days it's been in the NFL. Well, unless you're a Cowboys fan. Chase Daniel joins Robert Mays to discuss Danielle Hunter joining the Texans, the Steelers trading Diontae Johnson to the Panthers, the Cowboys' complete inaction, and all the rest of the big news from day three of NFL free agency on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube...

Mar 13, 202459 min

NFL free agency day two recap: Brian Burns to the Giants, Derrick Henry to the Ravens, active days for the Vikings and Patriots, and more

Day two of NFL free agency in the 2024 offseason gave us a bit of a breather, but not much of one. Brian Burns is a Giant! Derrick Henry is a Raven! Aaron Jones is a Viking! Not literally, of course, but in a football sense. Plus, the Patriots and Commanders made a ton of moves, the Dolphins got on the board, and the Lions further shored up their defense. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate o...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 23 min