Trevor Lawrence showed in Week 5 how and why he can be special. Jordan Love, meanwhile, struggled in a way that is giving rise to consternation in Green Bay. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Oregon-Washington and USC-Notre Dame aren't just two of the best games on the schedule this weekend...they're also two of the best games if you're watching college football with an eye on the 2024 NFL Draft. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dive into those games, and also discuss the value of in-person scouting, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotif...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr
On this week's Keefer and the Beats, Zak dives into three franchises that are all at something of a crossroads: the Patriots with Chad Graff, the Vikings with Alec Lewis, and the Steelers with Mark Kaboly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2023•53 min
There's only one appropriate question to ask after what we all watched on Sunday night...are the 49ers the best team in the league? Robert Mays and Nate Tice tackle that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss how the Lions and Dolphins continue to roll, the Ravens' disappointing loss to the Steelers, the hugely important bounceback by the Bengals, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Sh...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the Chase Claypool trade to Miami. Remembering Dick Butkus. Bears first win of the season. Magic Johnson comments on the Commanders loss. Is this a must win for the Packers against the Raiders? A look at how teams can go about several ways to find a QB. Deshaun Watson would have gone if he could have gone. The GM Notebook and Week 5 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min
We've been waiting all day for Sunday night? Yeah, that'll be true this week, when the Cowboys and 49ers get together for one of the games of the year. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview that game, and discuss a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys highlight their favorite surprises of the season to date, dig into the struggling Falcons and Giants offenses, and nerd out over the matchup between the Rams offense and Eagles defense. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robe...
Oct 06, 2023•2 hr 35 min
One month into the season, did you expect to be talking about Baker Mayfield and Josh Dobbs? Yeah, us too. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into those two quarterbacks, the mess and Pittsburgh, and the hallmarks of a well-coached defense on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The NFL Draft class of 2023 has now played one month's worth of pro games? What are the earliest of early returns? Nate Tice and Dane Brugler discuss C.J. Stroud, Puka Nacua, Jalen Carter and all the rest on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Is this the last dance for Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry? It has been a month for the Bears. And the 49ers seem to have a complete team in all three phases of the game. Zak Keefer is joined by beat writers, Kevin Fishbain (Bears), Joe Rexrode (Titans) and Matt Barrows (49ers) to break down and discuss this all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2023•55 min
The Bills scored the biggest win of Week 4, knocking off the Dolphins to take early control of the AFC East. The Ravens, meanwhile, might already have control of a division many thought would be the best in the league. That's just two of the topics Robert Mays and Nate Tice hit in the Week 4 recap 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 Learn more about your ad...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller recap the Lions Thursday night win over the Packers along with their thoughts on each team. A look at C.J. Stroud's start to the season. What the guys see in the Jets leadership. The Browns are looking better. And which of the four remaining winless teams will still be winless after Week 4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We've got a couple of doozies on the Week 4 slate. Where might the showdown between the Dolphins and Bills be decided? How will the Ravens offense and Browns defense go after one another? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys play a game of Would You Rather? with the 0-3 teams, go Under the Hood on the Eagles offense, make some picks for Week 4, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this edition of In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss the impressive day from CJ Stroud against the Jaguars. What Brock Purdy's production means in the 49ers offseason. One heck of a performance from Justin Herbert. What happens to Kirk Cousins the rest of the season? And how Davante Adams seems a bit frustrated in Las Vegas and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This ...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Nate Tice and Dane Brugler look back at Week 4 and ahead to Week 5 in college football on this episode of Prospects to Pros. They break down the performances of draft prospects in last weekend's Notre Dame-Ohio State game, talk about all the fun Pac-12 quarterbacks are having, look ahead to some big opportunities for specific players in Week 5, and more. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This epi...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Is this a must win year for the Chargers? Could the Browns defense be the best in football? With their best player on the sideline, the Colts are 2-1. Zak Keefer is joined by Chargers beat writer Daniel Popper, Browns beat writer Zac Jackson and Colts beat writer James Boyd to discuss all of this and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Week 3 across the NFL. They discuss the Dolphins going off for 70 points, disappointing games from the Cowboys and Jaguars, a great defensive effort from the Lions, Myles Garrett's big day, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Miller Coors: Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the good things and bad things they've seen from teams. Have the 49ers found their franchise QB? A terrible injury to end Week 2. The plan for Justin Fields in question. And an unexpected 2-0 start for the Washington Football Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview Week 3 in the NFL on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the mess in Chicago and issues for the Jaguars and Browns offenses. They break down Falcons-Lions, their Game of the Week, and Packers offense vs. Saints defense, their Matchup of the Week. They also dig into an 0-2 Desperation Index and ask 'Are You Buying This?' on the 2-0 Commanders and Buccaneers. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscrib...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 31 min
On the Week 2 edition of In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig deep into Justin Fields' struggles, trying to find a path forward for the Bears' quarterback. They also heap praise on Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel, revel in their enjoyment of Sam Howell and Eric Bieniemy, and also discuss the play through two weeks of Bryce Young and Josh Allen. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube ...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Nate Tice and Dane Brugler open up the mailbag on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Michael Penix Jr. (and J.J. McCarthy) in the context of the QB3 race, consider how close Keon Coleman is to cementing himself as the WR2 in the class, and find some agreement on the best positions in this class, plus a whole lot more. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this Week 2 recap Zac Keefer is joined by Jets beat writer Zack Rosenblatt, Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner and Giants beat writer Dan Duggan. It's a discussion of comeback wins, QB franchise injuries and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2023•55 min
Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Week 2 in the NFL on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Are the Cowboys the best team in the league? Who's standing out in the NFC's second tier? Which teams disappointed in Week 2? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed....
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the start to Week 2. A look at the rookie quarterbacks in Week 2. The news about QB Aaron Rodgers forcing the NY Jets to go with QB Zach Wilson. And what will the Jets do if Wilson doesn't work out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Robert Mays and Nate Tice get you ready for Week 2 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider the Week 1 struggles of some of the league's elite teams, look ahead to Ravens-Bengals and Chiefs-Jaguars, highlight some preseason takes they might already want back, and ask 'Are You Buying This?' about some of what we saw last week. Plus, Matchup of the Week. Tice's Touts, and more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football S...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 38 min
On the first in-season episode of In the Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss Josh Allen's struggles against the Jets, the pairing of Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur and Anthony Richardson's NFL debut. The guys also hit on Matthew Stafford carving up the Seahawks and Jim Schwartz's successful gameplan against Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Chase on X: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored b...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We just put a bow on Week 2 of the college football season, and we've already got our first bit on Prospects to Pros: Who's the QB3? Nate Tice and Dane Brugler discuss a few candidates on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also check in on Caleb Williams, highlight standouts on the defensive side of the ball, and give some love to the rookies who flashed in Week 1 of the NFL season. Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Sho...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In the first edition of Keefer and the Beats, national NFL writer Zak Keefer welcomes Falcons beat writer Josh Kendall, Packers beat writer Matt Scheidman and Broncos beat writer Nick Kosimider to discuss their teams' Week 1 games. The conversation, as you might imagine, focuses on new coach and quarterback pairings. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free tria...
Sep 12, 2023•51 min
Your favorite Sunday night ritual is back. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to recap Week 1 of the NFL season. The guys dig into the Dolphins-Chargers showstopper, the 49ers' drubbing of the Steelers, the Browns wire-to-wire win over the Bengals, Trevor Lawrence-to-Calvin Ridley, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedI...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller take you into the weekend with the Week 1 edition of The Football GM. The guys discuss the Lions' 21-20 win over the Chiefs, Chris Jones' ongoing holdout, and Joe Burrow's new contract. They unveil their future power rankings and make some picks for Week 1, as well. Follow Sando on X: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on X: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at better...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Week 1 has arrived! What better way to celebrate than with Robert Mays and Nate Tice breaking down the biggest games the coming weekend has to offer. The guys dig into Bills-Jets, Bengals-Browns and Dolphins-Chargers, and highlight what they're looking for in the Eagles offense/Patriots defense and 49ers offense/Steelers defense showdowns. Plus, Nate makes some picks in Tice's Touts, and Dianna Russini joins Robert to discuss the latest contract news. Football is back! Follow Robert on X: @rober...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 25 min
