New Jets head coach Robert Saleh sits down with Robert Mays for the latest episode of The Athletic’s Offseason Interview Series. They discuss Saleh’s roster collaboration with GM Joe Douglas, the process of assembling a coaching staff and what stood out about Zach Wilson before the draft. Plus, hear what Saleh has to say about the importance of player feedback and how that can translate to success on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Offseason Interview Series continues as Robert welcomes Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry to discuss his philosophy on building a team, the draft, analytics and more. Plus Robert welcomes The Athletic's Packers beat reporter Matt Schneidman to update us on the Aaron Rodgers situation and where things could be headed with his future as a Green Bay Packer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast How would we rank the top coaches in today's NFL? Who are the best up-and-coming names? Who are the best play callers? Robert Mays welcomes Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones for part 3 of their list series as they bring their 2021 coaching superlatives to the table, plus everyone reacts accordingly to the Julio Jones trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans. Get all-access to The Athletic with a special discount for new subs at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choice...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast What team would be the best fit for Julio Jones? Robert and Nate weigh in and discuss what it will take to land the wide receiver. Then they dive into five key lessons they’ve learned from studying the NFL’s best offenses. Hear what they have to say about an explosive run game, the ability to create at the quarterback position and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wade Phillips, former coach for the Cowboys, Texans, Broncos, Rams, Chargers, Saints, Eagles, Oilers and more joins Robert Mays to talk all things defense. What was it like starting as a coach in the 80s and trying to adjust to today's offenses? How would he compare Aaron Donald to some of the legendary players he has coached like Reggie White? And did he ever hang out with Willie Nelson back in the day? These topics and much more as the Offseason Interview Series continues on The Athletic Footb...
Jun 03, 2021•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast After their Most Valuable QB Draft went down without a hitch last week, Lindsay, Nate and Robert return to draft the best non-QBs in the NFL. Who will be at the top of the list? Which positions could be completely left out? And could we even see a rookie make an appearance? Who won the draft? Let us know at @TheAthleticNFL Sign up for The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays continues the Offseason Interview Series with special guest Matt Ryan - Falcons QB, Pro Bowler & face of the franchise for a decade plus. How does he feel about the Julio Jones stuff? Was he consulted before the Falcons selected Kyle Pitts at pick 4? How does he feel about the Super Bowl loss now? These topics and more exclusively on a new Athletic Football Show. Get all-access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices...
May 25, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company's expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more abo...
May 23, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company's first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete line...
May 23, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
May 23, 2021•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the first edition of The Athletic Football Show Offseason Interview Series, Robert Mays sits down with new Lions GM Brad Holmes. They discuss Holmes’ acclimation to the role and the state of Detroit’s roster before diving into the Matthew Stafford trade. Holmes also breaks down the decision to draft Penei Sewell, how the league has changed since he first became a scout and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Based on age, contract and of course, traits, how will our panel of experts draft the league's best QB's? Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones both join the pod for a special Most Valuable QB Draft. Who will be the top 5? Bottom 5? Any QBs that were left out? Let us know on social media! Remember to get that special discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can the Chargers live up to the hype? How will Sam Darnold fit in Joe Brady’s offense? What price is too high for a proven QB? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer your offseason questions. They also discuss long-shot MVP candidates, their biggest hits and misses on draft prospects and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice return to The Athletic Football Show for a full reaction to the 2021 NFL Draft. Which teams hauls had us the most impressed? What areas still need to be addressed? Who were the favorite under-the-radar pickups that you might be hearing about later? TAFS discuss it all. Get all of the NFL Draft coverage you'll ever need with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Lindsay Jones and Dane Brugler bring you live reaction from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. How shocked were we that the 49ers drafted QB Trey Lance? How excited was Robert that the Bears drafted QB Justin Fields? Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVWXVtGZc Get discount access to all of The Athletic's incredible draft coverage at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2021•3 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast What will the Falcons do at pick 4? What will the "non-pandemic" NFL Draft look like? Which teams trade into the top 10? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones bring some final big questions to the air in their final podcast before the 2021 NFL Draft. Make sure you tune in to their round 1 coverage Thursday night at 9:30PM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Athletic's NFL Draft podcast 'Prospects to Pros' with Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein join Robert Mays to discuss some big takeaways from the process of scouting the 2021 NFL Draft class, from no combine to lack of game tape, weird measurables, intangibles and more. Join our NFL Draft Night Special this Thursday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVWXVtGZc Subscribe to The Athletic and get an exclusive discount, Dane's Draft Guide and more at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about you...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the NFL Draft less than one week away, Robert Mays teams up with The Athletic’s beat writers for a top 10 mock draft. Which QB with the 49ers take at No. 3? Do the Bengals go WR or OL? Who will land Kyle Pitts? Tune in to hear Lindsay Jones, Connor Hughes, Matt Barrows, Tori McElhaney, Paul Dehner Jr., Josh Tolentino, Chris Burke, Joe Person, Nick Kosmider and Jon Machota break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Washington head coach and long-time NFL offensive coordinator Jay Gruden joins Robert Mays to discuss his role in the draft room, scouting prospects, finding players like Terry McLaurin, what happened with Dwayne Haskins & more as he sheds some light on how head coaches influence NFL draft decisions. Then Nate Tice and Robert discuss the process of developing players once they're drafted in their final pod together before the draft. Get all of The Athletic's incredible draft coverage with...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast We know most teams tend to draft either for value or position of need. But which player in the 2021 draft class could fit with certain teams because of their unique skillsets or the way they fit into certain schemes? Former NFL player & current ESPN-er Matt Bowen joins Robert Mays to bring you some special fits that could make huge sense on draft day. Then PFF's Mike Renner stops in to dig into the cornerback class & compare it to years past, current players & more. Get exclusive discount access...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast What can we learn from previous NFL Draft mistakes? Robert Mays and Nate Tice look back on past misses and the lessons teams can learn as the approach this year’s draft. Plus, The Draft Network’s Benjamin Solak joins the show to discuss the complicated edge rusher class and the misguided narratives around Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert is joined by Trench Warfare owner Brandon Thorn to break down a deep 2021 NFL Draft offensive line class, from top guys like Penei Sewell, Teven Jenkins, Rashawn Slater, and Christian Darrisaw to second tier players, arm length concerns, potential positional shifts, and much more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every offseason, we hear chatter like "they're just one draft away from a Super Bowl," or "All they need to do is hit on defense in the draft." But which teams are REALLY maybe only a draft away from contention? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones each bring teams to the table, including the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and more. Plus they discuss Julian Edelman's Hall of Fame status as he retires during the recording session. Then, Robert welcomes Jourdan Rodrigue, Rams writer for...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Which teams have nailed the NFL Draft over the past five seasons? Which teams have not? Robert Mays and ESPN’s Bill Barnwell dive deep into the data to determine the best and worst drafting teams, some of which may surprise you. Plus, they debate who is the most valuable draft pick over that time period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their 2021 NFL Draft coverage by assessing the top pass catchers. They discuss their fascination with Kyle Pitts, Devonta Smith’s size and whether or not Ja'Marr Chase is the best wide receiver on the board. Plus, they examine the film for Jaylen Waddle, Rashod Bateman and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following the Panthers' decision to trade away a few picks for Jets QB Sam Darnold, Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to both sides of the conversation. Did Carolina spend too much? What's the Jets plan now? Plus, Robert is joined by old friend Danny Kelly of The Ringer to dive into NFL draft player comparisons & which players he's looking at the most. Get the best discount you can on The Athletic as the NFL Draft is right around the corner - theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who will the 49ers target now that they’ve traded up? What will the Falcons do with the No. 4 pick? Are the Broncos desperate to add competition to the quarterback room? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the top QB questions that remain ahead of the NFL Draft. Plus, PFF’s Seth Galina joins the show to break down key schematic trends that could shape the way teams approach the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert and Nate break down the five best quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Zach Wilson, and Mac Jones, evaluating their respective strengths and weaknesses, pro comparisons, potential landing spots, and much more. And, right now, you can join The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/footballshow or for just 1 CAD a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/footballshowcanada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins Robert Mays to react to the stunning 49ers trade up and their rumored interest in Alabama QB Mac Jones, plus DJ brings his list of favorite prospects, discusses his journey from scout to broadcaster, the insane depth of the 2021 draft class and much exclusively on The Athletic Football Show. Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/footballshow or /footballshowcanada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Mar 29, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays is joined by The Athletic's Mike Sando of the Football GM podcast to react to the breaking news of the 49ers jumping up to pick 3, then the Dolphins trading back into the top 10 after flipping picks with the Eagles. What kind of ripple effect will the moves have on the league and the teams involved? Get all-access coverage at The Athletic for $1 a month at theathletic.com/footballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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