Carolina Panther P.J. Walker sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler in his installment of The QB2 Series. Walker discusses his football career, from the XFL to the NFL. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One sure sign that the NFL is getting down to crunch is when you can reel off the remaining schedule for every potential playoff team from memory. Well friends, we've arrived. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 16 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into Eagles-Cowboys, try to sort through the mess that is the NFC South, consider the 49ers' offense under Brock Purdy, try to make a Super Bowl case for the Vikings, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robert...
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering the life and legacy of Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris. Then, they discuss why the Colts are making the switch to Nick Foles and what’s next for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill likely out the remainder of the season. Plus, have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner? They look at what has changed over the course of the year for those franchises before talking about Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and more in the GM Notebook. Fol...
Andy Staples and Dane Brugler open up the NFL Draft mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. They begin by talking about Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today and how his growth could change QB evaluation going forward. They also talk about Will Levis’ projection and when he could be ready to start. Plus, they discuss OT moving inside, traits vs. production at specific positions, drafting a RB in the first round and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on ...
The surest path to a Lombardi Trophy is to have a superstar quarterback, but it isn't the only way to win a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes doesn't hoist that thing every year. Fran Duffy joins Robert Mays to examine the distinct types of quarterbacks who win Super Bowls on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Fran on Twitter: @EaglesXOs Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:07 The superstars 11:15 The studs on rookie d...
We see the light of the end of the tunnel that is the NFL season, which makes this a great time for a little perspective. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Mike Sando hunt for that perspective at the quarterback position. The guys dig back into Sando's QB tiers from July and consider what has changed, how it changed, and where a handful of certain quarterbacks are headed in the future. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe ...
Oh nothing, just another ho-hum week in the NFL. You know, with walkoff touchdowns and record-setting comebacks, things like that. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the craziness that was Week 15, and the playoff picture that emerged from it, 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 3:29 Craziest week of the season 6:49 Commanders-Giants 13:33 Raiders...
There's more than one moving week in every NFL season, but it's safe to say this is the moving'est of moving weeks we've seen thus far in 2022. Five games carry major "will-they-make-it-or-won't-they" playoff implications, and that doesn't include the second edition of Bills-Dolphins, in which the former can all but lock up the AFC East. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twit...
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering Mike Leach and his impact on the game of football. Then, they share their concerns for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys before discussing Mike White’s future as an NFL starter. Plus, they talk about Kyler Murray’s ACL injury and react to the news of GM Steve Keim’s leave of absence. Finally, they discuss faking injuries on the field and their Week 15 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ S...
Letters and mailbags are all the rage in December, right? Well, let's take a peek inside The Athletic Football Show's mailbag then! Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to answer questions on long-term contracts for mobile quarterbacks, Justin Herbert's status in the league, the impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71 Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:45 Long-term contracts ...
NFL seasons never unfold linearly. Things we were sure were true in October often fall apart by December. Robert Mays and Mike Sando examine a bunch of those things on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among their considerations: The Buccaneers will get it together (they won't), the Titans are rock solid (they aren't), the Dolphins have it all figured out on offense (they don't), and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic...
There are just four weeks remaining in the regular season, and the playoff picture in both conferences is still more than a little bit fuzzy. Could the Lions sneak into one of the NFC's final spots? Could the Jaguars win out and topple the Titans? Are we sure the Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on the Week 14 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Purdymania in San Francisco! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on T...
Few backup quarterbacks have lived as interesting a football life as Charlie Whitehurst. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to detail that life and share his stories in the latest installment of The QB2 Series on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are comfortably into the middle of December, which means we are staring down the stretch run of the NFL regular season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 14 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into the matchup between the Bills and Jets, the divergent paths traveled by the Dolphins and Chargers this season, the NFC's dearth of contenders beyond the very top of the conference, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate...
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Von Miller’s season-ending surgery and what it means for the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes. They also talk about the Titans decision to fire Jon Robinson, Baker Mayfield being claimed by the Rams, OBJ’s team tour and their expectations for Brock Purdy and the 49ers. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:56 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson 13:10 Von Miller out...
Andy Staples and Dane Brugler focus on the most important position in sports on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Anthony Richardon's decision to enter the draft, consider why more quarterbacks than usual are returning to school and gush over Caleb Williams. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:20 The stay-or-go balancing act for QBs in the NIL era 16:18 Anthony Richardson dec...
It's a staple of sports talk. Would you rather be this team or that team for the future? We've had some fun with it on The Athletic Football Show this season. So much fun, in fact, that we decided to make a whole episode out of it. Charles McDonald from Yahoo joins Robert Mays on this episode to dig into such Who'd You Rathers as Lions vs. Jaguars, Justin Jefferson vs. Micah Parsons and Broncos vs. Cardinals. Plus, The Athletic's Titans beat reporter Joe Rexrode joins the show to discuss the stu...
Robert Mays and Mike Sando wrap up a busy Week 13 with the Monday Hangover. They check in on the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy following their big win on SNF before examining Geno Smith’s future in Seattle. They also talk about Deshaun Watson’s return, Baker Mayfield’s release and Atlanta’s QB situation. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:09 Cowboys & Mike McCarthy 17:25 Seahawks & Geno Smith’s fu...
We were excited about Week 13's Sunday slate all week, and it certainly delivered. From the Bengals' latest victory over the Chiefs to the Vikings squeaking out yet another victory, this one over the Jets, the marquee matchups lived up to the billing. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into those two games, injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo and Lamar Jackson, the playoff picture in both conferences, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter...
In the latest installment of the QB2 series, Kalyn Kahler sits down with Texans quarterback Kyle Allen, who will start his second game of the season in Week 13. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Week 13 slate is absolutely loaded, and we here at The Athletic Football Show are pumped. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview the big week to come right here and right now. The guys dive deep into Dolphins-49ers and Chiefs-Bengals, consider the matchups between the Eagles offense and Titans defense, as well as the Vikings offense and Jets defense, and dig into a game we all knew would matter in Week 13...Commanders at Giants. The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler also joins to discuss Deshaun Watson's r...
What should the Packers do with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the future of the QB position in Green Bay. Then, they examine the teams looking for a new head coach and the potential openings to come this offseason. Plus, they share why their opinions on the Bengals have changed and they examine what a Greg Roman departure could mean for the Ravens offense. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The At...
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Dane Brugler’s first mock draft is here! Who will go No. 1? How many WRs will be selected in the first round? What players have risen up the ranks? He joins Andy Staples to break down the top prospects and team needs. Plus, they talk about conference championship weekend and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:58 What will the Texans do a...
The Rams' Super Bowl championship reign didn't go as planned. Neither did the Colts' latest play for a veteran quarterback. The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:30 Los Angeles Rams 24:22 Detroit Lions 37:13 Indianapolis Colts 52:01 Pittsbu...
Year one of Russell Wilson in Denver didn't go as planned. Neither did the first season of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas. Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:18 Denver Broncos 16:23 Las Vegas Raiders 28:46 Carolina Panthers 34:10 ...
Robert Mays and Mike Sando pile up one last helping of leftovers to tie up Thanksgiving weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the possibility of Jordan Love taking over in Green Bay, the Eagles run game and their Week 13 matchup with the Titans, the future in Arizona, the Chargers' path to the playoffs, and ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Appl...
Week 12 started way back on Thanksgiving, with the big-name teams taking care of business. It picked back up on Sunday, and this round of games brought a bit of a shakeup. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the action on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dive into the AFC North after the Bengals beat the Titans and Ravens lost to the Jaguars. They shake their heads at the Buccaneers...again, break down the Wild Card races in both conferences, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @...
The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler's QB2 series profiles some of the most interesting guys in the league: backup quarterbacks. In this edition, Kalyn sits down with Mike White to discuss his journey from backup Mike White, to Mike "Effing" White. And with Zach Wilson benched, he's a backup no more. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's ready to feast on food and football? It's Thanksgiving Week, and that means we've got plenty of both coming our way. Robert Mays and Nate Tice celebrate with the Week 12 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider if the 49ers are the best team in the NFC, wonder how the Jets can bounce back from Zach Wilson going bust, and dig into the matchup between the Bengals and Titans. And that's just about half the show! Come join the fun on The Athletic Football Show. Follow R...
Will the Jets bench Zach Wilson in Week 12? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Robert Saleh’s comments and what they think should happen with the QB position. They also dive into the NFC North and what has changed from their initial thoughts on the division. Plus, they preview the Thanksgiving games and share their Week 12 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:33 Cardinals fi...
