A look at the modern NFL shows that variants of this offensive system - and even the defensive systems it pulled into its innovation loop - are everywhere. What happens when it becomes too saturated? How do coaches know when to jump into what comes next? Host Jourdan Rodrigue also looks at the unintended consequences the explosion in popularity of coaches from this offense have had on the NFL's hiring practices. Meanwhile, coaches across the league are candid about how they try to evolve and ada...
Jul 10, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Midsummer is the time of swimming pools, cookouts, vacations...and fantasy football prep! Robert Mays welcomes Josh Norris and Hayden Winks from Underdog Fantasy to this episode of The Athletic Football Show to help you start getting ready for your fantasy leagues. The guys run through the first 10 rounds of a typical draft, highlighting one player in each round who can help you claim your league's trophy this season. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshNorris Foll...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Training camp is right around the corner, and there are more than a few intriguing free agents available. What are the best fits for DeAndre Hopkins, Dalvin Cook, Jadeveon Clowney, and the other free agents we know will be playing football in 2023? JP Acosta from SB Nation joins Robert Mays to help find these guys some new homes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow JP on Twitter: @acosta32_jp Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple ...
Jul 06, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone knows that the Eagles and Saints are masters of the salary cap. But what does that really mean? What's the practical cost of all that alchemy? Brad Spielberger, salary cap analyst for Pro Football Focus, joins Robert Mays to dive deep into the details on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Brad on Twitter: @PFF_Brad Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice sneak in one more mailbag before the holiday. The guys discuss Travis Kelce's contract value, best teams to come up short of winning a Super Bowl, when you're too old to wear a jersey, and more. 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
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What lessons can we take from last season's best defenses and apply to this season? Diante Lee joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being y...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What lessons can we take from last season's best offenses and apply to this season? Robert Mays and Nate Tice are joined by Ben Solak of The Ringer to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenjaminSolak Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice go digging into the TAFS mailbag once again to kick off the week. The guys tackle questions on the differences between Mike McCarthy and Sean Payton, the best divisions in 2023, their favorite condiments, 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 brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on you...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Super Bowl Championships are often won at the top of the roster. But how many blue-chip players does a team need to win it all? How many very good players can stand in for one elite player? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into those 10 Super Bowl Champions and two runners-up over the last 12 years to draw some lessons from them, and apply them to this season, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Ath...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are five new regimes across the NFL this season—Jonathan Gannon in Arizona, Shane Steichen in Indianapolis, DeMeco Ryans in Houston, Sean Payton in Denver, and Frank Reich in Carolina. Each of those regimes will define success in their own way. What do we think success looks like for those teams in 2023? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert to introduce The Playcallers, the new podcast series from ...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, covering questions on how far a team can go without a true star, the worst team Patrick Mahomes could take to the Super Bowl, Nick Chubb's trajectory toward being an all-time great, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tum...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The fundamental goal for an NFL team is obvious: win the Super Bowl. But just as obvious is the fact that not every team is a realistic contender. For some teams, taking necessary steps along the path to contention is more important than actively trying to win the Super Bowl. So on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice ask and answer one simple question of all 32 NFL teams...are you really trying to win the Super Bowl this year? Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertma...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Sando and Randy Mueller begin the show by discussing the Stefon Diggs situation in Buffalo. Then, they talk about Stan Kroenke’s multiple championships across several sports and what it takes to be a successful owner. They also break down Frank Clark’s deal with the Broncos, Danielle Hunter’s contract issues in Minnesota and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 5:33 Stefon Diggs ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Inner-circle Hall of Famers are easy to identify. Some guys who have yet to get a call from Canton, however, just need an advocate. They need someone to evaluate their entire career and make their case for the Hall of Fame. They need Robert Mays and Nate Tice and this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The 2023 edition of Canton Court is now in session. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Le...
Jun 14, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The latest installment of The Athletic Football Show mailbag is a doozy. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dish on what they'd do with Tee Higgins if they were Duke Tobin, why it can make sense for elite corners to stick to one side, the possibility that the Aaron Rodgers trade goes deeply wrong for the Jets, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jun 12, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of fantasy projections... The summer is here, and it's time to start thinking about your fantasy football teams. That's exactly what we do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Nate Tice is joined by TAFS executive producer Michael Beller and Danny Kelly from The Ringer to plant some early flags in the fantasy football world.Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Danny on Twitter: @DannyBKelly Subscribe to The...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following the big news this week regarding the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss if Saudi billionaires could ever buy into the NFL or create a rival league. Then, they talk about the NFL’s gambling policy and their favorite over/under season win totals. Finally, they discuss DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the Titans, the Bills’ deal for Leonard Floyd and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Fo...
Jun 08, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the 2023 edition of The Athletic Football Show's Hall of Very Good. On this episode, Robert Mays and Nate Tice remember eight former NFL'ers who were very good, but, for one reason or another, not quite good enough to warrant Hall of Fame discussion. Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice The 2023 Hall of Very Good Class... Brian Westbrook Priest Holmes Lorenzo Neal Marques Colston Ted Washington John Hend...
Jun 07, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss how teams make hard decisions while building and maintaining culture, what they want to see from Justin Herbert this year, the bed the Giants have made with Daniel Jones' contract, and more. 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/adchoice...
Jun 05, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wait up, that's Nate Tice's music!!! With Robert Mays on his honeymoon, Nate takes over as the host on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Seth Galina of PFF and Steven Ruiz of The Ringer join Nate to break down the state of the EDGE position leaguewide, with a specific focus on rushing the passer, going into the 2023 season. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Seth on Twitter: @pff_seth Follow Steven on Twitter: @theStevenRuiz Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spoti...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Sando and Randy Mueller talk about DeAndre Hopkins’ release, what’s going on with the Cardinals and potential landing spots for the WR. Then, they get into The Athletic’s exclusive interview with Aaron Rodgers on his final years in Green Bay. They also discuss Jimmy G’s contract, Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason workouts and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:58 Cardinals release D...
Jun 01, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Outside of a move here or there over the next couple months, we know what all 32 teams in the NFL will look like come Week 1. So...who has the best roster? Who has the worst roster? Who has the best offensive depth chart? What about the defensive side of the ball? Who had the best offseason? Who had a sneaky good offseason? Robert Mays and Nate Tice welcome Mina Kimes from ESPN to answer all those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Foll...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kick off your week with The Athletic Football Show's Monday Mailbag. In this edition, Robert Mays and Nate Tice kick around the idea of the Seahawks as a top-five offense, consider the meaning of a Super Bowl window, and highlight some offenses that could see a leap this season thanks to a new voice in the room. Nate also gets to name about 10 NBA players he'd like to see in the NFL! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show....
May 29, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast OK, with quarterbacks selected, it's time to move on to our non-quarterback draft for 2023. The premise is the same. Which player do you most want on your team for the next three years, taking into account his current contract status? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Yahoo's Charles McDonald make the selections in this five-round, 15-player exercise. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Charles on Twitter: @FourVerts Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show......
May 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Sando and Randy Mueller begin the show by examining various pressure points for several teams around the league and who will be on the spot the most come September. Then, they reflect on the passing of Jim Brown and his legacy on and off the field. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders, the NFL league meetings and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:23 ...
May 25, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year...the Quarterback Draft! The question is simple: Which quarterback would you want leading your franchise for the next three years? And yes, his contract matters. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and friend of the show Derrik Klassen are our drafters in this five-round, 15-pick exercise. Let's do this! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Derrik on Twitter: @QBKlass Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... A...
May 24, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back for another session of the Monday Mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Dolphins' team speed, previous preseason darlings and offensive coaching changes. They also rank fast-food joints and wonder how many bad teams you'd have to combine to get a team as good as the Chiefs. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more abo...
May 22, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jim Schwartz, Brian Flores, Steve Wilks...these are familiar faces around the NFL. Those faces, however, are in new places this season. How will they, and the other veteran DCs with new jobs, affect the defenses they now run? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it down 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 This episode is brought to you by... BetterHelp: ...
May 19, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Before diving into NFL offseason news, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller check in on the NBA playoffs and big decisions facing GMs. Then, they talk about Justin Fields’ involvement in the Bears’ draft and how we feel now about the teams with the worst records in 2022. They wrap with a packed GM Notebook involving the Commanders, the AFC East, the Jaguars in London and more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spoti...
May 18, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone in the sports yammering business is going to have a prediction or two go wrong. Not everyone, however, is going to try to learn from those predictions gone wrong. Guess TAFS is just built different. Robert Mays and Nate Tice trot out their cold takes from 2022, and sort through what they can learn from them, 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 YouT...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
