The Athletic Football Show's live coverage of the first round of the NFL Draft continues, as Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into picks 11 through 20. The Lions surprise everyone with a running back and linebacker, the Patriots nab what might be the steal of the first round, and the Seahawks round it out with the first receiver of the night, who just might be the perfect fit for their offense. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twi...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler react live to the first 10 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss the three big trades, the Texans' aggressiveness, the Colts' big swing, the Seahawks' zig-zag move, the Falcons’ new offensive weapon, 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Draft day is officially here! Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller kick off the festivities by discussing Randy’s top 10 overall prospects. Then, they talk about Aaron Rodgers’ introductory press conference with the Jets, the Commanders’ decision to decline Chase Young’s fifth-year option and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:47 Randy’s top 10 overall prospects 28:35 Randy’s to...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to put a bow on The Athletic Football Show's predraft coverage in 2023. What better way to do so than with a mock draft? The Athletic's team of beat writers, as well as a couple of TAFS mainstays, join Robert Mays to mock their way through the top 10 of the 2023 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 2:09 Pick 1. Carolina Panthers 10:18 Pick 2. Houston Texans 21:58 Pick 3. Indianapolis Colts (oooh, a tra...
Apr 26, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast We can measure the distance between this moment and the start of the 2023 NFL Draft in hours, yet we still have more than our fair share of questions. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into top-five intrigue, Bijan Robinson, possible runs at receiver and offensive tackle, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spot...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welp, it finally happened. Aaron Rodgers is a New York Jet. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the deal that sent the future Hall of Famer to the Big Apple, and what it means for the Packers and Jets teams in 2023, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Sando on Twitter: @SandoNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast It may not have seemed so at the time, but the power of hindsight lets us see that the Chiefs had one of the best drafts last year. Would they have won the Super Bowl without the contributions of players like Jaylen Watson, Isiah Pacheco and George Karlaftis? Maybe, but those guys sure made it easier. How might teams like the Bengals and Bills pull a 2022 Chiefs in this year's draft? Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @rober...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Don't take it from the person who writes these descriptions, take it from The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler himself...this is as deep a tight end class as we've seen in the time that Dane's been writing The Beast. He and Nate Tice join Robert Mays to dive into the top-six players in the class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, Jack Doyle discusses with Robert why tight ends typically take longer than players at other positions to find their footing in the NFL. Follow...
Apr 21, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about Jalen Hurts’ extension, the Steelers trade for Allen Robinson and Trey Lance’s future in San Fransisco. Then, Randy shares his top RBs and TEs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:38 Remembering Chris Smith 4:42 Jalen Hurts signs 5-year extension 15:40 Rams trade Allen Robinson to Steelers 18:56 49ers receiving calls on T...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dane Brugler sits down with Andy Staples to discuss his mega 7-round mock draft. They talk about the QBs, the best day 2 and 3 fits and much more. Then, they examine the 2023 CB class and what you need to know about the position heading into draft weekend. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:43 Will the Texans take a QB? 4:40 7-round mock draft 30:43 2023 CB class This episode is brought to yo...
Apr 19, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast A group led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris appears poised to win the bidding for the Washington Commanders. Beat reporter Ben Standig joins Robert Mays to cover where everything stands from all angles on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenStandig Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/mays to get 10% ...
Apr 18, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two positions are poised to dominate the top of the 2023 NFL Draft. One is quarterback. The other is EDGE. It's entirely possible that five edge rushers will be selected among the first 11 or 12 picks of the draft. Nate Tice and Diante Lee join Robert Mays to break down the class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys take a look at Jalen Hurts' new contract. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFB Sub...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every team is going to have its bad draft moments. Some teams, however, whiff again and again and again, ultimately missing out on a generation of talent. Robert Mays and ESPN's Bill Barnwell examine what happens to teams when they consistently miss in the draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Bill on Twitter: @billbarnwell Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Vis...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Paris Johnson or Peter Skoronski? Who's the best interior offensive lineman in the draft? Who can go from day-three pick to starter? Dane Brugler and Brandon Thorn join Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonThornNFL Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:00 The top OL pick—or, Paris Johnson vs....
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast We know that there will be misses in the 2023 NFL Draft. There are misses in every draft. But while many fans can wrap their heads around why a quarterback or cornerback flops, it can be much harder to figure out why a highly drafted offensive linemen doesn't pan out in the league. Mitchell Schwartz and Marshall Newhouse, who spent a combined 20 years in the trenches in the NFL, join Robert Mays to break down why some linemen fail on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on T...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller kick off the show by discussing Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft. Then, they talk about Odell Beckham Jr.’s deal with the Ravens, the Falcons trade for Jeff Okudah and what’s going on with the Texans. They wrap with the GM Notebook. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 6:15 Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft 31:30 OBJ signs with Ravens 41:50 Jeff Ok...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Beast is out! Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss Dane’s extensive 2023 NFL Draft guide. Then, the three of them put on their GM hats and conduct a live first round mock draft. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 0:30 The Beast 9:16 First round mock draft 11:27 Picks 1-10 32:53 Picks 11-20 58:55 Picks 21-31 Learn more ...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Left or right? This way or that? A number of teams find themselves at a crossroads on the doorstep of the 2023 NFL Draft. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the paths those teams can take 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 3:36 Ravens sign Odell Beckham 11:23 Green Bay Packers 16:30 Los Angeles Rams 27:17 Minnesota Vikings 39:29 New York Giants 47:1...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who better to have on The Athletic Football Show on the release date of The Beast than the author of The Beast himself?! Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to break down this year's wide receiver class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. 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 3:07 The top-50 player who concerns you 19:32 Re-examining physical ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Mays and Nate Tice open up the TAFS Mailbag for the first time in too long, with questions regarding the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, offseasons around the NFL, QBs, coaches involvement in scouting and much more. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow/ 2:00 Teams without big needs 10:50 - Coach / personnel involvement 19:15 - Taking CB swings 30:00 - Anthony Richardson vs Stroud 37:00 Trey Lance 48:00 Veteran QB vs. Drafting 55:00 Tr...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the ‘burner phone’ scheme and accusations against Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill. Plus, Randy shares his evaluation of Hendon Hooker as well as his top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft. They wrap by talking about what’s going on in New England between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 4:14 Hendon Hooker evaluation 14:10 Do...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast What prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft have been the most difficult to evaluate? PFF’s Mike Renner joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about the players they have had a hard time projecting. They discuss the tape, testing, age, injury, change of position and more factors that all come into play. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 1:34 Quentin Johnston 6:39 Jalin Hyatt 9:45 Andre Carter II...
Apr 05, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every draft is important to all 32 teams in the league, but some drafts are more pivotal for certain teams. Robert Mays and Nate Tice profile the teams with the most at stake in the 2023 NFL Draft—including the Panthers, Texans, Seahawks and Chargers—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 4:20 Carolina Panthers 11:58 Houston Texans 22:04 Indianapolis C...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Five years ago, Baker Mayfield was the first pick in the NFL Draft. Saquon Barkley was the second pick. Lamar Jackson was the last player selected in the first round. The Colts hit a home run...but at what expense? Robert Mays and Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr look back at that draft, and how it can be instructive this year and in the future, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Conor on Twitter: @ConorOrr Subscribe to The Athletic Football...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Quarterbacks get all the attention in the NFL, and understandably so. But young signal callers don't succeed or fail on their own. They need the right infrastructure around them to become the player the teams drafting them believe they can be. So...what is that infrastructure? Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Derrik Klassen dig into the importance of pass-catchers, offensive lines and playcallers for young QBs, with lessons from recent history, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Sando is in Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings and he joins former GM Randy Mueller to break down the big news of the week involving Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. They also talk about OBJ’s appearance, the lack of rule changes and the Aaron Rodgers’ waiting game. Finally, they discuss additional free agency moves, the GM notebook and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube 3:08 Lam...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast How could a Lamar Jackson trade impact the draft? Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss where Jackson could land, if the Ravens would draft a QB and more implications. Then, they talk about how teams determine the continent they send to pro days and what players have stood out to Lance during his film review. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Follow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierlein This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit better...
Mar 29, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a one-year hiatus, quarterbacks are back at the top of the NFL Draft. In fact, four quarterbacks could hear their names called among the first 10 picks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the top four—C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month. Su...
Mar 28, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NFL schedule is demanding. So demanding, in fact, that someone who covers it as closely and passionately as, say, Robert Mays, doesn't have a ton of time to pay attention to college football. So on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert turns to two of The Athletic's pillars of college football and NFL Draft knowledge, Andy Staples and Nick Baumgardner, for a much-needed education. It's the Idiot's Guide to the 2023 NFL Draft. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Andy on ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Free agency is basically done and the draft is a few weeks away, but we still have big questions about this NFL offseason. Like, oh, I don't know, where is a 26-year-old former MVP quarterback going to play in 2023? Robert Mays and NFL Media's Gregg Rosenthal dive into the biggest remaining questions of the offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Gregg on Twitter: @greggrosenthal Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotif...
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