Draft fallout and James Cook's future lead the return of the TAFS mailbag
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<p>The draft is over, which means Mailbag Mondays are back! Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen tackle questions about quarterbacks improving their accuracy, the most electric recent draft moments, James Cook's future in Buffalo and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><p><strong>Rundown</strong></p><ul> <li>Which teams bet in the draft on their ability to develop players?</li> <li>Are the Steelers the most unlikely team to win a SB in the next five years</li> <li>How easy is it for a QB to improve accuracy?</li> <li>Which past draft moments would you have wanted to cover live?</li> <li>What will Titans do with Will Levis?</li> <li>Is pass rush success with smaller pass rushers sustainable?</li> <li>Was the Falcons draft really that bad?</li> <li>Is Cam Ward the most valuable pick of the draft?</li> <li>Are we seeing new positions being prioritized in the draft?</li> <li>Making sense of late-round trades</li> <li>What to make of Washington pivoting to win-now</li> <li>Should the Bills work to retain James Cook right now?</li> <li>How many quarterabcks would be elite with the Eagles? How many teams can Patrick Mahomes make elite?</li></ul><p>Host: Robert Mays</p><p>Co-Host: Derrik Klassen</p><p>Executive Producer: Michael Beller</p><p>Producer: Michael Beller</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-football-show-a-show-about-the-nfl/id1528622068">Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://spoti.fi/3waggUU">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g">YouTube</a></p><p>Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Robert on X: @robertmays</p><p>Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass</p><p>Theme song: Haunted</p><p>Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs</p><p>Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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