Matthew Bowen picks the best play designers in the NFL and an Indianapolis Colts Team Visit with Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer
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<p>First up, Robert welcomes ESPN’s Matthew Bowen to the show to give his thoughts on the best play designers and play callers in the NFL this season, including perennial favorites like Kyle Shanahan, Andy Reid, and Bill Belichick, as well as some under the radar coaches who deserve some credit. =</p><p>Plus, The Athletic’s Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer stop by for an Indianapolis Colts Team Visit to discuss the team’s potential to win the AFC South, the job Matt Eberflus has done with the defense, Frank Reich’s faith in Philip Rivers at quarterback, how far they could go in the playoffs this season, who might be the team’s starting QB next season and beyond, and much more.</p><p>And, from now through December 31, you can get an annual subscription to The Athletic and give one free when you visit theathletic.com/footballshow</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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