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Football GM: Ravens sign OBJ, Jeff Okudah traded to Falcons, Randy Mueller’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft & more

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Mike on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/SandoNFL">@SandoNFL</a></p><p>Follow Randy on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/RandyMueller_">@RandyMueller_</a></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>6:15 Randy’s top WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft</p><p>31:30 OBJ signs with Ravens</p><p>41:50 Jeff Okudah traded to Falcons</p><p>45:36 What’s going on with the Texans?</p><p>51:17 GM Notebook</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>

Prospects to Pros: 2023 NFL Mock Draft

<p>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. </p><p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/Andy_Staples">@Andy_Staples</a></p><p>Follow Dane on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/dpbrugler">@dpbrugler</a></p><p>Follow Lance on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein">@LanceZierlein</a></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>0:30 The Beast</p><p>9:16 First round mock draft</p><p>11:27 Picks 1-10</p><p>32:53 Picks 11-20</p><p>58:55 Picks 21-31</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>

Teams at a crossroads in the 2023 NFL Draft

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/93ddf8ae-9076-11ed-bc48-2b0eb68b8eda/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>3:36 Ravens sign Odell Beckham</p><p>11:23 Green Bay Packers</p><p>16:30 Los Angeles Rams</p><p>27:17 Minnesota Vikings</p><p>39:29 New York Giants</p><p>47:18 Pittsburgh Steelers</p><p>54:28 Washington Commanders</p><p>59:42 Tennessee Titans</p><p>68:21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers</p><p>75:11 New England Patriots</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>

The 2023 WR draft class with Dane Brugler + Nate Tice

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/93ddf8ae-9076-11ed-bc48-2b0eb68b8eda/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></p><p>Follow Dane on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/dpbrugler">@dpbrugler</a></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>3:07 The top-50 player who concerns you</p><p>19:32 Re-examining physical benchmarks at the position</p><p>29:30 The guy who will be a starter for 10+ years</p><p>38:12 The non-top-50 player who will be a starter</p><p>44:31 The player you're most under consensus on</p><p>51:03 The player you're most over consensus on</p><p>56:50 The day three guy you believe in</p><p>63:45 Jordan Addison</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>

Mailbag: Trey Lance's future, Anthony Richardson at No. 1, accumulating picks & more

<p>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.</p><br><p>Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show on YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow/">https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow/</a></p><br><p>2:00 Teams without big needs</p><p>10:50 - Coach / personnel involvement</p><p>19:15 - Taking CB swings</p><p>30:00 - Anthony Richardson vs Stroud</p><p>37:00 Trey Lance</p><p>48:00 Veteran QB vs. Drafting</p><p>55:00 Trading back</p><p>58:00 2nd contracts</p><p>1:03:00 Rebuilding Panthers vs Falcons</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>

Football GM: Cardinals owner accused of ‘burner phone’ scheme, Hendon Hooker evaluation, Randy Mueller’s top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft & more

<p>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. </p><p>Follow Mike on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/SandoNFL">@SandoNFL</a></p><p>Follow Randy on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/RandyMueller_">@RandyMueller_</a></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>4:14 Hendon Hooker evaluation</p><p>14:10 Do the Texans have to draft a QB at No. 2?</p><p>19:25 Ravens pre-draft press conference </p><p>21:47 Randy’s top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft</p><p>37:32 Cardinals owner accused of ‘burner phone’ scheme</p><p>49:11 Mac Jones/Bill Belichick situation </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>

Prospects to Pros: Difficult prospects to project in the 2023 NFL Draft

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/Andy_Staples">@Andy_Staples</a></p><p>Follow Dane on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/dpbrugler">@dpbrugler</a></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>1:34 Quentin Johnston</p><p>6:39 Jalin Hyatt</p><p>9:45 Andre Carter II</p><p>13:24 Mike Morris</p><p>15:26 Jaxon Smith-Njigba</p><p>19:17 Cody Mauch</p><p>20:32 Israel Abanikanda</p><p>25:23 Marte Mapu</p><p>28:06 Adetomiwa Adebawore</p><p>30:26 Gervon Dexter</p><p>33:53 Kenny McIntosh &amp; Keaton Mitchell</p><p>36:02 Noah Sewell</p><p>37:22 Bryan Bresee</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>

Teams with the most at stake in the 2023 draft

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/93ddf8ae-9076-11ed-bc48-2b0eb68b8eda/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>4:20 Carolina Panthers</p><p>11:58 Houston Texans</p><p>22:04 Indianapolis Colts</p><p>25:29 Seattle Seahawks</p><p>36:08 Detroit Lions</p><p>44:34 Las Vegas Raiders</p><p>51:25 Chicago Bears</p><p>57:21 Cincinnati Bengals</p><p>61:21 Los Angeles Chargers</p><p>64:56 Jacksonville Jaguars</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>

Lessons learned from the 2018 NFL Draft, with Conor Orr

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Conor on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/ConorOrr">@ConorOrr</a></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> </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>

How much help do young QBs need to succeed in the NFL?

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/93ddf8ae-9076-11ed-bc48-2b0eb68b8eda/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></p><p>Follow Derrik on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/QBKlass">@QBKlass</a></p><p><em>This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/</em>mays<em> today to get 10% off your first month.</em></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>8:49 Pass-catchers</p><p>32:08 Offensive lines</p><p>55:04 Play callers</p><p>66:23 The teams in this draft's QB market</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>

Football GM: NFL owners meetings, Lamar Jackson’s trade request & more

<p>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. </p><p>Follow Mike on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/SandoNFL">@SandoNFL</a></p><p>Follow Randy on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/RandyMueller_">@RandyMueller_</a></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>3:08 Lamar Jackson trade request</p><p>30:05 Aaron Rodgers waiting game</p><p>33:04 OBJ shows up at owners meetings</p><p>37:52 Cowboys trade for Brandin Cooks</p><p>40:22 Austin Ekeler seeking new contract</p><p>43:43 Bobby Wagner returns to Seattle</p><p>49:13 NFL doesn’t make any big rule changes</p><p>55:25 GM Notebook</p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/mays today to get 10% off your first month.</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>

Prospects to Pros: How a Lamar Jackson trade could impact the draft, team’s approach to pro day, tape vs. traits and more

<p>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. </p><p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/Andy_Staples">@Andy_Staples</a></p><p>Follow Dane on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/dpbrugler">@dpbrugler</a></p><p>Follow Lance on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein">@LanceZierlein</a></p><p><em>This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/</em>mays<em> today to get 10% off your first month.</em></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>0:45 How a Lamar Jackson trade could impact the draft</p><p>9:06 How do teams determine the contingent they send to a pro day?</p><p>18:11 Could Hendon Hooker go in the first round?</p><p>23:35 Tape vs. Traits - Who in the draft has surprised Lance on film?</p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></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>

Scouting the top-four QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/93ddf8ae-9076-11ed-bc48-2b0eb68b8eda/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></p><p><em>This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/</em>mays<em> today to get 10% off your first month.</em></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>4:50 Lamar Jackson's trade request</p><p>7:39 C.J. Stroud</p><p>33:47 Bryce Young</p><p>55:30 Anthony Richardson</p><p>74:31 Will Levis</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>

Idiot's Guide to the 2023 NFL Draft

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/Andy_Staples">@Andy_Staples</a></p><p>Follow Nick on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/nickbaumgardner">@nickbaumgardner</a></p><p><em>This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp, Visit betterhelp.com/</em>mays<em> today to get 10% off your first month.</em></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>2:59 The quarterbacks</p><p>21:13 Non-QBs in the top five</p><p>25:21 Will Anderson</p><p>28:43 Jalen Carter</p><p>32:58 Cornerbacks</p><p>36:43 Tight ends</p><p>48:00 Offensive tackles</p><p>51:38 Pass rushers</p><p>56:26 Skill players</p><p>60:01 Bijan Robinson</p><p>64:46 Questioning certain pre-draft narratives</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>

The biggest remaining questions of the NFL offseason

<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Gregg on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/greggrosenthal">@greggrosenthal</a></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>3:23 Lamar Jackson and the Ravens</p><p>12:35 What is the Colts plan?</p><p>21:49 Running back uncertainty</p><p>25:41 What are the other WR moves going to be?</p><p>34:44 What else are the Bengals going to do?</p><p>44:26 Who's going to be the surprise QB team?</p><p>47:21 Can the Saints keep getting away with this?!?</p><p>50:44 Who's good in the NFC?</p><p>54:44 What are the Jordan Love Packers?</p><p>59:56 What do the Cardinals want to be?</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>

Football GM: Randy Mueller’s top QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft

<p>With the NFL Draft just over a month away, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller examine the top QBs in this year’s class. Randy shares what he’s seen on the film, who he believes is the most pro-ready, potential landing spots and much more. </p><p>Follow Mike on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/SandoNFL">@SandoNFL</a></p><p>Follow Randy on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/RandyMueller_">@RandyMueller_</a></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>3:18 Criteria for scouting QBs</p><p>8:50 Anthony Richardson</p><p>15:40 Will Levis</p><p>23:20 Bryce Young </p><p>32:43 C.J. Stroud</p><p>37:57 Potential QB landing spots</p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></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>

Prospects to Pros: QB-needy teams in the draft, early pro day observations & more

<p>Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein discuss the dominoes that could fall following the Panthers trade to the No. 1 spot. They examine the draft order and what teams could take a QB in the first round. Then, they talk about their early pro day observations, who has stood out, sleepers to watch and much more. </p><p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/Andy_Staples">@Andy_Staples</a></p><p>Follow Dane on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/dpbrugler">@dpbrugler</a></p><p>Follow Lance on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein">@LanceZierlein</a></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>1:40 Dominoes to fall following Panthers/Bears trade</p><p>12:43 Examining the draft order &amp; teams that could take a QB</p><p>33:10 Jalen Carter</p><p>38:50 Players who have stood out in Pro Days so far</p><p>42:20 Sleepers to watch</p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></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>

NFL free agency winners

<p>The dust has pretty much settled on the 2023 version of NFL free agency. So...who were the big winners? Robert Mays and Nate Tice highlight their favorite signings, favorite team-wide hauls, favorite zags, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>2:35 Teams getting smarter in FA?</p><p>7:40 Favorite signings</p><p>28:26 Best team-wide haul</p><p>44:54 Favorite flag-planting move</p><p>49:30 Favorite zag</p><p>57:31 Favorite one-year deal</p><p>60:59 Favorite bargain</p><p>63:28 Favorite "oh wow, they needed that" move</p><p>70:34 Favorite player/team marriage you didn't know you wanted</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>

Brandin Cooks to Dallas, Laremy Tunsil's extension, C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Detroit, and more from the weekend with Jeff Howe

<p>While the sports world spent the weekend focused on brackets, the NFL kept on humming. Brandin Cooks is a Cowboy! C.J Gardner-Johnson is a Lion! Laremy Tunsil got a huge extension! Robert Mays and Jeff Howe dig into the moves that took place over the weekend, and a handful of other lingering free agency thoughts, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Jeff on Twitter: <a href="twitter.com/jeffphowe">@jeffphowe</a></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>1:53 Brandin Cooks to the Cowboys</p><p>11:17 The Stephon Gilmore trade from the Colts POV</p><p>17:04 Laremy Tunsil signs a massive extension</p><p>19:44 Adam Thielen to the Panthers</p><p>21:23 C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and the safety market at large</p><p>28:27 Why did Darius Slay to back to the Eagles?</p><p>30:47 The Raiders' QB search and start to the offseason</p><p>52:44 The Patriots' need for playmakers</p><p>60:05 WR dominoes</p><p>64:52 Austin Ekeler's trade request</p><p>69:06 How does the Lamar Jackson situation play out?</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>

Football GM: Assessing the deals in the first week of NFL free agency

<p>Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller recap a busy first week of NFL free agency. They discuss the delay in the Aaron Rodgers trade before they assess the deals that have stood out the most so far. Then, they talk about the Bears’ offseason plan, the veteran trade market and much more. </p><p>Follow Mike on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/SandoNFL">@SandoNFL</a></p><p>Follow Randy on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/RandyMueller_">@RandyMueller_</a></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>4:09 Aaron Rodgers and the trade delay</p><p>18:34 Assessing the deals</p><p>20:36 Jessie Bates</p><p>21:49 Mike McGlinchey</p><p>24:51 Tremaine Edmunds</p><p>27:48 Dalvin Tomlinson</p><p>28:50 Backup QB deals</p><p>42:25 Orlando Brown Jr. deal with Bengals/Jonah Williams situation </p><p>46:58 Bears busy week</p><p>54:30 Veteran trades</p><p>1:02:30 Lamar Jackson’s future</p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>BetterHelp: Visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/betterhelp.com/Mays">betterhelp.com/Mays</a> today to get 10% off your first month</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Morgan &amp; Morgan: For more information on Morgan &amp; Morgan services, go to <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/forthepeople.com/Mays">forthepeople.com/Mays</a> or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone</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>

NFL Free Agency, Day 4 recap: Orlando Brown, Miles Sanders, Jamaal Williams and more

<p>We're on day four of free agency and still going strong. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the latest, including Orlando Brown to the Bengals, Miles Sanders to the Panthers, Jamaal Williams to the Saints, and Fletcher Cox sticking with the Eagles.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6fcce2ae-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-e7ef0f2975b6/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>BetterHelp: Visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/betterhelp.com/Mays">betterhelp.com/Mays</a> today to get 10% off your first month</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Morgan &amp; Morgan: For more information on Morgan &amp; Morgan services, go to <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/forthepeople.com/Mays">forthepeople.com/Mays</a> or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone</p><p>2:30 Bengals sign Orlando Brown</p><p>11:30 Browns sign Juan Thornhill</p><p>15:00 The Steelers have been busy</p><p>21:06 Panthers sign Miles Sanders</p><p>25:50 Jamaal Williams to Saints; Alexander Mattison sticks with Vikings</p><p>28:12 Fletcher Cox, Dairus Slay stay in Philadelphia</p><p>30:24 The intriguing New Orleans Saints</p><p>33:04 WR moves: Parris Campbell signs with Giants, D.J. Chark visiting Carolina, updated numbers for Juju and Patriots</p><p>39:05 Thursday's minor moves</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>

Free Agency Recap, Day 3: Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet, Cowboys and Eagles are busy, and more

<p>Out of the darkness and into New York...book title or Aaron Rodgers' offseason progression? Rodgers stole the show on day three of free agency, announcing to the world that he wants to play for the Jets in 2023. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the Rodgers/Jets/Packers discussion, and break down all the other moves from the previous 24 hours—David Montgomery to the Lions, Stephon Gilmore to the Cowboys, James Bradberry sticking with the Eagles—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6fcce2ae-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-e7ef0f2975b6/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>BetterHelp: Visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/betterhelp.com/Mays">betterhelp.com/Mays</a> today to get 10% off your first month</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Morgan &amp; Morgan: For more information on Morgan &amp; Morgan services, go to <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/forthepeople.com/Mays">forthepeople.com/Mays</a> or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone</p><p>2:20 Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet</p><p>15:20 How good can the Jets be with Rodgers?</p><p>19:20 Juju to the Patriots</p><p>22:11 The Cowboys are busy</p><p>33:22 Eagles keep James Bradberry, release Darius Slay</p><p>38:42 Vikings sign Byron Murphy</p><p>41:38 Lions sign David Montgomery</p><p>44:22 Washington signs Jacoby Brissett</p><p>49:46 Buccaneers sign Baker Mayfield</p><p>51:55 Panthers sign Andy Dalton and Hayden Hurst</p><p>60:05 Falcons retain Kaleb McGary</p><p>64:53 Chiefs sign Charles Omenihu</p><p>68:10 Colts sign Samson Ebukam</p><p>71:04 Titans sign Arden Key</p><p>76:55 Bills keep Jordan Poyer, sign Deonte Harty</p><p>79:26 Broncos sign Samaje Perine</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>

Free Agency Recap Day 2: Waller to the Giants, Lazard to the Jets, Meyers to the Raiders

<p>Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down day two of the NFL's legal tampering period. Pass catchers are on the move! Darren Waller is headed to the Giants, Allen Lazard is headed to the Jets, and Jakobi Meyers is going to the Raiders. The guys break down those moves and more.</p><br><p>Sponsored by -</p><p><strong>BetterHelp</strong> - Visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/betterhelp.com/Mays">betterhelp.com/Mays</a> today to get 10% off your first month</p><p><strong>Atlassian</strong></p><p><strong>Morgan &amp; Morgan</strong> - For more information on Morgan &amp; Morgan services, go to <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/3d532950-b3a3-11ed-b571-5baa6df5bebb/forthepeople.com/Mays">forthepeople.com/Mays</a> or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone</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>

Free Agency Recap Day 1: Garoppolo to Raiders, Hargrave to 49ers & Broncos open their wallet

<p>Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the action from the first day of free agency 2023, from Jimmy Garoppolo heading to Las Vegas, to the 49ers signing a big fish DT in Javon Hargrave, some Bears moves happen live on air and more in our first LIVE Free Agency Recap of the week.</p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://youtube.com/live/epynMfn_Zao">https://youtube.com/live/epynMfn_Zao</a></p><p>2:16 Aaron Rodgers update</p><p>3:16 Jimmy Garoppolo</p><p>7:53 Javon Hargrave</p><p>11:10 Jawaan Taylor</p><p>22:34 - Ben Powers</p><p>24:24 - Mike McGlinchey</p><p>30:29 - Tremaine Edmunds / Bears</p><p>36:28 - Connor McGovern</p><p>38:26 - Ethan Pocic</p><p>41:16 - Jonnu Smith / Falcons</p><p>48:25 - CB</p><p>50:19 - All the rest</p><br><p>Sponsored by -</p><p><strong>BetterHelp</strong> - Visit <a href="betterhelp.com/Mays">betterhelp.com/Mays</a> today to get 10% off your first month</p><p><strong>Atlassian</strong></p><p><strong>Morgan &amp; Morgan</strong> - For more information on Morgan &amp; Morgan services, go to <a href="forthepeople.com/Mays">forthepeople.com/Mays</a> or dial 1(800) POUND-LAW from your cell phone</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>

Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins, Daron Payne extended, Bucs targeting Baker Mayfield, NFL free agent bargains & more

<p>Before NFL free agency officially kicks off, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down a busy weekend of news. They talk about the Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey and what’s next for the Rams. They also discuss Daron Payne’s extension, Baker Mayfield’s future, free agent bargains and more. </p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6fcce2ae-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-e7ef0f2975b6/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>1:58 Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins </p><p>18:22 Daron Payne signs 4-year extension</p><p>24:32 DT market</p><p>28:09 Bucs making run for Baker Mayfield</p><p>33:40 Notable contract restructures</p><p>40:13 Free agent bargains </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>

Emergency Pod: Bears trade out of the no. 1 pick

<p>The Bears have made their move, trading the no. 1 overall pick to the Panthers for a package that includes two first-round picks, two second-rounders, and D.J. Moore. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are joined by Dane Brugler to break down the trade from all angles.</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>

Best fits for the top free agents of 2023

<p>Free agency preview week continues with a look at the best possible player/team fits. Among the suggested pairings by Robert Mays and Nate Tice...Javon Hargrave to the Bears, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and Dalvin Tomlinson to the Browns. Listen to their rationale for those three, as well as the rest of their matchmaking, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6fcce2ae-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-e7ef0f2975b6/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Philo: Sign up today at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/92d389ec-9076-11ed-bc48-0b2881d31c52/philo.tv">philo.tv</a> and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month</p><p>3:30 Javon Hargrave</p><p>8:15 Mike McGlinchey and other OLs</p><p>10:30 Dre'Mont Jones</p><p>14:40 D.J. Chark</p><p>16:53 Byron Murphy</p><p>19:10 C.J. Gardner-Johnson</p><p>20:19 Lavonte David</p><p>21:44 Drue Tranquill</p><p>24:18 David Onyemata</p><p>27:23 Dalvin Tomlinson</p><p>30:32 Zach Allen</p><p>33:28 James Bradberry</p><p>35:23 Jamel Dean</p><p>36:47 Jonathan Jones and other CBs</p><p>41:12 Miles Sanders</p><p>45:02 Orlando Brown</p><p>47:31 Isaiah Wynn</p><p>53:00 Allen Lazard</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>

Football GM: Ravens & Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones’ new deal, Jets QB situation & more

<p>Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller are back to discuss a busy week in the NFL. They talk about the Ravens placing the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, the Giants deal with Daniel Jones and Geno Smith’s new contract in Seattle. They also weigh in on Derek Carr, the Jets QB situation and much more. </p><p>Follow Mike on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/SandoNFL">@SandoNFL</a></p><p>Follow Randy on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/fbffa3c0-2487-11ed-8404-6f2ba9d59b6f/twitter.com/RandyMueller_">@RandyMueller_</a></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>1:45 Is the 2024 QB draft looming now?</p><p>9:07 Ravens use non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson</p><p>22:52 Giants sign Daniel Jones to 4-year deal</p><p>27:56 Geno Smith &amp; Seahawks agree to extension </p><p>36:32 Derek Carr signs with Saints </p><p>38:55 Jets QB situation</p><p>41:50 What’s going on with Aaron Rodgers?</p><p>47:30 GM notebook</p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Philo: Sign up today at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/92d389ec-9076-11ed-bc48-0b2881d31c52/philo.tv">philo.tv</a> and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month</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>

DeAndre Hopkins, Jalen Ramsey, and the other top trade candidates of the 2023 NFL offseason; Plus, the bizarre disavowals of interest in Lamar Jackson

<p>Two of the biggest acquisitions last March—Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill—weren't free agent signings, but trades. Which veterans could get moved during this offseason's free agent frenzy? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss nearly 20 such guys on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><p>First, though, they consider some of the fallout from the Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones moves now that we have more information.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6fcce2ae-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-e7ef0f2975b6/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></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>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Philo: Sign up today at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/92d389ec-9076-11ed-bc48-0b2881d31c52/philo.tv">philo.tv</a> and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month</p><p>2:31 Really? No one wants Lamar Jackson? Really?</p><p>16:22 More details on the Daniel Jones contract</p><p>31:57 Veteran trade candidates, starting with DeAndre Hopkins</p><p>37:51 Jalen Ramsey</p><p>44:15 Mike Evans and Chris Godwin</p><p>48:07 Brandin Cooks</p><p>51:28 Laremy Tunsil</p><p>53:50 Tyron Smith</p><p>56:07 Derrick Henry</p><p>58:41 Chargers veterans on defense</p><p>62:11 Za'Darius Smith</p><p>65:02 Interior defensive linemen</p><p>74:38 Nate's guys!</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>

Prospects to Pros: Dane Brugler’s 2023 NFL mock draft 3.0 + Combine standouts at each position

<p>Who does Dane Brugler have going No. 1 in his latest mock draft? Dane joins Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein to talk about the teams who could trade up, the number of QBs in the top 5 and much more. Then, the guys go position-by-position discussing the players who stood out to them at the NFL Combine.</p><p>Follow Andy on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/Andy_Staples">@Andy_Staples</a></p><p>Follow Dane on Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/dpbrugler">@dpbrugler</a></p><p>Follow Lance on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein">@LanceZierlein</a></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>1:19 QB impressions from the combine</p><p>17:08 Jalen Carter</p><p>19:30 What will Houston do at No. 2?</p><p>24:02 Could the Bears trade down twice?</p><p>25:40 Combine standouts position-by-position…</p><p>26:05 QB</p><p>29:47 WR</p><p>33:58 OL</p><p>37:24 TE</p><p>41:45 RB</p><p>45:32 DL/LB</p><p>1:00:12 S</p><p>1:05:40 CB</p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Philo: Sign up today at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/92d389ec-9076-11ed-bc48-0b2881d31c52/philo.tv">philo.tv</a> and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month</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>