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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Monday Mailbag: The NFC North's head coach stardom, the best drafting teams, remembering some running backs, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 77:08


Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into the mailbag one more time before the 2025 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Can one division support as much head coaching talent as the NFC North has? Should teams be wary about giving out top-of-the-market extensions to players at non-premium positions? Who were your favorite running backs to watch play? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Rundown NFC North loaded at head coach What's the easiest position for a world-class athlete who has never seen football to play? Giving top-of-the-market extensions to players at non-premium positions Should we expect Jayden Daniels to regress along the same lines as CJ Stroud? Teams that are good/bad at drafting Use of the fifth-year option affecting draft decisions Should teams consider division opponents in team-building process Should teams think about second-year players who had huge rookie seasons? What are the most fun "caution-to-the-wind" picks that could happen this year? Who were your favorite running backs to watch play? Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The 2025 NFL Draft pass-catcher class blowout!

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 112:28


Three receivers went in the top 10 of the 2024 NFL Draft. That isn't likely to be the case this year, but we could see 10 come off the board by the end of the second round. The tight end position might give us our highest-selected pass-catcher this year, with both Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland getting top-10 buzz. No matter what, the pass-catchers are going to give us plenty to talk about draft weekend. They also give Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler plenty to talk about on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Dane on Bluesky: @danebrugler.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The 2025 NFL Draft's mid-round gems, with Dane Brugler and Daniel Jeremiah

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 72:24


Bucky Irving...125th overall in 2024. Nick Herbig...132nd overall in 2023. Kerby Joseph...97th overall in 2022. Teams can, and do, find themselves difference makers on the second and third day of the draft. Who might be those players this season? Dane Brugler and Daniel Jeremiah from NFL Network join Robert Mays to highlight the potential mid-round gems in the 2025 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Get The Beast: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/the-beast/2025/ Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler and Daniel Jeremiah Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Dane on Bluesky: @danebrugler.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Follow Daniel on X: @MoveTheSticks Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
On the Clock, picks 19-25: The playoff teams have entered the chat

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 78:56


We're back On the Clock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Trevor Sikkema from Pro Football Focus joins Robert Mays to make picks 19 through 25 in the 2025 NFL Draft. That brings us our first batch of last season's playoff teams, including the Buccaneers, Broncos, Steelers, Chargers, Packers, Vikings and Texans. The Buccaneers make a statement at EDGE! The Steelers and Chargers grab receivers! The Packers add a corner! Come and join the draft fun. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Trevor Sikkema Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @tampabaytre.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Trevor on X: @TampaBayTre Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Monday Mailbag: Coordinator hires, the Steelers' QB situation, draft day shockers, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 89:09


One of the many things we love about the TAFS mailbag is that it reflects the conversations real football fans are having in the moment. As such, it should come as no surprise that this edition of the mailbag is heavy on draft questions. What are some plausible draft day surprises we could see this year? Why do certain players seem to have dramatic climbs or tumbles down draft boards in March and April? Should teams recalibrate how the think about premium positions in a draft like this one? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into those questions, and a whole lot more. Rundown How much do teams know about other teams draft boards? Evaluating contact balance for college prospects Favorite coordinator hires this cycle Surprising draft day trades How the Steelers have handled the QB position Why do players rise or fall on draft boards Draft day shockers Premium position vs. premium talent Which Georgia EDGE defender is the better bet? Favorite and least favorite metrics How many Hall of Famers were active in 2024? Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McNeil & Parkins Show
Robert Mays checks in with his last Bears draft strategy

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 17:06


Robert Mays of The Athletic Football show weighs in on NFL Draft Prospects ahead of a draft in which the Bears have 4 picks inside the top 75.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Is Matt Shaw's leg kick an issue? (Hour 4)

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 43:21


In the final hour of the show, Robert Mays of The Athletic stops by to talk Bears NFL Draft strategies. Later, Laurence & Spiegs discuss whether Matt Shaw's leg kick is causing him issues at the plate.

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Abdul Carter, Mason Graham, and a loaded defensive line draft class

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 80:10


Dane Brugler has been telling us for months that this is a good draft to need defensive players. That's exemplified by a defensive line class that features 28 players inside the top 100 of The Beast. Dane and Fran Duffy from the ALLCITY Network join Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to break down the DL class in the 2025 NFL Draft. Rundown Abdul Carter Mason Graham Mykel Williams Jalon Walker Walter Nolen Derrick Harmon Shemar Stewart Mike Green James Pearce Jr. Kenneth Grant Landon Jackson Get The Beast: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/the-beast/2025/ Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler and Fran Duffy Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Dane on Bluesky: @danebrugler.bsky.social Follow Fran on Bluesky: @fduffy.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Follow Fran on X: @FDuffyNFL Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The most polarizing players in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 79:09


Everyone likes Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter. There's a widespread consensus that Cam Ward deserves to be the top quarterback on the board. After that, though, opinions vary more so than in most drafts in recent memory. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler dig into the players driving that disagreement on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, breaking down the most polarizing players in the 2025 NFL Draft. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Dane on Bluesky: @danebrugler.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
On the Clock, picks 13-18: Teams chasing needs, teams chasing dreams

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 70:27


We're back On the Clock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Ben Solak from ESPN joins Robert Mays to make picks 13 through 18 in the 2025 NFL Draft. That covers first-round picks for the Dolphins, Colts, Falcons, Cardinals, Bengals and Seahawks. The Dolphins and Bengals get some offensive line help! The Falcons take another swing at ending the John Abraham bit! The Seahawks bring in another receiver for Sam Darnold! Come and join the draft fun. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Ben Solak Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Ben on Bluesky: @benjaminsolak.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Ben on X: @BenjaminSolak Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, and the deepest running back draft class in years

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 90:39


You know Ashton Jeanty. You know Omarion Hampton. You know Kaleb Johnson and TreVeyon Henderson. And if you know all of them, chances are you know that this is the deepest running back draft class in years. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler dig deep into that class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Dane on Bluesky: @danebrugler.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The teams with the most at stake in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 81:59


The draft matters for all 32 teams in the NFL...but it matters for some teams more than others. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen identify the teams with the most at stake in the 2025 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
On the Clock, picks 7-12: The Panthers and 49ers swing our first trade!

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 78:43


We're back On the Clock on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Danny Kelly from The Ringer joins Robert Mays to make picks seven through 12 in the 2025 NFL Draft. That covers first-round picks for the Jets, Panthers, Saints, Bears, 49ers and Cowboys. The Panthers and Niners make a deal! Ashton Jeanty comes off the board! The Saints have us confused! Again!! Come and join the draft fun. Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Danny Kelly Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Danny on Bluesky: @dannybkelly.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Danny on X: @DannyBKelly Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Monday Mailbag: Draft day trade charts, aesthetically pleasing players, rebuilding vs. retooling, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 77:03


Once again, the TAFS mailbag was jam-packed with great questions from all of you out there. On this edition of the mailbag, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen tackled questions on what a draft day trade chart looks like in a "down" year, prioritizing pass-catchers or pass protection for an elite quarterback, the best way to rebuild a scuffling team, current players who would've thrived in an earlier era, and more. Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Groz and Tom
Hour 4: The Athletic's Robert Mays talks about the Seahawks Offseason Acquisitions

Bob, Groz and Tom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 44:24


Bump and Stacy are joined on the EQC hotline by The Athletic’s Robert Mays to talk about the Seahawks signing Sam Darnold, the potential of the Hawks’ defense, and much more. Bump talks about the top available WR’s without a team, the best way to grow football internationally, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about what it will take for the Seahawks to make the playoffs this year. And they close out the week by telling you What You Need to Know.

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The best-case scenarios and biggest flaws for the 2025 quarterback draft class

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 104:54


We've enjoyed two straight drafts with star-studded quarterback classes. This year's class...is not that. Still, it provides its fair share of intrigue. The Titans seem to have settled on Cam Ward as the top pick in the draft. Shedeur Sanders could go with the second pick, or in the second round. Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Jalen Milroe all could find themselves in advantageous spots this summer. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler dig deep into the 2025 quarterback class on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Russell Wilson and Stefon Diggs signings, and how those moves affect the draft. Rundown Russell Wilson signs with the Giants Stefon Diggs signs with the Patriots Cam Ward Shedeur Sanders Jaxson Dart Tyler Shough Jalen Milroe Fill out The Athletic's listener survey. Three people will win $100 in vouchers at Amazon: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
How much does college production matter for edge prospects?

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 61:55


We're likely to see six or seven edge players selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Some of them, like Abdul Carter, were wildly productive in college. Others, like Mykel Williams and Shemar Stewart, weren't. That reality naturally leads to this question...how much does college production matter for edge prospects when it comes to their effectiveness at the NFL level? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Justis Mosqueda from Acme Packing Company dive deep into that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Justis Mosqueda Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Justis on Bluesky: @jumosq.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Justis on X: @JuMosq Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
On the Clock, picks one through six: A quarterback goes first...and second

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 59:38


Welcome to the debut of On the Clock, a new draft exercise on The Athletic Football Show. Every week, a draft analyst will join Robert Mays to cover six or seven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, considering a trio of potential decisions for each of the teams in question. By time we get to the end of it, we'll have built an entire first round mock and had some interesting discussions along the way. Jordan Reid of ESPN is Robert's guest for the maiden voyage of On the Clock. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Jordan Reid Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Jordan on Bluesky: @jordanreid.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Jordan on X: @Jordan_Reid Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Monday Mailbag: Rule change proposals, 'can't-miss prospects' that miss, the shifting dynamics of fandom, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 83:16


With free agency fully in the rear-view mirror, we're back to our normal schedule on TAFS. And that means we're back to opening up the mailbag on Mondays! Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into questions about the recent rule change proposals, why it's hard to find difference-making off-ball linebackers, supposed can't-miss prospects who end up missing, building through the draft vs. making big swings, and a whole lot more. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots Daily Podcast
Diving into New England's Offseason with Robert Mays

Patriots Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 34:20


CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick welcome Robert Mays from "The Athletic Football Show" for a look at how the Patriots have tackled the offseason so far and where they should go from here. Join Patriots Press Pass' channel membership to get access to our BONUS content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqX7G3pEDTseNxtoDU27PEg/join Join our Discord Community: https://www.clnsmedia.com/discord Patriots Daily Brought to you by....

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Biggest remaining team needs after the first wave of free agency

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 67:42


Plenty of team needs were addressed when the free agency period opened, but not every team can fill every hole by signing players off the market. So what are the biggest needs that remain as we put the first wave of free agency behind us and turn our attention to the draft? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into that question—considering Patriots left tackle, Chargers wide receiver, Bengals defensive line, and more—on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
How the moves made in free agency this year affected the draft, with Dane Brugler

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 74:05


The effects of free agency are felt long before teams take the field in September. Hopes are up in certain fanbases. Not so much in others. Teams are making plans that they couldn't consider a few weeks ago because of this player or that one. And, of course, teams can now plunge headlong into the draft knowing exactly what their needs are. So how did free agency affect the draft? Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays to dive into that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cigar Thoughts
Robert Mays on Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp & the NFL's best front offices

Cigar Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 59:22


The Athletic's leading man Robert Mays sits down with Jacson to discuss the best front offices in the NFL and what sets them apart (3:24), the ideal amount of cap space to have (23:06), and John Schneider's overall track record (26:46).They also examine the Seahawks' wild offseason and what it means for their future (35:44).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com

You Better You Bet
The Athletic's Robert Mays Joins the Show!

You Better You Bet

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 19:43


Host of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays joins the show to discuss all of the latest free agency news! Robert explains why he thinks the Bears have improved the most this offseason, and shares his thoughts on the Ja'Marr Chase signing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Better You Bet
Full Show - 3.18.2025 - Tournament Best Bets & Preview

You Better You Bet

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 180:05


Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe are LIVE! Nick & Femi fill out their tournament bracket LIVE on air and explain who they like to win each region. The guys give out their best bets for EVERY first round game of this week's tournament. Justin Perri, Robert Mays, Sam Panayotovich and John Fanta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
How much better are these NFC teams really?

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 100:57


Teams like the Vikings, Giants and Seahawks have been active in free agency. There's no doubt about that. But how much better are they really? That's exactly the question Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen strive to answer on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the extensions for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Derek Stingley. Rundown Bengals lock up Chase and Higgins Derek Stingley signs an extension with the Texans Vikings Seahawks Giants Panthers Rams Cardinals Bears Buccaneers Packers Saints Commanders Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
How much better are these AFC teams really?

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 89:57


Teams like the Patriots, Colts and Jaguars have been active in free agency. There's no doubt about that. But how much better are they really? That's exactly the question Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen strive to answer on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown Patriots Colts Jaguars Titans Jets Bills Broncos Chiefs Dolphins Raiders Texans Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Free agency day three recap: So...you're freakin' out

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 80:44


Free agency hasn't been fun for everyone. Just ask Cowboys fans, who have watched their team mostly sit out free agency again. Or Bengals fans, who have watched their team make a couple small moves on defense while seemingly antagonizing even further the trio of players on offense that makes them special in the first place. It's safe to say those fanbases are freakin' out, and they aren't the only ones. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen discuss the teams might have their fans a bit on edge on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown Rams release Cooper Kupp So...you're freakin'out Bengals Steelers Seahawks Lions Ravens Chargers Cowboys Browns Falcons The latest in free agency Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Free agency day one recap: Seattle makes over its team, Rams sign Davante Adams, Washington trades for Laremy Tunsil, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 87:32


Geno Smith? Traded! DK Metcalf? Traded! Sam Darnold? Signed! The Seahawks entirely made over their team by the end of day one of free agency, and they weren't alone in completely recalibrating their outlook for 2025. From Davante Adams to the Rams, to Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, to a defensive spending spree in New England, this offseason's free agency window got off to a roaring start. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen recap it all on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown The Seahawks remake their team Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders Rams sign Davante Adams The Pats go on a spending spree A couple of left tackles cash in Effects on the draft Justin Fields to the Jets What all the linebackers staying put could mean Favorite fits from Monday's moves Surprise signings from Monday Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Free agency day two recap: Vikings spend big, Colts sign Daniel Jones, Giants ink Jevon Holland, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 71:18


The Vikings capped off day one of free agency with a couple of big moves, bringing back Byron Murphy Jr. and bringing in Jonathan Allen. They picked right back up on the morning of day two, signing Will Fries and reportedly agreeing to a deal with Javon Hargrave. They were the big spenders on day two of free agency, but they certainly weren't the only spenders. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dive into day two on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss Dre Greenlaw to the Broncos, Daniel Jones to the Colts, Chase Young and Juwan Johnson sticking with the Saints, Najee Harris going to the Chargers, the seeming change that's afoot in San Francisco, and more. Rundown The Vikings spend big Jevon Holland to the Giants Tershawn Wharton to the Panthers Dre Greenlaw to the Broncos Daniel Jones to the Colts Kristian Fulton to the Chiefs Najee Harris to the Chargers Texans/Eagles trade Leonard Floyd to the Falcons Changing of the times in San Francisco Small moves from day two Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take The North
Robert Mays never liked the Bears' plan for Caleb Williams' rookie year

Take The North

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 10:39


Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show discuss the failure that was quarterback Caleb Williams' rookie season. Mays didn't like the Bears' plan from the start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take The North
How can Ben Johnson maximize Caleb Williams?

Take The North

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 9:58


Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show about how new Bears head coach Ben Johnson can maximize what quarterback Caleb Williams can be in the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take The North
Why didn't Jonah Jackson work out with the Rams?

Take The North

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 9:31


Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show explains his theory on why guard Jonah Jackson was traded after just one year with the Rams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Khalil Mack staying put? Trey Hendrickson to the Packers? It's the defense edition of the TAFS free agency preview

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 89:54


Khalil Mack, Jevon Holland and Josh Sweat headline the available free agent defensive players. Add in a likely Trey Hendrickson trade and a potential Myles Garrett trade, and it could be a fun week for teams that need help on defense. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview free agency on the defensive side of the ball on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, The Athletic's Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy joins to discuss what it will take for them to get over the hump. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Joe Buscaglia Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score
Robert Mays talks Bears' offensive line additions, maximizing Caleb Williams | Take The North

Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 35:03


From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are joined in this episode by Robert Mays, the host of The Athletic Football Show. They walk through a wide-ranging Bears conversation, beginning with what Mays thinks of the Bears acquiring guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson in recent trades. Mays also takes us into a deep conversation about quarterback Caleb Williams. How did the Bears' plan for his rookie season fail so thoroughly and what more can they do to maximize his talents? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Chris Godwin to the Jaguars? Sam Darnold to the Titans? It's the offense edition of the TAFS free agency preview

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 94:37


Are you ready to tamper? The NFL sure is, with the legal tampering window on the horizon and the new league year beginning next week. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview free agency on the offensive side of the ball on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Who should make a play for Chris Godwin? Where's a logical landing spot for Sam Darnold? What veteran trades could realistically happen? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Then, The Athletic's Bills beat writer Joe Buscaglia joins to discuss what it will take for them to get over the hump. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Joe Buscaglia Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Free agency mailbag: Bang for your buck in FA, the next great reclamation QB project, position changes with a new team, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 103:58


The first checkpoint of the offseason—the combine—is now in the rear view mirror. Next up is free agency. We kick off our free agency coverage in earnest by opening up the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen tackle questions on reclamation projects at quarterback in this class, players making position changes after signing with a new team, where teams can find bang for their buck on the market, and more. Then, The Athletic's Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman joins Robert to discuss what the Packers need to do to get over the hump. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Matt Schneidman Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernstein & McKnight Show
Robert Mays talks Bears skipping steps in Caleb Williams' development

Bernstein & McKnight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 18:45


Robert Mays talks Bears skipping steps in Caleb Williams' development full 1125 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:10:49 +0000 hG5AxIas0bt3tv8XZY67R1uKwYeRp6NE nfl,chicago bears,sports Bernstein & Harris Show nfl,chicago bears,sports Robert Mays talks Bears skipping steps in Caleb Williams' development Dan Bernstein and Marshall Harris bring you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. The show features discussion of the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox as well as the biggest sports headlines beyond Chicago. Leila Rahimi joins the show as a co-host on Wednesdays. Recurring guests include Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (10 a.m.- 2 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2024 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv

Bernstein & McKnight Show
Robert Mays talks Bears skipping steps in Caleb Williams' development (Hour 2)

Bernstein & McKnight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 42:21


Robert Mays talks Bears skipping steps in Caleb Williams' development (Hour 2) full 2541 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:37:16 +0000 TAFRzUxyDEb0TRIRAh8YOGLBMcxuZCra sports Bernstein & Harris Show sports Robert Mays talks Bears skipping steps in Caleb Williams' development (Hour 2) Dan Bernstein and Marshall Harris bring you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. The show features discussion of the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox as well as the biggest sports headlines beyond Chicago. Leila Rahimi joins the show as a co-host on Wednesdays. Recurring guests include Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (10 a.m.- 2 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2024 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2F

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Combine recap with Dane Brugler

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 102:14


Dane Brugler, The Athletic's NFL Draft expert, spent a long month in Indianapolis last week, and we are all the beneficiaries of his dedication. Dane sits down with Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to share his big takeaways from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Behind the scenes at the combine with ESPN's Dan Graziano; What do the Ravens need to do to get over the hump?

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 87:24


The combine may be a draft event, but behind the scenes it's as much about the players already in the league as it is anything else. So what discussions are going on in back rooms in Indianapolis about Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins, Trey Smith, and the other big names who could be on the move in the next month or so? Dan Graziano of ESPN joins Robert Mays to dig into all that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Then, The Athletic's Ravens beat writer Jeff Zrebiec joins Robert to discuss what the Ravens need to do to get over the hump in 2025. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dan Graziano and Jeff Zrebiec Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The nine most interesting teams of the offseason, Volume 3: Bengals, Vikings and Patriots

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 74:31


The third and final entry in the annual TAFS Most Interesting Teams of the Offseason series is here, and it's a doozy. We've got Paul Dehner on the Bengals, Alec Lewis on the Vikings and Chad Graff on the Patriots. Will Tee Higgins and/or Trey Hendrickson still be Bengals in 2025? What's the Vikings plan with Sam Darnold and the quarterback position? How will the Patriots use their immense resources this offseason? Robert Mays gets into all that with the beat writers, and a whole lot more. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Chad Graff, Paul Dehner, Alec Lewis Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Chad on Bluesky: @chadgraff.bsky.social Follow Paul on Bluesky: @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social Follow Alec on Bluesky: @aleclewis.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Chad on X: @ChadGraff Follow Paul on X: @pauldehnerjr Follow Alec on X: @alec_lewis Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The nine most interesting teams of the offseason, Volume 2: Commanders, 49ers and Browns

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 77:25


The second entry in the annual TAFS Most Interesting Teams of the Offseason series features Zac Jackson on the Browns, Matt Barrows on the 49ers, and Ben Standig on the Commanders. How do the Commanders make sure that 2024 wasn't a flash in the pan? Is the window on this version of the 49ers still open? Are the Browns willing to commit to a rebuild? Robert Mays gets into all that with the beat writers, and a whole lot more. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Zac Jackson, Matt Barrows, Ben Standig Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Matt on Bluesky: @mattbarrows.bsky.social Follow Ben on Bluesky: @benstandig.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Zac on X: @AkronJackson Follow Matt on X: @mattbarrows Follow Ben on X: @BenStandig Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The nine most interesting teams of the offseason, Volume 1: Rams, Chargers and Raiders

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 91:03


Welcome back to The Athletic Football Show's favorite combine week tradition: mining our ridiculously knowledgable beat writers for all the insight they have on their teams. We handpicked nine teams we deemed the most interesting of this offseason after the Super Bowl, then scheduled time during combine week to talk with each of their beat writers. This is the first entry in that series, featuring Jourdan Rodrigue on the Rams; Daniel Popper on the Chargers; and Tashan Reed on the Raiders. When and how with the Matthew Stafford domino fall? What will the Chargers do with all their financial flexibility? What do the Raiders look like under the Pete Caroll/John Spytek (and Tom Brady) regime? Robert Mays gets into all that with the beat writers, and a whole lot more. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Jourdan Rodrigue, Daniel Popper, Tashan Reed Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Mailbag Monday: Successful GM/head coach dynamics, quarterback urgency in the draft, offensive line composition, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 73:40


It may be combine week, but we're still opening up the TAFS mailbag. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into questions about successful GM/head coach dynamics, how urgent teams should be in the draft when they need a quarterback, the Jets, Saints, and Vikings, offensive line composition, and more. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
What To Watch For During the 2025 NFL Combine

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 89:35


Who's going to own the 2025 Scouting Combine? Which players are going to crush the testing? Which lesser-known prospects are going to turn heads? Who has the most at stake during the interviews? Draft expert Dane Brugler joined Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen to run through everything that really matters next week in Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
How Can Free Agency Help Teams Win the Super Bowl?

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 80:40


For years, free agency lessons are typically framed about how teams falter in the market. But the 2024 Eagles were a shining example of how the right injection of free-agent talent can propel a team to a championship. With this year's champs in mind, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen looked through the past decade of Super Bowl participants to see what lessons we can learn about the right ways to use FA. How many teams spent big? How important were the right bargain signings? And what advice, if any, can we give to teams looking for the right boost from the veteran pool in 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Mailbag Monday: Second-tier QBs vs. elite coaches, Trevor Lawrence as Gen-Z Matthew Stafford, Bills/Ravens future, and more

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 77:13


Would you rather have Matt LaFleur or Dak Prescott? Is Trevor Lawrence Gen-Z Matthew Stafford? Would you rather be the Bills or Ravens for the next three years? Those are just three questions that Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen answer in this edition of The Athletic Football Show mailbag. Rundown QB vs. coach value The Chargers offseason Converting contracts into signing bonuses Is power football all the way back? The Eagles as a blueprint The most entertaining division in the league Which QB has your real-life skill set? WR vs. OL Who should be trading for Myles Garrett? Trevor Lawrence as Gen-Z Matthew Stafford Are the Bills or Ravens in a better spot? A documentary on...? Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Biggest questions of the 2025 offseason

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 69:31


Where will the on-the-move quarterbacks get off the carousel? How will the Bengals address their defense? Will the Rams turn the page to a new era? Where will the big-name free agents land. Those are just four of the offseason questions Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen addressed on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler's first Top 100 of 2025

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 74:08


OK, enough with the 2024 season, it's time for 2025! Dane Brugler's post-Super Bowl Top 100 is out, and he joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to get us firmly pointed toward the combine and the draft. Host: Robert Mays Co-Host: Derrik Klassen With: Dane Brugler Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices