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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. 

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4:09 Aaron Rodgers and the trade delay

18:34 Assessing the deals

20:36 Jessie Bates

21:49 Mike McGlinchey

24:51 Tremaine Edmunds

27:48 Dalvin Tomlinson

28:50 Backup QB deals

42:25 Orlando Brown Jr. deal with Bengals/Jonah Williams situation 

46:58 Bears busy week

54:30 Veteran trades

1:02:30 Lamar Jackson’s future

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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.

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2:30 Bengals sign Orlando Brown

11:30 Browns sign Juan Thornhill

15:00 The Steelers have been busy

21:06 Panthers sign Miles Sanders

25:50 Jamaal Williams to Saints; Alexander Mattison sticks with Vikings

28:12 Fletcher Cox, Dairus Slay stay in Philadelphia

30:24 The intriguing New Orleans Saints

33:04 WR moves: Parris Campbell signs with Giants, D.J. Chark visiting Carolina, updated numbers for Juju and Patriots

39:05 Thursday's minor moves

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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.

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2:20 Aaron Rodgers wants to be a Jet

15:20 How good can the Jets be with Rodgers?

19:20 Juju to the Patriots

22:11 The Cowboys are busy

33:22 Eagles keep James Bradberry, release Darius Slay

38:42 Vikings sign Byron Murphy

41:38 Lions sign David Montgomery

44:22 Washington signs Jacoby Brissett

49:46 Buccaneers sign Baker Mayfield

51:55 Panthers sign Andy Dalton and Hayden Hurst

60:05 Falcons retain Kaleb McGary

64:53 Chiefs sign Charles Omenihu

68:10 Colts sign Samson Ebukam

71:04 Titans sign Arden Key

76:55 Bills keep Jordan Poyer, sign Deonte Harty

79:26 Broncos sign Samaje Perine

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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.

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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.

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2:16 Aaron Rodgers update

3:16 Jimmy Garoppolo

7:53 Javon Hargrave

11:10 Jawaan Taylor

22:34 - Ben Powers

24:24 - Mike McGlinchey

30:29 - Tremaine Edmunds / Bears

36:28 - Connor McGovern

38:26 - Ethan Pocic

41:16 - Jonnu Smith / Falcons

48:25 - CB

50:19 - All the rest

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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. 

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1:58 Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins 

18:22 Daron Payne signs 4-year extension

24:32 DT market

28:09 Bucs making run for Baker Mayfield

33:40 Notable contract restructures

40:13 Free agent bargains 

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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.

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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.

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3:30 Javon Hargrave

8:15 Mike McGlinchey and other OLs

10:30 Dre'Mont Jones

14:40 D.J. Chark

16:53 Byron Murphy

19:10 C.J. Gardner-Johnson

20:19 Lavonte David

21:44 Drue Tranquill

24:18 David Onyemata

27:23 Dalvin Tomlinson

30:32 Zach Allen

33:28 James Bradberry

35:23 Jamel Dean

36:47 Jonathan Jones and other CBs

41:12 Miles Sanders

45:02 Orlando Brown

47:31 Isaiah Wynn

53:00 Allen Lazard

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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. 

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1:45 Is the 2024 QB draft looming now?

9:07 Ravens use non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson

22:52 Giants sign Daniel Jones to 4-year deal

27:56 Geno Smith & Seahawks agree to extension 

36:32 Derek Carr signs with Saints 

38:55 Jets QB situation

41:50 What’s going on with Aaron Rodgers?

47:30 GM notebook

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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.

First, though, they consider some of the fallout from the Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones moves now that we have more information.

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2:31 Really? No one wants Lamar Jackson? Really?

16:22 More details on the Daniel Jones contract

31:57 Veteran trade candidates, starting with DeAndre Hopkins

37:51 Jalen Ramsey

44:15 Mike Evans and Chris Godwin

48:07 Brandin Cooks

51:28 Laremy Tunsil

53:50 Tyron Smith

56:07 Derrick Henry

58:41 Chargers veterans on defense

62:11 Za'Darius Smith

65:02 Interior defensive linemen

74:38 Nate's guys!

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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.

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1:19 QB impressions from the combine

17:08 Jalen Carter

19:30 What will Houston do at No. 2?

24:02 Could the Bears trade down twice?

25:40 Combine standouts position-by-position…

26:05 QB

29:47 WR

33:58 OL

37:24 TE

41:45 RB

45:32 DL/LB

1:00:12 S

1:05:40 CB

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Well, that was quite the franchise tag deadline day, wasn't it? What happens now that the Ravens placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson? The Giants appear set to run it back with Daniel Jones for at least two more seasons. Does that make sense? Are Aaron Rodgers and the Jets pot-committed to one another? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer those questions and follow the falling dominoes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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1:40 Ravens place non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson

27:47 Daniel Jones, Giants agree to long-term deal

44:57 Aaron Rodgers and the Jets: A match made...just because?

49:42 The running back market

53:27 The offensive tackle market

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In the final episode of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed looks forward and highlights the prominent few around football who are working towards making the game more equal for all. And at the end, Reed comes to his conclusion after 18 months of reporting for the series.

Voices in the episode include Mike Locksley, Richard Lapchick, Rod Graves, Oris Stuart, Jason Wright and more.

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If there's one area of progress regarding diversity in football, it is in NFL front offices. More than ever in league history, there are more diverse GMs and presidents running franchises. In episode 4 of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed speaks with a range of front office executives on the challenges and successes they've faced in gaining their positions.

Voices in the episode include Doug Williams, Jason Wright, Sandra Douglass Morgan, Rod Graves, Reggie McKenzie, Terry Fontenot and more.

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Being tempted by the win-with QBs. Trying to fit square pegs into round holes. Falling in love with one-year wonders. Those are just three mistakes that teams routinely make in free agency. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into those and seven more as we kick off free agency preview week on The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys jump back on the mics right after wrapping up the show to tackle the breaking Geno Smith news.

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2:00 Geno Smith, Seahawks agree to three-year deal

15:26 Don't be tempted by 'win-with' QBs

24:41 Square pegs/round holes

35:07 Avoid the top of the cornerback market

40:59 If a near-30 player just had his worst season, believe him

43:44 Think smaller at tight end

48:15 Remember, you're buying snaps

55:42 Injured players stay injured

62:25 You aren't special...that big deal for an off-ball LB isn't going to work for you, either

65:40 Beware the name brands

68:15 Beware the one-year wonder

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The first big domino of the NFL offseason fell on Monday, with Derek Carr and the Saints agreeing to a deal. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football joins Robert Mays to break down the move on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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The entire NFL world spent the last week in Indianapolis for the 2023 Scouting Combine. So...what happened? Who opened eyes with their performance in drills? What are the biggest headlines and takeaways? Dane Brugler breaks it all down with Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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4:28 Top takeaways from the combine

11:10 Anthony Richardson wows everyone

23:02 Bryce Young's size

28:21 Will Levis's week

32:18 The Jalen Carter news

35:40 Others who did well for themselves

38:12 The wide receiver group

45:15 Other standouts

60:06 Cornerbacks

63:22 Running backs and offensive linemen

66:25 Edge rushers

69:34 Will Anderson

74:54 The best things we ate in Indianapolis

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The Chicago Bears hold the 2023 offseason in the palm of their paw. We celebrate that fact by bringing on Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns—hosts of The Athletic's Bears podcast, Hoge and Jahns—to discuss with Robert Mays and Nate Tice what the Bears can and should do this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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Our series on the most interesting teams of the offseason continues on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. This time, it's Josh Kendall (Falcons), Vic Tafur (Raiders) and Michael-Shawn Dugar (Seahawks) sitting down with Robert Mays to dive into the questions facing their respective teams as the league turns the calendar to 2023.

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1:52 Atlanta Falcons

20:52 Las Vegas Raiders

43:32 Seattle Seahawks

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We're back with three more beat writers from radio row at the 2023 NFL Combine. The Athletic's Joe Person (Panthers), Zack Rosenblatt (Jets) and Jeff Zrebiec (Ravens) join Robert Mays to break down the pressing questions facing the teams they cover this offseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Unsurprisingly, the biggest question for all three teams comes down to the quarterback position.

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2:15 Carolina Panthers

25:52 New York Jets

49:18 Baltimore Ravens

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Clarence Shelmon is Eric Bieniemy before Eric Bieniemy. Shelmon was hugely successful as the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers in the late 2000's. In his five years as OC, the Chargers never were lower than a top five offense in the league. Despite the resume - the head coach opportunities never came.

Episode 3 of Between the Lines hears from a diverse group of football coaches on the challenges they face advancing their careers in a league that has historically failed them. Voices in the episode include Shelmon, Hue Jackson, Ron Rivera, Sean Desai, and more.

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We are coming to you live from Indianapolis and the NFL combine all week, where we'll be visiting with The Athletic beat writers who cover the most interesting teams of the 2023 offseason. We kick it off in this episode with the Giants, Patriots and Lions. Dan Duggan (Giants), Chad Graff (Patriots) and Colton Pouncy (Lions) sit down with Robert Mays to talk about the big questions confronting the teams they cover.

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2:43 New York Giants

27:01 New England Patriots

51:37 Detroit Lions

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There's only one way we can possibly start combine week around these parts...a big blowout with the Prospects to Pros crew! Andy, Dane and Lance Zierlein of NFL.com preview the week ahead in Indianapolis on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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4:53 Quarterbacks

12:23 Edge rushers

22:09 Offensive linemen

29:00 Wide receivers

35:06 Tight ends

41:24 Cornerbacks

45:49 Interior defensive linemen

53:42 Linebackers

57:55 Safeties

61:57 Running backs

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The franchise tag...oft-discussed, little understood? The first part is certainly true, and as you dig into the tag you realize that the second part is, as well. Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore the recent history of the franchise tag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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We hear about rebuilding a team all the time, but not every franchise is in a position to totally tear it down. So how do you remodel a team in the moment, given the circumstances surrounding it? Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into that question through the lens of the 2023 Titans and Vikings on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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The countdown to the combine is on! Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein get you ready by discussing how team’s prepare for the important week scouting prospects. They talk about the questions team’s are looking to have answered, the medicals and much more.

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1:15 Should the Bears trade Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young?

5:35 Potential QB movement this offseason & impact on the draft

13:31 What are teams doing the week before the combine?

25:27 Medical checks at the combine

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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick set a model for NFL players to follow when discussing matters of race and activism, but something else broke down the wall that led to the modern climate: The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. 

Episode 2 of Between the Lines reveals how NFL players became activist during the summer of 2020, and their perspective in the ways the league supports and hurts their message.

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the NFL offseason's greatest attraction...that's right, it's the quarterback carousel! Where will Aaron Rodgers get off this great, big, spinning wheel? Will Derek Carr be the first QB to find a new home? And what's next for all the teams in the quarterback market? Your ringmasters Robert Mays and Nate Tice assess it all on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:00 New York Jets

9:00 Las Vegas Raiders

18:20 Indianapolis Colts

27:30 Washington Commanders

35:19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

40:19 Carolina Panthers

55:19 New Orleans Saints

62:45 All the other riders on the carousel

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Lindsay Jones of The Ringer joins Robert Mays to discuss some of the biggest questions heading into the 2023 NFL offseason. From Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, to new coaching regimes and everything in between.

1:40 What is Aaron Rodgers going to decide?

7:47 What happens with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore?

16:08 What will the Bears do at No. 1?

21:30 Which big-name pass catcher gets traded?

25:29 What will the marriage between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson look like?

33:40 What does a Joe Burrow extension look like and what does it say about the future of the QB market?

42:26 Which new OC will make the biggest splash?

47:13 Will there be any big-name veterans traded?

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The Super Bowl was 96 hours ago. That's enough of a break, right? Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back to dig into all the coaching news from the last few days, including the Eagles losing both of their coordinators to head coaching gigs, Todd Monken returning to the NFL as the Ravens' offensive coordinator, Frank Reich's fun staff in Carolina, and more.

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3:05 Shane Steichen to the Eagles

16:57 Jonathan Gannon to the Cardinals

31:10 Todd Monken joins Ravens as OC

39:41 Frank Reich's cool staff in Carolina

43:45 OC searches in Tampa and D.C.

46:28 Eric Bieniemy moving on from KC?

51:01 Restrained optimism about Kellen Moore/Chargers pairing

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Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein begin the show by talking about the Chiefs’ 2022 draft class and the impact the rookies had on Super Bowl LVII. Then, they examine Dane’s updated 2023 NFL Draft top 100. They discuss the TE’s, the talent at RB, their biggest disagreement and much more.

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12:32 Dane Brugler’s top 100

13:30 TE’s in the top 100

22:52 DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

28:19 DT Adetomiwa Adebawore

32:13 Talent in the RB class

45:45 Dane and Lance’s biggest disagreement in top 100

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Welcome to the first episode of The Athletic's latest narrative podcast series - Between the Lines. The five episode series hosted by The Athletic's Tashan Reed looks at the Black experience in the NFL through a series of interviews with a diverse group of current and former NFL players, coaches, executives and league officials.

Episode 1 of Between the Lines reviews the major moments in the 100 year history of race and activism in football while placing an emphasis on the inherent conflict between doing so and adhering to the culture of football. Voices in this episode include Doug Williams, Bomani Jones, Jim Trotter, Marcus Thompson II, Devin McCourty, and two of the originators of the Rooney Rule - Cyrus Mehri and Dr. Janice Madden.

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Super Bowl LVII was an absolute showstopper of a game that ended with a familiar sight: the Chiefs on top of the NFL world. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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2:00 Mahomes and the Chiefs do it again

6:00 Patrick Mahomes building an unbelievable legacy

14:23 What a game from Jalen Hurts

21:56 A masterful performance by Andy Reid

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Michael Beller and Nate Tice offer up their favorite plays for Super Bowl LVII. The guys dig through passing, rushing and receiving props, lay down markers on the side and total, and even dabble in some cross-sport props.

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Five months ago, we were all looking at a schedule of 285 NFL games, including the playoffs. More importantly, we on The Athletic Football Show were staring at 22 weekly preview episodes. Now, we're down to one on both counts. It's the Eagles and Chiefs for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVII. How will the teams go after one another? Where are they strong, and where are they vulnerable. Who will win the game? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down in detail on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:08 The narrative aspects of the matchup

6:08 The growth of the Eagles over the last 18 months

10:28 Jalen Hurts' progress

13:38 This Chiefs offense vs. previous Chiefs offenses

18:58 Patrick Mahomes' legacy

24:23 When the Eagles have the ball...

56:33 When the Chiefs have the ball...

81:39 X-factors

85:14 Who wins Super Bowl LVII?

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From Travis Kelce and A.J. Brown, to Chris Jones and Haason Reddick, to Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni, the way we talk and think about Super Bowl LVII is shaped by a whole lot of guys who aren't the quarterbacks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the most important non-quarterbacks in the Super Bowl on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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4:25 Jeff Stoutland

8:39 Steve Spagnuolo

16:06 A.J. Brown and Haason Reddick

26:43 Travis Kelce

36:29 Jason Kelce

41:03 Kansas City's rookies

44:00 Brett Veach

50:06 Howie Roseman

54:22 Chris Jones

60:02 Nick Sirianni

64:54 Andy Reid

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Who does NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein have going No. 1 in his first 2023 NFL mock draft? He joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. and the transfer portal players who could go in the top 10. They also talk about QB's Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, Lance reveals his WR1 and much more. 

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2:08 If the Bears do pick at No. 1

4:06 Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. at the top

7:15 Transfer portal players in the first round

12:28 Will Levis

17:23 Keion White

20:58 Anthony Richardson

24:58 Calijah Kancey

28:55 Jalin Hyatt

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On this edition of The Football GM, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss where Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson could be in 2023, dig into all the coordinator moves across the NFL, and consider the lingering head coaching vacancies in Indianapolis and Arizona. Then, the guys make their picks for Super Bowl LVII.

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4:43 How the Eagles and Chiefs weathered change

11:10 Sando's big offseason predictions

12:26 Aaron Rodgers will be traded

18:22 Lamar Jackson will play on the tag

25:40 Giants keep Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley

29:10 Derek Carr's market

34:46 Tom Brady is staying retired

35:34 No major changes to officiating...unless Andy Reid gets screwed in the Super Bowl

37:33 What's next for Sean Payton and the Broncos?

46:52 Colts HC search

51:13 Cardinals HC search

53:14 Coordinator movement

57:14 Brian Flores to the Vikings

60:33 GM Notebook

64:11 Super Bowl LVII picks

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Super Bowl LVII features the top seeds from both conferences, but that doesn't mean the paths they traveled were at all similar. Bo Wulf, Zach Berman and Nate Taylor—the Athletic's beat writers covering the Eagles and Chiefs—join Robert Mays to dive into how their respective teams arrived at this point on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:00 The Eagles' path to the Super Bowl

8:00 Evolution of Jalen Hurts

15:00 Big moves made this offseason

19:00 The people who shape the team off the field

21:50 Nick Sirianni's influence

25:40 Howie Roseman does it again

32:45 The Andy Reid connection

38:18 Expectations for the Chiefs at the start of the year

47:23 The making of the secondary

56:33 Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Chris Jones

58:48 Chiefs/Patriots parallels

68:28 Savvy contract manipulation

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Super Bowl week has arrived! Which recent Super Bowl teams do these Chiefs and Eagles most resemble? Robert Mays and Nate Tice investigate their genealogy on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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6:21 The Chiefs as the 2014 Patriots

14:23 The Chiefs as the 2016 Falcons

20:35 The Chiefs as the 1988 49ers

26:22 Kansas City's strong foundation

38:10 The Eagles as the 1992 Cowboys

50:55 The Eagles as the 2018 Rams

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Robert Mays and Mitch Schwartz spend a day during the playoff bye week digging into the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the success of the Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership, patience for head coaches, the value of Christian McCaffrey vs. Fred Warner, and more.

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2:20 Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership

8:15 Head coach learning curve

16:00 Efficacy of OL changing body types

23:57 Can Sean Payton unlock Broncos skill players?

34:31 Reaction of defense to OL protection calls

41:21 CMC vs. Fred Warner

44:25 OL tipping plays with their stance?

46:09 Regular season bye week vs. off-week before Super Bowl

51:14 Fun with NFL per diems and freebies

54:19 Obscure rules?

58:27 Why don't teams go no-huddle more often?

62:18 The most beautiful play you've ever seen

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Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein break down their observations from the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile. They talk about each position group, who has stood out, their favorite player to watch and much more. 

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1:28 Players who have stood out

3:45 The highest drafted player from the Senior Bowl will be ….

5:46 OT Dawand Jones

8:27 Offensive lineman 

16:19 WR Michael Wilson

18:17 Cornerbacks and safeties 

24:04 Running backs

30:29 QB Malik Cunningham 

33:17 Stetson Bennett declining offer & arrest

43:12 Favorite player to watch 

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Mike Sando and Randy Mueller have the latest news and notes around the NFL. Tom Brady retires and this time he says it's "for good." The guys discuss what made TB12 one of the best players of all-time. What should we expect from him in the broadcast booth? Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers will move forward at QB with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Was it a mistake to take Jimmy G out of the equation? Sought-after HC Sean Payton lands in Denver. Is it surprising Payton landed in the talent-rich AFC West? The guys remember Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard who died Monday at the age 86. The GM notebook this week is filled with interesting tidbits about Kellen Moore's move to LA, the state of NFL officiating & more.

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2:00 - Championship weekend reaction

4:00 - Tom Brady announces his retirement

17:00 - Kyle Shanahan say no scenario includes Jimmy G returning

21:00 - Broncos hire Sean Payton as Head Coach

35:00 - Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard dies at age 86

41:00 - The GM notebook

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The Athletic Football Show is excited to share our latest narrative podcast series - Between the Lines. The five episode limited series, hosted by The Athletic's Tashan Reed, focuses on how America’s biggest game grapples with America’s biggest issue. Between the Lines brings a first-person perspective into how race impacts each level of the NFL - featuring interviews with Commanders team president Jason Wright, Raiders team president Sandra Douglass Morgan, Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot, former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, former NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson, New England Patriots captain Devin McCourty, former Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin and more. The first episode will be released on February 14th, and new episodes will follow every Tuesday right here on The Athletic Football Show.

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So much for a ho-hum Tuesday during the bye week between the conference championship games and Super Bowl, huh? The Broncos swung a deal for Sean Payton, making him their new head coach, while DeMeco Ryans officially took the reins in Houston, agreeing to a six-year deal with the Texans. Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the news just moments after it broke on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

Then, Tashan Reed joins Robert to introduce his new series, "Between the Lines" debuting Tuesday, February 14 on The Athletic Football Show podcast feed.

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4:08 Broncos hire Sean Payton

19:37 The Saints get back into the first round

26:17 DeMeco Ryans, Texans agree to deal

37:35 Tashan Reed introduces "Between the Lines"

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While the Eagles and Chiefs were busy advancing to the Super Bowl, teams across the rest of the league kept making news. The Chargers, for instance, made a huge splash in the coordinator pool. The Broncos, Cardinals, Colts and Texans, meanwhile, still have head coaching positions to fill. Robert Mays and Mike Sando discuss all that and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:35 Chargers hire Kellen Moore as OC

21:39 Dolphins (maybe) hire Vic Fangio as DC

30:49 Carolina's search for a new DC

38:32 The remaining head coach openings

65:58 One big question for the 49ers

72:10 One big question for the Bengals

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The Eagles and Chiefs have been the two best teams in the league all season. After both took care of business on Sunday, they'll meet in Super Bowl LVII. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the NFC and AFC Championship Games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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2:31 Chiefs beat Bengals in AFC Championship Game

27:16 What's next for the Bengals?

37:40 Eagles beat 49ers, win NFC

57:47 Big questions ahead for San Francisco

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Michael Beller and Austin Mock return to break down the NFC and AFC Championship Games from a gambling perspective on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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1:45 49ers-Eagles

13:14 Bengals-Chiefs

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Championship Weekend is upon us, and it promises to be a doozy. No matter what happens, we're going to get a great matchup for Super Bowl LVII. But, you know, what happens is going to be a ton of fun! Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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2:05 Panthers hire Frank Reich

9:40 NFC Championship Game

23:32 When the 49ers have the ball...

34:27 When the Eagles have the ball...

45:03 X-factor and winner

50:47 AFC Championship Game

62:25 When the Bengals have the ball...

80:03 When the Chiefs have the ball...

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Can Brock Purdy lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss what they’ve seen from the rookie QB ahead of conference championship weekend. Then, they talk about Brandon Beane’s comments towards the Bengals, the likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade this offseason and Bill O’Brien’s return to the Patriots. Plus, they rate the head coach vacancies and share their AFC and NFC picks.

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1:11 Brock Purdy & the 49ers

17:07 Brandon Beane’s comments towards Bengals

26:13 Likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade

34:34 Would a contender rather add Rodgers or Brady this offseason?

41:14 Rating head coach vacancies

53:47 Bill O’Brien returns to Patriots as OC

58:05 GM Notebook

1:01:29 Championship weekend picks

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