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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler get you ready for the Reese's Senior Bowl by discussing the top players at each position. They talk about the QBs, offensive lineman, edge rushers and more that will be in Mobile. They also explain what coaches and scouts are watching for during the week and how players can improve their draft stock.

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2:00 QBs

9:48 Players who can catch our attention in Mobile

14:12 Offensive lineman

17:17 Edge rushers

21:53 Cornerback

24:55 Will Levis

28:42 What coaches and scouts are watching at the Senior Bowl

40:41 Brock Purdy

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We're down to four teams playing football this season. So, what can we learn about how to succeed in the NFL from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers? ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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4:09 Build around a money-saving QB

8:22 Positionless offense

14:22 The necessity of elite weaponry

20:39 Offensive line coaches are the new market inefficiency

28:24 Attacking defenses with multiple personnel groupings

36:38 The run game is back, baby!

43:07 Take advantage of desperate teams

54:36 Diversity vs. the pass

57:59 Smart, veteran DBs are also the new market inefficiency

63:37 February's FA market vs. August's FA market

68:29 Don't be afraid to throw resources at your defensive line

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Which available head coaching job is the best? Could it really be...Houston? Additionally, one-quarter of the league is going to hire a new offensive coordinator in this cycle, and that doesn't include the teams that are also looking for a new head coach. Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into all that, plus the horrible idea hosting conference championship games at neutral sites, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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2:32 Ranking the head coach openings

22:29 Open OC gigs, starting with the Ravens

35:14 Chargers

44:19 Rams

46:19 Jets

51:42 Lightning round: Patriots, Buccaneers, Titans, Washington

63:02 Save our conference championship games!

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And then there were four. The Bengals and 49ers advanced to Championship Weekend on Sunday with wins over the Bills and Cowboys, respectively. Robert Mays and Nate Tice put a bow on Divisional Round weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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1:50 49ers beat Cowboys, move on to NFC Championship Game

17:00 What's next for the Cowboys

27:30 A little NFC Championship Game preview

39:00 Bengals beat Bills, move on to second straight AFC Championship Game

60:53 What's next for the Bills?

66:01 The Bengals are awesome

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The 1-seeds in both conferences are moving on, but that doesn't come anywhere near telling the whole story of Saturday night. Sure, the Chiefs are headed to their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game, but it will be a tense few days ahead after Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle in the first quarter of the Divisional Round win over the Jaguars. The Eagles, meanwhile, reasserted some dominance in the NFC by controlling the Giants from wire to wire. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the two games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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2:05 Chiefs beat Jaguars, advance to fifth-straight AFC Championship Game

25:37 What's next for the Jaguars?

37:22 Eagles dominate Giants, move on to NFC Championship Game

47:09 What's next for the Giants?

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We're down to eight teams still playing football this season. By the end of the weekend, it'll be four. Robert Mays and Nate Tice try to figure out how we get there by previewing the Divisional Round matchups. On this episode, the guys dig into Sunday's games: Bills vs. Bengals and 49ers vs. Cowboys.

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2:50 Bengals-Bills

12:00 When the Bengals have the ball...

21:15 When the Bills have the ball...

26:18 Bengals-Bills X-factor

31:20 Cowboys-49ers

35:00 When the Cowboys have the ball...

41:32 When the 49ers have the ball...

55:32 Cowboys-49ers X-factor

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We're down to eight teams still playing football this season. By the end of the weekend, it'll be four. Robert Mays and Nate Tice try to figure out how we get there by previewing the Divisional Round matchups. On this episode, the guys dig into Saturday's games: Chiefs vs. Jaguars and Eagles vs. Giants.

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2:55 Jaguars-Chiefs

12:05 When the Jaguars have the ball...

17:04 When the Chiefs have the ball...

27:50 Jaguars-Chiefs X-factor

32:15 Giants-Eagles

39:37 When the Eagles have the ball...

47:43 When the Giants have the ball...

57:07 Giants-Eagles X-factor

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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler welcome back NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein to break down Dane’s latest mock draft. They begin by talking about a potential big trade at No. 1 and they dissect where the QBs could land. Then, they talk about the other top prospects to watch over the next few months, the TE class, who Lance believes is the best WR on the board and much more. 

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1:53 Bryce Young

17:54 Will Levis

26:09 Anthony Richardson

38:39 Non-QB prospects to watch after Jalen Carter and Will Anderson Jr.

44:03 Bijan Robinson

50:40 TE class

59:58 WR class

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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by talking about Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers and the latest in the Sean Payton sweepstakes. Then, they dive into the GM hires from the Titans and Cardinals, the Browns new defensive coordinator and the Chargers firing of OC Joe Lombardi.

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1:17 Aaron Rodgers stirs the pot about future

7:33 Sean Payton sweepstakes 

16:34 Titans hire Ran Carthon as GM

23:28 Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as GM

34:48 Jim Schwartz named new DC of Browns

38:50 Chargers fire OC Joe Lombardi

44:23 Lamar Jackson situation 

50:03 GM Notebook

1:03:02 Divisional round picks

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Awards season isn't limited to Hollywood. We get in on the fun in the football world, too. Robert Mays and Nate Tice hand out some hardware on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:40 Offensive Player of the Year

8:45 Defensive Player of the Year

16:50 Executive of the Year

22:30 Assistant Coach of the Year

30:04 Offensive Rookie of the Year

41:24 Defensive Rookie of the Year

43:34 Coach of the Year

58:39 MVP

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The final game of Wild Card Weekend wasn't so super, at least from a competitiveness standpoint. The Cowboys dominated from start to finish, eliminating the Buccaneers with a 31-14 win behind a monster performance from Dak Prescott. Robert Mays and Bob Sturm break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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1:37 Cowboys dominate behind Dak's big game

36:44 What's next for the Buccaneers and Tom Brady?

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While 14 teams spent the week getting ready for, and kicking off, the playoffs, the NFL news wheel kept on spinning. Robert Mays and Mike Sando discuss Arizona's hiring of Monti Ossenfort as GM, the state of the Ravens, and coordinator changes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. They also welcome Jourdan Rodrigue and Daniel Popper to the show to discuss the head coaches running the show for both of the league's L.A. franchises.

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1:55 Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as GM

12:57 Something's rotten in Baltimore

24:40 Panthers interviewing DC candidates

27:47 Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan

31:53 Sean McVay sticking with the Rams

56:19 Brandon Staley's future with the Chargers

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Another NFL playoff day, three more thrilling games. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Wild Card Sunday with a look back at Bengals over Ravens, Giants over Vikings, and Bills over Dolphins on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:51 Bengals outlast Ravens

21:26 What's next for the Ravens?

28:31 Giants beat Vikings

48:21 What's next for the Vikings?

55:07 Bills hold off Dolphins

71:53 What's next for the Dolphins?

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Well that was quite the start to the playoffs, wasn't it? Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the Jaguars' thrilling comeback win over the Chargers and the 49ers' victory over the Seahawks on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:00 Jaguars-Chargers

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29:55 49ers-Seahawks

57:15 What's next for Seattle?

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Six win-or-go-home games spread across three days. The NFL playoffs are here. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the keys to this weekend's AFC Wild Card matchups: Jaguars vs. Chargers, Bills vs. Dolphins and Bengals vs. Ravens.

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2:00 Jaguars-Chargers

23:35 Bills-Dolphins

39:08 Bengals-Ravens

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Six win-or-go-home games spread across three days. The NFL playoffs are here. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the keys to this weekend's NFC Wild Card matchups: 49ers vs. Seahawks, Vikings vs. Giants and Buccaneers vs. Cowboys.

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2:15 49ers-Seahawks

29:04 Vikings-Giants

50:03 Buccaneers-Cowboys

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As head coach interviews are underway across the NFL, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss each of the openings, the top candidates and more. Then, they examine the young QBs in the playoffs and what they’re looking forward to watching. They close out the show with the GM Notebook and their Wild Card picks.

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1:01 Damar Hamlin discharged from the hospital

2:22 Head coach hiring process…

   -3:12 Cardinals 

   -10:44 Texans

   -15:42 Broncos 

   -23:00 Panthers

   -30:25 Colts

33:44 Similarities between Sean Payton and Sean McVay

40:38 Young QBs in the playoffs

48:22 Will the Lions be contenders next season?

54:08 GM Notebook

1:01:46 Wild Card picks 

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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss their biggest takeaways from the CFP National Championship including Stetson Bennett’s rise and what’s next for the QB. They also examine the NFL Draft order and what teams could do in the top 10. Finally, they talk about the players that have not declared or are still undecided about returning to college next season. 

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1:45 Stetson Bennett

10:54 NFL Draft order

23:56 Players who are not declaring for the draft or still undecided (Jared Verse, Blake Corum)

36:03 East West Shrine Bowl coaches 

39:10 Players excited to watch in all-star games 

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The regular season is over, which can only mean one thing. Well, it could mean more than one thing, but in this case it means it's time to name our All-Pro Teams! That's exactly what Robert Mays and Nate Tice do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, picking their First- and Second-Team All-Pros on offense.

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5:20 Running Backs

14:00 Wide Receivers

27:52 Tight Ends

34:56 Left Tackles

41:35 Left Guards

43:40 Centers

48:50 Right Guards

52:17 Right Tackles

59:38 Quarterbacks

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With offense taken care of, Robert Mays and Nate Tice turn their attention to the other side of the ball. The guys name their First- and Second-Team All-Pro Defenses on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:16 Edge Rushers

15:15 Interior Defensive Linemen

29:00 Linebackers

41:19 Cornerbacks

60:25 Safeties

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The equal and opposite reaction to Black Monday is that a new group of coaches is going to get a shot to run the show. Robert Mays and Conor Orr from Sports Illustrated dive into that group, which includes the likes of 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:00 What teams get right and wrong when they hire head coaches

6:30 The through-line of recent success stories

20:48 Shane Steichen, Eagles OC

30:11 Jonathan Gannon, Eagles DC

35:38 Ben Johnson, Lions OC

45:21 DeMeco Ryans, 49ers DC

51:10 Ken Dorsey, Bills OC

56:39 Ejiro Evero, Broncos DC

64:14 Mike Kafka, Giants OC

69:03 Raheem Morris, Rams DC

74:55 Dan Quinn, Cowboys DC

79:10 Lou Anarumo, Bengals DC

84:06 Brian Callahan, Bengals OC

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Black Monday is one of the unfortunate realities of life in the NFL. Robert Mays and Mike Sando break down the moves that were made on Monday (and before), and what comes next for the teams involved, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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2:15 Kliff Kingsbury, Steve Keim out in Arizona

11:41 Texans fire Lovie Smith

24:12 Joe Woods done in Cleveland

30:28 What's next for Sean McVay?

37:44 The Broncos' head coach search

52:40 The Panthers' head coach search

59:01 The Titans need a new GM

67:11 The Colts' head coach search

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This season's NFL playoff field is set with Week 18 in the books. Robert Mays and Nate Tice put a bow on the regular season and look ahead to the playoffs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Super Bowl favorites taking care of business in Week 18, the Bills' emotional return to the field, the Jaguars' AFC South title, and more.

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3:16 Lions player spoiler to Packers

15:52 Seahawks get last spot in NFC

20:43 Sizing up the playoff field

25:23 Jaguars win AFC South

37:51 The Bears are on the clock!

44:48 Super Bowl favorites take care of business

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Doctors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine provided Thursday the type of update on Damar Hamlin we've all been hoping for since Monday night. That takes precedence on this Week 18 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. After that, Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into final week of the regular season and the playoff picture. It all gets going on Saturday, with the Jaguars and Titans playing for the AFC South crown, and continues through to Sunday night, where the Packers will be playing the Lions in what could be a play-in game for the final spot in the playoffs on the NFC side of the bracket.

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2:38 Damar Hamlin update

11:37 AFC 1-seed

16:55 Lions-Packers

27:33 Titans-Jaguars for the AFC South

39:45 AFC 7-seed

50:06 What remains at stake in the NFC

57:01 Week 18 picks

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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by discussing the latest with Damar Hamlin as they reflect on the tragic situation earlier this week. Then, they discuss a potential return to the NFL for Jim Harbaugh, their impressions of Jarrett Stidham and the Commanders QB indecision. They also talk about what’s going on with Lamar Jackson, the Eagles' injury concerns and much more. 

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1:13 Latest on Damar Hamlin

16:34 Will Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL?

20:44 Impressions of Jarrett Stidham

26:42 Commanders QB indecision

30:40 Lamar Jackson situation 

37:29 Concern for the Eagles?

43:00 NFC playoff predictions

47:34 GM Notebook

54:11 Week 18 picks

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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler break down all of the action from the College Football Playoff semifinals. They talk about C.J. Stroud, Marvin Harrison Jr., Kelee Ringo, Max Duggan and more. Plus, they discuss Bryce Young and Brian Branch’s strong performance in the Sugar Bowl and Jim Harbaugh’s potential return to the NFL before they preview the national championship game.

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2:31 C.J. Stroud

9:01 NFL teams potentially in the market for a QB

11:02 Marvin Harrison Jr. gets the best of Kelee Ringo

17:13 Bryce Young and Brian Branch dominate Sugar Bowl

23:26 Felix Anudike-Uzomah

25:50 Deuce Vaughn

30:20 How TCU beat Michigan 

37:47 Will Jim Harbaugh go back to NFL?

41:27 National Championship preview

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Mitchell Schwartz and The Athletic's Tim Graham join Robert Mays to discuss the horrific scene in Cincinnati on Monday following Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest. Tim offers his perspective having been on the scene in Cincinnati over the last few days, while Mitch provides a player's point of view.

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There are 17 regular season games remaining in the 2022 NFL season, and the playoff picture is finally starting to come into focus. The Buccaneers and Giants both clinched playoff spots on Sunday, while the Packers are one win away from turning a 4-8 start into a playoff berth. The final Wild Card spot in both conferences remains up for grabs, as does the top seed on either side of the bracket. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down through the lens of Week 17 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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1:16 Steelers-Ravens

4:23 Packers-Vikings

21:01 NFC playoff picture

25:36 Buccaneers, Mike Evans go off vs. Panthers

39:36 Hats off to the Giants

53:11 CMC, Nick Bosa star in 49ers' win over Raiders

59:16 Worried about the Eagles?

63:41 Jets flame out in fifth-straight loss

71:47 AFC playoff picture

77:09 Washington eliminated from playoff contention

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Not many perennial backup quarterbacks can say they authored one of the most iconic plays in NFL playoff history. Case Keenum, however, is an outlier. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to discuss his football life in the latest installment of The QB2 Series.

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There are two weeks left in the regular season, and the NFL playoff picture still has plenty of pieces that need to be put in place. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into five games with massive playoff implications on the Week 17 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. But first, they break down the Game of the Week, and a potential AFC Championship Game preview: Bills at Bengals.

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7:16 Bills-Bengals

27:36 Derek Carr's future

43:36 Panthers-Buccaneers

51:49 Vikings-Packers

62:29 Dolphins-Patriots

68:46 Jets-Seahawks

73:19 Browns-Washington

80:09 Win My Fourth Screen

82:56 Week 17 picks

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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about the Raiders decision to bench Derek Carr and what’s next for the team at QB. They also discuss Nathaniel Hackett’s firing, Sean Payton’s future, Carson Wentz’s return to the starting lineup and J.J. Watt’s retirement. Plus, they review the film for Desmond Ridder and Malik Willis before sharing their Week 17 picks. 

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3:12 Raiders bench Derek Carr

12:23 Could Tom Brady land in Las Vegas?

18:57 Mac Jones & the Patriots offense

25:11 Reaction to Broncos press conference following Hackett firing + Sean Payton’s future

39:14 Carson Wentz to start for Commanders

43:11 J.J. Watt announces retirement

48:44 Film Review: Desmond Ridder & Malik Willis

55:21 Are you buying the Chargers?

58:08 Does Steve Wilks have a shot at Panthers job?

59:35 What’s going on in Tennessee?

1:01:15 Tua Tagovailoa suffers another concussion

1:03:21 GM Notebook

1:07:25 Week 17 Picks

1:13:42 Thoughts on Dallas entering the playoffs?

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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler get you ready for the College Football Playoff by discussing all of the top prospects to watch from Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU. They talk about the quarterbacks, the key matchups in each game, the potential first rounders and much more. 

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3:10 C.J. Stroud

5:32 Ohio State offensive line vs. Georgia defense

12:50 Kelee Ringo

14:35 Georgia offense vs. Ohio State defense

18:52 Stetson Bennett

23:35 Top players in Michigan vs. TCU

26:36 Max Duggan

29:54 Quentin Johnston vs. DJ Turner

34:32 Olu Oluwatimi

39:35 J.J. McCarthy

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How scared should we be of some of the teams competing in the Wild Card race? Do any of them have legit chances? The Ringer's Benjamin Solak joins Robert Mays as they each rank the teams in order of level of threat, plus they reminisce on JJ Watt's retirement from the NFL.

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The Athletic's Broncos beat reporter Nick Kosmider joins Robert Mays to discuss the lead-up to, and fallout from, the firing of Nathaniel Hackett.

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Time for part two as we recap a busy NFL Christmas weekend. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part two, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Sunday's games. First up, it's the Packers staying alive with a huge win over the Miami Dolphins, Russell Wilson drama hits an all time high in Denver after their blowout loss to the Rams, the Buccaneers slipping past the Arizona Cardinals and more.

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1:00 Packers top Dolphins

7:00 Why is Tua Tagovailoa struggling?

13:00 Can the Packers make noise in the playoffs?

17:00 Denver Broncos fall to Rams / Russell Wilson situation

33:00 - Bucs barely beat Cardinals

45:00 - BREAKING: Broncos fire Nathaniel Hackett

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The holidays brought us a uniquely busy weekend of football. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part one, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Saturday's games. The guys dig into the Eagles-Cowboys thriller, gush over Justin Jefferson and George Kittle, lament the missed opportunity for the Lions, and discuss a whole lot more.

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6:30 Cowboys beat Eagles

30:35 Justin Jefferson is ridiculous

41:15 Good for Daniel Jones and the Giants

47:42 George Kittle and the 49ers' wealth of options

54:02 Texans/Bears battle for the #1 pick

60:59 Lions let slip a great opportunity

71:03 Seahawks are running out of steam

76:15 Bengals nearly let one get away

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Carolina Panther P.J. Walker sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler in his installment of The QB2 Series. Walker discusses his football career, from the XFL to the NFL.

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One sure sign that the NFL is getting down to crunch is when you can reel off the remaining schedule for every potential playoff team from memory. Well friends, we've arrived. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 16 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into Eagles-Cowboys, try to sort through the mess that is the NFC South, consider the 49ers' offense under Brock Purdy, try to make a Super Bowl case for the Vikings, and more.

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5:50 Eagles-Cowboys

24:59 Bengals offense vs. Patriots defense

37:46 The NFC South mess

50:19 Checking in on the Brock Purdy 49ers

62:24 A Super Bowl case for the Vikings

73:19 Week 16 picks

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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering the life and legacy of Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris. Then, they discuss why the Colts are making the switch to Nick Foles and what’s next for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill likely out the remainder of the season. Plus, have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner? They look at what has changed over the course of the year for those franchises before talking about Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and more in the GM Notebook. 

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0:37 Remembering Franco Harris

18:53 Nick Foles to start for Colts

27:00 Ryan Tannehill “most likely” out for season

32:32 Have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner?

39:49 Justin Fields’ development & fundamentals

46:38 GM Notebook 

1:03:53 Week 16 picks

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Andy Staples and Dane Brugler open up the NFL Draft mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. They begin by talking about Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today and how his growth could change QB evaluation going forward. They also talk about Will Levis’ projection and when he could be ready to start. Plus, they discuss OT moving inside, traits vs. production at specific positions, drafting a RB in the first round and much more. 

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1:05 Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today

11:01 Moving OT inside to guard

17:28 Would Will Levis ready to play early?

26:50 Thoughts on Giants drafting Anthony Richardson?

34:41 Traits vs. production at specific positions

39:36 Ranking the evaluation process

43:07 When does it make sense to draft a 1st round RB?

46:38 Players that can improve their stock on FBS playoff teams

50:27 Top 3 Christmas movies

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The surest path to a Lombardi Trophy is to have a superstar quarterback, but it isn't the only way to win a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes doesn't hoist that thing every year. Fran Duffy joins Robert Mays to examine the distinct types of quarterbacks who win Super Bowls on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:07 The superstars

11:15 The studs on rookie deals

27:41 The rookie-deal QBs with great teams around them

40:28 The very good veteran QBs with great teams around them

51:48 The Kirk Cousins Conundrum

54:43 The Kyle Shanahan Exception

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We see the light of the end of the tunnel that is the NFL season, which makes this a great time for a little perspective. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Mike Sando hunt for that perspective at the quarterback position. The guys dig back into Sando's QB tiers from July and consider what has changed, how it changed, and where a handful of certain quarterbacks are headed in the future.

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4:10 Jalen Hurts

16:20 Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen

24:52 Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers

36:22 Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert

40:02 Matthew Stafford and Matt Ryan

44:22 Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson

53:21 Trevor Lawrence

59:54 Jared Goff

67:32 Tua Tagovailoa

70:00 Justin Fields

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Oh nothing, just another ho-hum week in the NFL. You know, with walkoff touchdowns and record-setting comebacks, things like that. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the craziness that was Week 15, and the playoff picture that emerged from it, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:29 Craziest week of the season

6:49 Commanders-Giants

13:33 Raiders-Patriots

27:37 Jaguars-Cowboys

47:52 Chargers-Titans

59:04 AFC North down to the wire

66:12 Lions-Jets

85:04 Bills-Dolphins

97:39 Vikings' historic comeback

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There's more than one moving week in every NFL season, but it's safe to say this is the moving'est of moving weeks we've seen thus far in 2022. Five games carry major "will-they-make-it-or-won't-they" playoff implications, and that doesn't include the second edition of Bills-Dolphins, in which the former can all but lock up the AFC East. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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5:27 Bills-Dolphins

30:40 Commanders-Giants

41:57 Jets-Lions

60:44 Chargers-Titans

74:16 Jaguars-Cowboys

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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering Mike Leach and his impact on the game of football. Then, they share their concerns for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys before discussing Mike White’s future as an NFL starter. Plus, they talk about Kyler Murray’s ACL injury and react to the news of GM Steve Keim’s leave of absence. Finally, they discuss faking injuries on the field and their Week 15 picks.

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3:38 Remembering Mike Leach

10:30 Concern for Dak Prescott & the Cowboys?

15:54 Is Mike White a long-term NFL starter?

27:47 Cardinals GM Steve Keim taking leave of absence

35:32 Faking injuries & NFL fines

44:01 Are the Titans close to a tipping point?

48:34 GM Notebook

1:00:30 Week 15 Picks

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Letters and mailbags are all the rage in December, right? Well, let's take a peek inside The Athletic Football Show's mailbag then! Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to answer questions on long-term contracts for mobile quarterbacks, Justin Herbert's status in the league, the impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade, and more.

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3:45 Long-term contracts for moblie QBs

19:57 Justin Herbert and quarterback tiers

37:14 Impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade

48:24 Offensive linemen and trick plays

54:48 Steelers OC options if they move on from Matt Canada

64:24 How many backups are capable of pulling a Mike White?

67:29 Should the Lions just stick with Jared Goff?

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NFL seasons never unfold linearly. Things we were sure were true in October often fall apart by December. Robert Mays and Mike Sando examine a bunch of those things on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among their considerations: The Buccaneers will get it together (they won't), the Titans are rock solid (they aren't), the Dolphins have it all figured out on offense (they don't), and more.

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3:45 Deshaun Watson and the Browns' offense

13:20 The Bucs aren't getting it together

20:50 The Panthers aren't done yet

30:18 The Seahawks don't appear so dangerous anymore

36:30 The Giants could fall out of the playoffs

42:18 We can't take the Ravens for granted

46:53 Same goes for the Titans

55:09 So maybe the Dolphins don't have this figured out

61:45 The Lions can get defensive stops!

66:35 But the Vikings can't!

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There are just four weeks remaining in the regular season, and the playoff picture in both conferences is still more than a little bit fuzzy. Could the Lions sneak into one of the NFC's final spots? Could the Jaguars win out and topple the Titans? Are we sure the Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on the Week 14 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Purdymania in San Francisco!

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3:46 Chargers beat Dolphins, get back in playoff picture

20:46 The Jalen Hurts MVP case

35:16 Purdymania!

48:46 Lions creep closer to playoff spot

62:40 NFC playoff race

72:51 AFC playoff race

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Few backup quarterbacks have lived as interesting a football life as Charlie Whitehurst. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to detail that life and share his stories in the latest installment of The QB2 Series on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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We are comfortably into the middle of December, which means we are staring down the stretch run of the NFL regular season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 14 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into the matchup between the Bills and Jets, the divergent paths traveled by the Dolphins and Chargers this season, the NFC's dearth of contenders beyond the very top of the conference, and more.

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2:51 Lions-Vikings

10:16 The top-heavy NFC

15:01 Bills offense vs. Jets defense

36:46 Do the Browns have a secret sauce for the Bengals?

51:01 The divergent paths of the Dolphins and Chargers

69:24 Expectations for the Brock Purdy 49ers

77:20 Tyler Huntley holding the fort in Baltimore

79:46 Desmond Ridder's time in Atlanta

85:03 Win Robert's fourth screen

88:16 Week 14 picks

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