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by The Athletic · English

The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously follow the details of why we all love this sport and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On the Clock: Why picks 13-18 are a run on pass-catchers, and the guys who try to stop them

A mock NFL first-round draft segment covering picks 13-18, focusing on why teams cluster around pass-catchers and how teams try to stop that run (including possible trade-back/up dynamics).

7 Apr 2026 · 1h 3m · 24 chapters

Monday Mailbag: The dustbin of history, coaches getting over the hump, and the idea of identity

Mailbag offseason discussion on (1) teams “forgotten” due to bad luck (injuries, officiating, playoff variance), (2) whether “one-to-two read” scrambling QBs can be good, (3) why competent…

6 Apr 2026 · 1h 12m · 27 chapters

The sneakily fun 2026 WR draft class

The Athletic Football Show episode “The sneakily fun 2026 WR draft class” (hosts Robert Mays, Derek Lassen, Dave Hellman) breaks down the 2026 wide receiver class using “superlatives” categories:…

3 Apr 2026 · 1h 14m · 26 chapters

Three questions about the 2026 QB draft class

The Athletic Football Show’s “quarterback day” episode asks three questions about the 2026 QB class: (1) what Fernando Mendoza is as a prospect and his ceiling, (2) whether Ty Simpson is worth a…

2 Apr 2026 · 1h 5m · 25 chapters

Building the Beast: Why defensive backs are the crown jewel of the 2026 NFL Draft class

Preview of the 2026 NFL Draft secondary, combining safety and cornerback. Includes discussion of top prospects, day-2 value at safety, and cornerback updates tied to pro days.

1 Apr 2026 · 1h 25m · 35 chapters

On the Clock, 2026 NFL Draft picks 7-12: Jeremiyah Love's still here...but not for long

The Athletic Football Show’s “On the Clock” (2026 NFL Draft picks 7-12) is a mock-draft decision exercise.

31 Mar 2026 · 52m · 21 chapters

Monday Mailbag: The peak of fandom, breaking losing cycles, Bill and Ted for the NFL, and more

Mailbag episode on offseason NFL questions: Seahawks running back urgency, Dolphins offense/quarterback evaluation after a strong draft, “Bill and Ted” time-travel player picks, Cardinals “escape the…

30 Mar 2026 · 59m · 20 chapters

Which outliers in the 2026 class are worth drafting?

The Athletic Football Show discusses the 2026 NFL Draft’s “outlier” prospects—players teams may draft high despite nonstandard physical profiles or positional value tradeoffs.

27 Mar 2026 · 1h 2m · 25 chapters

Who has the most at stake in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Athletic Football Show discusses which NFL teams have the most at stake in the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on teams with either unusually many high picks or major organizational pressure on key…

26 Mar 2026 · 1h 1m · 24 chapters

Building the Beast: Tight end draft class breakdown

A granular breakdown of the 2026 NFL draft tight end class, focusing on top prospects and especially “day three” tight ends (rounds 4-5 range), plus how teams use pro days, medical rechecks, and “30…

25 Mar 2026 · 1h 22m · 26 chapters

On the Clock, 2026 NFL Draft picks one through six: Certainty at the very top, and then...

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24 Mar 2026 · 1h · 24 chapters

Mailbag: Are Rookie Contracts TOO IMPORTANT To Team Building?

In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays is joined by co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman to answer listener questions about various NFL topics.

23 Mar 2026 · 1h 7m · 27 chapters

An Idiot's GUIDE to the 2026 NFL Draft

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20 Mar 2026 · 1h 8m · 23 chapters

Lingering questions with the free agency dust settled

In this episode of *The Athletic Football Show*, host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen delve into the aftermath of the recent NFL free agency period, discussing lingering questions and team…

19 Mar 2026 · 48m · 14 chapters

Building the Beast: How free agency affected the 2026 NFL Draft

In this episode, host Dave Helman and co-host Dane Brugler discuss the implications of free agency on the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

18 Mar 2026 · 1h 3m · 21 chapters

NEWS: Broncos trade for Jaylen Waddle

In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays alongside co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman discuss the significant trade of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos…

17 Mar 2026 · 22m · 16 chapters

How much better—or worse—is each NFC team after the first wave of free agency?

In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman analyze all 16 teams in the NFC to evaluate how their rosters have changed following the…

17 Mar 2026 · 1h 19m · 25 chapters

How much better—or worse—is each AFC team after the first wave of free agency?

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16 Mar 2026 · 1h 10m · 25 chapters

Vikings swing for the fences with Kyler Murray

This episode discusses the Minnesota Vikings' surprising decision to sign quarterback Kyler Murray, a former first overall pick and MVP contender, for the league minimum.

13 Mar 2026 · 27m · 11 chapters

Free agency wrap: Taking stock of a busy start to the new league year

In this episode of *The Athletic Football Show*, host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the free agency landscape of the NFL.

12 Mar 2026 · 1h 4m · 22 chapters

Free agency day three: Maxximum Chaos

In the third day of free agency, the podcast delves into the whirlwind of transactions and decisions, focusing on the unexpected twists surrounding edge rusher Maxx Crosby and other significant…

11 Mar 2026 · 1h 4m · 17 chapters

Free agency day two: Perhaps you can go home again

In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays along with co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman discuss the latest developments in the NFL's free agency during its second day.

10 Mar 2026 · 1h 11m · 29 chapters

Free agency day one, part two: The edge and DB markets fall into place

In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays, alongside co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman, dives into the whirlwind of NFL free agency on its opening day.

10 Mar 2026 · 1h 49m · 43 chapters

Free agency day one, part one: Jaelan Phillips to the Panthers, Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders, Alec Pierce stays in Indy, and more

In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays, along with co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman, delve into the first day of NFL free agency.

9 Mar 2026 · 2h 56m · 84 chapters