The Football GM: A show about the NFL

The Football GM Podcast has a new home!

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 01:25:50 GMT

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller will now be dropping their episodes every Saturday during the NFL season on The Athletic Football Show feed. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Audio+ or The Athletic! theathletic.com/footballshow for a discount code!

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Andy Reid vs. Le'Veon Bell, Mueller's favorite signings, more Julio Jones insight & more

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:20:32 GMT

Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell and Andy Reid are not getting along. What does the GM Randy Mueller and our own Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando think about the situation? Plus Randy brings his favorite free agent signings and names still out there, more Julio Jones trade insight and more on a NEW Football GM.

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Julio Jones trade breakdown & Aaron Rodgers drama continues in Green Bay

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:07:12 GMT

Julio Jones has been traded to the Tennessee Titans. So we've called in the GM Randy Mueller and Senior NFL Writer for The Athletic Mike Sando to break it down for both teams. Is Atlanta better off without Julio? Did the Titans make the right move? And what's to make of all the latest with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers? All this and more on a new Football GM podcast.

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Aaron Rodgers wants out, the NFL Draft's riskiest picks, big reaches & more

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:02:10 GMT

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers entered his name into the Draft Night conversation with news that he wants out of Green Bay. What does our resident GM Randy Mueller think about the situation as it stands now? What's the best move for both sides? Mike Sando joins Randy to discuss the tumultuous situation with the Packers, the NFL Draft's risky picks and big reaches, the guys' overall thoughts on this year's hauls and more.

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NFL Draft primer: Julio Jones trade rumors, comments about QBs, team fits & more

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:08:00 GMT

The NFL Draft is only a day or so away, yet some teams seem to have already made their first round selections. The GM Randy Mueller and Mike Sando discuss some pre-draft trades, Julio Jones rumors, team fits and more.

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John Beck talks training Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Trey Lance, the keys to QB development & more

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:33:39 GMT

Former NFL QB and current trainer of the stars John Beck stops by to chat with his hold GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando about the process of the NFL transition for QBs, working with current prospects like Justin Fields, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, and Kyle Trask, Kyle Shanahan's offense, the difficulty of playing under pressure and more exclusively on The Football GM.

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The GM projects the top 10 picks - franchise-altering moves, possible trades & more

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:47:06 GMT

As the 2021 NFL Draft approaches, the GM Randy Mueller joins Mike Sando of The Athletic to go through each pick of the top 10. What will the teams do, and more importantly, what should they do? And are there even some veteran QBs that could be on the move come draft day? Plus Jadaveon Clowney signs with the Browns, the Rams alter their scouting process and more.

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Pros & cons of the Sam Darnold trade, Russell Wilson's "tarnished" legacy, Aaron Rodgers hosts Jeopardy & more

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:44:54 GMT

Following the Jets' decision to send Sam Darnold to the Panthers, what are the advantages the Panthers see in their new QB? Randy Mueller rewinds the scouting tape on Darnold and brings his findings to the Football GM pod as The Athletic's Mike Sando and Randy react to both sides of the deal, the 49ers' potential smoke screen with Mac Jones, Russell Wilson's legacy in Seattle, Aaron Rodgers' future as Jeopardy's host and more.

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What GMs think of the 49ers draft trade, front office "smoke screens," the importance of pro days & more

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:08:37 GMT

What do NFL front offices and people around the league think of the 49ers decision to trade up to the number 3 overall pick? How does this help Miami? What are the Eagles thinking with all this? The former GM Randy Mueller joins our own Mike Sando as always to break down the pros and cons of the deal, a check-in with the New York Giants, Jets, Seahawks, defining "smoke screens" and more on The Football GM.

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Aaron Rodgers' future, the Deshaun Watson situation, AFC West review, the Jets hold the keys & more

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:10:15 GMT

What is Aaron Rodgers future as a Packer? What is the latest with the Deshaun Watson situation? The GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's own Mike Sando discuss the two star QBs, review the free agency moves of the AFC West teams, dig into the Patriots, Jets and more on a new Football GM podcast.

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Saints GM Mickey Loomis talks Drew Brees' retirement, navigating the cap, Jameis Winston, breaking into the NFL & more

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:59:52 GMT

Mickey Loomis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the New Orleans Saints, joins his old colleague Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando to discuss the current state of the Saints, navigating the modern NFL salary cap, Drew Brees' retirement, his path to breaking into the NFL, working with Sean Payton and much more exclusively on the Football GM podcast.

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Free Agency: Saints shakeup, Belichick spends big, salary cap loopholes, Seahawks silence & more

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:37:28 GMT

After a busy first 48 hours of NFL free agency tampering, the GM Randy Mueller and our own Mike Sando react to some of the biggest storylines so far, from Bill Belichick's attitude about spending this offseason, to the QB shakeup in New Orleans, the Seahawks standing by in silence, how "negated years" work with the cap and more on a free agency edition of the Football GM podcast.

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QB Special: Dak Prescott signs, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson, Ben Roethlisberger, Cam Newton & more

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:04:20 GMT

The current QB situations around NFL front offices are unlike anything we've seen before. What would a former Exec of the Year do about the amount of money Dak Prescott got? What about Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Ben Roethlisberger, Alex Smith, Cam Newton and more? The QB Tier originator Mike Sando joins the GM Randy Mueller to discuss it all plus dig into the salary cap implications and JJ Watt's value in Arizona.

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Carson Wentz trade questions, a new batch of Hall of Famers, Marty Schottenheimer memories, Super Bowl LV reaction & more

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:07:36 GMT

Are the Eagles crazy to try and trade Carson Wentz? The former Exec of the Year Randy Mueller weighs-in on the controversial topic, plus Randy & our resident Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando discuss the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, the passing of the legendary Marty Schottenheimer, react to the Chiefs' Super Bowl loss and more on The Football GM Podcast.

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GM's perspective on Stafford & Goff trade, Deshaun Watson situation, the Packers issues & more

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:40:43 GMT

What does a former NFL Executive of the Year think of the Matthew Stafford / Jared Goff trade? Would he have done it? How should the Houston GM handle the Deshaun Watson situation? Randy Mueller joins the Athletic's Mike Sando for their weekly dive into the nitty gritty of NFL front offices.

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Matthew Stafford trade targets, Aaron Rodgers' future, 2020 Chiefs vs. 1999 Rams, Tom Brady talk & more

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:03:10 GMT

What does the future hold for franchise QBs around the league like Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford? How would the 2020 Chiefs fare against the 'Greatest Show on Turf?' The GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando return following the Conference Championships to look to the Super Bowl and discuss QBs on the move on The Football GM podcast,

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Head coaching hires, how Drew Brees was almost a Dolphin, HOF candidates, Deshaun Watson trade talk & more

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:44:01 GMT

What's to make of all these head coaching hires around the NFL? Which candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame deserve to make it this year? What's the story of Drew Brees almost becoming a Miami Dolphin? Hear from the GM who was behind the deal Randy Mueller as he shares details from the story with Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando of The Athletic on this week's Football GM podcast. Plus playoff picks, Tom Brady talk, Deshaun Watson trades and more.

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Deshaun Watson wants out, Doug Pederson gets canned, the "Old Guard" QBs, why teams lost & more playoff talk

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:10:39 GMT

Deshaun Watson apparently wants out of Houston. What would our resident GM Randy Mueller do? Mike Sando joins Randy on The Football GM podcast to discuss the Deshaun situation, Doug Pederson's final days in Philadelphia, what the teams that lost on Wild Card Weekend can do to improve, picks for next weekend and more.

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Coaches get fired, the Eagles give up, John Elway's new role, Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields, playoff picks & more

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:39:44 GMT

The regular season in the NFL has wrapped and what an ending it was. The Eagles waved the white flag, head coaches around the league were let go, John Elway has a new role in Denver and more. Join Mike Sando and the GM Randy Mueller dive into it all + Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields, playoff picks against the spread and more.

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Bill Belichick chucks a phone, Dwayne Haskins gets cut, Urban Meyer NFL rumors, playoff-swinging matchups & more

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:44:54 GMT

The GM and exec of the year Randy Mueller returns with The Athletic's Mike Sando to chime in on week 16's biggest storylines, like Bill Belichick throwing a phone, the surprising release of Dwayne Haskins, backup QBs trying to clinch playoff berths, Urban Meyer NFL rumors and more on The Football GM podcast.

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Steelers struggles, Pro Bowl snubs, scouting Kevin Greene, the value of analytics & is Jalen Hurts the next Dak Prescott?

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:39:19 GMT

The Football GM podcast is back following a crazy week 15 of NFL action. What should the Eagles think about Jalen Hurts long-term? What do we make of the Steelers loss to the Bengals? How much value should front offices put into analytics? Join The Athletic's Mike Sando and the GM Randy Mueller for their signature recap of the week, plus Randy shares memories of scouting the late Kevin Greene.

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The Ravens bounce back, the Raiders defense falls apart, Zach Wilson film study, Dallas & Dak, how to hire a head coach & more

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:59:00 GMT

Are the Ravens back in the Championship mix after their huge win over the Browns? Former exec of the year Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando dive into their weekly discussion of all things NFL with a recap of the MNF matchup, a look at the Raiders' defensive dysfunction, a film study on BYU's QB Zach Wilson, an under-the-radar Heisman-worthy player, how to hire a head coach in the Ask the GM segment and more as we head to week 15.

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Washington shock the Steelers, Josh Allen the future MVP, Seahawks struggles, the Jets start the rebuild & more

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:28:41 GMT

After the Washington Football Team handed the Pittsburgh Steelers their first loss of the season and Josh Allen put on a show on Monday Night Football, former Exec of the Year Randy Mueller and The Athletic Senior Writer Mike Sando dive into the Football GM podcast to discuss the highlights, plus Randy makes a big prediction about Josh Allen's future, a discussion on the struggling Seattle Seahawks, the Giants start to put it together, the Jets start to tear it apart, picks, Ask the GM & more!

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The Carson Wentz dilemma, open GM jobs, figuring out the Lions, picks against the spread & more

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:22:27 GMT

What will the Eagles do about a floundering Carson Wentz? Hear the GM's perspective from Randy Mueller as he joins Mike Sando on The Football GM podcast. This week, the guys dig into trying to fix the Detroit Lions, what owners look for in a quality GM candidate, the best GM jobs available now and more as they break down the insider chatter from around the league.

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QB Special: Tua gets benched, Taysom Hill film review, scouting PJ Walker, Joe Burrow's season ends early, how to scout like a GM & more

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:06:55 GMT

What does it take to make it as a QB in the NFL? How can you watch tape with a GM's eye? The Football GM podcast is back as Mike Sando and Randy Mueller bring you a QB Special with a deep dive into Taysom Hill's tape, a look at what's happening with Tom Brady, Joe Burrow's season-ending injury, Tua Tagovailoa's benching, and what made PJ Walker a success on Sunday from the man who brought him to the XFL, Randy Mueller.

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QB injuries shock the league, Davante Adams film review, Bill Belichick's value, picks & more

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:45:00 GMT

Former GM of the Saints Randy Mueller chimes in on the QB situation in New Orleans and around the league as numerous starting QBs have gone down due to injury. What should these teams do to stay competitive? Randy joins our own Senior Writer Mike Sando to review week 10's biggest stories such as the Pats over the Ravens, a review of the picks against the spread, and an extensive film review of Davante Adams from the GM's eye.

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Tanking doesn’t exist, Seattle Seahawks struggles, Coach of the Year candidates, questioning Baker Mayfield & more

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:26:00 GMT

"Tanking doesn't exist." You heard it here from former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller. What is his logic? Our own Mike Sando joins Randy for their weekly talk through all the front office chatter around the league, from Seattle's struggles to who could be up for coach of the year, what the Browns should do with Baker Mayfield and so much more.

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Trade deadline talk, Daniel Jones’ development, Bill Belichick does talk radio, the Jimmy Garoppolo situation & more

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:59:00 GMT

What is holding up Daniel Jones' development? How are the Bills barely beating the Patriots in a rebuild year? Could the end be in sight for Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco? The former Executive of the Year Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando dig into the biggest front office chatter coming out of week 8, from what's going on with the NFC North, last minute trade deadline talk and so much more.

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Tua time, Antonio Brown returns, all-in on Josh Allen, Cowboys conundrums, Patriots problems & more.

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:18:00 GMT

Which GM job would you rather have...the Falcons or Texans? Did Miami go to Tua too soon? How would we fix the Cowboys? Former NFL Exec of the Year Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando dig into the biggest topics among league insiders this week on the Football GM podcast.

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Dallas looks desperate, inside developing Ryan Tannehill, questions about the Browns, the tanking Jets & more

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:34:08 GMT

After Monday's debacle, what should the front office do next for the Cowboys? How have Ryan Tannehill and Derek Carr improved in 2020? Are there issues with the Browns that are starting to surface? The GM Randy Mueller joins The Athletic's Mike Sando for their weekly dive into the league chatter among insiders following a dramatic week 6 in the NFL.

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Falcons hit reset, Titans facing punishment, how Dak's injury affects his free agency, Saints suspend Michael Thomas, & more

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

What could the consequences be for the Tennessee Titans breaking the NFL's COVID protocol? How will Dak Prescott's injury affect his upcoming free agency leverage? Why did the Saints suspend Michael Thomas, and was it justified? Mike Sando joins the GM Randy Mueller for analysis on all these week 5 topics and more including stories about Drew Brees and Kenny Easley you don't want to miss.

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The end of Bill O'Brien in Houston, the Cowboys collapsing, blowing up the Jets & betting on the Browns?

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:10:00 GMT

What does a former executive of the year think of what happened with Bill O'Brien in Houston? Randy Mueller joins The Athletic's Mike Sando to discuss the situation, review their picks against the spread, dive into what Kevin Stefanski has going on in Cleveland, wonder if Dallas will ever figure things out with Mike McCarthy & more on The Football GM podcast.

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Josh Allen’s ascension, coaches in the hot seat, Sam Darnold's fate & more

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

What has led to Josh Allen being so successful in Buffalo & Sam Darnold's struggles to just stay afloat? The GM Randy Mueller and The Athletic's Mike Sando rewind to the scouting reports of Allen, Darnold and more, look into Nick Foles' arrival as the starter in Chicago, review last week's picks, answer social media questions in more on The Football GM podcast.

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Wilson Over Mahomes, Evaluating Burrow, Picks Against the Spread & More

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:00:24 GMT

Would you take Russell Wilson over Patrick Mahomes? Former NFL executive of the year Randy Mueller might. He joins our own Mike Sando on 'The Football GM' podcast to analyze Russ' first 2 games, Burrow's transition to the league, which team is in better shape - Eagles or Rams - and as always, they end with Ask the GM. Get The Football GM ad-free + access to The Athletic for $1 per month at theathletic.com/footballgm

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Ranking the RBs, Surprised by the Chiefs’ Defense & Get Watson Some Help

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:00:08 GMT

The Athletic's league insiders Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller bring their decades of experience to the first week of headlines in the league. In honor of new deals for Kamara and Mixon, Randy ranks his favorite running backs. Mike brings a plan for Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson to succeed, plus Randy brings some betting advice involving the Dolphins in 'Ask the GM.'

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The Overrated Cowboys, Clowney's Value, Bill O'Brien Buys a Friend & Is Ramsey Worth It?

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:14:22 GMT

The Athletic's Mike Sando and former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller are excited to bring their decades of league experience to a brand new podcast. In the debut episode, the two dive into the new record-breaking deal for Jalen Ramsey, why the Cowboys are overrated headed into the season, what Jadeveon Clowney's true value is, why Deshaun Watson & Bill O'Brien worked out an extension, plus the debut of the 'Ask the GM' segment.

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Sando & Mueller on Earl Thomas Drama, Ngakoue Trades & Budda Baker's Deal, NFC West & More

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:54:57 GMT

Is Budda Baker worth the money? What's the deal with Yannick Ngakoue being on the trading block? Have we had enough of Earl Thomas? And what's going on with the NFC West? The Athletic's Mike Sando and Randy Mueller bring you an insiders perspective on these topics & more.

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Sando & Mueller on Alex Smith's Return, No Camp Holdouts & Hall of Fame Finalists

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:00:21 GMT

What are the odds that Alex Smith will see game action? Why were there no training camp contract holdouts? What's the deal with the new Hall of Fame finalists? Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss these and a number of other NFL topics exclusively here on The Athletic.

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Sando & Mueller on Canceling CFB, an XFL Bubble, Canton-Worthy Coaches & More

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:49:58 GMT

What affect could college football being up in the air have on the draft process and scouting for NFL teams according to a former NFL GM? Could an XFL Bubble syphon off some talent? The Athletic's Mike Sando is joined again by Randy Mueller as they look at the college chaos, Canton's new way to honor coaches and more.

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Sando & Mueller on Patriots Opt Outs, 49ers Extend Lynch & The Rock Buying the XFL

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:53:31 GMT

Are the Pats headed toward 'tank mode' with so many players opting out? What does it mean long-term for the 49ers after they extended GM John Lynch? When will the XFL return now that The Rock has purchased it? The Athletic's Mike Sando is joined by former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller to discuss these topics and so much more on The Athletic.

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Sando & Mueller on 2020 QB Tiers, Jamal Adams Trade & More

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:44:36 GMT

Mike Sando's QB Tiers is one of our favorite pieces he does for The Athletic each year. Now he joins former NFL GM Randy Mueller to get his first impressions on the best & worst of the list, plus reaction to the big trade sending Jamal Adams to Seattle.

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Cam Newton to the Pats - Jones & Kapadia React

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:37:10 GMT

The Athletic's national NFL staff Lindsay Jones and Sheil Kapadia react to the news of Cam Newton signing a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.

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Sports & TV Week: How 'The Bachelor' Became the NFL's Offseason Sport

Tue, 26 May 2020 22:36:23 GMT

The Athletic NFL's Lindsay Jones and The Athletic CFB's Nicole Auerbach unite to discuss the enigma of 'The Bachelor' and what has made the reality show the go-to show and "sport" during the NFL's offseason in honor of Sports & TV Week on The Athletic.

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BREAKING NEWS: Brandin Cooks Traded from Rams to Texans

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:51:36 GMT

WR Brandin Cooks is headed to the Houston Texans for a 2nd round draft pick. The Athletic's Rich Hammond and Aaron Reiss bring you immediate reaction to the deal exclusively here!

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Free Agency Update: RB Todd Gurley Released By Rams

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:30:52 GMT

Rich Hammond of The Athletic LA gives breaking reaction to the news that Pro Bowl RB Todd Gurley has been released by the Rams. What does this mean for the draft, and why couldn't they trade him? Rich breaks it all down. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more free agency breaking news.

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Top 5 / Bottom 5 Free Agency Moves So Far

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:56:01 GMT

From Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, to Stefon Diggs heading to Buffalo, to the head-scratching DeAndre Hopkins trade, NFL writer Lindsay Jones and NFL editor Amy Parlapiano rank the top 5 & bottom 5 movies so far in free agency.

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Free Agency Update: Darius Slay Traded to Eagles, Berman & Burke React

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:35:16 GMT

CB Darius Slay was long-rumored to be on the trading block, now it has finally gone thru with the Eagles acquiring him for a 3rd and 5th round pick. The Athletic's Zach Berman and Chris Burke bring you both team's perspectives as the news broke.

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Free Agency Update: TB Agrees to Join TB

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:44:16 GMT

Tom Brady is going to be a Buccaneer. You read that right. The Athletic Tampa Bay's Greg Auman joins NFL writer Lindsay Jones for instant thoughts into how the offense will change under TB12 and what this means for the future of the Bucs' franchise. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more.

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Free Agency Update: Philip Rivers is now a Colt

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:41:31 GMT

Lindsay Jones is joined by Zak Keefer for instant reaction to the news that Philip Rivers will join the Colts as their new starting QB. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more news and analysis during free agency + Zak Keefer & Stephen Holder with details on the move on their 'One Percent Better' podcast.

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Free Agency Update: Bridgewater In, Newton Out As Panthers QB

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:36:02 GMT

Jourdan Rodrigue joins Tim McMaster for instant reaction to the Panthers acquiring QB Teddy Bridgewater as Cam Newton's days in Carolina are over. Stay tuned to this feed and to The Athletic for more NFL free agency breaking news as it happens.

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Free Agency Update: Drew Brees Re-signs with Saints

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:15:59 GMT

Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder share their immediate thoughts on the Drew Brees returning and what it means for the New Orleans Saints.

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Free Agency Update: Amari is Dallas' New $100 Million Man

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:39:31 GMT

It didn't take long for the Cowboys to secure Dak, let Byron walk and sign Amari Cooper to an enormous extension worth $100m over 5 years. KT Turner and Jon Machota dive once again into the breaking news as it happens right here on The Athletic.

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Free Agency Update: Broncos Sign OL Graham Glasgow

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:08:31 GMT

Nicki Jhabvala and CBS 4's Michael Spencer give their early thoughts on the addition of Graham Glasgow to the Broncos.

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Free Agency Update: The Bills Acquire WR Stefon Diggs

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:01:17 GMT

Joe Buscaglia of 'The Buffalo Beat' gives his first impressions on the Bills' acquisition of WR Stefon Diggs via trade with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Free Agency Update: Dolphins Break the Bank for Byron Jones, Van Noy

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:48:01 GMT

Dolphine beat writer Chris Perkins and Tim McMaster react to the record-setting contract that the Dolphins gave Byron Jones and the rest of their free agency moves from day 1.

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Free Agency Update: Colts Snag DeForest Bucker For 1st Rounder

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 21:06:00 GMT

Zak Keefer is joined by David Lombardi of 'Here's the Catch' to give his initial reaction to the news of DL DeForest Buckner being traded to Indianapolis for a 1st-round pick.

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Free Agency Update: TE Austin Hooper to the Dawg Pound

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:11:18 GMT

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd bring you immediate reactions to TE Austin Hooper's 4-year $23m deal with the Browns. How does the affect the offense and could there be more big moves on the way?

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Free Agency Update: DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals in Shocking Trade

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:23:20 GMT

Texans writer Aaron Reiss and Cardinals writer Scott Bordow go head-to-head with immediate reaction to the shocking deal sending WR DeAndre Hopkins and a pick from the Texans to the Cardinals for RB David Johnson and a few draft selections. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more breaking NFL news.

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Free Agency Update: Dak Gets Tagged, Amari & Byron All But Gone?

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:46:45 GMT

Jon Machota joins Kent Garrison to react to Dak Prescott getting the franchise tag from the Cowboys and how it could impact trying to retain Amari Cooper and Byron Jones as 2020 Free Agency kicks off in Cowboys Nation.

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Free Agency Update: Titans Commit to Tannehill & Tag Henry

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:55:57 GMT

Titans writer John Glennon joins Lindsay Jones to react to Ryan Tannehill's $118m 4-year extension and the Titans giving the tag to Derrick Henry. Also...what happens with Mariota? Stay tuned to The Athletic for more Free Agency breaking news.

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Free Agency Update: Ravens Acquire Calais Campbell for 5th Round Pick

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:37:28 GMT

Ravens writer Jeff Zrebiec joins Tim McMaster for instant reaction to the Ravens acquiring pass rusher Calais Campbell from Jacksonville for a 5th round pick. Stay tuned to The Athletic for more audio updates as 2020 NFL Free Agency continues.

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The Chiefs Are (Finally) the Champions!

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:21:33 GMT

It's been a long-time coming for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chiefs Kingdom, as KC took home their first Super Bowl Championship in half a century thanks to some late game heroics from Patrick Mahomes and some mistakes by the 49ers. Join Lindsay Jones with Amy Parlapiano as she describes her eyewitness perspective of covering the game in Miami, and the ladies welcome The Athletic's Nate Taylor of 'Time's Ours' for more insight into the Chiefs' historic win.

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Super Bowl LIV Preview | Chiefs vs 49ers

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:27:15 GMT

It's almost time for the big game! Join Lindsay Jones from Miami as she and Amy Parlapiano get one last word in with The Athletic's Chiefs writer Nate Taylor and 49ers writer Matt Barrows on what we can look for in Sunday night's NFL Championship.

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The Super Bowl is Set!

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:32:40 GMT

What a weekend of football it was as the AFC and NFC Champions were crowned. To preview the upcoming matchup between the 49ers and Chiefs, Amy and producer Kent welcome in David Lombardi of Here's The Catch and Seth Keysor of Time's Ours to reflect on clinching their conferences and look ahead to the insanely intriguing Super Bowl battle.

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Titans Takeover & Packers Playoff Poise

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:59:49 GMT

The Tennessee Titans shocked the football world by knocking off the Patriots and Ravens in back to back weeks. Can they keep the streak alive at Kansas City? The Athletic's John Glennon joins Lindsay and Amy to look into the Titans' success, plus Packers writer Matt Schneidman on the Packers' impressive NFC run.

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Coaching Chaos & Premature Playoff Exits

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:22:57 GMT

It's been an insane week in the NFL with 3 new head coaches already being hired and the Patriots and Saints quickly being eliminated from the playoffs in the first weekend. Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano for the highs and lows of the wild card round as well as special guest Dan Duggan on the Giants' hiring of Joe Judge + producer Kent chimes in on the McCarthy era beginning in Dallas.

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The Best & Worst of the 2019 Season

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 21:47:37 GMT

After all is said and done for the NFL regular season, which teams rose the & fell the most throughout the year? Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano compare & contrast the first & final Athletic NFL Power Rankings as they wave goodbye to 2019.

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Mahomes, Marshawn, & Momentum

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:43:55 GMT

With Patrick Mahomes fully healthy, is this the Chiefs' year to make another deep playoff run? Nate Taylor of the 'Time's Ours' podcast joins Lindsay & Amy to look at the Chiefs' potential chances in the AFC + how could Marshawn Lynch ignite the Seahawks? It's all here for you on a special Holiday edition of the NFL Power Rankings Podcast.

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Playoff Seed Chaos & Buffalo's Big Win

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:34:47 GMT

With only 2 games to play in the regular season, the playoff seeds still aren't close to being set. Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano for a wide look at the league prior to week 16 and more insight into the Bills with The Athletic's and The Buffalo Beat's Matt Fairburn.

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Spygate 2.0 + The Niners Go Marching In

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:18:46 GMT

Week 14 was full of big NFL storylines, including more drama for the Patriots and another huge win for the 49ers on the road. Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano welcome The Athletic's Matt Barrows to bring some 49er perspective on a new NFL Power Rankings Podcast.

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Goodbye Rivera & Hello Houston

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 22:19:03 GMT

With Ron Rivera out in Carolina, what will the affect be on the league? Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano for their reactions to the breaking news and the rest of the week's rankings with guest Aaron Reiss to talk Houston's resurgence. Also, Amy and Linds offer an inside look at how the .gifs are picked for each team every week.

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Why the 49ers Aren't the Best Team

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:54:15 GMT

The Athletic's NFL Power Rankings came out this week to much controversy. How could the 49ers not be at the top? Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano for a behind-the-scenes look at why New England was ranked higher and more on the NFL Power Rankings podcast.

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The 2010s: Justifying The Athletic's NFL All-Decade Team

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:00:20 GMT

The Athletic NFL's Mike Sando joins Lindsay Jones for a special NFL Power Rankings podcast as they bring some more context to the official All-Decade Team released by The Athletic today. Agree or disagree?

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Who is Myles Garrett & Where is Cam Newton?

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:55:13 GMT

From the helmet to the head to Colin Kaepernick's workout, there was no shortage of storylines coming out of week 11 in the NFL. Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano welcome Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic Carolina to check in on the Panthers and get her experience covering Colin Kaepernick's workout + Jason Lloyd of The Athletic Cleveland shares his insight on why Myles Garrett is NOT a dirty player.

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Bring On the Controversy!

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:19:40 GMT

By week 11, everyone seems to have an opinion on who the best team in the league is...but what do our experts at The Athletic really think about who was voted #1? Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano dive into this week's NFL Power Rankings Podcast with a look at the Risers & Fallers following week 10, the battle for the worst team in New York and more.

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A New Number One; Baltimore Stuns & ... a Cat

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:05:08 GMT

After Cam Newton went to IR and Gardner Minshew steps back in favor of Nick Foles, how does this affect the Power Rankings? Join NFL writer Lindsay Jones and NFL editor Amy Parlapiano for an extended dive into the new number one team according to The Athletic's NFL staff + an exclusive interview with Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic Baltimore for an inside look at Lamar Jackson's stunning start to the season.

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Trade Deadline Duds & Mid-Season Movers

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 22:50:26 GMT

Which teams let us down at the trade deadline, and who has seen the biggest drop off so far this season? Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano for their week 9 NFL Power Rankings podcast with a look back at the first half of the year.

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Are the Vikings Overrated or Underrated?

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:11:38 GMT

The Athletic's Chad Graff of the Straight Cash podcast joins the NFL Power Rankings podcast to celebrate Minnesota finally being in the top 5, but is it deserved? Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano for a recap of week 8's power rankings with an emphasis on Minnesota's rise to relevance. Tune in later this week as Amy and Lindsay rank their Top 5 hypothetical trades exclusively on The Athletic.

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Six Teams Rise, Six Teams Fall After Week Six

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:05:07 GMT

The NFL Power Rankings Podcast breaks down The Athletic's official NFL power rankings with a look at why the Rams fell 8 spots, the Texans climbing the chart 7 spots and more as Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano reset the board for week 7.

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Movement at the Top & Battling for the Bottom

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:07:29 GMT

It was a weekend of unexpected results in the NFL, which cause quite a shakeup in the top of our power rankings. Join NFL Writer Lindsay Jones and NFL Editor Amy Parlapiano as they reset the rankings for week 6 and preview a battle for the bottom of the league.

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Redskins & Broncos & Bengals...Ohhh My...

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:43:37 GMT

As we reset the NFL Power Rankings for week 5, national NFL writer Lindsay Jones and NFL editor Amy Parlapiano discuss the team that caused the most debate among The Athletic NFL staff and debut a new segment 'We Hear You' as they review the best & worst in the NFL.

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Backup QBs Boost the Bad For Week 4

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:34:59 GMT

The backup QBs around the NFL rose to the occasion in week 3, creating quite a shake-up for this week's Power Rankings. The Athletic's National NFL Writer Lindsay Jones and NFL Editor Amy Parlapiano break down the list of who fell, who jumped into the top 5, and why Miami is NOT the worst team in the league on The NFL Power Rankings Podcast.

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Injuries Shake Up the League for Week 3

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:42:56 GMT

The NFL is never short of drama, especially in 2019. But how did the events from week 2, such as Big Ben's injury, Jalen Ramsey's blowup, the benching of Eli and more affect what will happen in week 3? Join Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano for this weekly wide look at the best and worst in the NFL.

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Resetting the Rankings for Week 2

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:06:52 GMT

After numerous unexpected results in week one of the season, join The Athletic's Lindsay Jones along with NFL editor Amy Parlapiano as they reset The Athletic's NFL power rankings prior to week two's kickoff.

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Setting the Stage for Week 1

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:00:46 GMT

Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano return to The NFL Power Rankings Podcast to preview this weekend's matchups with a look at the top 5 and bottom 5 teams in the league, how Ezekiel Elliott's signing affect's the Cowboys in the rankings and what to expect from Miami after trading away some major assets.

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Biggest Risers & Fallers of the Offseason

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:33:40 GMT

In episode one of The Athletic's NFL Power Rankings Podcast, Lindsay Jones and Amy Parlapiano review the preseason and offseason with a look at the top 5 and bottom 5 teams in the league, which teams gained and lost the most during the offseason and more as they prepare you for week one of regular season action.

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