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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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    Which second-year QB showed the most promise entering 2026?

    04/06/2026 | 1h
    Our Lingering Questions series is back, and we kick it off this year with a doozy. Four rookie quarterbacks had at least 250 dropbacks last season, and at least three of them will start in 2026. So, what really were the rookie seasons for Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into all four on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

    Rundown (timestamps are approximate)
    0:00 Welcome to the show
    2:42 Cam Ward
    21:19 Jaxson Dart
    37:18 Tyler Shough
    52:50 Shedeur Sanders

    Host: Robert Mays
    Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen
    Executive Producer: Michael Beller
    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy
    Social Producer: Scott Krinch

    Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social
    Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social
    Follow Robert on X: @RobertMays

    Theme song: Haunted
    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs
    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Which AFC team has the best supporting cast around its quarterback?

    03/06/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
    Last season's Seahawks became the latest team to prove that you don't need an elite quarterback to win the Super Bowl. An elite supporting cast can do just as much heavy lifting as a quarterback who appears headed for a gold jacket. So, which teams have the best supporting casts in the league? Which teams have the worst? We'll explore those questions over two episodes, divided between AFC and NFC. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen rank the AFC supporting casts from worst to first.

    Timestamps are approximate
    0:00 Welcome to the show
    0:29 Ranking the AFC supporting casts
    3:16 Miami Dolphins
    5:48 Optimism around Bobby Slowik?
    8:25 Tennessee Titans
    10:22 Brian Daboll's offense
    13:02 Las Vegas Raiders
    14:18 Raiders wide receiver group
    19:16 New York Jets
    24:00 Cleveland Browns
    29:04 Harold Fannin Jr. and rookie tight ends
    34:50 Kansas City Chiefs
    35:22 Andy Reid no longer elite?
    41:05 Houston Texans
    45:54 Baltimore Ravens
    47:55 Derrick Henry
    50:26 Pittsburgh Steelers
    52:55 Steelers pass catchers
    54:41 New England Patriots
    58:50 What version of AJ Brown will Patriots get?
    1:00:56 Cincinnati Bengals
    1:02:11 Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins
    1:06:10 Robert wants to change his rankings
    1:06:45 Jacksonville Jaguars
    1:08:22 Confidence in Liam Coen
    1:11:19 Los Angeles Chargers
    1:12:10 Mike McDaniel changes Chargers
    1:13:23 Monstrous season for Ladd McConkey?
    1:15:59 Indianapolis Colts
    1:20:58 Buffalo Bills
    1:23:19 Robert and Derrik both have Denver Broncos at No. 1
    1:26:44 Recapping AFC supporting cast rankings

    Host: Robert Mays
    Co-Host: Derrik Klassen
    Executive Producer: Michael Beller
    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy
    Social Producer: Scott Krinch

    Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social
    Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social
    Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social
    Follow Robert on X: @RobertMays
    Follow Dave on X: @DaveHelman_

    Theme song: Haunted
    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs
    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    BREAKING NEWS: Myles Garrett traded to Rams

    01/06/2026 | 30 mins.
    The NFL certainly has a way of grabbing the spotlight, doesn't it? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen break down the stunning trade of Myles Garrett to the Rams on this special live edition of The Athletic Football Show.

    Host: Robert Mays
    Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen
    Executive Producer: Michael Beller
    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy
    Social Producer: Scott Krinch

    Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social
    Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social
    Follow Robert on X: @RobertMays

    Theme song: Haunted
    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs
    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Who is the best true utility player in the NFL?

    01/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    You ever think about where an elite middle linebacker of yesteryear might play in today's NFL? You ever find yourself pondering who the best true utility player in the league might be? You ever wish that smart football folks had a bit more skepticism around coaching hires that look great on paper? Then this edition of The Athletic Football Show's mailbag is for you! Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen dig into all of those ideas, and a whole lot more.

    Host: Robert Mays
    Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman
    Executive Producer: Michael Beller
    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy
    Social Producer: Scott Krinch

    Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social
    Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social
    Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social
    Follow Robert on X: @RobertMays
    Follow Dave on X: @DaveHelman_

    Theme song: Haunted
    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs
    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Offseason beliefs we won't live to regret (unless we do)

    28/05/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    As we get closer to June 1 and the true beginning of the summer, the earliest thought embers of what we think about the 2026 season are beginning to glow. However, as those beliefs take shape, we fully understand that optimism doesn't automatically translate into results. Derrik Klassen welcomes Dan Pizzuta of FTN onto this episode of The Athletic Football Show to share with one another the beliefs they hold with eyes wide open on how they could take a turn for the worse.

    Host: Derrik Klassen
    With: Dan Pizzuta
    Executive Producer: Michael Beller
    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy
    Social Producer: Scott Krinch

    Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social
    Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social
    Follow Dave on X: @DaveHelman_

    Theme song: Haunted
    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs
    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
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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