Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.
Fourth Down Fiasco
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Seth Walder discusses Dan Campbell's fourth down failure in the NFC Championship game, whether the Lions should have taken a more conservative approach, and the dumbest criticism Bill saw on the internet. Plus, they answer if the Lions' failure on the fourth down spurred the 49er's comeback.
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1/30/2024 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
New Era
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill discusses Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan to take the Chargers' head coaching position and if he will be successful in Los Angeles. Then, host of Fantasy Focus and dedicated Detroit Lions fan Daniel Dopp joins to break down the success of the Lions, how Dan Campbell transformed the team, when the switch flipped for the Lions, and Detroit's underrated players. Plus, they discuss the NFC Championship matchup with the 49ers and what other franchises can learn from the Lions' rebuild.
0:00 - 14:14 Jim Harbaugh named new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers
17:14 Dan Campbell’s leadership transforming the Lions
29:14 Turning point for the Lions
44:14 NFC Championship preview
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1/25/2024 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
NFL Coaching Musical Chairs
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, writer Dan Pizzuta joins to discuss the latest news, including Bengals’ offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to be named the Titans’ new head coach, the Chicago Bears hiring former Seahawks OC Shane Waldron, and the Jaguars hiring Falcons’ defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Plus, they discuss the next move for Mike Vrabel, who the Eagles should hire next as defensive coordinator, and the challenges Dan Morgan will face as the new Carolina general manager.
1:48 Callahan to be named new head coach of Titans
10:42 Shane Waldron is named the new Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator
17:39 Jaguars hire Falcons’ Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen
22:44 Eagles fire Defensive Coordinator Sean Desai
32:19 Carolina Panthers promote ex-linebacker Dan Morgan to GM role
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1/23/2024 • 42 minutes, 45 seconds
Star-studded NFL Coaching Candidates
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill starts by discussing Jordan Love’s record-breaking QBR performance this season and the fascinating contract negotiation with Love and the Packers. Then, Geoff Schwartz joins, breaking down the best fits for the NFL head coaching vacancies, including if Jim Harbaugh is a better fit for the Atlanta Falcons than Bill Belichick and who can fill in with the morbid situation in Carolina. Then, they discuss how Raiders’ players have publicly supported Antonio Pierce as their next coach and who is the best fit to transform the Chargers. Plus, they discuss if the Titans and Seahawks should do a Mike Vrabel and Pete Carroll coaching swap.
0:00-7:30 Jordan Love
9:25 Atlanta Falcons
15:16 Carolina Panthers
20:30 Las Vegas Raiders
24:52 Los Angeles Chargers
31:45 Seattle Seahawks
38:14 Tennessee Titans
42:45 Washington Commanders
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1/18/2024 • 54 minutes, 12 seconds
Wild Card Weekend Roundup
On tonight's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, NFL writer Charles McDonald joins to break down the wild card round, including the collapse of the Philadelphia Eagles, the future of Nick Sirianni's in Philadelphia, and if Mike Vrabel could be a potential fit as the Eagles' head coach. Then, they discuss the keys to success for the Buccaneers against the Lions next week. Later, they discuss if Josh Allen was the best quarterback in the wild card round, what's happening with Stefon Diggs, and if the Bills will be successful against the Chiefs next week. Plus, they discuss if the Steelers should move on from Kenny Pickett and if Mike Tomlin's career in Pittsburgh is coming to an end.
4:35 Eagles’ Collapse
16:37 Nick Sirianni’s future in Philadelphia
25:20 Optimism level for Buccaneers’ fans
29:51 Bills vs. Steelers Recap
42:00 Should the Steelers move on from Kenny Pickett?
48:01 Mike Tomlin’s contract expiring
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1/16/2024 • 58 minutes, 39 seconds
The End of an Era
On this special edition of the Bill Barnwell Show following the news of Bill Belichick and the Patriots parting ways, Bill shares Belichick’s impact on the NFL and how he changed the game forever. Then, he breaks down Belichick’s Super Bowl wins, his biggest trades, and how he revitalized the careers of players like Randy Moss. Plus, he shares why Belichick and Brady needed each other and why Belichick’s story is not over.
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1/12/2024 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
Drafting the Best of The Worst NFL Teams
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill dives into the news that the Chicago Bears decided to keep head coach Matt Eberflus and fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. Then, Will Brinson of CBS joins the pod to draft the teams who missed the postseason this year, and talk about their chances of making it back to the postseason in 2024. They particularly take a hard look at the Atlanta Falcons and the two main spots they need to fill, the Chicago Bears and the long way they have to go to rebuild their team, the drama in the New York Giants house, the struggles on both sides of the ball for the Washington Commanders, and why the Las Vegas Raiders are the most desirable destination for free agents.
0:00 The Bears keep head coach Matt Eberflus and fire OC Luke Getsy.
10:00 Let the draft begin!
14:50 Bill and Will disagree on where the Falcons should be drafted.
20:45 Detour about the Chicago Bears QB position – will it be Justin Fields or Caleb Williams?
33:41 After the New York Giants in-house drama, where do they land on this list?
40:24 Where Will thinks the Commanders should land and why Bill thinks they should take last place.
44:47 How the Raiders were competitive week after week and why this might lead them to a quick transformation.
53:06 Lightning round to the end of the draft list.
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1/11/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 57 seconds
Bill Belichick’s Future in New England
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, writer JP Acosta joins to break down the firings of Arthur Smith and Ron Rivera and discuss which head coaching job is more desirable between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders. Then, they discuss Bill Belichick’s future in New England and if he will be the next coach let go in the latest firings. Later, they discuss whether the firing of the Jaguars’ defensive staff was overdue, the lack of depth and organizational failure in Jacksonville, and the missed opportunities for the Jaguars’ offense. Plus, they give a realistic shopping list for the Jaguars in the offseason.
1:30 Arthur Smith firing
9:18 Ron Rivera firing
10:48 Which head coaching job is more desirable: Falcons or Commanders?
14:55 Bill Belichick’s future in New England
23:19 What went wrong with the Jaguars
39:20 Shopping list for the Jaguars in the offseason
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1/9/2024 • 47 minutes, 21 seconds
Annual State of the Rams
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, the Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins to discuss why the Los Angeles Rams are the most interesting team in football, the Rams' journey to clinching a playoff spot, and how Sean McVay evolved this year. Then, they break down how Kyren Williams became an essential player, how the Rams set up their rookie class for success, and the personnel department’s strategy in supplementing their roster. Plus, they discuss Sean McVay’s perspective shift this season.
2:30 Journey to clinching a playoff spot
9:16 The differences in Sean McVay and his coaching staff this year
17:00 Emergence of Kyren Williams
23:52 Success of the rookies
30:19 How the personnel department supplemented the roster
43:41 Sean McVay’s future
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1/4/2024 • 55 minutes, 27 seconds
Solutions for NFL Officiating
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill discusses the differences referees face in modern-day football, including the use of social media and the impact of gambling. Then, Bill breaks down the costly penalty during the Lions vs. Cowboys game. Plus, he gives his five big-picture solutions for the NFL officiating situation.
3:00 Differences in officiating in modern NFL
10:57 Lions penalty
15:15 Five big-picture solutions for NFL officiating
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1/2/2024 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
Football Justice
In today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill discusses the pros and cons of expanding the NFL schedule and how it impacts the quality of games. Then, ESPN writer and metaphor expert Brooke Pryor joins Bill to break down the downward spiral of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh, and if the Steelers can get their spark back. Plus, they discuss the keys to specific teams succeeding with backup quarterbacks.
0:35 impact of expanded NFL schedule
12:06 Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh
15:30 George Pickens ‘lackadaisical’ effort
22:35 Wide receiver issues in Pittsburgh
33:54 Will things be different with Mason Rudolph?
38:30 Is Mike Tomlin to blame for the offensive struggles?
50:38 Big picture: why do certain teams succeed with backup quarterbacks?
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12/21/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Scariest Team in Football
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill is joined by ESPN writer Alaina Getzenberg to discuss why they are 'shook' by Drew Lock, concerns for the Eagles' defense, and offer their unsolicited advice for Pete Carroll. Then, they break down the downfall of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mason Rudolph starting next week, and Najee Harris' production level. Plus, they discuss the Bills being back in the playoff picture and share their realistic expectations for the remainder of the Bills' season.
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12/19/2023 • 50 minutes, 18 seconds
2023 NFL Redraft
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down the reports of Bill Belichick and the Patriots parting ways and shares why New England should stay with Belichick. Then, ESPN writer and NFL ‘Renaissance Man’ Seth Walder joins Bill to redo the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft as if it took place today. They each share their evaluations and select who would stay in the first round and who would be left out. Then, they give ten players who should have been taken in the first round based on their rookie seasons thus far.
0:08-6:45 Should the Patriots part ways with Bill Belichick?
9:20 -38:37 Who would stay in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft
38:40-56:57 Ten players who should have been selected in the first round of the draft
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12/14/2023 • 1 hour, 1 second
The Legend of 'Tommy Cutlets' Continues
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Ben Baby joins Bill to break down the Monday Night Football matchups, including if Tyreek Hill is in the MVP conversation and the ticket to postseason admission in the AFC. Then, they discuss how Tommy DeVito is making the Giants a team to watch and the big picture for the Packers. Plus, what's next for the Chargers with Justin Herbert's injury?
3:00 Mike Vrabel is the new king of the nerds
4:34 Tyreek Hill's injury impacting the game
6:34 Bills are back in the playoff picture
8:30 Concern level for Miami
10:57 Ticket for admission to the postseason for AFC
16:12 Are you skeptical if the Dolphins could thrive without Tyreek Hill?
21:00 Dolphins road to winning the AFC
24:45 Giants-Packers recap
26:24 The legend of Tommy DeVito, aka 'Tommy Cutlets'
32:31 What's to like about the young Giants roster
38:55 Big picture for the Packers
46:56 Justin Herbert Injury news
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12/12/2023 • 54 minutes, 4 seconds
Reading the NFL Tea Leaves: Who Has the Most to Gain or Lose?
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Robert Mays of the Athletic joins Bill to discuss if this is the last season of Justin Fields in Chicago, if the Chargers will move on from Brandon Staley, and Kyler Murray's future in Arizona. Plus, they discuss the not-so-obvious
coaching candidates available.
2:11 Have we seen the last full season of Justin Fields in Chicago?
6:19 What's the future of Matt Eberflus in Chicago?
14:42 Will the Chargers move on from Brandon Staley?
28:59 Is the Patriots' head coaching job a 'good job'
30:51 Will Dennis Allen stay in New Orleans?
33:24 What's next for Robert Saleh in New York?
41:10 Kyler Murray's future in Arizona
45:27 Has Tua earned his next contract?
55:37 Not-so-obvious hot coaching candidates
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12/7/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
NFL Script Goes Haywire
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, the Ringer's Danny Kelly joins Bill to discuss Trevor Lawrence's injury, the number of quarterback injuries across the NFL, and Jake Browning's commanding performance. Then, they break down the weekend's biggest stories, including the impact of Kenny Pickett's injury on the Steelers, Zach Wilson's reluctance to step back in as the Jets' starting quarterback, and Shaquille Leonard signing with the Eagles.
1:30 Trevor Lawrence's injury
7:22 Jaguars' water guy goes rouge
10:30 C.J. Beathard or bust?
14:47 Jake Browning's dominating performance
17:17 The Bengals in the hunt for the playoffs?
22: 30 Kenny Pickett's injury impact on the Steelers
27:30 Zach Wilson's future in New York
38:22 Shaquille Leonard signs to the Eagles
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12/5/2023 • 46 minutes, 20 seconds
Carolina's Coaching Carousel
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down why Dak Prescott should be the front-runner for league MVP. Then, friend of the podcast, Josh Norris, joins Bill and shares if firing Frank Reich was the right move, if any blame should be placed on Bryce Young, and who the Panthers should seek out as their next coach.
0:40 - 9:45 Why Dak Prescott deserves to win MVP
9:46 Josh Norris joins the show
11:30 Was firing Frank Reich the right move?
17:31 Frank Reich's outdated offense
21:54: Did the Panthers' offense change under Thomas Brown's play calling?
24:55 Is Bryce Young to blame?
27:46 Was Bryce Young set up to fail with the offensive line?
30:20 Should more blame be placed on Carolina Panther's owner David Tepper
36:10 The biggest issue with the Panthers franchise
40:15 Who should the Panthers seek out as the next head coach?
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11/30/2023 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds
Is the Modern NFL Mediocre?
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill addresses the offensive concerns with the Chiefs, the struggles with the Chiefs wide receiver group, and compares Travis Kelce’s productivity this season with previous years. Then, Bill discusses the quarterback questions surrounding the New York Jets, Tim Boyle starting against the Miami Dolphins, and who could solve the Jets’ quarterback need. Plus, Bill breaks down Tom Brady’s recent comments, claiming the NFL today is mediocre compared to the past.
0:40 Chiefs offensive struggles
3:44 Changes in Travis Kelce’s output and productivity
7:11 New York Jets quarterback questions
10:16 Tim Boyle is going to start for the Jets against the Miami Dolphins
15:28 Jets sign Joe Flacco
16:16 Why aren’t the Jets playing Trevor Siemian?
19:13 Tom Brady believes the NFL today is ‘mediocre’
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11/21/2023 • 33 minutes, 15 seconds
Craziest NFL Wild Card Scenarios
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill is joined by Gregg Rosenthal of the NFL Network to break down the firing of Ken Dorsey as the Bills’ Offensive Coordinator, how Josh Allen has developed throughout his career, and what the future of the Bills’ offense looks like under Joe Brady. Then, they discuss Deshaun Watson’s shoulder injury, who the Browns should get as their next quarterback, and if Cleveland still has a chance at the playoffs. Plus, they share their picks for the wild card teams in the AFC and NFC.
2:05 Ken Dorsey is fired as Bills Offensive Coordinator
5:08 Josh Allen’s development under Ken Dorsey
10:05 Will Joe Brady’s style of play improve the Bills’ offense?
13:13 Was it a mistake for the Bills to acquire Von Miller?
15:30 Deshaun Watson is out for the season with a shoulder injury
19:26 Who should the Browns target as their next QB?
27:19 Would any team trade for Deshaun Watson?
31:27 Will the Browns make the playoffs?
32:19 Could the Steelers land a wildcard spot?
42:22 Who are the wild card teams in the AFC?
43:26 Who will get the wild card spot in the NFC?
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11/16/2023 • 58 minutes, 53 seconds
The Most Hopeless NFL Teams
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill shares why the blueprint for the Jets offense is failing and the improvements they must make before Aaron Rodgers returns to the field. Then, the Ringer’s Danny Heifetz joins the show to share the five most hopeless teams in the NFL this season, which teams are in quarterback purgatory, and Bill gives a shocking pick for a hopeless team.
0:00-8:40 Jets offensive struggles
11:53 Are the Patriots the most hopeless team?
15:08 Can you trust Bill Belichick as a GM and the staff around him?
18:11 The future of the QB position for the Giants
23:16 What’s next for the Panthers?
27:22 Can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers compete?
32:19 The missing pieces of the Denver Broncos
37:08 Impact of Maxx Crosby
43:13 Bill’s shocking pick for hopeless team
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11/9/2023 • 56 minutes, 35 seconds
Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down the most significant moves of the trade deadline, which teams should have been more aggressive during the deadline, and the biggest missed opportunities of the trade deadline. Plus, who is going to win the NFC South?
1:00 Commanders trade Montez Sweat to the Bears
8:42 Commanders trade Chase Young to the 49ers
11:42 Vikings trade for Joshua Dobbs
15:00 What went into the Giants' decision not to trade Saquon Barkley?
17:57 Should the Lions have been more aggressive this deadline?
21:26 Is the solution to the Chiefs' current offensive struggles on the roster?
24:40 Teams who should have traded players this deadline
27:04 How NFL compensatory picks work
30:13 What is the ideal time for the trade deadline?
31:57 Why are the prices for trade deadline low?
37:30 Did Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler get fired from the Raiders due to their inaction during the deadline?
38:34 Can the Broncos go on a run in the second half of the season?
41:00 Who will be the seventh seed in the NFC in the postseason?
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11/1/2023 • 45 minutes, 38 seconds
Ideal NFL Trade Candidates
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, NFL writer and friend of the podcast Will Brinson joins to discuss potential landing spots for key players this trade deadline, analyze hypothetical trade scenarios for Justin Fields, and break down if the Broncos should trade Russell Wilson. Later, Bill gives his take on Arthur Smith’s comments surrounding Bijan Robinson’s status.
3:09 Which player should be traded before the deadline?
4:13 Potential Derrick Henry landing spots
12:48 Hypothetical Trade Scenario: Justin Fields to the Falcons
16:44 Potential landing spots for Bryan Burns
27:48 Would Anyone trade for Russell Wilson?
33:26 Russell Wilson to the Commanders?
41:11 Where should Jerry Jeudy end up?
47:39 Reaction to Arthur Smith’s comments
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10/26/2023 • 56 minutes, 25 seconds
The Great Brock Purdy Debate
Nate Tice joins Bill Barnwell to break down if Brock Purdy could be successful long-term for the 49ers, what has to make Purdy successful in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, and share what has been most surprising about Purdy’s career. Plus, Bill discusses the Jets’ defensive decline and what adjustments must be made.
5:38 Chargers vs. Cowboys MNF was “take theater:
7:40 Brock Purdy and Jimmy Garoppolo comparisons
11:34 Concerns with Brock Purdy in Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme
14:28 What has Shanahan adjusted for Brock Purdy?
21:57 What is most surprising about Purdy’s play in the 49ers offense?
31:47 How did your favorite teams growing up influence your ideas of a successful offense?
35:28 How many other quarterbacks could play as well as Brock Purdy does in the 49ers offense?
43:20 Will the 49ers invest significantly in Brock Purdy or move on?
46:37 The Jets defense on the decline
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10/19/2023 • 54 minutes, 57 seconds
Abandoning Preseason Predictions
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Seth Walder joins the show to discuss what pre-season predictions they stand behind and what predictions they are abandoning. Plus, Bill breaks down if it’s time for the Patriots to move on from Bill Belichick the general manager.
3:43 Will the Packers win the NFC North?
7:27 Was Jordan Love ready?
13 Will the Packers beat the 7.5 spread?
14:18 All in on Miami’s defense?
23:29 If we could back in time, who would still be a first-round draft pick and who would drop?
51:54 Should the Patriots move on from Bill Belichick?
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10/13/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Award Picks: Ranking 2023 NFL MVP Candidates
Bill Barnwell is joined by NFL writer Charles McDonald to discuss how to save the Falcons season and if there is still hope for them to make the playoffs. Later, they give their award picks thus far for the 2023 NFL season. Plus, Bill breaks down what more will it take for Brock Purdy to get the recognition he deserves.
5:30 Does Arthur Smith believe that Drake London and Kyle Pitts are talented players?
7:47 Who’s to blame: Desmond Ridder or the o-line?
12:58 Falcons can be a playoff team
15:30 What would you have tried to do in the last offseason to fix the Falcons QB need?
17:41 What changes the Falcons need to make to make the offense more successful
21:45 Awards pick for the season
22:44 Josh Allen MVP
27:40 Who is Offensive Player of the Year
31:17 Who is the Defensive Player of the Year
34:00 Offensive rookie of the year
37:48 Defensive Rookie of the year
40:15 Coach of the Year
44:41 Brock Purdy Deserves More Credit
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10/6/2023 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Greatest Offensive Performance of All Time
On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Miami Dolphins writer Marcel Louis - Jacques joins Bill to discuss if the Miami Dolphins executed the greatest offensive performance of all time. Then they discuss how the Dolphins’ offensive line is keeping Tua’s jersey clean, what’s most impressive about Miami’s defense under Vic Fangio, and if Christian Wilkins is Josh Allen’s Joker. Later, what should the Jets do at quarterback? Plus, Bill dives into difference making decisions and if Brandon Staley should be fired.
1:27 Marcel Louis-Jacques joins the show!
2:50 Dolphins offense the greatest we have ever seen?
7:46 Is Sean Payton’s style a “touch archaic?”
10:05 Dolphins’ offensive line having a field day
12:00 Keeping Tua’s jersey clean
12:36 Perfect recipe of football success for Dolphins
14:00 What is the Dolphins offensive or schematic weakness?
19:20 Where the Bills give up big plays
23:00 What makes the Dolphins different?
24:20 What’s impressive about the Dolphins’ defense under Vic Fangio
29:28 Christian Wilkins is Josh Allen’s Joker
30:36 who wins the Dolphins vs. Bills matchup on Sunday?
32:56 The Dolphins are the best team in the NFL
35:55 Who is the best 2-1 team?
41:30 What should the Jets do at quarterback?
49:31 Jets putting all your eggs in Aaron Rodgers basket
51: 30 Difference Making Decisions: should Brandon Staley being fired?
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9/28/2023 • 57 minutes, 46 seconds
Embracing Uncertainty
Former NFL quarterback and QB School creator JT O'Sullivan joins Bill in trying to make sense of Justin Fields’ comments about the Bears' coaching staff. Then, they discuss if Fields has been given the proper tools to succeed, how to unlock Justin Fields 'the creator' , and what makes a successful play caller. Plus, Bill dives into the concept of embracing the uncertainty with the Bears trading for Chase Claypool.
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9/21/2023 • 53 minutes, 19 seconds
Embarrassment of Riches
Fantasy football expert Ben Gretch joins Bill to recap the unexpected Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, including the latest with Aaron Rodgers, if the Jets should stick with Zach Wilson, and potential replacements for Rodgers. Then, they share their Week 1 fantasy standouts, if Tua is undervalued, and if fantasy managers should be hopeful about Kyle Pitts. Plus, could Anthony Richardson be a future fantasy star?
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9/14/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Mailbag Episode: Quarterbacks on the Verge of Superstar Status
The NFL season is officially here, and Bill answers your burning questions in this week’s mailbag episode. He discusses what quarterbacks are about to make a giant leap in their career, if this is the season the Patriots move on from Bill Belichick, and the likelihood Tom Brady comes out of retirement. Plus, Bill shares why he hesitates about buying into the Jets hype.
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9/7/2023 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds
An NFL Crystal Ball
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays from The Athletic to discuss what they wishes they knew now about this upcoming NFL season. In other words, if they had a crystal ball what would they want to know looking into the future.
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8/29/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes
Spicy Preseason Takefest with Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth
In part two of a three-part series, Bill sits down with friends Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth to share his three spicy takes of the 2023 NFL season. Hear part one of the Preseason Takefest on the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny. Check out The Domonique Foxworth Show for the third installment of the series.
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8/21/2023 • 40 minutes, 45 seconds
’Tis the Fantasy Season
Long time friend of the podcast Josh Norris joins Bill to discuss the fantasy implications of Ezekiel Elliot joining the Patriots, if Tony Pollard is a first round fantasy pick, and the impact of Dalvin Cook going to the Jets. Then, they discuss Doug Pederson maximizing strength of Christian Kirk, the explosiveness of Khalil Herbert, and which coach they would give truth serum heading into week one. Plus, is it the year of the late round tight end?
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8/17/2023 • 53 minutes, 28 seconds
Training Camp Hype
ESPN writer Seth Walder joins Bill to discuss Trey Lance’s future in San Francisco, share their predictions for the biggest breakout players in 2023, and if they are drinking the Jets' Kool-Aid.
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8/10/2023 • 52 minutes, 1 second
NFL Quarterback Tiers 2023
The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins Bill to analyze the results of the NFL quarterback tiers decided by the votes of league insiders. They discuss the surprising rise and fall of QBs in the tiers and share their predictions of who will jump in the rankings next year.
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8/3/2023 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
Savvy Shoppers
ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor joins Bill sharing funny moments from the first day of Steelers' training camp, Najee Harris’ viewpoint on the running back situation, how physics don’t apply to Patrick Mahomes, and the way the Chiefs build their roster. Then, they discuss the AFC teams that just missed the playoffs and their likelihood of making it this year.
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7/27/2023 • 46 minutes, 16 seconds
Perception of Value
Mina Kimes joins Bill to discuss the conversation surrounding running backs this offseason, how the evolution of the game impacted the position, and how much running backs truly benefit teams. Plus, they discuss what players could realistically push for in the next CBA agreement.
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7/21/2023 • 51 minutes, 57 seconds
Inside the Mind of NFL Coaches
The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins the podcast to share insights from her podcast series The Playcallers. She gives us a behind the scenes look of what it’s really like being a NFL coach from the minds of Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and more. Plus, she shares what surprised her most from the series, the process of humanizing NFL figures, and the endlessness of finding what’s next.
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7/13/2023 • 53 minutes, 9 seconds
Behind the Times
Ollie Connolly joins Bill to discuss how Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense have evolved, solutions for developing young quarterbacks, and what coaches are thinking when planning out offensive schemes for the season.
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6/29/2023 • 38 minutes, 42 seconds
Wild Goose Chase
Friend of the podcast Will Brinson joins Bill to share his favorite prop bets of the upcoming season, discuss which player props are tempting possibilities, and what bets to avoid. Plus, they discuss which animal is scarier a snake or goose?
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6/22/2023 • 47 minutes, 33 seconds
Self-Inflicted Turmoil
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert, to discuss Dalvin Cook being released and the competitive rebuild of the Vikings roster. Then, ESPN Bills reporter Alaina Getzenberg joins to discuss what happened that led to tensions with Stefon Diggs and the Bills and the ramifications of the situation.
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6/15/2023 • 52 minutes, 43 seconds
Breaking News & Fantasy Implications
Bill is joined by his friend from Underdog Sports, Hayden Winks, to talk breaking news about Dalvin Cook, fantasy football implications, and a little bit of best ball.
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6/8/2023 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
NFL Best and Worst Offseason Moves
With football season around the corner, Geoff Schwartz joins Bill to break down the best and worst moves NFL teams made this offseason.
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6/1/2023 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds
Changing The Rules
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Field Yates to talk through the recent NFL rule changes, some free agents who are still out there, and Austin Ekeler's situation.
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5/24/2023 • 54 minutes, 58 seconds
Annual Dynasty Rookie Draft
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Mike Clay to hold their annual dynasty rookie draft of players from the 2023 NFL draft.
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5/19/2023 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
5th Year Options & Curious Choices
Bill is joined by his friend The Athletic's Robert Mays to talk through some of the NFL's interesting 5th year option decisions and to take a final look at this year's NFL draft.
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5/2/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 22 seconds
NFL Draft Day 1 Recap
Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice from The Athletic to recap day 1 of the NFL Draft with everything that happened and didn't happen.
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4/28/2023 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds
The Perfect NFL Draft
Bill is joined by his friend Danny Kelly from The Ringer to put together the perfect NFL draft including 7 picks, 1 player graded in each round, and why they love that player.
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4/19/2023 • 56 minutes, 19 seconds
Who Goes Number One?
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Bill Connelly to break down the top 5 quarterbacks in this year's upcoming draft.
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4/12/2023 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
NFL Draft Philosophies and Potential Trades
Bill hosts a solo show where he answers a mixed bag of questions regarding the NFL draft process, potential trades, and more!
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4/5/2023 • 34 minutes, 27 seconds
Betting The NFL Draft/Upcoming Season
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Seth Walder to break down some of the most exciting bets on the upcoming NFL season and NFL draft.
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3/29/2023 • 54 minutes, 59 seconds
Fantasy Implications
Bill is joined by his friend Danny Heifetz from the Ringer to break down the fantasy implications of this offseason's biggest moves.
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3/23/2023 • 42 minutes, 32 seconds
Favorite Free Agency Moves
Bill is joined by his friend Mina Kimes to break down their favorite moves of free agency so far, reasonable quarterback deals, and hipster free agency picks.
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3/17/2023 • 1 hour, 21 seconds
Realistic Landing Spots
Bill is joined by his friend Gregg Rosenthal from NFL Network to break down a handful of free agents from Gregg's list of top 101 free agents this offseason and pick their landing spot.
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3/9/2023 • 47 minutes, 6 seconds
Are We Paying QB's Too Much? (Mailbag Episode)
Bill hosts a solo mailbag episode where he answers all your most pressing questions including: are we paying QB's too much, why coaches never leave teams in free agency, and more!
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3/2/2023 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
The Future of Justin Fields (Mailbag Episode)
Bill hosts a solo episode from Australia where he answers all of your most pressing questions from this NFL season.
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2/23/2023 • 49 minutes, 2 seconds
Is Jalen Hurts A SuperStar?
Shockingly enough, Bill and his friend ESPN's Domonique Foxworth recap the Super Bowl. They get into how the Chiefs broke down the Eagles defense, what the Eagles could have done to stop the Chiefs, and whether or not Jalen Hurts is a superstar.
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2/13/2023 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
All The X's & O's
Bill is joined by his friends former NFL OL Geoff Schwartz and Nate Tice from the Athletic to break down all the x's and o's of the upcoming Super Bowl.
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2/9/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
Snake Drafting Prop Bets
Bill is joined by his friends Josh Norris and Hayden Winks of Underdog Sports to snake draft their favorite Super Bowl prop bets.
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2/8/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
Conference Championships Are Here!
Bill is joined by his friend Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald to talk about the Nathaniel Hackett hire, the breaking news surrounding Frank Reich with Carolina, and a preview of the conference championship games.
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1/26/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
The Divisional Round Preview You Deserve
Bill is joined by his friend CBS' Will Brinson to breakdown each of the four games in the divisional round.
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1/19/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 28 seconds
Comparing Different Hells
Bill is joined by The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue to examine the latest on a very fluid situation with Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams. They discuss how things got to the point that McVay is considering leaving, what happened to the coaching staff after the Super Bowl, if the situation compromises the Rams’ offseason, why Jourdan thinks there’s no way he permanently retires right now and how the Rams could make a return more appealing to McVay.
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1/12/2023 • 58 minutes, 2 seconds
Elimination Sucks... Here Are Positive Takeaways
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Seth Walder to give one positive comment to each of the eliminated post season teams from the 2022 season.
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1/5/2023 • 46 minutes, 25 seconds
Strangers Things Have Happened
Doug Kyed joins Bill to breakdown what’s going wrong for the Patriots this year, major changes that need to happen for New England’s offense, and coaching changes that will make Patriot fans mad. Plus, Bill is heated about the Pro-Bowl snubs.
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12/22/2022 • 52 minutes, 46 seconds
Your Super Bowl Winner Is...
Bill is joined by his friend Sheil Kapadia from the Ringer to talk about the 4 most important games this upcoming weekend as well as who the 5 teams are that have a viable shot to win the Super Bowl.
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12/16/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Heartless Grim Reaper
Barnwell is joined by NFL Network analyst Gregg Rosenthal to break down the shocking Jon Robinson firing, what it means for the future of the Titans, and what coaches are on the hot seat.
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12/7/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 14 seconds
Who Sits Atop The AFC?
Bill is joined by his friend The Athletic's Nate Tice to talk through the top 4 teams in the AFC before getting into the USMNT and their performance through the group stage of the World Cup.
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11/30/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Are The Vikings Any Good?
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Kevin Seifert to answer the question on all of our minds: are the Vikings any good?
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11/16/2022 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds
What Are The Colts Doing?
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays from The Athletic to talk about what the Colts are doing as well as the most surprising parts from the first half of the season.
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11/9/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Trade Deadline Frenzy
Bill is joined by his friend PFF's NFL reporter Doug Kyed to break down all the trades and storylines surrounding the NFL trade deadline.
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11/1/2022 • 57 minutes, 7 seconds
The Rams Are Victims Of Their Own Success
Bill is joined by his friend Jourdan Rodrigue from The Athletic to talk about everything that has to do with the Rams.
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10/25/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Fake Trades
Bill is joined by his friend CBS Sports' Will Brinson to compare fake NFL trades they think should be real.
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10/19/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
The Biggest Games Of the Weekend... Maybe Even The Season
Bill is joined by his friend and podcast host Geoff Schwartz to breakdown the biggest games of the weekend while recapping the Chiefs/Raiders game.
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10/12/2022 • 49 minutes, 13 seconds
It's Time For Change
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Brooke Pryor to break down the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh. Then, ESPN's Ben Baby joins the show to break down the Bengals' choppy start to their season ahead of their big matchup with the Ravens.
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10/5/2022 • 59 minutes, 12 seconds
We Admit We Were Wrong... About Some Things
Bill is joined by his friend Sheil Kapadia from The Ringer to breakdown the 3-0 Eagles and either defend or throw away some of their pre-season takes.
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9/28/2022 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
It's Tua Time
ESPN Miami Dolphins writer Marcel Louis-Jacques joins Bill to break down Tua's stellar performance and previews the upcoming Miami vs. Buffalo matchup.
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9/20/2022 • 53 minutes, 16 seconds
What Matters & What Doesn't Matter...
Bill is joined by his friend Ben Gretch from the Stealing Signals Newsletter to breakdown what matters and what does not matter after watching every matchup in Week 1.
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9/14/2022 • 55 minutes, 12 seconds
It's Domonique Foxworth Day
Bill is joined by his friend and colleague Domonique Foxworth to defend his tweets and preview storylines for this upcoming season.
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9/6/2022 • 52 minutes, 34 seconds
Mystifying Transactions
NFL insider and podcast host Gregg Rosenthal hops on with Bill to break down this week's transactions, including Jimmy Jimmy Garoppolo staying with the 49ers and the Chauncey Gardner-Johnson trade to the Eagles. Plus, Gregg and Bill discuss which preseason storylines they are buying and selling headed into the NFL regular season.
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8/30/2022 • 1 hour, 23 seconds
The Mailbag of All Mailbags
Bill hosts a solo episode where he answers all of your most pressing questions ahead of the 2022 season.
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8/23/2022 • 28 minutes, 52 seconds
Cheating Your Fantasy Football Leagues
Bill is joined by his friends Josh Norris and Hayden Winks of Underdog Football to help you cheat your fantasy football leagues.
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8/15/2022 • 54 minutes, 14 seconds
Rams Camp & Elbow Issues
Bill is joined by his friend Jourdan Rodrigue from The Athletic to cover Rams training camp and Matthew Stafford's confusing elbow situation.
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8/8/2022 • 46 minutes, 42 seconds
Deep Dive Into The Deshaun Watson Verdict
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Jake Trotter to break down the Deshaun Watson verdict and answer why it was only a 6 game suspension, what the Browns were surprised by, and what happens next if the NFL appeals.
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8/2/2022 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds
Quarterback Tiers
Bill is joined by his friend, The Athletic's Mike Sando, to run through the leagues quarterbacks giving their expert analysis and opinions ahead of this upcoming season.
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7/28/2022 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
Breaking Down The O-Line
Bill is joined by his friend and former NFL offensive lineman, Ross Tucker, to break down the NFL's offensive line to see who has the best and worst lines in football.
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7/19/2022 • 49 minutes, 30 seconds
Not Hot Takes... But Mini Takes?
Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice to go through all of their "logical" takes from around the NFL heading into this upcoming season.
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7/15/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 4 seconds
Quarterback Musical Chairs
Bill is joined by colleague Jeremy Fowler to break down the Baker Mayfield trade to the Carolina. Next, they discuss the impact of the Baker trade for players like Jimmy Garoppolo. Then, Jeremy shares his rankings of the top players across the league.
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7/7/2022 • 46 minutes, 16 seconds
Answering Your NFL Offseason Questions
Bill hosts a solo show where he answers all of your most pressing offseason questions as well as what to expect next season.
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6/6/2022 • 48 minutes, 58 seconds
A Rookie Dynasty Draft
Bill is joined by his friend and colleague Mike Clay to draft the first 2 rounds of a rookie dynasty draft.
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6/2/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Introducing the 2022 Rookie QB's
Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice from The Athletic to breakdown the 2022 rookie quarterback class.
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5/26/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 30 seconds
Top 5 NFL Over/Unders Of 2022
Bill is joined by his friend Will Brinson, of CBS Sports, to discuss their top 5 over/unders for this upcoming NFL season.
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5/18/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 54 seconds
NFL Draft Winners & Losers
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays of The Athletic to breakdown who won and who lost in this year's NFL draft.
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5/3/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 24 seconds
NFL Draft Round 1 Breakdown
Bill is joined by his friend Josh Norris of Underdog Fantasy to break down the entire first round of the draft with the picks he's most confident in projecting and which players he doesn't think will go early.
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4/27/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
This Year's QB Draft Class
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Bill Connelly to talk about this year's top QB's to be taken in the NFL draft.
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4/19/2022 • 57 minutes, 5 seconds
Free Agency Winners & Losers
Bill is joined by his friend Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus to discuss the winners and losers of free agency and deep dive into the leagues most interesting teams.
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4/12/2022 • 54 minutes, 34 seconds
Lawsuits and Job Searches
Bill is joined by his friend, The Athletics' Lindsay Jones, to talk about the recent updates in the Brian Flores lawsuit as well as the leagues 9 remaining free agents and where they'll end up.
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4/7/2022 • 56 minutes, 18 seconds
A Crazy Few Days In Cleveland
Bill is joined by ESPN's Jake Trotter to break down everything that went down between the Browns, Baker Mayfield, and Deshaun Watson.
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3/21/2022 • 45 minutes, 18 seconds
Criticism Comes From Love
Bill sits down with Around the NFL Podcast host Gregg Rosenthal to go breakdown the latest free agency news. Then, Bill asks Gregg to defend his tweets. Plus, breaking Von Miller news happens on air, and they discuss the details of Von Miller’s new deal with the Bills. Then, Bill and Gregg analyze the Miami Dolphins and what to expect from Mike McDaniel in his first year as head coach.
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3/17/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Free Agents Around the League
Bill hosts a solo episode where he goes team by team across the NFL giving you his ideal free agent landing spots.
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3/7/2022 • 51 minutes, 4 seconds
Secret Superstars
Bill sits down with his friend Ben Gretch to talk about players who are either secret superstars or secretly on the decline after the 2021 season.
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2/28/2022 • 1 hour, 46 seconds
What Is Really Going On With Aaron Rodgers?
Bill is joined by his friend, CBS Sports' Will Brinson, to talk all things Aaron Rodgers and dive deep into what's been happening lately in Green Bay. They also get into other teams with offseason storylines to be following including the Cowboys. the Cardinals, and the Rams.
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2/24/2022 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
Super Bowl Superstars
Bill is joined by writer and podcaster Nate Tice to recap the Super Bowl game. Plus, they break down the keys to the Rams’ success, how Aaron Donald’s presence affects the game, and what moves the Bengals need to make in the offseason to improve.
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2/14/2022 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
How Did The Bengals Get Here?
Bill talks with his friend ESPN's Ben Baby about the Bengals and how they got to where they are. Also, ESPN's Seth Walder joins the show to talk about his favorite player and team props for the Super Bowl.
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2/9/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 29 seconds
Perfect in Every Way
Bill is joined by former NFL lineman and analyst Geoff Schwartz to break down the Conference Championship games and give their predictions for the Super Bowl.
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2/2/2022 • 53 minutes, 15 seconds
Who Will Make It To The Super Bowl?
Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice of The Athletic to preview the Conference Championship games and who can make it out of this weekend and onto the Super Bowl.
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1/26/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 43 seconds
The Divisional Round Preview You've Been Waiting For
Bill sits down with his friend Lindsay Jones of The Athletic to preview the four divisional round games this upcoming weekend.
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1/20/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 20 seconds
A New Year & A New Coach For Miami...
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, to talk all about what went down in Miami with the firing of their head coach and who the ideal candidate would be to fill the open position.
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1/11/2022 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds
The Lies, The Intricacies, The Emails...
Bill is joined by his friend Will Brinson of CBS Sports to breakdown everything there is to talk about regarding the Joe Judge press conference. They get into the lies, the emails, the questions, and try to give some answers.
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1/4/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes
An Apology For Our 2021 Preseason Analysis
Bill is joined by a special guest to dive into all of their preseason thoughts and where they went wrong as they reflect on the 2021 season.
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12/21/2021 • 56 minutes, 29 seconds
Christmas Shopping For Quarterbacks
Bill is joined by his friend, The Athletic's Robert Mays, to talk about each of the 5 rookie quarterbacks and their organizations in regards to what they need to fix heading into the offseason.
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12/14/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Are The "Overreactions" Warranted?
Bill is joined by his friend, The Athletics' Sheil Kapadia, to break down the MNF matchup between Buffalo and New England. They also dive into the Eagles situation with Gardner Minshew before discussing which teams around the league are best positioned to improve their rosters over the next few years.
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12/8/2021 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
Fantasy Football Trade Deadline
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Mike Clay, to talk about the fantasy football landscape heading into the fantasy playoffs.
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11/30/2021 • 35 minutes, 8 seconds
Looking At The Leagues QB's
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler to talk about the interesting quarterback transitions that may take place around the NFL coming off Week 11.
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11/23/2021 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
Questioning Everything.
Bill hosts a solo episode where he addresses all of your most pressing NFL questions. Everything from player performances, to team strategies, specific matchups, and more!
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11/18/2021 • 51 minutes, 56 seconds
Well... This Was A Surprise!
Bill is joined by his friend PFF's Doug Kyed to dive into the shocking Cam Newton signing as where Odell Beckham Jr. might go or rather... should go.
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11/11/2021 • 52 minutes, 59 seconds
Trades: What Happened vs. What SHOULD've Happened
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Kevin Seifert, to break down the major trades that took place before the NFL's trade deadline and what certain teams should have done in order to better their franchise moving forward.
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11/3/2021 • 53 minutes, 51 seconds
Why The Dolphins Suck
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, to break down why the Dolphins have had such a horrific start to their season. Also, they dive into the Bills and their more impressive 4-2 start to the season.
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10/26/2021 • 53 minutes
Looking At The Bigger Picture
Bill is joined by his friend CBS' Will Brinson to talk about two big games: Bills vs. Titans and Steelers vs. Seahawks. Bill and Will discuss not only what happened during these games but what the outcomes mean for the future.
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10/19/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 7 seconds
Consequences & Second Chances
Bill is joined by his friend Mike Sando of The Athletic to tackle all the latest news including Jon Gruden leaving the Raiders, Seattle losing Russell Wilson, and more!
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10/12/2021 • 53 minutes, 3 seconds
Deep Dive Into Developing QB's
Bill Barnwell is joined by his friend ESPN's Field Yates to take a deep dive into three quarterbacks that are developing: Mac Jones, Jalen Hurts, and Sam Darnold!
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10/5/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 35 seconds
The Bears: Out-Schemed & Out-Talented
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays of The Athletic to dive into the mess that is the Chicago Bears. Mays shares his opinions on Matt Nagy's decision making, the quarterback battle between all three Chicago QB's, and more! After that, the two pivot to the Packers and share their biggest takeaways from Packers vs. 49ers.
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9/28/2021 • 1 hour, 23 seconds
Sam Dangerous Darnold
Bill is joined by his friend, The Athletics' Nate Tice to talk about Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, the Raider, the Vikings... and so much more!
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9/24/2021 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
Small Sample Size Surmises
Bill is joined by Stealing Signals writer Ben Gretch about whether or not fans should be worried about the Packers offense, the fantasy fallout from the 49ers-Lions game, disappointing starts for the Titans and Falcons, and more.
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9/15/2021 • 1 hour, 10 seconds
2021 NFL Outliers, Crazy Predictions, & Hot Takes
Bill is joined by his friend Steven Ruiz of The Ringer to go team by team across the NFL discussing their craziest predictions, their hottest takes, and what to be on the lookout for as the 2021 season starts this week!
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9/7/2021 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 22 seconds
Quarterback Battles
Bill is joined by Lindsay Jones of the Athletic as they look at how the Patriots, Bears, 49ers, Broncos and Saints handled their QB battles this pre-season
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9/2/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
You Asked... Bill Answered
Bill is his own guest today as he addresses all of your most asked NFL questions from rookie QB expectations to teams tanking for next season... you asked and Bill answered!
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8/27/2021 • 46 minutes, 24 seconds
Preseason Money Moves
Bill is joined by his friend Doug Kyed, of Pro Football Focus, to dissect any preseason storylines including Josh Allen's contract extension and Michael Thomas' situation.
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8/11/2021 • 56 minutes, 15 seconds
The Playbook: A 2021 NFL Preview
Bill is joined by his friend, The Athletic's Sheil Kapadia, to talk about his new book which previews all 32 teams ahead of this upcoming NFL season.
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7/29/2021 • 58 minutes, 55 seconds
Future NFL Power Rankings
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Seth Walder, to rank all 32 teams on how good they look for the next 3 years.
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7/22/2021 • 49 minutes, 38 seconds
Inventing Player Props
Bill is joined by his friend Will Brinson of CBS Sports to talk through player props they invented for the upcoming 2021 season.
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7/14/2021 • 56 minutes, 9 seconds
Top Edge Rushers, Defensive Tackles, Linebackers, Cornerbacks
Bill Barnwell and Jeremy Fowler discuss the top-ten edge rushers, interior defensive linemen, linebackers and cornerbacks based off a survey of more than 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players.
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7/8/2021 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds
Answering Your MOST Pressing NFL Questions
Bill hosts another solo episode where he answers all of your most pressing NFL questions.
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6/22/2021 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
A New Type of Fantasy Football
Bill is joined by his friend, Josh Norris of Underdog Fantasy. The two talk about a new way to play Fantasy Football and what some of their favorite fantasy players are ahead of this upcoming season.
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6/15/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 11 seconds
A Fútbol Pod
Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice of The Athletic to talk about the Julio Jones trade and how he fits in with Tennessee. After that, they talk soccer and dive into the USMNT and their most recent match against Mexico.
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6/10/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Who Can Beat The Chiefs?
Bill is joined by his friend Lindsay Jones of The Athletic to debate who has the best shot at beating the Chiefs this upcoming NFL season.
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6/3/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Possible Julio Jones Trade Scenarios
Bill is joined by his friend Gregg Rosenthal of NFL Network to go around the NFL discussing possible trade scenarios for Julio Jones.
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5/28/2021 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
A PPR Dynasty Rookie Draft
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Mike Clay to give you a mock PPR dynasty rookie draft. They go through the first 20 picks of a typical dynasty rookie draft and give their thoughts on this year's rookies now that they have been drafted.
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5/19/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
The NFL Draft Impact On AFC Teams
Bill is joined by his friend CBS Sports' Will Brinson to break down the draft picks for each AFC team as well as their off-seasons and what's ahead next season for each team.
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5/10/2021 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
The NFL Draft Impact On NFC Teams
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays of The Athletic to break down what each NFL Draft pick means for all of the NFC teams as well as a full analysis of Justin Fields to the Bears.
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5/4/2021 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 38 seconds
NFL Draft Round 1 Recap
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Domonique Foxworth! Bill and Domonique recap the first round of the NFL Draft.
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4/30/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Breaking Down the 49ers NFL Draft Pick
Bill is joined by his friend Steven Ruiz of USA Today to dissect everything there is to know about the 49ers and their third overall pick in this year's NFL Draft.
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4/21/2021 • 53 minutes, 31 seconds
Sam Darnold to Carolina, Top-10 Wide Receiver Prospects
Bill Barnwell is joined by The Athletic’s Nate Tice to discuss Carolina trading for Sam Darnold, what can be gleaned from Darnold's time with the Jets and what he can expect playing under Joe Brady. Then, the guys breakdown the top-10 wide receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft class. Plus, a guest appearance from Mitch the cat.
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4/9/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 34 seconds
A Mixed Mailbag
Bill switches things up with a solo episode! He reads through your most frequently asked NFL questions as we approach the NFL Draft and inch closer to the 2021 season.
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4/1/2021 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
NFC: Free Agent Moves
Bill is joined by his friend Lindsey Jones of The Athletic to break down each of the free agent moves in the NFC.
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3/26/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 30 seconds
AFC: Free Agent Moves
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays of The Athletic to break down each of the free agent moves in the AFC.
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3/24/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 20 seconds
NFL Free Agency Is Here
Bill sits down with his friend ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques to talk about some recent re-signings, the cuts that have popped up over the last few days, some guys who weren't franchise tagged, and more!
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3/12/2021 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
NFL Top Shot?
Bill is joined by his friend CBS' Will Brinson to talk about the NFL equivalent to NBA Top Shot. They get into the best highlights from the 2020 season, the best moments from the NFL in the past, and what their dream plays would look like in 2021.
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3/3/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Where Should These Free Agents Go?
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Mike Clay to share their ideal destinations for the league's leading free agents.
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2/25/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Carson Wentz Is Now A Colt
Bill is joined by his friend Ted Nguyen of The Athletic to breakdown the Carson Wentz trade. They also discuss a few other teams who may or may not need to part ways with their quarterbacks.
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2/18/2021 • 49 minutes, 48 seconds
The 2020 NFL Season Is Over
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Mina Kimes, to breakdown and recap Super Bowl LV.
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2/9/2021 • 48 minutes, 13 seconds
Super Bowl LV
Bill is joined by his friend's Geoff Schwartz and ESPN's Matt Bowen to break down the pass and run games in Super Bowl LV.
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2/4/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 1 second
Deshaun Watson Breakdown + Super Bowl Props
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays of The Athletic to preview the upcoming Super Bowl and offer a few props. They also dive into the Deshaun Watson situation with likely trade scenarios.
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2/1/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Divisional Round Recap + NFL Coaching Hires
Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice from The Athletic to recap the four divisional round games. Then, he is joined by ESPN's Kimberley Martin to discuss all of the recent NFL head coaching hires.
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1/19/2021 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 48 seconds
Dissecting the Divisional Round
Bill is joined by his friend Will Brinson of CBS Sports to break down each of the 4 divisional round games this upcoming weekend. They also touch on all the big head coaching news around the league.
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1/14/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes
The Philadelphia Fiasco
Bill is joined by his friend Sheil Kapadia of the Athletic to breakdown the controversy surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles and the future of Carson Wentz.
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1/6/2021 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
Sorting Through The Chaos
Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Rams beat writer Lindsey Thiry to sort through the chaos surrounding the upcoming Rams vs. Cardinals game. Then, ESPN's Patriots beat writer Mike Reiss joins Bill to make sense of what the future holds for this Patriots team.
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12/29/2020 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
Two Teams On The Rise
Bill is joined by his friends ESPN's Brown's beat writer Jake Trotter and ESPN's Bill's beat writer Marcel Louis-Jacques to discuss how both of these teams are on an exciting upward trajectory.
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12/22/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Teams in Turmoil
Bill is joined by his friends ESPN's Mike Triplett and Brooke Pryor as they discuss two teams that are currently in a bit of turmoil; the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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12/16/2020 • 50 minutes, 42 seconds
Domonique Foxworth Talks Carson Wentz, The Jets, & More...
Bill Barnwell is joined by his friend ESPN's Domonique Foxworth to talk Carson Wentz's struggles, the Jets late game scenario, and more!
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12/8/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Week 12 Was Crazy... To Say The Least
Bill is joined by his friend Lindsay Jones of The Athletic to make sense of what happened in Denver this last weekend as well as COVID-19's impact on the Steelers, 49ers, and more.
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12/1/2020 • 58 minutes, 50 seconds
A Change In Football Plans
Bill talks with his friend CBS' Will Brinson on the postponement of Thursday night's Steelers/Ravens game. They also talk about how good this Steelers team is, how the lions are NOT good, what the future holds for this Texans organization, and more.
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11/25/2020 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
At The Halfway Point: Who Is Still A Mystery?
Bill is joined by his friend Mike Sando of The Athletic to break down all of the seemingly anticlimactic NFL trade deadline news.. Also, they dive into the teams they are still unsure about going into the second half of this season.
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11/5/2020 • 58 minutes, 52 seconds
Dissecting Team Needs With Mina Kimes
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Mina Kimes to go around the league discussing possible trade options for the league's Super Bowl contenders.
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10/28/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 2 seconds
The 9 Best Teams in the NFL
Bill is joined by his friend Lindsay Jones of The Athletic to talk about the 9 NFL teams Bill believes are the best in the league.
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10/21/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Who Doesn't Love Weekday NFL Games?
Bill sits down with his friend Will Brinson to recap the NFL's Week 5 Monday and Tuesday night games.
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10/14/2020 • 48 minutes, 14 seconds
Who Is In Better Shape: Jets or Giants?
Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN's Dan Graziano to understand why the Houston Texans fired Bill O'Brien. They also take a look at the teams who are now 0-4 to start the season.
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10/6/2020 • 59 minutes, 36 seconds
How Do You Stop The Chiefs From Winning?
Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice to recap last night's Monday night matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. They also discuss Drew Brees' struggles thus far and if Michael Thomas is the answer to all the Saints' problems.
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9/29/2020 • 53 minutes, 14 seconds
Who Will Go 3-0 After Week 3?
Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays of The Athletic to recap the Thursday night matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins. They also deep dive into the eleven teams that are now 2-0 heading into Week 3.
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9/25/2020 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 5 seconds
The New Orleans Saints Are Always Relevant
Bill is joined by ESPN's Mike Triplett to recap Saints vs. Buccaneers in Week 1 while previewing the Saints for Week 2. Then, ESPN's Brooke Pryor joins the show to recap Steelers vs. Giants in Week 1 while previewing the Steelers for Week 2.
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9/17/2020 • 53 minutes, 40 seconds
Attention! Football Is Back!
Bill is joined first by NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal to recap the 2020 NFL season opener. Then, ESPN's Brian Burke joins the show to preview the rest of Week 1's games.
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9/11/2020 • 59 minutes, 48 seconds
Handing Out NFL Stat Superlatives (Ft: Dan Graziano)
Bill chats with ESPN's Dan Graziano about who they are picking as their favorites for different ESPN NFL stat categories.
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9/3/2020 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Fantasy Football Sleepers (ft. Evan Silva)
Bill is joined by Establish the Run's, Evan Silva who tells us his draft strategy heading into this years fantasy football season. Evan and Bill also discuss their fantasy football sleepers, what to expect from certain top tier guys, and more!
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8/24/2020 • 44 minutes, 8 seconds
Which NFL Teams Will Have A Post Season?
Bill is joined by his friend, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia. The two pick their NFL playoff teams and here’s a spoiler: someone doesn’t have the Patriots making it to the playoffs!
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8/21/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 6 seconds
Mike Clay's 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Board
Bill is joined by his colleague and friend, ESPN's Mike Clay. The two discuss fantasy football and what Mike's fantasy draft board would look like.
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8/13/2020 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
Whose Show Is It Anyways? (Ft. Mina Kimes and Lenny)
Bill is joined by his colleague and great friend Mina Kimes for a special edition joint podcast. The two take turns in the hosting seat discussing all things football before the upcoming 2020 season.
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8/12/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 6 seconds
Let's Talk Quarterbacks
Bill is joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to breakdown this year’s NFL quarterback tiers. (2:05)
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7/31/2020 • 52 minutes, 26 seconds
COVID-19's impact on the upcoming season
Bill is joined by Lindsay Jones as they discuss what teams will benefit from the change in off-season schedule and potential change in the regular season because of COVID-19. They also get into the impact it has on players as they get ready for the upcoming season.
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7/23/2020 • 46 minutes, 37 seconds
Franchise Tag Deadline
Bill is joined by ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth as they discuss the Cowboys and Dak Prescott not coming to terms on a long term contract and what might have been the reason for that. Plus, Bill & Domonique disagree on the Titans choosing to give Derrick Henry a new contract (28:20)
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7/16/2020 • 56 minutes, 10 seconds
Mahomes Gets Paid
Bill is joined by Will Brinson as they take a deep dive into Patrick Mahomes’ new contract and what exactly it means. Plus, the guys discuss prop bets regarding Mahomes and what he will achieve the rest of his career.
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7/9/2020 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
Cam Newton to New England
Bill is joined by ESPN Patriots Reporter Mike Reiss to breakdown the Patriots signing Cam Newton and why they signed him. Then, ESPN NFL Analyst Matt Bowen joins Bill to discuss how New England might use Cam and what to expect from Jarrett Stidham.
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7/2/2020 • 43 minutes, 47 seconds
Mailbag with Mina Kimes
Bill is joined by Mina Kimes as they do a mailbag podcast discussing Jamal Adams, best WR under 25, how to pick a NFL team & breakout coordinators among other questions submitted.
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6/26/2020 • 1 hour, 20 seconds
Make Or Break Season
Bill is joined by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler as they take a look at the players and coaches who have the most to gain or lose in the upcoming season.
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6/18/2020 • 34 minutes, 10 seconds
Pay That Running Back His Money
Bill is joined by ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano as they go through the running backs that are looking to get a new contract and breakdown what the future holds for them. Plus, Dak Prescott is still looking for a new deal and the guys discuss what's going on between Dak and the Cowboys
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6/10/2020 • 39 minutes, 20 seconds
NFL Off-Season Superlatives
Bill is joined by Sheil Kapadia as the two give 10 superlatives for the off-season moves made in the NFL including best signing, worst signing, best trade and more
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5/20/2020 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds
NFL Over/Under Win Totals
Bill is joined by Will Brinson as they hold a draft, selecting their favorite over/under win totals for the upcoming NFL season
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5/14/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Fantasy Rookie Draft
Bill is joined by ESPN's Mike Clay as they hold their own fantasy rookie draft and discuss what kind of impact the players might have next season in terms of fantasy football
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5/6/2020 • 1 hour, 18 seconds
Head Scratching Draft Decisions
Bill is joined by ESPN's Dan Graziano as they breakdown the Packers taking Jordan Love, Eagles selecting Jalen Hurts & the Pats not drafting a QB. Plus, they take a look at some players who are waiting to see if their 5th year option will get picked up.
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4/27/2020 • 46 minutes, 56 seconds
What To Expect Come Thursday
Bill is joined by Peter King as they discuss what the draft will be like this year with everyone working from home. Plus, how the lack of pro days will impact the players and the teams.
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4/21/2020 • 34 minutes, 34 seconds
2019 NFL Re-Draft
Bill is joined by Lindsay Jones as they take a look back at last year's NFL draft and re-draft the first 16 picks
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4/16/2020 • 58 minutes, 21 seconds
With The First Overall Pick
Bill is first joined by Todd McShay as the two discuss the process of scouting quarterbacks and what is important to see from a QB. Then, Bill Connelly joins Bill to break down Joe Burrow's rise from QB transfer to most likely the first overall pick
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4/7/2020 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
Free Agents Still Unsigned
Bill is joined by Will Brinson as they discuss where Jadeveon Clowney, Cam Newton, Jameis Winston and other big name free agents might end up and how the Coronavirus might be impacting free agency. Plus, they throw out some trade ideas.
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3/31/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Stars On The Move
Bill is joined by ESPN NFL Nation Rams Reporter Lindsey Thiry as they discuss the Rams releasing Todd Gurley and what's next for the Rams. Plus, Nora Princiotti joins Bill to talk about what things are like for the Patriots, post-Tom Brady.
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3/24/2020 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
Blockbuster WR Trades
Bill is joined by ESPN NFL Nation Vikings Reporter Courtney Cronin as they discuss the blockbuster trade that sent disgruntled WR Stefon Diggs to the Bills and what this means for the Vikings going forward. Then, ESPN NFL Nation Texans Reporter Sarah Barshop on why DeAndre Hopkins was traded to Arizona for what seems not enough in return and what this means for head coach Bill O'Brien.
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3/17/2020 • 44 minutes, 32 seconds
The NFL Never Stops
Bill is joined by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler as they discuss the future of Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, Dak Prescott and the franchise tag. Plus, other free agency news including players getting released and traded
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3/11/2020 • 39 minutes, 25 seconds
QB Carousel
Bill is joined by ESPN's Mike Reiss as they discuss the future of the Patriots and Tom Brady. Then, ESPN's Mike Triplett (26:00) discusses what now for Taysom Hill & Teddy Bridgewater now that Drew Brees is returning. And, how will the Saints manage paying everyone from the 2017 draft class?
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3/4/2020 • 52 minutes, 42 seconds
NFLPA vs. Owners
On this weeks episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill sits down with ESPN's Domonique Foxworth to talk about the CBA negotiations and his past as a CBA negotiator. (1:51) Then, ESPN's Daniel Dopp joins the show to talk all things Detroit Lions and NFL offseason news. (36:50)
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2/26/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Franchise Tags
Bill and ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano discuss how a new CBA could impact future contracts. Plus, teams dealing with franchise and transition tags and big name free agents people should be paying attention to.
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2/21/2020 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
Prop Bets
Bill and ESPN's Chris Sprow take a look back at their NFL prop bets they made for the season
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2/10/2020 • 42 minutes, 32 seconds
Emptying The Notebook
Bill is joined by Mina Kimes and they take one last look at the Super Bowl and what went wrong for the 49ers in the fourth quarter and what worked for the Chiefs. Plus, Tom Brady talk.
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2/4/2020 • 58 minutes, 44 seconds
Who's Winning Super Bowl LIV?
Bill is joined by former NFL defensive back, Matt Bowen. The two preview the Super Bowl and Bowen gives his pick to win. (2:17) Bill also talks with former NFL offensive guard, Geoff Schwartz. They breakdown what each team needs to do on Sunday in order to beat their opponent. (33:18)
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1/28/2020 • 54 minutes, 44 seconds
And Then There Were Two
Bill is joined by Will Brinson as they react to the Chiefs and 49ers punching their tickets to the Super Bowl and what went wrong for the Titans and Packers
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1/21/2020 • 55 minutes, 40 seconds
No More Fireworks
Bill chats with ESPN's Domonique Foxworth about the Titans upset win, the Chiefs epic comeback (15:40), Aaron Rodgers' clutch performance (32:00) & the 49ers' dominant win (58:00)
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1/13/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 32 seconds
Never A Dull Moment In The NFL
Bills chats with Lindsay Jones of The Athletic about Matt Rhule going to Carolina, the Giants naming Joe Judge their new HC (8:50) and Jerry Jones bringing in Mike McCarthy to replace Jason Garrett (16:40). Then they break down Bills/Texans (25:00), Pats/Titans (34:00), Saints/Vikings (46:00) and Eagles/Seahawks (56:30)
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1/7/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
A Tale of Two Seasons
Bill chats with ESPN's Jake Trotter about the roller coaster season in Cleveland and what went wrong. Then, NESN's Doug Kyed discusses New England's struggles on offense while their defense is leading the way (26:50)
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12/23/2019 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds
Playoff Spots On The Line
Bill chats with Sheil Kapadia about what's going on with the Eagles and what to expect Sunday as they face Dallas. Plus, ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins and the Vikings' playoff hopes
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12/19/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 45 seconds
Bill-ieve it! Buffalo in the Playoffs and New England's New Scandal
The Buffalo Bills clinched a playoff spot for the second time in three years. How did they get here, and does their turnaround story hold lessons for other NFL teams? ESPN NFL insider Bill Barnwell joins Mina Kimes to explain the Bills' surprising success. Then, in light of new video evidence, Bill and Mina break down the Patriots "Spygate II" video taping scandal.
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12/16/2019 • 23 minutes, 52 seconds
The Good & Bad In New York
Bill is first joined by ESPN's Jordan Raanan to chat about Daniel Jones, Eli Manning and the struggles the team has had with the draft. Then, Marcel Louis-Jacques who covers the Bills chats about Josh Allen, how impressive the defense has been and their playoffs hopes (28:00)
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12/9/2019 • 55 minutes, 59 seconds
Shadow Coverage
Bill chat's with ESPN's Mike Clay about the teams and cornerbacks who are best at following a team's number one receiver around the entire game. Plus, the biggest surprises for individual seasons this year
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12/5/2019 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
Contractually Obligated
Bill chats with Will Brinson about the 49ers dominant win against Green Bay Sunday night and how impressive their defense was stopping Aaron Rodgers. What went wrong with the Cowboys as they were held without a touchdown and what does the future hold for Jason Garrett? And could Ron Rivera be on the hot seat in Carolina?
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11/25/2019 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
Get a Grip! NFL QB Secrets to Handling the Pigskin
It seems so basic. And yet, it can reveal so much - how an NFL quarterback holds the ball. ESPN Senior Writer David Fleming talked to some of the league's top signal callers to find out their preferences, their quirks, and the unique stories behind their grips.
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11/22/2019 • 20 minutes, 46 seconds
Offensive Troubles
Bill chats with Mike Sando about the problems going on with Phillip Rivers and what the future holds for him. What should we make of how MNF ended for Mitchell Trubisky? (12:30) Plus, can the Rams recover from the Super Bowl hangover ? (24:25) And, who are some names to be on the lookout for as upcoming head coaches? (39:00)
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11/19/2019 • 57 minutes, 11 seconds
Fantasy, Meet Reality: A Running Back Breaks Out, Then Disappears
When New England running back Jonas Gray took the field vs. the Indianapolis Colts five years ago, no one could have predicted the incredible outburst of scoring that would land him national attention, and even a magazine cover. Nor could anyone have predicted how quickly that success would disappear, through a series of mishaps. ESPN senior writer Liz Merrill tells Mina Kimes the story of an underdog, his big shot, and how players might always be one step away from glory - or obscurity - in the NFL.
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11/14/2019 • 21 minutes, 53 seconds
Monday Night Football Classic
Bill is joined by Mina Kimes, the host of ESPN Daily Podcast and the two go in-depth on the Seahawks' overtime win against the previously unbeaten 49ers.
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11/12/2019 • 57 minutes, 11 seconds
NFL Coaches Hot Seat Draft
Bill along with Dan Graziano have their 3rd annual coaches hot seat draft as they rank the 32 NFL head coaches. Plus, Dan breaks down the Steelers/Colts game
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11/4/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Patriot Games
Bill is joined by Pats reporter Mike Reiss and Domonique Foxworth to break down New England moving to 8-0 and what's been most impressive so far in the season
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10/28/2019 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
Kingdom of the North
Bills gets into the NFC North with Robert Mays of the Ringer. What is going on with the Bears offense? (7:40). What to make of Aaron Rodgers' performance (24:00), has Kirk Cousins and the Vikings turned a corner (36:00) and what to make of Stafford and the Lions (43:00)
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10/21/2019 • 52 minutes
Quarterback Concerns
Is Kyle Allen the answer in Carolina? Bill chats with Will Brinson of CBS Sports about the Panthers' surge the last 4 games (5:00). And they also get into the 49ers moving to 5-0 and what to make of Jimmy G (24:48). Plus, how worried should the Chiefs be with Mahomes' injury (34:40) and what's going on with the Cowboys (51:20)
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10/14/2019 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
First Overall Picks Continue To Struggle
What's going on with Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff? Bill Barnwell chats with Doug Farrar of the USA Today as they discuss the two former first overall picks and what exactly is going wrong for them.
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10/10/2019 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
Roles Reversed
How quickly things have changed in the NFL. And Bill Barnwell chats with Rams reporter Lindsey Thiry about their tough loss. Plus, Jake Trotter on Cleveland's big win
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9/30/2019 • 45 minutes, 27 seconds
Fly Eagles Fly
The Eagles have a big Thursday night game and Bill chats about their issues so far with Sheil Kapadia. The two get into Carson Wentz's slow start (7:00) and the struggles by the defense to create pressure (20:00). Plus, they chat about how Philly matches up with the rest of the NFC East (29:30)
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9/26/2019 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
Cam Newton out of a job?
Bill welcomes ESPN's Field Yates to discuss the Bills being 3-0, Cam Newton possibly losing his job, Saquon Barkley getting injured and Daniel Jones' debut.
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9/23/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Is the NFL becoming the NBA?
Bill talks with Lindsay Jones about Jalen Ramsey requesting a trade and possible destinations that would fit (9:00) & if the NFL is becoming the NBA (27:35). Plus, they preview Chiefs/Ravens (34:00) & 49ers/Steelers (44:30)
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9/20/2019 • 1 hour, 12 seconds
Dan Graziano
Bill welcomes ESPN's Dan Graziano to discuss the Steelers losing Big Ben for the season (2:05), Drew Brees' thumb injury (14:40), reaction to the Packers new offense (25:03), Kirk Cousins struggling (40:00) and Eli Manning's future (43:40).
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9/16/2019 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds
Mike Sando
Bill welcomes The Athletic's Mike Sando as they preview week two of the NFL, looking at the four 0-1 matchups this weekend. Can the Jets rebound without Sam Darnold as they face Baker Mayfield (1:20). On Thursday night it's a battle of two former Heisman trophy winners (13:30). How will Mitch Trubisky look playing against Denver (25:40). And finally, a battle in the AFC South with the Texans vs. Jags (37:10)
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9/12/2019 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
Will Brinson
Bill welcomes CBS' Will Brinson to discuss the Patriots' dominant victory (2:15), when New York should start Daniel Jones (13:00, Lamar Jackson's performance throwing the ball against Miami (21:00) and the debacle to start the season by Cleveland (35:00).
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9/9/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
Mina Kimes
Bill welcomes ESPN Senior Writer Mina Kimes to discuss the Eagles' O-Line body shoot (00:47), Zeke's deal finally getting done (4:45) and Goff getting an extension (19:10). They then dig into the Texans' series of moves (34:26) and dive into the mailbag (45:00), since Mina did not trademark it.
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9/4/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 13 seconds
Andrew Luck, Player Prop Bets With Chris Sprow
Bill welcomes ESPN NFL editor Chris Sprow to discuss Andrew Luck's retirement (1:16), including what the Colts' approach for the future could be (11:44). They then dig into the initial reason for their visit, the official, annual, NFL (player) prop bet show (15:12). These include Odell Beckham Jr. TD's vs. Christian Pulisic goals (28:30) and Russell Wilson interceptions vs. Earl Thomas interceptions among many others (52:02).
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8/26/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Vince Verhei
Bill chats with Vince Verhei of Football Outsiders about expectations for the 49ers (1:28) and Cardinals (25:00) for the upcoming season. They discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's return from injury (2:10) and John Lynch's ability to build a contender (10:06) as well as what would constitute success in S.F. (18:42). Plus, just how much fun will Arizona's offense be to watch (30:44)? Can Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury score enough points to overcome a porous defense (37:46)?
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8/21/2019 • 47 minutes, 24 seconds
Geoff Schwartz, Ted Nguyen
Geoff Schwartz of SB Nation answers "how can we get smarter" as viewers about offensive line play as well as why the Browns aren't the best bet to win the AFC North and more (0:38). Plus, Ted Nguyen of The Athletic discusses the Raiders, including if this is Derek Carr's "prove it" year or not in addition to what offense he's most excited about this upcoming season (27:33).
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8/14/2019 • 46 minutes, 43 seconds
Nora Princiotti, Marcel Louis-Jacques
Bill is joined by Boston Globe Patriots reporter Nora Princiotti and ESPN Bills reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques. Nora covers news that Tom Brady's house is on the market in Brookline, Mass as well as the battle at WR between Jakobi Meyers, Maurice Harris and N'Keal Harry (0:38). Plus, Marcel dishes on the preseason opener exploits of punter Colton Schmidt, former rugby union player Christian Wade's chances at making the team as an RB as well as LeSean McCoy's season outlook/future (33:50).
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