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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
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    The Beast is Built! Hidden gems in the 2026 NFL Draft class

    08/04/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    April 8 gets the distinction of being Beast Day in 2026, and that's a day worthy of celebration. So how best do we celebrate on The Athletic Football Show? Why by thumbing through The Beast and discussing our favorite hidden gems in this year's draft, of course. That's exactly what Dane Brugler, Dave Helman and friend of the show Bryan Broaddus from 105.3 The Fan in Dallas do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

    Host: Dave Helman
    Co-Host: Dane Brugler
    Guest: Bryan Broaddus
    Executive Producer: Michael Beller
    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy
    Social Producer: Scott Krinch

    Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social
    Follow Dave on X: @DaveHelman_
    Follow Dane on X: @DPBrugler

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

    07/04/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    Picks 13 through 18 will be an interesting stretch in the draft. You've got consistent contenders, such as the Rams and Ravens, as well as obvious playoff contenders, to varying degrees, in the Buccaneers, Lions and Vikings. Oh, and also the Jets. Lance Zierlein from NFL Media joins Robert Mays to make draft selections for those teams on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's On the Clock.

    Host: Robert Mays
    Guest: Lance Zierlein
    Executive Producer: Michael Beller
    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy
    Social Producer: Scott Krinch

    Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.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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    Monday Mailbag: The dustbin of history, coaches getting over the hump, and the idea of identity

    06/04/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
    We've got ourselves another loaded mailbag episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among the questions answered by Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik Klassen: Which potentially great teams from previous seasons have been forgotten due to nothing more than bad luck? How do coaches break through after spending six-plus years with one team? Can we really define team identity? And 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 Derrik on X: @QBKlass
    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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    The sneakily fun 2026 WR draft class

    03/04/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    There may not be a true ace in this year's wide receiver draft class, but that doesn't mean it's short on talent or intrigue. After all, six of Dane Brugler's top-30 players, and 17 of his top 100, are wide receivers. As always. this position delivers the goods. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman do the same diving deep into the position on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

    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 Derrik on X: @QBKlass
    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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    Three questions about the 2026 QB draft class

    02/04/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    This is one of the stranger quarterback draft classes we've seen in some time. There's a legitimate top-of-the-draft prospect, a 23-year-old with limited experience who will probably be the second player at the position off the board, and a whole lot of shoulder shrugging after that. So with that in mind, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen ask and answer three questions about the 2026 QB class: What is Fernando Mendoza’s ceiling? Is Ty Simpson worth a first-round pick? Who among the rest of the class would you bet on being a legitimate starter during his rookie contract?

    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 Robert on X: @robertmays
    Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass

    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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