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The 10 non-quarterbacks who define Super Bowl LVII Feb 09, 2023

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From Travis Kelce and A.J. Brown, to Chris Jones and Haason Reddick, to Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni, the way we talk and think about Super Bowl LVII is shaped by a whole lot of guys who aren't the quarterbacks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the most important non-quarterbacks in the Super Bowl on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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4:25 Jeff Stoutland

8:39 Steve Spagnuolo

16:06 A.J. Brown and Haason Reddick

26:43 Travis Kelce

36:29 Jason Kelce

41:03 Kansas City's rookies

44:00 Brett Veach

50:06 Howie Roseman

54:22 Chris Jones

60:02 Nick Sirianni

64:54 Andy Reid

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Prospects to Pros: Lance Zierlein’s 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0 Feb 08, 2023

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Who does NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein have going No. 1 in his first 2023 NFL mock draft? He joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to talk about Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. and the transfer portal players who could go in the top 10. They also talk about QB's Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, Lance reveals his WR1 and much more.

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2:08 If the Bears do pick at No. 1

4:06 Jalen Carter vs. Will Anderson Jr. at the top

7:15 Transfer portal players in the first round

12:28 Will Levis

17:23 Keion White

20:58 Anthony Richardson

24:58 Calijah Kancey

28:55 Jalin Hyatt

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Football GM: Super Bowl LVII picks, Aaron Rodgers' and Lamar Jackson's future, coordinator moves, and more Feb 08, 2023

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On this edition of The Football GM, Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss where Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson could be in 2023, dig into all the coordinator moves across the NFL, and consider the lingering head coaching vacancies in Indianapolis and Arizona. Then, the guys make their picks for Super Bowl LVII.

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4:43 How the Eagles and Chiefs weathered change

11:10 Sando's big offseason predictions

12:26 Aaron Rodgers will be traded

18:22 Lamar Jackson will play on the tag

25:40 Giants keep Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley

29:10 Derek Carr's market

34:46 Tom Brady is staying retired

35:34 No major changes to officiating...unless Andy Reid gets screwed in the Super Bowl

37:33 What's next for Sean Payton and the Broncos?

46:52 Colts HC search

51:13 Cardinals HC search

53:14 Coordinator movement

57:14 Brian Flores to the Vikings

60:33 GM Notebook

64:11 Super Bowl LVII picks

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How did the Eagles and Chiefs get to Super Bowl LVII? Feb 07, 2023

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Super Bowl LVII features the top seeds from both conferences, but that doesn't mean the paths they traveled were at all similar. Bo Wulf, Zach Berman and Nate Taylor—the Athletic's beat writers covering the Eagles and Chiefs—join Robert Mays to dive into how their respective teams arrived at this point on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:00 The Eagles' path to the Super Bowl

8:00 Evolution of Jalen Hurts

15:00 Big moves made this offseason

19:00 The people who shape the team off the field

21:50 Nick Sirianni's influence

25:40 Howie Roseman does it again

32:45 The Andy Reid connection

38:18 Expectations for the Chiefs at the start of the year

47:23 The making of the secondary

56:33 Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Chris Jones

58:48 Chiefs/Patriots parallels

68:28 Savvy contract manipulation

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Genealogy of the 2022 Chiefs and Eagles Feb 06, 2023

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Super Bowl week has arrived! Which recent Super Bowl teams do these Chiefs and Eagles most resemble? Robert Mays and Nate Tice investigate their genealogy on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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6:21 The Chiefs as the 2014 Patriots

14:23 The Chiefs as the 2016 Falcons

20:35 The Chiefs as the 1988 49ers

26:22 Kansas City's strong foundation

38:10 The Eagles as the 1992 Cowboys

50:55 The Eagles as the 2018 Rams

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The Brett Veach/Andy Reid relationship, NFL per diems, and more from the TAFS mailbag with Mitch Schwartz Feb 03, 2023

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Robert Mays and Mitch Schwartz spend a day during the playoff bye week digging into the TAFS mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the success of the Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership, patience for head coaches, the value of Christian McCaffrey vs. Fred Warner, and more.

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2:20 Brett Veach/Andy Reid partnership

8:15 Head coach learning curve

16:00 Efficacy of OL changing body types

23:57 Can Sean Payton unlock Broncos skill players?

34:31 Reaction of defense to OL protection calls

41:21 CMC vs. Fred Warner

44:25 OL tipping plays with their stance?

46:09 Regular season bye week vs. off-week before Super Bowl

51:14 Fun with NFL per diems and freebies

54:19 Obscure rules?

58:27 Why don't teams go no-huddle more often?

62:18 The most beautiful play you've ever seen

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Prospects to Pros: Observations & analysis from the Senior Bowl Feb 02, 2023

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Andy Staples, Dane Brugler and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein break down their observations from the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile. They talk about each position group, who has stood out, their favorite player to watch and much more.

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1:28 Players who have stood out

3:45 The highest drafted player from the Senior Bowl will be ….

5:46 OT Dawand Jones

8:27 Offensive lineman

16:19 WR Michael Wilson

18:17 Cornerbacks and safeties

24:04 Running backs

30:29 QB Malik Cunningham

33:17 Stetson Bennett declining offer & arrest

43:12 Favorite player to watch

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Football GM: Tom Brady retires, 49ers QB outlook, Sean Payton in Denver + more Feb 02, 2023

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Mike Sando and Randy Mueller have the latest news and notes around the NFL. Tom Brady retires and this time he says it's "for good." The guys discuss what made TB12 one of the best players of all-time. What should we expect from him in the broadcast booth? Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers will move forward at QB with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Was it a mistake to take Jimmy G out of the equation? Sought-after HC Sean Payton lands in Denver. Is it surprising Payton landed in the talent-rich AFC West? The guys remember Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard who died Monday at the age 86. The GM notebook this week is filled with interesting tidbits about Kellen Moore's move to LA, the state of NFL officiating & more.

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2:00 - Championship weekend reaction

4:00 - Tom Brady announces his retirement

17:00 - Kyle Shanahan say no scenario includes Jimmy G returning

21:00 - Broncos hire Sean Payton as Head Coach

35:00 - Hall of Fame former GM Bobby Beathard dies at age 86

41:00 - The GM notebook

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Between the Lines | Trailer Feb 02, 2023

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The Athletic Football Show is excited to share our latest narrative podcast series - Between the Lines. The five episode limited series, hosted by The Athletic's Tashan Reed, focuses on how America’s biggest game grapples with America’s biggest issue. Between the Lines brings a first-person perspective into how race impacts each level of the NFL - featuring interviews with Commanders team president Jason Wright, Raiders team president Sandra Douglass Morgan, Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot, former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, former NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson, New England Patriots captain Devin McCourty, former Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin and more. The first episode will be released on February 14th, and new episodes will follow every Tuesday right here on The Athletic Football Show.

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Sean Payton to Broncos, DeMeco Ryans to Texans, oh my!; A look at The Athletic's new series 'Between the Lines' with Tashan Reed Jan 31, 2023

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So much for a ho-hum Tuesday during the bye week between the conference championship games and Super Bowl, huh? The Broncos swung a deal for Sean Payton, making him their new head coach, while DeMeco Ryans officially took the reins in Houston, agreeing to a six-year deal with the Texans. Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the news just moments after it broke on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

Then, Tashan Reed joins Robert to introduce his new series, "Between the Lines" debuting Tuesday, February 14 on The Athletic Football Show podcast feed.

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4:08 Broncos hire Sean Payton

19:37 The Saints get back into the first round