The Bill Barnwell Show

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Is the Modern NFL Mediocre? Nov 21, 2023

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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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Craziest NFL Wild Card Scenarios Nov 16, 2023

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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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The Most Hopeless NFL Teams Nov 09, 2023

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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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Trade Deadline Winners and Losers Nov 01, 2023

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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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Ideal NFL Trade Candidates Oct 26, 2023

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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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The Great Brock Purdy Debate Oct 19, 2023

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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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Abandoning Preseason Predictions Oct 13, 2023

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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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Award Picks: Ranking 2023 NFL MVP Candidates Oct 06, 2023

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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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Greatest Offensive Performance of All Time Sep 28, 2023

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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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Embracing Uncertainty Sep 21, 2023

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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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