Before finding this podcast, I would’ve described myself as a casual NFL fan - that has entirely shifted because of this show. Love the passionate and articulate analysis that Nate and guests provide!

Loved the McVay interview. Please do more!

It’s a near-perfect show. My only gripe is that I haven’t been on it.

Miss Nate tice but this is still the best NFL podcast I’ve seen by far. Don’t know how people could vote anything but 5 honestly

And there’s the “F-bomb” AGAIN. You had a great show then at the end you act like a petulant teenager and throw out the language like you gotta “act” cool. Grow up. Try that in a boardroom full of adults and see how out of place and childish you look.

I used to really enjoy Robert Mays’s prior shows in the Grantland/Ringer days with Bill Barnwell and Kevin Clark. He views the game differently. In recent years, I’ve really thought the quality of the podcast (with the exception of the Football GM podcast, which is excellent) has really gone downhill. The guests on the show typically tend to share similar sentiments and views. I’m tired of Steven Ruiz, Derek Klassen, and Nate Tice being held up as some original and independent thinkers when they largely regurgitate the same tired and disingenuous ideas (Lamar Jackson is unassailable; Brock Purdy is not good; Dak Prescott is a superstar; etc.). It’s the same group of people who show up on the same shows (Mina Kimes, the Ringer, Barnwell, etc.) and it’s tiring. I also have come to appreciate how much better team-specific podcasts are better at providing meaningful insight on a team. As a 49ers fan, I get much better perspective on the team from Matt Maiocco, Matt Barrows, Guy Haberman, John Middlekauff, and Crlhris Biderman) than I do from the national guys. I recognize that should be true! It’s hard to be an expert on 32 teams! That being said, Mays’s 49ers analysis is really, really bad. Case in point, his dismissiveness of Chase Daniel’s analysis on Brock Purdy and the number of QBs capable of having his success in the system. With all due respect to Mays (and others), who in their right mind would think Daniel’s opinion is less informed? I just don’t enjoy Mays or his podcast any more. I wish him the best of luck and I’m happy for all the great things that have happened for him on a personal level in the past few years.

Less pontificating, more nuts and bolts.

I enjoyed Robert and Jourdan’s segment on top 10 NFL coaches. They have good chemistry. Jourdan in particular is very engaging and knowledgeable. She belongs on national TV!

2.5 stars is actually what I want to rate it because Mays’ takes are prolly 50/50 at best The coaches draft show (even sped up to 1.5 speed) was far far too long and (to me) lacked any real knowledge of why the rankings were as they were!! i. e. McDermott /O’Connell above Tomlin (I don’t like the Steelers) is just a bad take with bad reasoning I dunno… it’s ok :)

Robert Mays is as good as it gets.

I love this show, it’s a staple in my pod rotation and the best NFL audio content on the internet. That being said - Robert, for the love of God, please stop saying the word “specifically” at the end of every point you make. Ok that’s all, love you guys, keep making great content

Yes, an homage to the real Colts.

Great show, I love all the commentary and will definitely miss Nate. But will someone please please please tell Mike and Randy on the GM podcast that it is Amon “RA” St. Brown, not Amon St. Brown. Crazy that they say his name wrong all the time.

Nate get someone on the pod who knows what the ever living heck they are talking about. It’s never good to have someone on who is clueless Carmen Vitali.. Rus Wilson is the starting QB in Pittsburgh.. straight from Mike Tomlin’s mouth.. there is no looking over anyone’s shoulders… Can’t believe The Athletic Football show, which was a must listen died over freaking Yahoo dot com. Absolutely pathetic, everyone should be ashamed of themselves. Comparing a Dirk Koetter situation to what the Steelers are doing is absolutely the dumbest thing I’ve heard in my life. I’ll be back when Nate gets a consecutive guest on

Not having him in the top 15 is absurd and must be based on some bias and prejudice. Statistically a QB leader and leading team to 2 NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl in his very short career does not get him in the top 15? Really? I have unsubscribed

This has been one of my favorite podcasts for awhile now. I’m going to really miss Nate being on the show every week. Thanks for your great work of the years Nate!

Didn’t expect this show to make me feel sad. Gonna miss Tice.

The great: The GM show. Longtime NFL reporter moderates longtime GM. Lots to learn from them. The good: Chase Daniel's show. Insight from a recently retired NFL player who made his rounds in the league. The ugly: Robert Mays and Nate Tice. Mays is an unentertaining talking database of DVOA, PFF, and "trumedia" stats. He knows the dots, just can't connect them. He's also jealous of NFL players' clothes. Tice is an oafish meatball who tries too hard to sound smart and be funny, unfortunately coming up short on both. But hey his dad was an NFL head coach. Outside of the GM show the feed is all millennials who work for NYT. If you don't know what that means this may be of interest to you. Did you know dianna russini is a mom?

Love that these guys actually spend the show talking about the draft. No nonsense, no hyperbole, no fake outrage or clickbait. Just straight football talk.

I cannot stand the dystopian scratchy intro music. What moron came up with this? So depressing I can hardly listen.

Listened to the most recent show with Robert, Nate and Dane, it was interesting and informative. However, I have to disagree with your assessment of Maye and Williams. I think they will be mediocre at best and William has “bust” written all over him. We will see what things look like in 2-3 years.

Entertaining show but they definitely have teams they like and teams and players they don’t. They can’t help themselves but to crack on those teams time and again. Which, if you’re a fan of those teams or players gets old fast. Especially Mays.

I have great respect for the Athletic and was looking forward to the podcast. Unfortunately I found this low energy, monotone and not very enlightening Bill49er

Great show. I’ve learned so much about Football and team building over the last 2 years of listening to this show. Highly recommend!

Robert and Nate are the best! Can’t ask for a more nuanced but enjoyable deep dive into everything nfl!

These guys use A LOT of words to say VERY little. I just listened for thirty minutes and the pacing was essentially that of a snail. Yall need an editor or a Producer or something because this aint it

As a suffering Carolina fan with no first rounder, I would kill for first round mocks to include juuuust 1 more pick so we could see what of the remaining wr you see as best fit. Thanks!!!

Football GM is fantastic. Wish I could listen to the other shows but Mays has the high pitched voice of a 12 year old boy and his attitude and knowledge aren’t that far from a 12 year old either. Sorry man you are just not made for podcasting.

He’s a couple years away

Appreciate your knowledge the things you bring to the show and your positive attitude, even when being critical, which I know you need to be but I watch sports for entertainment you and the show give me that. thank you!

The best NFL podcast going. Intelligent, thoughtful analysis is the baseline for this show. The show frequently throws in detailed schematic analysis, good interviews, and behind the scenes info that elevate it further. Honestly, my biggest problem with it is that I like it so much I feel am likely overly influenced by its opinions and takes, which in defense of those who create the show, I think they would advise against.

Please put Mays on his own feed so Sandi/Randy Mueller drivel doesn’t pollute my listen next

It is a very good show

I always look forward to their unique, thoughtful & refreshing takes & breakdowns. However Chase Daniels…yuck. Cannot listen to his unoriginal regurgitated blather.

Mays and Tice provide detailed NFL analysis in an approachable format. They leave no stone unturned in their coverage, diving deep into everything from analytics and play-calling to overarching narratives. I learn something new every week and love the friendly banter. Keep up the good work, guys!

Robert and Nate have a passion for football that is both charming and infectious. Add to that their an understanding of the game that rises far above the average schlock makes this my favorite pod to listen to now. I love football specifically and have coached for a long time, so I know that my perspective is not universal, but I LOVE their technical analysis and explanation of play concepts. Their intersection of passion, personal interplay, tactics, analytics and analysis is special and brings me insight when very few shows do anymore.

I THINK THAT THE CHIFS ARE GOING TO WIN

Hey! Love the show. I dropped watching football a few years ago, and this pod has helped me get back into the sport. That said, the Super Bowl coverage has been obviously KC heavy, a more balanced approach would be appropriated. Thanks!

This podcast has helped me to learn more about football than any other podcast I listen to. It has professionals that used to work in football and that helps with the credibility and just teaching the game to others!

I listen to every episode of PFF, PFT, ATN, GMFB and the Athletic football show stands out above the rest. i must say, i miss the old days when everyday i would load up Robert and Nate just chopping it up. the Football GM podcast is really excellent as well i love those old dudes haha

My favorite football podcast. Always look forward to the previews and recaps, in the pocket, and more. I’ve learned so much more about football listening. Thanks!

I just want to listen to prospects to pros. I know Nate does great work outside of that but I’m not interested. I don’t understand why Dane can’t have his own feed.

Dear Nate & Robert, Huge fan! Confession: I am a college football fan first and foremost (Go Huskers) and a diehard Chiefs fan since the Grbac/Green/Cassel days of my youth…when we sucked so, Robert, it may get better? 🤷🏼‍♂️ My question. You two dudes have no idea how much I love your commentary, insight, and thoughtfulness. But please, please, can you explain your overly-apologetic tones towards Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson? I am writing this right after my beloved Chiefs just made Lamar look like a 90’s Huskers option QB. Why can neither of you admit that Lamar is not a pocket passer and Justin Herbert doesn’t have that “winner” gene? The Herbert love is truly insanely maddening. At least Lamar has one (actually deserved) MVP before anyone with eyes knows Patty should be the guy every year. Cheers, Nate from New Mexico

Have followed Mays since Grantland days, and Tice has been a wonderful addition/partner. The two of them clearly love the game and help me be a better fan. Great depth of content, beyond the talking points that everyone is screaming on ESPN or FSN. The attention to details like line play, defensive concepts, and game management has changed the way I watch the game. Keep it up guys!

This is the best show on the NFL available on the market. Depth of analysis, quality of conversation, and overall listening experience set this one above its peers.

As someone who loves the NFL but did not grow up playing organized football, this podcast gives me a better understanding of how teams try to approach the game. They do a great job of talking about offensive & defensive schemes, formations and designs in an interesting and digestible way…while mixing in relevant stats to help illustrate what teams are good and bad at. Robert and Nate’s passion for the game comes through and is very enjoyable to listen to. Been a fan of Robert’s writing and podcasting since his Grantland days. Nate’s football background and experience and ability to geek out over so many different aspects of the NFL is great.

Great in depth analysis of the NFL from multiple different viewpoints from looking forward to the draft to weekly analysis of games. The amount of information and education from these experts will expand your understanding of football to the next level. Go from being just a fan to a football expert as you learn about the play on the field as well as the business side within the NFL from the GM/owners office.

Of all the shows on the feed, the Sunday night recap shows are a good listen, the weekend ahead previews are good too, but I don’t care much for the rest. The Football GM show is good, but placed terribly in the schedule (Saturday), so I don’t bother to listen. The show discussions are very technical and I tend to get lost in what they are talking about, you almost need a Master’s in football terminology to know what they are talking about. To close out, I don’t know if it is a tic Nate Tice has, but he giggles and laughs more than one should, not everything is that funny, but the laughing gas down.

I’ve learned more in half of a season listening to Mays and Tice than I had in 25 years of television football broadcasts. These guys are proof that if you combine passion and competence, listeners will actively engage even if they don’t fully understand every point being discussed. Can’t say enough nice things about this show. But how much would it cost to add some visual cues to the YouTube channel? Show me the tapes guys. Take my money please.

Robert and Nate feel like they’ve been a couple of big brothers since Robert pandered to my Seahawk-loving self saying he’d take DK Metcalf over Nick Bosa. As a college journalist, these two are the blueprint for making intricate concepts accessible.