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

These two know how to do a podcast right! So much awesome info and zero foul language. Keep the others away and use these guys more please!

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.

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.

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.

Robert and Nate really do great work analyzing everything from roster building to how Mahomes’ cadence changes show how he’s leveled-up on his protection calls at the line, etc Enjoy all the other ‘Athletic’ shows but these two really help us understand why teams won or lost and give us great stuff to look for in the coming week. They love their work and it really shows. Keep up the great work, guys.

Love this. A must for any football fan

It bums me out we no longer have a show with Mays and Barnwell. Mays completely bulldozes Tice on every subject and even if Tice disagrees he eventually capitulates. Didn’t used to be like that. They both know the game well, super smart, but there is no intellectual honesty or ability to dissent. A pulpit for Mays’s opinions with Tice as the technical guy. Love/hate the show, grow a backbone Tice!

Horribly biased and hang on to narratives no matter how a season unfolds.

I love this podcast because it scratches the part of my brain that wants to hear people talk about the NFL in a very in-depth perspective. Robert Mays and friends reject surface level fan talk and dig deep into the truth and facts behind everything happening in the NFL. I recommend this pod to any NFL fan who wants to truly learn about the sport they love!

Robert Mays is great. Thoughtful, curious, insightful. None of that hot take garbage. Would recommend to serious football fans.

Great in depth, detailed analysis of the game for the game’s sake. If you are looking for 40 minutes of discussion about the personal story of the star quaterback’s brother’s dog’s triumph over tragedy, this isn’t the show for you. If you want to hear about x’s, o’s, football strategies and how it all comes together on Sunday’s, look no further.

I love The Athletic Football Show and all it’s contributors but especially Dane’s draft knowledge. With that I have a question about Michael Penix. Has there ever been a quarterback drafted who has suffered four season-ending injuries in college? Then if the answer is no, when was the last time a QB was selected with a comparable medical history? Thanks @DurstNFLDraft

Great pod for in-depth analysis of the finer points of the x’s

Mays and Tice are awesome, very insightful and great camaraderie. I always listen when a new show is posted. Thanks for the great content guys!

The athletic football gm podcast is my favorite sports show. I have always liked the analysis by Mike Sando and Randy mueller does a great job breaking down prospects. Too bad there’s only 1 show a week.

Enjoyed listening to both Tice and Mays all season long. Getting into the nuance without being overly wonky.

This podcast always delivers whether you are a hard core fan or new to the game. Good mix of news and humor. Mike Sando does a great job of the Football GM podcast that is on this feed on weekends.

Way to read the room on Michigan’s “concern” with the Alabama announcement. Between their fear of the Tide and Saban’s mastery, the Wolverines never stood a chance in the Rose Bowl. Please pick the Huskies on Monday. Keep up the good work!

For years I tried to find a podcast that touched on all 32 teams with in-depth analysis and they nail it. Some of the high-level talk of EPA, success rate, and offensive/defensive concepts may go over the head of the more casual fan but Robert/Nate do a great job of giving brief explanations of what they mean in the moment. Robert and Nate play really well off of each other and give a feel of a buddy cop movie while being unapologetically themselves with pop culture references, discussing their (Nate’s) love for board games, and Robert’s love of food. They seamlessly blend this in while nerding out over a new wrinkle McVay sprinkle into his run game or Brian Flores being an absolute madman with is blitz rates. I also thoroughly enjoy Prospects to Pros with Dane and Nate. As a Cowboys fan, I’ve listened to Dane for years and value his opinion on the draft over all over analysts. Adding Nate to that mix knowing he spent actual time working for teams on the draft was a great move too. This is a must listen for me both for the preview show and the recap show and should be added to any and all football fans weekly listens

Kewl.

I should have given this rating for the great analysis provided. However, the back to back Flacco jokes from the Tuesday recap pod won out. Keep up the good work.