The Bill Barnwell Show

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Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.

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Grading NFL Free Agency Deals

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Seth Walder joins to break down the free agency frenzy by grading the biggest deals we have seen so far. They discuss how the San Francisco 49ers are resetting for 2025, how the market has evolved for edge rushes, and share which teams they are the most optimistic about. All that and more! 4:00 Offensive line moves 19:08 49ers resetting for 2025 27:57 Edge market and value 35:00 How the Chicago Bears have upgraded 40:27 Teams we are optimistic about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 3m
6 MAR

DK Metcalf Requests Trade + AFC Free Agent Landing Spots

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Brooke Pryor of ESPN joins to discuss DK Metcalf requesting a trade from the Seattle Seahawks, whether he would be a good fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and which teams are the best contenders to land Metcalf. Then, they tackle which quarterbacks are the best fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers, what’s next for Russell Wilson, and potential landing spots for Najee Harris. Next, what are the top teams for Davante Adams? Will Drake Maye throw the ball to Amari Cooper in 2025, or will Cooper be back in Dallas? All that and more! 2:15 DK Metcalf requests trade 5:00 DK Metcalf to the Steelers? 10:00 Would the Steelers be willing to trade George Pickens? 13:00 Best landing spots for Metcalf 19:00 Which quarterbacks will be back from the Steelers? 26:33 What is next for Russell Wilson? 30:45 Najee Harris landing spots 37:20 Top teams for Davante Adams 39:20 Where does Amari Cooper land in 2025? 45:35 Khalil Mack landing spots 50:30 Jevon Holland to Buffalo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 7m
27 FEB

TOP NFC Free Agents & Landing Spots + What’s Next for Matthew Stafford?

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Will Brinson joins to break down the top NFC free agents and potential landing spots. First, they discuss the reports of Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford meeting and what the possibility of losing Stafford means for the Los Angeles Rams. Then, they tackle if Sam Darnold is a good fit for the Raiders, whether Kirk Cousins makes sense with the Colts or Browns after the experiment in Atlanta, and where wide receivers Chris Godwin and Keenan Allen will land. Later, they tackle which defensive players the Philadelphia Eagles should prioritize keeping, what defensive players the Cowboys should target, and which cornerbacks make sense for the Pittsburgh Steelers. All that and more! 2:11 Matthew Stafford to the Raiders? 17:43 Is Sam Darnold the number one NFC free agent? 26:20 Kirk Cousins to the Colts or Browns? 32:46 Chris Godwin to the Commanders or Jacksonville Jaguars? 39:56 Keenan Allen to Chiefs? 45:53 Which defensive free agents should the Eagles prioritize? 48:00 Milton Williams to the Cowboys? 55:00 Bobby Wagner to the Raiders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 9m
20 FEB

Which Free Agents Should be Prioritized? + Most UNDERRATED Free Agents

On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill answers your burning questions about what to expect in the 2025 offseason, including which free agents should be prioritized, who is the most underrated free agent, and which surprising teams are likely to draft a quarterback. Then, he breaks down what the Detroit Lions should do with their defense, whether the Las Vegas Raiders should trade down with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft, and the philosophy of the Philadelphia Eagles' cap management. Later, he shares what to expect in the Kellen Moore era and which team will have the biggest surprise moves in free agency. Plus, is it foolish for coordinators to turn down head coaching jobs? Bill gives his insight. All that and more! 1:10 Eagles free agents priorities 5:10 Who will the Chief's sacrifice on the offensive line? 7:47 Who should the Commanders prioritize 12:17 Most Underrated Free Agent on the market 20:10 What should the Detroit Lions do with their defense? 23:40 What should the Raiders do with the sixth pick in the NFL Draft? 27:00 The philosophy of the Eagles' cap space management 30:40 Will the Browns use Deshaun Watson in the Myles Garrett trade? 32:30 How will the Saints reboot in the Kellen Moore era? 34:20 Which head coach and quarterback duo would the make pro-wrestler duo 35:12 Who will be the biggest surprise team in free agency? 37:15 Who should the Packers go after? 40:30 Is it foolish for coordinators to turn down head coaching roles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min
11 FEB

Super Bowl LIX Recap with Mina Kimes: What Went WRONG for the Kansas City Chiefs?

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Mina Kimes joins the show to break down how the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss what the Chiefs could have done differently, how the Chief's run game fell apart, and why Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense crumbled with the Eagle's defense. Plus, what moment did they know the Chiefs were doomed? They give their insight. Then, they discuss what was most surprising about Jalen Hurts' performance, who the Eagles should prioritize keeping in the offseason, and whether Myles Garrett is a possible trade candidate for the Eagles. Later, they give their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance and discuss whether Kellen Moore will be successful as head coach for the New Orleans Saints. 4:30 How the Chiefs run game fell apart 10:40 Struggles of Chiefs offense with Vic Fangio's defense 16:30 Moment where they realized the Chiefs were doomed 23:00 Who should the Chiefs target in the offseason? 34:00 What was most surprising about Jalen Hurts' Super Bowl performance? 36:42 Who should the Eagles prioritize in the offseason 47:00 Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Performance Thoughts 50:00 Kellen Moore as Saints head coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 6m
6 FEB

Super Bowl LIX Preview Part 2: Is Saquon Barkley Having the Best RB Season of Our Time?

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show from Radio Row, Bill and Charles McDonald discuss whether Saquon Barkley is having the greatest season of a running back in our lifetime and his expectations in Super Bowl LIX. Then, they discuss the best game plan for the Chiefs' defense and what to expect from Jalen Hurts the Eagles' offense. Later, they give their Super Bowl LIX predictions. All that and more! 2:15 Is Saquon Barkley having the best season of a RB in our lifetime? 10:13 Viable gameplay for the chiefs 17: How can the chiefs stop Jalen hurts 21:00 Super Bowl LIX predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 min
6 FEB

Super Bowl LIX Preview Part 1: Can the Eagles Defense Stop the Chiefs Offense?

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Nate Tice joins us from Radio Row in New Orleans for part one of our Super Bowl preview. Nate and Bill break down whether the Philadelphia Eagles defense has what it takes to stop Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. They tackle how the Eagles' defense has grown over the course of the year, how Vic Fangio's defensive style has evolved, and the keys to success for the Eagles. Then, they discuss the guide for the Chiefs' offensive success. Can Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce be stopped? They give their insight. Plus, they give their bold predictions for Super Bowl LIX. All that and more! 2:47 Where were the Eagles a year ago 4:06 How has the Eagles defense grown? 5:57 How Vic Fangio style defense evolved 13:25 Guide for Chiefs' offensive success 27:00 Can the Eagles stop Patrick Mahomes? 31:45 Super Bowl Bold Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

44 min
30 JAN

Ranking TOP NFL Coaching Hires & Landing Spots

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation's JP Acosta joins to discuss why nobody seems to want the New Orleans Saints head coaching role and who the top candidates are for the role. Then, they break down their optimism levels for the Jacksonville Jaguars with Liam Coen as their head coach and their realistic expectations for Jacksonville. Next, they discuss how Ben Johnson can bring Caleb Williams to the next level and their expectations for the Bears next season. Plus, what are the reservations for Mike Vrabel in New England and Aaron Glenn in New York? What are Pete Carroll's expectations in Las Vegas? They give their insight. Finally, they try to make sense of Brian Schottenheimer as the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. All that and more! 1:48 Who will be the New Orleans Saints head coach? 13:30 Ranking Top NFL Coaching Hires 14:13 Liam Coen being hired at Jacksonville 24:46 Ben Johnson hired with the Chicago Bears 36:10 Mike Vrabel to the New England Patriots 45:00 New York Jets hiring Aaron Glenn 54:00 Las Vegas Raiders hiring Pete Carroll 1:03:00 Brian Schottenheimer hired as new head coach of Dallas Cowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 19m

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Bill Barnwell

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Excellent weekly NFL Analysis

09/01/2017

_IfManIs5

Great NFL analysis always by Bill and his guests. Exponentially better since Mays started using his real voice and came out as a Seahwaks fan
Patriots centric podcast

28/12/2019

Suffo56

Great insight if you want to listen to talk about the New England Patriots every other episode. Boring - there are 31 other teams Bill