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2 DAYS AGO

Patriots Cinderella Story Turns To A Reality Check For a Super Bowl Return

Super Bowl fallout meets offseason urgency on today’s episode of Scoop City. Why is the Seahawks’ championship parade so important to fans in Seattle? How do the Patriots reset after coming up short? Can Baltimore lead the rebound class in 2026? And which non-playoff teams are truly built to bounce back next season? The Seattle Seahawks kick things off with their Super Bowl victory parade, and we bring you the sights and sounds from Seattle — including Sam Darnold soaking in the moment after delivering the franchise its second Lombardi Trophy. James Palmer sets the stage for what this title means for the Seahawks moving forward and why their window may just be opening. Then it’s a deep dive on the New England Patriots with The Athletic’s Chad Graff, breaking down the mood inside New England after the Super Bowl loss. We tackle Drake Maye’s growth, Mike Vrabel’s message to the locker room, offensive line priorities, and what realistic expectations look like in 2026 as the Patriots try to build on Year 1 of their new era. From there, Mike Jones joins the show to walk through his rankings of the teams that missed the postseason and are best positioned to rebound. We hit on the Kansas City Chiefs’ urgency around Patrick Mahomes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ reset under Todd Bowles, the Cincinnati Bengals’ hopes with Joe Burrow returning, the Detroit Lions’ belief that their core players are still playoff-ready, and the Baltimore Ravens turning the page with new head coach Jesse Minter. Mike Jones then goes deeper on the 2026 coaching cycle and what stood out across the league as teams reposition for another Super Bowl push. What hires made the most sense, and which others left you wanting more? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Scoop City. Let us know which team you think is best set up to rebound in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 days ago

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43 min
3 DAYS AGO

Why Klint Kubiak and Tom Brady will be the perfect pair in Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new head coach in Klint Kubiak. Did Tom Brady and company land the next great offensive mind? Scoop City host James Palmer and The Athletic’s Vic Tafur discuss why the Raiders may have finally landed the coach who will return the franchise to the playoffs. Plus, will Las Vegas be able to keep the current face of the franchise happy? Or will the Raiders be forced to trade Maxx Crosby? And where could the All-Pro land? In Minnesota, the Vikings are left with several questions after a disappointing season. Who will be the next general manager of the Vikings? And what is the fate of J.J. McCarthy? Can the young QB kickstart his career under head coach Kevin O’Connell? Or will the Vikings be forced to answer their QB questions in the free agent market? Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis joins the show to answer those questions and more. The Eagles finally have an offensive coordinator. What does it mean for Jalen Hurts? Can they keep A.J. Brown happy with the hire of Sean Mannion? Or will the offense in Philly look drastically different in 2026? The Athletic senior writer Zach Berman offers his perspective on the recent moves in Philadelphia. Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you can stay up to date with everything happening across the NFL. What offseason story are you following most closely? Drop us a comment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 days ago

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46 min
2 DAYS AGO

One last ride on this year's coaching carousel

The wildest coaching carousel any of us can remember finally stopped spinning when the Raiders officially named former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, fresh off a win in Super Bowl LX, as their new head coach. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman cover everything that has happened since our previous ride on the carousel, including Kubiak to the Raiders, Mike LaFleur to the Cardinals, the firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, filling out of various staffs across the league, and a whole lot more. Rundown (timestamps are approximate) 7:34 Raiders hire Klint Kubiak 28:58 Cardinals hire Mike LaFleur 37:18 No black coaches hired despite 10 openings 54:25 Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fired as Vikings GM 1:05:59 Coordinator moves Connect with The Athletic Football Show Buy our merch! http://theathletic.lnk.to/tafsmerch YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TAFootballShow Podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-athletic-football-show/view X: https://x.com/TA_FootballShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/tafootballshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tafootballshow Discord: http://discord.gg/theathleticfootballshow Call us: 847-448-0701 Email us: athleticfootballshow@gmail.com Host: Robert Mays Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman Executive Producer: Michael Beller Video Producer: Katy Duffy Audio Producer: Michael Beller Social Producer: Scott Krinch Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 days ago

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1h 10m
4 DAYS AGO

Transfer Portal Deep Dive with Sam Khan

North Dakota State is moving up to the Mountain West, ending years of FCS dominance. Did the Pac-12 miss an opportunity? What does this mean for the G5 landscape? Then, The Athletic's Sam Khan Jr. breaks down the first rev share portal cycle, LSU's spending spree, and why retention is cheaper than recruiting. Plus, Indiana's continued success, Penn State's Iowa State transplants, and Oklahoma State's roster overhaul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 days ago

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50 min
15 HR AGO

Your brain on ping pong, Ilia Malinin's dominance and saving the NBA All Star Game

Senior Writer for The Athletic, Rustin Dodd, and world-class coach Matt Hetherington stop by to explain why table tennis is the ultimate "brain sport." From helping pro athletes sharpen their reaction times to potentially warding off dementia, we explore why you should trade your running shoes for a paddle. With icons like LeBron James, Steph Curry and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined for the 2026 NBA All Star Game, Bulls writer Joel Lorenzi weighs in on whether a "US vs. The World" format or a 1v1 tournament save a weekend that’s lost its soul? Also, the "Quad God," figure skater Ilia Malinin often has math-defying performances, but is his technical dominance making the sport "ugly"? We discuss the evolution of scoring, the legalization of the backflip, and more. Hosts & Guests Zena Keita @itszenakeita Robert Mays @robertmays Jason Goff @Jason1Goff Rustin Dodd @rustindodd Matt Hetherington @mhtabletennis Joel Lorenzi @JoelXLorenzi Mix: Matt Shilts Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank Producer: Jen Bradley A Production of The Athletic, Ode Studios, and Banner Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 hr ago

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39 min
5 DAYS AGO

Super Bowl LX Recap: Seahawks ride dominant defense to 29-13 win over Patriots, franchise's second title

Any short list of the best stories in the NFL this season would have to include the Seattle Seahawks' dominant defense, Sam Darnold's full redemption, and Seattle's ceaseless climb to the top of the league. So it was perhaps fitting that all three of those stories came together on Super Bowl Sunday, resulting in another Lombardi Trophy making its way to the Pacific Northwest. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman recap the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX live from Levi's Stadium on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Connect with The Athletic Football Show Buy our merch! http://theathletic.lnk.to/tafsmerch YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TAFootballShow Podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-athletic-football-show/view X: https://x.com/TA_FootballShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/tafootballshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tafootballshow Discord: http://discord.gg/theathleticfootballshow Call us: 847-448-0701 Email us: athleticfootballshow@gmail.com Host: Robert Mays Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman Executive Producer: Michael Beller Video Producer: Katy Duffy Audio Producer: Michael Beller Social Producer: Scott Krinch Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 days ago

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46 min
6 FEB

Super Bowl LX Preview

It all started back on September 4, 2025, with the Eagles squeaking out a 24-20 win over the Cowboys. It ends on Sunday, five months and 284 games later, when the Patriots and Seahawks meet in Super Bowl LX. What will it take for the Patriots to go from 4-13 a year ago to Super Bowl Champs? How do the Seahawks cap off their ascent to the top of the league witha Super Bowl title? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown (timestamps are approximate) 3:29 Broad overview of the matchup 8:00 The lasting influence of Super Bowl LX 13:15 When did we know the Patriots could get here? 15:47 When did we know the Seahawks could get here? 23:29 Patriots offense vs. Seahawks defense 41:36 Seahawks offense vs. Patriots defense 1:01:10 Picks Connect with The Athletic Football Show Buy our merch! http://theathletic.lnk.to/tafsmerch YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TAFootballShow Podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-athletic-football-show/view X: https://x.com/TA_FootballShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/tafootballshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tafootballshow Discord: http://discord.gg/theathleticfootballshow Call us: 847-448-0701 Email us: athleticfootballshow@gmail.com Host: Robert Mays Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman Executive Producer: Michael Beller Video Producer: Katy Duffy Audio Producer: Michael Beller Social Producer: Scott Krinch Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Feb

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58 min
5 FEB

From XLIX to LX: How the league has changed since the last Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl

Eleven years ago, the Patriots and Seahawks met in one of the most iconic Super Bowls of all-time. Those two teams seemed to define the league back then, with Tom Brady and the Patriots dynasty on one side, and the Legion of Boom defense on the other. The league looks quite a bit different now, and not just in the way that things set a decade apart are bound to be different. So how has the league changed in the 11 intervening years between Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowls? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman consider that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Connect with The Athletic Football Show Buy our merch! http://theathletic.lnk.to/tafsmerch YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TAFootballShow Podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-athletic-football-show/view X: https://x.com/TA_FootballShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/tafootballshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tafootballshow Discord: http://discord.gg/theathleticfootballshow Call us: 847-448-0701 Email us: athleticfootballshow@gmail.com Host: Robert Mays Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman Executive Producer: Michael Beller Video Producer: Katy Duffy Audio Producer: Michael Beller Social Producer: Scott Krinch Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Feb

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49 min
4 FEB

The Super Bowl LX characters who changed their stories this season

The Super Bowl is a story in so many ways. The game is, of course, a story unto itself. It also acts as a capstone for the story of the current NFL season. And within the game, we find all these characters who help define the season. So who are those characters from the Patriots and Seahawks? How do they tell us about the 2025 season, and what do they have at stake on Sunday (beyond the obvious, of course)? Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman highlight those characters on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Rundown (timestamps are approximate) 5:30 Milton Williams 11:00 Sam Darnold 17:33 Klint Kubiak 25:14 Zak Kuhr 28:07 Mike Vrabel 33:50 Mike Macdonald 39:44 John Schneider 45:01 Drake Maye 50:47 Jaxon Smith-Njigba 57:12 DeMarcus Lawrence 59:16 Riq Woolen 1:02:07 K'Lavon Chaisson 1:04:29 Morgan Moses and Robert Spillane Connect with The Athletic Football Show Buy our merch! http://theathletic.lnk.to/tafsmerch YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TAFootballShow Podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-athletic-football-show/view X: https://x.com/TA_FootballShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/tafootballshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tafootballshow Discord: http://discord.gg/theathleticfootballshow Call us: 847-448-0701 Email us: athleticfootballshow@gmail.com Host: Robert Mays Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman Executive Producer: Michael Beller Video Producer: Katy Duffy Audio Producer: Michael Beller Social Producer: Scott Krinch Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Feb

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1h 2m
2 FEB

Building the Beast Senior Bowl Recap: Winners, takeaways, and effects on the draft

College football's all-star game season has come to an end, with the Senior Bowl now in the rear-view mirror. Who were the big winners from the week? How will their performances affect the 2026 NFL Draft? Dane Brugler and Dave Helman dive in on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Building the Beast. Host: Dave Helman Co-Host: Dane Brugler Executive Producer: Michael Beller Video Producer: Katy Duffy Audio Producer: Michael Beller Social Producer: Scott Krinch Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social Follow Dave on X: @davehelman_ Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Feb

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55 min

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