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The Bill Barnwell Show

Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.

  1. 6 HR AGO

    Answering Burning Questions: Can the Green Bay Packers Win the NFC?

    On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down which team besides the Detroit Lions has the best chance of winning the NFC and breaks down Jordan Love's struggles. Next, Bill answers if Jerod Mayo is a good coach and explains why Bill Belichick is the greatest defensive coach ever. Then, he tackles if Josh Allen is a likely candidate for NFL MVP and what game will define his MVP resume. Later, Bill discusses how the Kansas City Chiefs can return to championship form and which losing record team has a shot at the postseason. All that and more! 1:44 Which team has the best chance to represent the NFC apart from the Lions 3:19 Jordan Love's struggles 6:30 Who will be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers next year?  8:22 Is Jerod Mayo a good coach? 10:22 NFL MVP questions  15:37 Bo Nix's rise 19:30 What should Joe Schoen prioritize in the draft? 23:10 How can the Chiefs get back to championship form? 35:00 Could the Lions beat a team of college all-stars if they played in flip-flops 40:50 What Super Bowl matchup would be the worst in history? 44:15 Are Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson proof young QBs sit and learn? 43:40 Why wouldn't the Panther's default plan be to go with Bryce Young next year? 46:30 Which sub .500 team can make the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    New York Jets FIRE Joe Douglas + Ranking Best & Worst General Manager Situations  

    On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, the Ringer’s Danny Heifetz joins to discuss the New York Jets firing GM Joe Douglas and rank which general manager situations are the best and worst across the NFL. They use a hypothetical scenario where every GM across the league has been fired with the same ownership, rosters, and salary cap situations. Which position is most enticing? They discuss why being the New York Jets GM would be the worst position with their current quarterback situation and continue breaking down the bottom-tier teams with the Carolina Panthers and the Cleveland Browns. Next, they discuss how the sky is falling for the Dallas Cowboys and if they could build a roster around Dak Prescott. Later, they tackle fixing the New York Giants and discuss whether Bill Belichick will land at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Plus, they debate who has the best GM situation between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.  5:13 Worst situation tier 19:00 Middle tier 47:06 Top tier  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m

  3. 19 NOV

    Unanswered Questions for Houston Texans & New York Giants BENCH Daniel Jones 

    On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Seth Walder joins the show to break down the one-sided Texas battle between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys. They discuss the unanswered questions surrounding the Houston Texans’ offense, whether the Texans need to increase their run game, and how Nico Collins’ return will impact C.J. Stroud. Next, they tackle whether the criticism of Mike McCarthy is justified, the defensive stars of the Houston Texans, and if it’s possible for Houston to make it to the Super Bowl. Later, Tommy DeVito is starting for the New York Giants. They attempt to make a case for why Daniel Jones should still be starting, pinpoint the moment when Brian Daboll decided to bench Jones, and if we have seen the last of Daniel Jones as a starter in the NFL. Plus, they discuss whether the New York Giants should have re-signed Saquon Barkley and if giving Daniel Jones a multi-year guarantee was a mistake. They debate if the Giants should have started Drew Lock over Tommy DeVito and discuss if the New York Giants are tanking. Lastly, they breakdown whether the Baltimore Ravens need to reevaluate kicker Justin Tucker based on his recent performance and what's next for Tucker. 4:10 Unanswered questions surrounding the Houston Texans 17:00 Criticism surrounding Mike McCarthy’s decision making  22:17 Could the Texans make it to the Super Bowl? 25:03 New York Giants benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito 39:30 Should the Giants have re-signed Saquon Barkley? 43:10 Drew Lock vs. Tommy DeVito: who should the Giants start?  51:30 Should the Baltimore Ravens reevaluate Justin Tucker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m

  4. 14 NOV

    Evolution of the NFL: Has the Game Declined?

    On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Nate Tice joins the show to break down how the game has evolved. They discuss whether defenses have progressively become better or if offenses have become worse over time and the impact of fantasy football on the game. Then, they discuss the disconnect between people's perceptions of the game and the reality of the data. Later, they break down if tackling is the best it has ever been in NFL history. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady's past comments about the quality of play and how technology has changed the game. 4:10 Favorite sports memories 7:45 Was football better in the past?  13:30 Have defenses increased in skill across the league or have offenses gotten worse over time 15:00 Impact of fantasy football on the perception of the game 18:30 What is ideal football? 23:00 Disconnect between what people perceive and reality  30:05 Is tackling now the best in NFL history? 40:00 Tom Brady's comments about the quality of play  50:00 How has technology changed the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m

  5. 12 NOV

    Can the Bears Bounce Back, MNF Recap & Biggest Breakout Teams in the NFL

    In today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill explains what’s happening in Chicago, including if Caleb Williams can turn it around and whether coaching changes will improve the state of the Bears in this week’s Bill’s Blackboard. Next, The 33rd Team writer Dan Pizzuta joins the show to break down the battle between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. They discuss the offensive staples for Miami and how Tyreek Hill opens up areas for other receivers. Then, they tackle the letdown of the Los Angeles Rams offense and the interesting decision-making in the Sean McVay Era. Plus, they discuss the surprising rise of the Arizona Cardinals and if they are for real. Later, they discuss how the Chargers’ defense has shown the biggest improvement and Justin Herbert’s growth. All that and more! 0:15 Bill's Blackboard: Struggles of the Chicago Bears & will coaching changes be the fix? 11:08 Offensive victory of the Miami Dolphins  20:30 Struggles of the Los Angeles Rams  38:30 Breakout teams: Arizona Cardinals  50:41 Breakout teams: Los Angeles Chargers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m

  6. 8 NOV

    Biggest Trade Deadline Surprises & Missed Opportunities

    On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Boston Herald writer Doug Kyed breaks down the biggest missed opportunities by teams during the trade deadline, including the New England Patriots and the surprising moves from the Miami Dolphins. Then, they discuss whether this is a short-term benching of Anthony Richardson and how the ownership of the Colts impacts his future in Indianapolis. Next, they break down what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys and why they traded for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Bill explains why he was most curious with the decisions made by the New York Giants and the fascinating situation surrounding the Giants.  :31 New England Patriots 6:38 Miami Dolphins 11:04 Indianapolis Colts 15:26 Tennessee Titans 21:16 Jacksonville Jaguars  30:51 Cowboys & Jonathan Mingo trade  36:21 Most curious team: New York Giants 42:41 Most fascinating situation in football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  7. 5 NOV

    Winners & Losers of the NFL Trade Deadline

    On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Ben Solak joins the show to break down the biggest NFL trade news, including Marshon Lattimore going to the Washington Commanders and the impact Lattimore can make with Washington. Next, they dive into the Lions acquiring Za'darius Smith and how he raises the floor for the Detroit Lions. Later, they dive into the Steelers acquiring Preston Smith and how productive Mike Williams will be for Pittsburgh. Plus, they tackle why the Cowboys acquiring Jonathan Mingo was the weirdest trade and give their spiciest takes from the deadline. 2:18 Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore 9:32 What does the Lattimore movement and Dennis Allen firing mean for New Orleans 17:50 Lions acquire Za'darius Smith 23:40 What was surprising about the Cleveland Browns during the deadline 27:30 The weirdest team in football 28:55 Steelers acquire Preston Smith and Mike Williams  39:00 Most interesting trade: Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys 51:49 Spiciest deadline take Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  8. 31 OCT

    Biggest Trade News & Which Teams Can Bounce Back?

    On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation writer JP Acosta joins the show to discuss if the Cam Robinson trade makes sense for the Vikings, whether the Jaguars’ organization should clean house, and if the Jaguars head coaching position is appealing with Trevor Lawrence leading the offense. Then, they discuss the Diontae Johnson trade to the Baltimore Ravens and why he is being traded for late-round picks. Next, they break down the benching of Anthony Richardson, what would have happened if Richardson had lied to the media, and what is the plan for the Colts. Later, they analyze which teams can bounce back in the second half of the season.  1:30 Minnesota Vikings trade to acquire Cam Robinson 10:46 Should the Jaguars’ organization start entirely fresh? 16:25 Diontae Johnson trade 21:15 Anthony Richardson benching 35:00 Which teams can turn it around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min
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Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.

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    ESPN
  • Creator
    ESPN, Bill Barnwell
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    202
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