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Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.

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Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.

    New NFL Rule Changes: How will the game be impacted?

    New NFL Rule Changes: How will the game be impacted?

    On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill answers your burning questions about the new rule changes, including how the hip-drop penalty could impact the postseason and how players will adjust to the new kickoff system. Then, Bill explains how salary cap rollover works and the key to success for the compensatory picks. Plus, he breaks down what the best food city is!

    :41 Is there a future where a rookie first-rounder demands a no-trade or franchise tag clause in their first contract?
    6:12 What is the over/under of how many playoff games will be decided by a hip drop penalty? 
    10:20 How many fewer scrimmage plays per game will there be with the new rules? 
    12:00 Opinion of the Titans predicted 5.5 win total in the Sportsbook?
    15:46 Safety and running backs salary cap deals
    20:23 How will the new kickoff system impact teams?
    21:55 How does salary cap rollover work?
    25:02 Why do teams ignore the compensatory pick formula?
    29:12 Can teams over-invest in a position?
    37:48 What is the best food city?
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    • 46 min
    Navigating NFL Changes & Vikings' Strategies: From Kickoffs to Quarterbacks

    Navigating NFL Changes & Vikings' Strategies: From Kickoffs to Quarterbacks

    On this episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill teams up with Kevin Seifert to tackle potential NFL kickoff rule changes mirroring the XFL, the strategic nuances behind these adjustments, and the Vikings' off-season moves, including their acquisition of Sam Darnold. They delve into the implications of new kickoff strategies, the Vikings' quarterback strategy, whether trading Justin Jefferson is on the table, and the team's interest in J.J. McCarthy. From rule changes to roster overhauls, this episode covers the evolving landscape of the NFL and the Vikings' tactical maneuvers.

    0:00 Welcome to the Bill Barnwell Show
    0:41 Introducing Kevin Seifert 
    1:28 Potential rule changes to the kickoff
    7:45 Does it give special teams coaches importance
    14:21 Proposed hybrid version of an onside kickoff 
    19:59 The Vikings have an odd off-season 
    29:58 Why did the Vikings go for Sam Darnold?
    34:40 Are the Vikings trading up for another quarterback?
    45:54 Should the Vikings consider trading Justin Jefferson?
    53:23 Are the Vikings eyeing J.J. McCarthy?
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    2024 NFL Free Agency Breakdown: Superlatives & Key Signings

    2024 NFL Free Agency Breakdown: Superlatives & Key Signings

    In this episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill and guest Danny Heifetz from The Ringer dissect 2024's NFL free agency moves with sharp insights and NFL Superlatives. From Mason Rudolph’s move to the Titans to Christian Wilkins' understated yet potentially impactful deal, they cover the major signings and predict the teams most likely to succeed. Featuring analysis on the Vikings' agreement with Sam Darnold, the strategic signings by the Eagles, and a unique look at which deals might "pull a Leonardo DiCaprio," this concise breakdown offers everything NFL fans need to know about this year's free agency.

    0:00 Welcome to the Bill Barnwell Show
    0:30 QB Mason Rudolph signs with the Titans
    6:23 Top NFL Superlatives for the 2024
    7:30 Titans signing WR Calvin Ridley
    17:04 Vikings Agree to Terms with QB Sam Darnold
    25:26 Most likely to pull a Leonardo DiCaprio: The Packers
    30:30 Most likely to make a Billionaire mad: Robert Hunt deal
    36:38 Most likely to succeed: The Texans
    43:01 We opted for a good deal: Patrick Queen
    52:43 Titanic Age before Beauty Award: The Falcons
    1:00:45 The deal that's likely to be good and not matter at all: Christian Wilkins
    1:06:05 The Eagles are buying the dip
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Winning the Quarterback Lottery

    Winning the Quarterback Lottery

    On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN NFL draft analyst and insider Jordan Reid joins the show to break down his most recent mock draft and share his observations from the NFL Combine. Then, he gives his predictions for where Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels will land. Later, Reid shares his top three wide receivers, how Xavier Worthy’s record-breaking 40-yard dash will impact his draft stock, and who has wowed him from this year’s tackle draft class. Plus, he shares this year's most underrated player heading into the NFL Draft.

    3:19 Quarterback-heavy draft
    15:30 Breaking down the top 3 wide receivers
    19:37 Xavier Worthy’s record-breaking 40-yard-dash
    29:05 Players who moved into the first round based on the NFL Combine
    32:00 The deepest stock positions in the 2024 Draft
    35:35 Most underrated players
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    • 41 min
    Battle of the NFL Fields: Which Surface is Best?

    Battle of the NFL Fields: Which Surface is Best?

    On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, senior writer and NFL injury analyst Stephania Bell joins the show to discuss the debate of what surface is the safest for players, the impact of Aaron Rodgers' injury, and how the NFL is implementing the B.E.A.S.T technology to test field safety. Then, they discuss how the NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to come to a solution and how the FIFA World Cup could impact the future of the NFL field surfaces.

    5:00 What makes a good field surface?
    10:23 What is the B.E.A.S.T, and how is it used to test the surfaces?
    25:00 How the NFL and NFLPA are working together to solve this issue
    36:21 FIFA’s impact on the NFL 
    41:03 The future of NFL surfaces
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    • 50 min
    Most Optimistic Time of Year: NFL Draft Season

    Most Optimistic Time of Year: NFL Draft Season

    On this episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, co-host of First Draft and The Fantasy Focus Football Show Field Yates joins the show to discuss his first mock draft of the season, why he is projecting Jayden Daniels as the second overall pick above Drake Maye, and how he evaluates players who have a tremendous spike their final season. Then, they discuss if the Patriots should draft a quarterback with their current infrastructure, why J.J. McCarthy will be a top-10 pick, and if the Giants will stick with Daniel Jones or draft a quarterback. Plus, they discuss what positions are the most undervalued. Later, Field shares his surprising first-round mock picks. 
    8:07 Jayden Daniels as the second overall pick?
    22:05 Should the Patriots draft a quarterback?
    29:20 Will J.J. McCarthy be a top 10 pick?
    34:00 Should the Giants draft a quarterback?
    41:17 Undervalued positions
    55:05 Surprising first round pick
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    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
575 Ratings

575 Ratings

Golden Ridge ,

Worth your time

Barnwell is knowledgeable and thoughtful in his analysis, which makes him better than 99% of sports journalists.

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Best Football Analyst

Bill is one of the most objective, level-headed football analysts out there. I appreciate how he can challenge the rigor of his guests’ analysis when he disagrees. Definitely a much-needed balance in a landscape dominated by cohosts exclusively agreeing with each other or its polar opposite, First Take-style argument for the sake of argument.

Baksifut ,

Unflinching analysis

Barnwell has an analytical mind and a precise style that leaves most consensus opinions in the dust. For the take everyone will figure out next week, hear it here first. Numbers and ball don’t lie.

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