The Ringer Nfl Show

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier conclude Lombardi's blue-chip countdown on the sidelines by discussing Al Davis's view of coaching (02:00), the top offensive generals in the NFL (08:00), the best defensive play callers (27:30), and the elite special-teams coaches (39:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue answering 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night. They explore some preseason injuries that have more fantasy impact than Julian Edelman’s (04:00) and discuss whether the Falcons could be even better this year despite taking an offensive step back (14:00). Then, the guys consider whether the Seahawks defense is among the best of all-time (19:30), debate whether Derek Carr is a top-flight quarterback (24:30), and look at how the Cowboys have already fallen from NFC championship contention (28:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin imagine a major trade between the Patriots and Jets (34:15), and go over every NFL team that could win the Super Bowl this season (39:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue answering 33 Preseason Questions *by focusing on the* best bets for gamblers this season, including why the leading passer won’t be named Brady, Brees, or Rodgers (05:00) and how two Chargers are your best bets to lead the league in receiving and rushing (07:30). Then, the guys discuss some truly long-shot bets worth looking at (17:00), an AFC North quarterback who could lead the league in interceptions (27:45), and which games the Jets will be favored in (32:15). Finally, Robert and Kevin pick the safest bets for over/under team win totals (36:00) and debate whether the Packers can get to double-digit wins (39:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier continue Lombardi's blue-chip-player countdown with the defensive side of the ball, including defensive ends (02:00), defensive tackles (07:00), linebackers (15:30), cornerbacks (21:15), and safeties (24:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue answering 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening day. Topics include whether the Bills should trade Tyrod Taylor (05:00) and the increasingly crowded Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota bandwagons (18:00). Then the guys award Earl Thomas with some retroactive MVP awards (27:30) and consider a Patriots weakness that could affect their playoff run (33:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin explain why Cam Newton and Andrew Luck had better be on the field in Week 1 (37:00) and why the Broncos might be in big trouble (41:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening day, including why Big Ben could be in for his biggest season (3:30), and how a healthy Honey Badger will have the Cards flying high (7:25). Then, the guys fantasize about a trade that could make the Jaguars a playoff contender (11:30), having a beer with Blake Bortles (20:50), and which player could play the most positions in an NFL game (23:50). Finally, Robert and Kevin discuss how the Falcons and Packers stole some key pieces for their playoff chases (35:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier continue Lombardi's tradition of identifying the blue-chip players at each offensive position, including quarterbacks (04:00), running backs (09:30), tight ends (16:15) and offensive linemen, heading into the 2017 NFL season (20:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening day and discuss which teams could win the Super Bowl if Bill Belichick was their coach (02:30). Then, the guys talk about why a pair of AFC West teams could be in for the season from hell (09:45), and they welcome Ringer FC host and long suffering Jets fan, Ryan O’Hanlon for a special guest question (17:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin explain how the Giants O-line may prevent Beckham and Marshall from shining (28:00), and why the Raiders may be vulnerable on defense this season (29:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (02:00), the Buffalo Bills trading Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams (12:30), and standouts of the preseason so far (19:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night with some fantasy-draft advice, including someone on the Browns that can win you your league (04:15), how the Patriots finally have a reliable fantasy running back (07:30), and why you shouldn’t draft Le’Veon Bell early this year (10:15). Then, the guys weigh David Johnson vs. Zeke Elliott for first overall pick (18:15) and discuss why LeSean McCoy could be in for a down year (29:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin pick their RedZone channel MVPs and highlight some rookies that should find the end zone all season long (33:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark tackle four more of their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night, including how the Dolphins just gave the Titans a playoff spot (3:45) and which division you shouldn’t take your eyes off of this season (14:20). Then the guys discuss why David Johnson is the perfect NFL player (25:40) and how Cam Newton’s supporting cast makes the Panthers contenders again (27:40). Finally, Robert and Kevin point out some quarterbacks you need to start paying attention to (33:30), including DeShone Kizer, who could be the next great NFL leader (37:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark dive into the first three of their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night, including which starting QBs will be hitting the pine first (05:00) and who will be this year's breakout rookies (16:45). Then, 'Watch' host and Eagles fan Chris Ryan joins the show to celebrate Wentzapalooza (28:00) and examine the song preferences of NFC East starting QBs (36:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin discuss which training camp battles matter (38:45), including one that will decide the fate of Russell Wilson (43:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss the quarterback situation in Baltimore (02:15), how Gisele Bündchen's offseason comments on concussions could affect Tom Brady this season (09:30), Odell Beckham Jr.'s upcoming payday (16:45), Christian McCaffrey's performance at camp (22:00), the Cardinals signing Tramon Williams (25:00), Rob Ninkovich's retirement (26:30), and Jason Garrett's not-so-subliminal message for Ezekiel Elliott (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the players that will make the biggest leaps this season, including two new star running backs from the NFC North (03:00), defensive linemen your quarterback should be afraid of (11:45), one free agent signing that will equal a playoff win for New England (17:00), and a former Patriot that will lead the Titans to the AFC South title (24:45). They also introduce some fresh faces to the MVP discussion (32:00) and the surprising reason you should actually pay attention to the Browns this year (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark share some skepticism about young starting quarterbacks (04:30), explain why JJ Watt will never be the same (15:30), and tell you why this year’s leading receiver isn’t named Odell, Julio, or Antonio (21:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to predict the downfall of Kirk Cousins (32:00). Finally, Mays and Clark take aim at America’s beloved Dallas Cowboys (38:45) and the entire NFC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss Carolina firing Dave Gettleman (01:00), Thomas Davis and Greg Olsen's impact on the decision (03:30), the return of Marty Hurney (10:00), the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott (11:30), the keys to training camp (16:00), Steelers that are holding out (22:30), Matt Ryan's contract situation (26:00), a new rule for coaches (30:30), and the popularity of James Conner (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get together to discuss the importance of supporting casts to a quarterback's success (01:45) and which signal-callers got the most help this offseason (05:00). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to give his opinion on the three most overlooked offseason acquisitions (17:45). Lastly, Mays and Clark rank their five most desirable teams in terms of supporting casts, as well as their least desirable (48:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss the upcoming season for Jason Garrett and the Dallas Cowboys (01:30), how the Cleveland Browns should handle DeShone Kizer (09:45), "The Franchise" Kirk Cousins (13:30), Alex Smith's future (21:15), what to expect from J.J. Watt (25:00), and the decline of the NFL supplemental draft (27:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark sort NFL teams into five different types of franchises based on team-building strategies: the "drafters" (4:00), the "traders and signers" (8:45), the "tinkerers" (13:00), the "long-gamers," and the "no-planners" (18:15). Then, they rank the best and worst team-building plans in the league (27:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark return to evaluate the worth of the top quarterbacks in the NFL this upcoming season (03:45) and debate the five most valuable players at the position (06:00). Then, they delve into the most valuable non-quarterbacks (21:00) and rank the top five non-QBs, as well (28:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices