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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week's "Did You Notice" is about how the Bills have tweaked their offensive approach under Joe Brady — and why it has Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid feeling more dangerous than ever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSg_...

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The Bills flipped their offensive scheme, now it looks unstoppable

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"JSN is such a special player." @robertmays.bsky.social discusses what makes Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba such a special player.

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Making this is a reminder that I've got some rewatches that need to happen. (The 30 Rock rewatch is constant.)

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Is it already over for the Colts? 🤔 Steelers sadness 😔 Seahawks domination 💪 @robertmays.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social share some of their takeaways on the NFL Week 2 Hangover. youtu.be/WXzyLqRSMnM

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Derrik Klassen @qbklass.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

reminder as we go into overtime: the athletic football show will be live shortly after snf ends! come hang out www.youtube.com/live/OinzNll...

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Week 2 Recap: Bengals, Saints, Broncos SHINE on Weird Sunday

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Reminder that we'll be live with our Week 2 recap shortly after Colts-Chiefs wraps up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oinz...

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Week 2 Recap: Bengals, Saints, Broncos SHINE on Weird Sunday

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We're doing even more video-first stuff on The Athletic Football Show YouTube channel this year. @qbklass.bsky.social kicked things off with this banger about the return of the Ravens' running game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMeE...

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How the NFL's best run game got even scarier

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Kevin Fishbain @kfishbain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Per one Instagram commenter on this clip from @robertmays.bsky.social’ origin story: “This sounds like the premise of a movie I want to watch.”

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Kevin Fishbain @kfishbain.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 76 Guest: @robertmays.bsky.social The host of "The Athletic Football Show" tells his origin story, from his influential journalism professor at Missouri to how he got a job at Grantland

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Episode 76: Robert Mays, host "The Athletic Football Show"

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Quick reminder that we'll be going live with our Week 1 recap on YouTube shortly after Cowboys-Giants wraps up. We are so back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTv7...

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Week 1 Recap

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Derrik Klassen @qbklass.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

got a little bored/frustrated/energized by Week 1 football and aired my frustrations about how the Patriots handled Seattle's all out pressure looks qbklass.substack.com/p/showing-al...

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Showing All-Out Blitz vs the New England Patriots

We can see you.

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our Week 1 preview happens to be the 1500th episode of The Athletic Football Show. As we start our 7th season, I’m incredibly grateful to anyone who’s ever listened or contributed. Getting to make it is such a privilege. Here’s to another great year. bsky.app/profile/tafo...

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charles (west coaster) mcdonald @fourverts.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

life update: big things coming at the athletic. new show that’s separate from the athletic NFL show, but best believe i will be putting my feet on @robertmays.bsky.social, @qbklass.bsky.social, and @davehelman.bsky.social’s couch at some point this season. time to get back to work.

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Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell.com · 21/08/2026

New podcast: @robertmays.bsky.social on the things we wish we could find out in advance about the 2026 season open.spotify.com/episode/7MBI...

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The Questions that will Define the 2026 NFL Season

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Michael Beller @mbeller.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

On one of the final stops of his training camp tour, @robertmays.bsky.social sat down with Jared Goff to discuss changes in Detroit, playing into his 40s, his favorite teammate, and a whole lot more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cafL...

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Jared Goff: "That Fun Is Something I Don't Want to Give Up Anytime Soon"

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Playing into his 40s ✅ Favorite teammate ✅ Drew Petzing ✅ Lions QB Jared Goff sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social on TAFS! youtu.be/cafLB6uRFHM

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Michael Beller @mbeller.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

My favorite episode of The Athletic Football Show this week was our best defenses draft, but all of these will be handy listening for you as you're watching preseason football this weekend. @robertmays.bsky.social @qbklass.bsky.social @davehelman.bsky.social www.youtube.com/@TAFootballS...

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Breaking down film 🎞️ Bijan's new deal 💰 Kevin Stefanski ✅ Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social for TAFS! youtu.be/6qaVDaBzZuw

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Almond Joy is the longest-tenured pup at @onetailatatime.bsky.social, the Chicago rescue we work with and where we got Frankie. She's spent 1000 days in foster. She needs to be a solo dog, but seems like such a sweet, loving girl who deserves a place to call home. www.instagram.com/p/Db5ihHEjFK...

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The Athletic Football Show live is BACK. Tuesday, September 1st — Lincoln Hall in Chicago. We're doing the Wins Pool draft live this year, with you guys. Great way to kick off the season. Tickets are available now. lh-st.com/shows/09-01-...

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09-01-2026 The Athletic Football Show with Robert Mays

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Dak the MVP favorite? 🤔 Out on the 49ers? 📉 @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social have some half-baked takes for the 2026 NFL season on this episode of TAFS. youtu.be/jjBMSYmQ0ok

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

O'Leary continuing Minter's system ✅ Harbaugh's culture ✅ Personal goals ✅ Chargers LB Daiyan Henley sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social youtu.be/WM1FepmHh_c

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Nate Atkins @nateatkins.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I joined @robertmays.bsky.social and The Athletic Football Show to preview the Rams’ season: Fun convo: 🏈 Potential Aaron Donald return 🏈 What Myles Garrett & Trent McDuffie change for the ‘D’ 🏈 Achilles Heel on offense? 🏈 Blake Corum & Terrance Ferguson 📈 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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We're going camping! Panthers, Rams, Chargers and Cowboys

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Matthew Stafford joined me to talk about the art of manipulating defenders, why his game has come alive in the Rams' offense, and most importantly for all of us millenials — how he's peaking at age 38. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyej...

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Matthew Stafford on Manipulating Defenses, Birth of 13 Personnel & LA Coda

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Manipulating defenses ✅ Peaking at 38 ✅ Being free after Rams trade ✅ Rams QB Matthew Stafford sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social on TAFS! youtu.be/FyejOXRk26Y

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What Year 2 players will become X Factors in 2026? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social highlight a few players on the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/duM4zedwhE4

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Will McDaniel transform Chargers offense? Patrick Mahomes ready to go? @robertmays.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social run through the biggest questions heading into training camp on this episode of TAFS! youtu.be/aFyFzEkvfLg

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Michael Beller @mbeller.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Cowboys OC Klayton Adams joined @robertmays.bsky.social today on The Athletic Football Show to discuss all things offense, Cowboys and otherwise: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CN_...

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What does the perfect NFL wide receiver room look like? @robertmays.bsky.social is joined by @mattharmon.bsky.social to answer that question in the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/TrKj0zsE4pQ

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Derrik Klassen @qbklass.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I spent a lot of time studying linebackers this offseason. In doing so, I got a spark to put together a glossary of sorts on how linebackers beat blocks. So, here is that glossary. Over a dozen techniques and tools to beat blocks, supported by film examples. open.substack.com/pub/qbklass/...

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Linebacker Block Deconstruction Glossary

A collection of block deconstruction fundamentals and techniques for NFL linebackers.

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Falcons? Bills? Eagles? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social weigh in on the teams we didn't talk about enough this offseason on the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/9KeNcuOW9AQ

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Which breakout candidates should you bank on this season? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social introduce the Breakout Player Draft on this episode of TAFS! youtu.be/Ix9V5SNHAOo

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Is the era of quarterback-driven success over? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social answer that question and more in the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/uPYl0xLkGkA

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What did we learn from the NFL's best offenses last season? Old friend @natetice.bsky.social joins @robertmays.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social on the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/NHlrM8j9s1c

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Let the Hall of Very Good commence! Allow @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social to walk you down memory lane on this episode of TAFS. youtu.be/TB6G21JL2Gk

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Let's open up the Mailbag! 📫 @robertmays.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social weigh in on what teams have the best weak link, Super Bowl losers, and much more! youtu.be/Hq3cIl5qjWk

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Here's everything you need to know about Brendan Sorsby and the NFL Supplemental Draft! Dane Brugler joins @robertmays.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social on the latest episode of TAFS. youtu.be/BIcuJHYofK4

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Never underestimate the awesome, unifying power of remembering some guys. bsky.app/profile/atru...

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

What do offensive coordinators do if they're not calling plays? @bengais.bsky.social OC Dan Pitcher joins @robertmays.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social on TAFS to answer that question and more!

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

On today’s Athletic Football Show: As more teams hire head coaches to call plays, it means more offensive coordinators in a version of the role without much visibility. So what does a non-playcalling OC actually DO? We asked one. Link: bit.ly/4aa8Mpb

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Walking in the shoes of a non-playcalling offensive coordinator with Bengals OC Dan Pitcher

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Meant to mention this on today's episode, but we're gonna chat about the Sorsby situation on Friday's show. Might get a rare summer appearance from a certain draft guy to get his take on what sort of prospect we're really talking about here. bsky.app/profile/robe...

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The Athletic Football Show @tafootballshow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Who are YOU taking if you had the first pick of any non-quarterback under the age of 25?

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Very fun Athletic Football Show today. @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social joined me to draft the top 24 non-QBs aged 25-and-under. Our producer Katy told us that it broke the record for number of bleeps in a single episode. (She was not congratulating us.) Link: bit.ly/4eNsPfF

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The under-26 non-QB player draft

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Robert Mays @robertmays.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Podcast friends: Quick heads up on this week's schedule. There will NOT be a new episode of The Athletic Football Show tomorrow, but we WILL have one this Friday. Still 4 shows this week. Just moving things around a little bit.

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Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell.com · 11/06/2026

New podcast: @robertmays.bsky.social and I pick which players we think have the best shot of becoming first-time first-team All-Pros in 2026 youtu.be/I9ALsSZWpcw

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