The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins the podcast to share insights from her podcast series The Playcallers. She gives us a behind the scenes look of what it’s really like being a NFL coach from the minds of Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and more. Plus, she shares what surprised her most from the series, the process of humanizing NFL figures, and the endlessness of finding what’s next.
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On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, The Athletic's Robert Mays joins the show to break down holes teams need to fill following the 2024 NFL Draft, including the Bears need to fill a left tackle position and the Raiders' reasoning for not targeting a quarterback. Then, they discuss the Falcons' sacrifice by drafting Michael Penix Jr. and their need for help in the corner position. Plus, Bill dives into the worst type of trade. Later, is it surprising that the Lions did not draft a wide receiver, and will it haunt them? 

5:50 Bears need for the left tackle
11:08 Raiders need for a QB
14:27 Why did the Falcons draft Michael Penix Jr.? 
20:11 Eagles' need in the interior 
25:21 Who will be the tackles for the Patriots and Washington Commanders? 
29:00 Chiefs not investing in Cornerback position
31:16 Dolphins not addressing interior offensive line help
34:34 The worst trade in football 
35:35 Did the Bills do enough to address their need for WR?
40:42 The Colts' decision not to draft a QB
42:02 Is it surprising the Lions didn't draft a wide receiver?
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2024 NFL Draft Recap: Holes Teams Need to Fill

On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor joins to break down the first round of the NFL draft, including the frustrations of Kirk Cousins after the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. Next, they discuss Sean Payton comparing Bo Nix to Patrick Mahomes and if he will succeed in Denver. Then, they break down the Vikings trading to draft J.J. McCarthy and discuss if the NFL is over the top in drafting quarterbacks in the first round. Plus, they react to Bills GM Brandon Beane's curious logic surrounding Buffalo's decision to trade down. 

3:05 Atlanta Falcons draft Michael Penix Jr. 
15:57 Denver Broncos draft Bo Nix
20:43 Vikings trade up for J.J. McCarthy 
25:00 Are we over the top in drafting QBs in the first round?
28:45 Steelers draft offensive lineman Troy Fautanu
33:10 Bills trading down and Chiefs drafting Xavier Worthy
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2024 NFL Draft: First Round Frenzy

On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Mina Kimes joins to discuss some of the biggest hits and misses of the 2018 NFL Draft and how they impact the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Then, they dive deep into draft picks that could have changed the course of history, including if the Browns passed on Baker Mayfield. They also discuss whether Tom Brady would have stayed in New England if Bill Belichick had drafted Nick Chubb. Later, Mina and Bill turn their attention to the draft story of Lamar Jackson and what sets his journey apart from others.
6:14 Was the Browns drafting Baker Mayfield at No. 1 a mistake? 
8:57 Would Saquon Barkley still be drafted at No. 2 overall?
16: 28 Can a guard go in the top 10?
18:23 Will Brock Bowers be a top-10 pick?
19:11 Josh Allen draft takeaways 
27:21 Why was Josh Rosen the most pro-ready QB in 2018?
31:55 Should the Bucs have drafted Vita Vea or Derwin James?
34: 00 How often has trading up worked? 
38:58 Are we undervaluing centers?
50:51 What makes Lamar Jackson’s draft story unique
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Alternate NFL History with Mina Kimes

On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, the brain behind Reception Perception, Matt Harmon joins the show to break down the top wide receivers of the 2024 NFL Draft class. They discuss if Marvin Harrison Jr. is living up to the hype, concerns for Malik Nabers in the league, and if Rome Odunze is the best receiver in this draft class. Plus, they discuss how the Stefon Diggs trade will impact the Buffalo Bills. 

6:07 Has Marvin Harrison Jr. lived up to the hype?
13:00 Concerns for Malik Neighbors at Pro Level 
19:50 Is Rome Odunze the top receiver? 
25:34 Who is in the next tier of receivers?
36:48 Can the receiver bubble burst?
39:42 The impact of Stefon Diggs trade
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Tier One Wide Receivers: Who is the Top Receiver in the 2024 Draft?

On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation writer Joseph Acosta joins to break down the news of the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Then, they discuss what led Buffalo to the decision to trade Diggs, how Buffalo will replace him, and his future in Houston. Plus, they break down which teams must nail the NFL Draft this year if they want a shot at a successful season. 
:30 Bills trade Stefon Diggs to the Texans
10:30 Should the Bills draft a new receiver or target a veteran receiver? 
17:08 Bills betting on Josh Allen
19:45 Teams who must nail the draft 
20:37 Teams who must nail the draft: Denver Broncos
26:45 Teams who must nail the draft: New Orleans Saints
32:00 Teams who must nail the draft: Miami Dolphins
38:12 Teams who must nail the draft: Las Vegas Raiders
45:20 Teams who must nail the draft: Dallas Cowboys
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