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Before NFL free agency officially kicks off, Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down a busy weekend of news. They talk about the Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey and what’s next for the Rams. They also discuss Daron Payne’s extension, Baker Mayfield’s future, free agent bargains and more. 

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1:58 Jalen Ramsey traded to Dolphins 

18:22 Daron Payne signs 4-year extension

24:32 DT market

28:09 Bucs making run for Baker Mayfield

33:40 Notable contract restructures

40:13 Free agent bargains 

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The Bears have made their move, trading the no. 1 overall pick to the Panthers for a package that includes two first-round picks, two second-rounders, and D.J. Moore. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are joined by Dane Brugler to break down the trade from all angles.

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Free agency preview week continues with a look at the best possible player/team fits. Among the suggested pairings by Robert Mays and Nate Tice...Javon Hargrave to the Bears, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, and Dalvin Tomlinson to the Browns. Listen to their rationale for those three, as well as the rest of their matchmaking, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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3:30 Javon Hargrave

8:15 Mike McGlinchey and other OLs

10:30 Dre'Mont Jones

14:40 D.J. Chark

16:53 Byron Murphy

19:10 C.J. Gardner-Johnson

20:19 Lavonte David

21:44 Drue Tranquill

24:18 David Onyemata

27:23 Dalvin Tomlinson

30:32 Zach Allen

33:28 James Bradberry

35:23 Jamel Dean

36:47 Jonathan Jones and other CBs

41:12 Miles Sanders

45:02 Orlando Brown

47:31 Isaiah Wynn

53:00 Allen Lazard

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Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller are back to discuss a busy week in the NFL. They talk about the Ravens placing the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, the Giants deal with Daniel Jones and Geno Smith’s new contract in Seattle. They also weigh in on Derek Carr, the Jets QB situation and much more. 

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1:45 Is the 2024 QB draft looming now?

9:07 Ravens use non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson

22:52 Giants sign Daniel Jones to 4-year deal

27:56 Geno Smith & Seahawks agree to extension 

36:32 Derek Carr signs with Saints 

38:55 Jets QB situation

41:50 What’s going on with Aaron Rodgers?

47:30 GM notebook

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Two of the biggest acquisitions last March—Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill—weren't free agent signings, but trades. Which veterans could get moved during this offseason's free agent frenzy? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss nearly 20 such guys on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

First, though, they consider some of the fallout from the Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones moves now that we have more information.

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2:31 Really? No one wants Lamar Jackson? Really?

16:22 More details on the Daniel Jones contract

31:57 Veteran trade candidates, starting with DeAndre Hopkins

37:51 Jalen Ramsey

44:15 Mike Evans and Chris Godwin

48:07 Brandin Cooks

51:28 Laremy Tunsil

53:50 Tyron Smith

56:07 Derrick Henry

58:41 Chargers veterans on defense

62:11 Za'Darius Smith

65:02 Interior defensive linemen

74:38 Nate's guys!

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Who does Dane Brugler have going No. 1 in his latest mock draft? Dane joins Andy Staples and NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein to talk about the teams who could trade up, the number of QBs in the top 5 and much more. Then, the guys go position-by-position discussing the players who stood out to them at the NFL Combine.

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1:19 QB impressions from the combine

17:08 Jalen Carter

19:30 What will Houston do at No. 2?

24:02 Could the Bears trade down twice?

25:40 Combine standouts position-by-position…

26:05 QB

29:47 WR

33:58 OL

37:24 TE

41:45 RB

45:32 DL/LB

1:00:12 S

1:05:40 CB

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Well, that was quite the franchise tag deadline day, wasn't it? What happens now that the Ravens placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson? The Giants appear set to run it back with Daniel Jones for at least two more seasons. Does that make sense? Are Aaron Rodgers and the Jets pot-committed to one another? Robert Mays and Nate Tice answer those questions and follow the falling dominoes on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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1:40 Ravens place non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson

27:47 Daniel Jones, Giants agree to long-term deal

44:57 Aaron Rodgers and the Jets: A match made...just because?

49:42 The running back market

53:27 The offensive tackle market

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In the final episode of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed looks forward and highlights the prominent few around football who are working towards making the game more equal for all. And at the end, Reed comes to his conclusion after 18 months of reporting for the series.

Voices in the episode include Mike Locksley, Richard Lapchick, Rod Graves, Oris Stuart, Jason Wright and more.

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If there's one area of progress regarding diversity in football, it is in NFL front offices. More than ever in league history, there are more diverse GMs and presidents running franchises. In episode 4 of Between the Lines, host Tashan Reed speaks with a range of front office executives on the challenges and successes they've faced in gaining their positions.

Voices in the episode include Doug Williams, Jason Wright, Sandra Douglass Morgan, Rod Graves, Reggie McKenzie, Terry Fontenot and more.

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Being tempted by the win-with QBs. Trying to fit square pegs into round holes. Falling in love with one-year wonders. Those are just three mistakes that teams routinely make in free agency. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into those and seven more as we kick off free agency preview week on The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys jump back on the mics right after wrapping up the show to tackle the breaking Geno Smith news.

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2:00 Geno Smith, Seahawks agree to three-year deal

15:26 Don't be tempted by 'win-with' QBs

24:41 Square pegs/round holes

35:07 Avoid the top of the cornerback market

40:59 If a near-30 player just had his worst season, believe him

43:44 Think smaller at tight end

48:15 Remember, you're buying snaps

55:42 Injured players stay injured

62:25 You aren't special...that big deal for an off-ball LB isn't going to work for you, either

65:40 Beware the name brands

68:15 Beware the one-year wonder

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