The Bill Barnwell Show

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, the Ringer’s Danny Heifetz joins to discuss the New York Jets firing GM Joe Douglas and rank which general manager situations are the best and worst across the NFL. They use a hypothetical scenario where every GM across the league has been fired with the same ownership, rosters, and salary cap situations. Which position is most enticing? They discuss why being the New York Jets GM would be the worst position with their current quarterback situation and continue breaking down the bottom-tier teams with the Carolina Panthers and the Cleveland Browns. Next, they discuss how the sky is falling for the Dallas Cowboys and if they could build a roster around Dak Prescott. Later, they tackle fixing the New York Giants and discuss whether Bill Belichick will land at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Plus, they debate who has the best GM situation between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. 

5:13 Worst situation tier

19:00 Middle tier

47:06 Top tier 

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Seth Walder joins the show to break down the one-sided Texas battle between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys. They discuss the unanswered questions surrounding the Houston Texans’ offense, whether the Texans need to increase their run game, and how Nico Collins’ return will impact C.J. Stroud. Next, they tackle whether the criticism of Mike McCarthy is justified, the defensive stars of the Houston Texans, and if it’s possible for Houston to make it to the Super Bowl. Later, Tommy DeVito is starting for the New York Giants. They attempt to make a case for why Daniel Jones should still be starting, pinpoint the moment when Brian Daboll decided to bench Jones, and if we have seen the last of Daniel Jones as a starter in the NFL. Plus, they discuss whether the New York Giants should have re-signed Saquon Barkley and if giving Daniel Jones a multi-year guarantee was a mistake. They debate if the Giants should have started Drew Lock over Tommy DeVito and discuss if the New York Giants are tanking. Lastly, they breakdown whether the Baltimore Ravens need to reevaluate kicker Justin Tucker based on his recent performance and what's next for Tucker.

4:10 Unanswered questions surrounding the Houston Texans

17:00 Criticism surrounding Mike McCarthy’s decision making 

22:17 Could the Texans make it to the Super Bowl?

25:03 New York Giants benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito

39:30 Should the Giants have re-signed Saquon Barkley?

43:10 Drew Lock vs. Tommy DeVito: who should the Giants start? 

51:30 Should the Baltimore Ravens reevaluate Justin Tucker?

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Nate Tice joins the show to break down how the game has evolved. They discuss whether defenses have progressively become better or if offenses have become worse over time and the impact of fantasy football on the game. Then, they discuss the disconnect between people's perceptions of the game and the reality of the data. Later, they break down if tackling is the best it has ever been in NFL history. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady's past comments about the quality of play and how technology has changed the game.

4:10 Favorite sports memories

7:45 Was football better in the past? 

13:30 Have defenses increased in skill across the league or have offenses gotten worse over time

15:00 Impact of fantasy football on the perception of the game

18:30 What is ideal football?

23:00 Disconnect between what people perceive and reality 

30:05 Is tackling now the best in NFL history?

40:00 Tom Brady's comments about the quality of play 

50:00 How has technology changed the game

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In today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill explains what’s happening in Chicago, including if Caleb Williams can turn it around and whether coaching changes will improve the state of the Bears in this week’s Bill’s Blackboard. Next, The 33rd Team writer Dan Pizzuta joins the show to break down the battle between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. They discuss the offensive staples for Miami and how Tyreek Hill opens up areas for other receivers. Then, they tackle the letdown of the Los Angeles Rams offense and the interesting decision-making in the Sean McVay Era. Plus, they discuss the surprising rise of the Arizona Cardinals and if they are for real. Later, they discuss how the Chargers’ defense has shown the biggest improvement and Justin Herbert’s growth. All that and more!

0:15 Bill's Blackboard: Struggles of the Chicago Bears & will coaching changes be the fix?

11:08 Offensive victory of the Miami Dolphins 

20:30 Struggles of the Los Angeles Rams 

38:30 Breakout teams: Arizona Cardinals 

50:41 Breakout teams: Los Angeles Chargers 

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Boston Herald writer Doug Kyed breaks down the biggest missed opportunities by teams during the trade deadline, including the New England Patriots and the surprising moves from the Miami Dolphins. Then, they discuss whether this is a short-term benching of Anthony Richardson and how the ownership of the Colts impacts his future in Indianapolis. Next, they break down what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys and why they traded for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Bill explains why he was most curious with the decisions made by the New York Giants and the fascinating situation surrounding the Giants. 

:31 New England Patriots

6:38 Miami Dolphins

11:04 Indianapolis Colts

15:26 Tennessee Titans

21:16 Jacksonville Jaguars 

30:51 Cowboys & Jonathan Mingo trade 

36:21 Most curious team: New York Giants

42:41 Most fascinating situation in football

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Ben Solak joins the show to break down the biggest NFL trade news, including Marshon Lattimore going to the Washington Commanders and the impact Lattimore can make with Washington. Next, they dive into the Lions acquiring Za'darius Smith and how he raises the floor for the Detroit Lions. Later, they dive into the Steelers acquiring Preston Smith and how productive Mike Williams will be for Pittsburgh. Plus, they tackle why the Cowboys acquiring Jonathan Mingo was the weirdest trade and give their spiciest takes from the deadline.

2:18 Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore

9:32 What does the Lattimore movement and Dennis Allen firing mean for New Orleans

17:50 Lions acquire Za'darius Smith

23:40 What was surprising about the Cleveland Browns during the deadline

27:30 The weirdest team in football

28:55 Steelers acquire Preston Smith and Mike Williams 

39:00 Most interesting trade: Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys

51:49 Spiciest deadline take

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation writer JP Acosta joins the show to discuss if the Cam Robinson trade makes sense for the Vikings, whether the Jaguars’ organization should clean house, and if the Jaguars head coaching position is appealing with Trevor Lawrence leading the offense. Then, they discuss the Diontae Johnson trade to the Baltimore Ravens and why he is being traded for late-round picks. Next, they break down the benching of Anthony Richardson, what would have happened if Richardson had lied to the media, and what is the plan for the Colts. Later, they analyze which teams can bounce back in the second half of the season. 

1:30 Minnesota Vikings trade to acquire Cam Robinson

10:46 Should the Jaguars’ organization start entirely fresh?

16:25 Diontae Johnson trade

21:15 Anthony Richardson benching

35:00 Which teams can turn it around?

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On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, CBS writer Will Brinson joins to break down how wrong we were in our preseason predictions. Fist, Bill breaks down the breaking news coming out of today including Stefon Diggs’ season ending injury and Anthony Richardson being benched for Joe Flacco. Then, Will Brinson joins to discuss the Houston Texans playoff picture, Anthony Richardson tapping out of the game, and how their expectations of the Eagles have shifted since the start of the season. Later, they discuss the unfathomable way the Jets’ season has progressed and their concerns for the Bengals. Plus, they discuss which losing record team could make it to the playoffs.

:30 Stefon Diggs out for the season

1:12 Benching Anthony Richardson

10:20 Steelers Quarterback expectations

20:40 Houston Texans playoff picture 

29:30 Philadelphia Eagles expectations

34:00 Dallas Cowboys concerns

41:30 Abandoning Breece Hall RB1 and Jets offensive struggles

51:30 Inconsistency of the Bengals

56:30Tee Higgins trade?

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down the DeAndre Hopkins trade to the Kansas City Chiefs and how Hopkins can improve the Chiefs' offense. Then, he breaks down the unique spot Cooper Kupp is in and where he would be the best fit. Then, he tackles whether Mike Williams could be a potential fit to replace Mike Evans. Plus, will the Rams trade Matthew Stafford, and will the Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy for Cooper Kupp? All that and more!

:20 DeAndre Hopkins traded to the Kansas City Chiefs

2:33 Where will Cooper Kupp land?

12:00 Tyreek Hill to the Chargers?

14:47 Will Mike Williams be the best fit to replace Mike Evans?

15:45 Should the Browns trade Myles Garrett?

35:26 Should the Rams trade Matthew Stafford?

38:26 Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy for Cooper Kupp?

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Brooke Pryor joins the show to break down the injuries of Chris Godwin in the last minute of the matchup against the Baltimore Ravens and Mike Evans' hamstring injury in the first half of the game. Next, they discuss whether it was the right move by Todd Bowles to keep Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin in the game late in the fourth quarter. Then, they analyze Lamar Jackson's standout performance and whether the Ravens are the best team in the AFC. Later, they tackle Jim Harbaugh's plan to bring Justin Herbert to the next level and whether the Cardinals are in playoff contention. Plus, they discuss Tua's return on Sunday and what precedent it sets for the rest of the league. 

1:30 Chris Godwin's injury

4:50 Was it the right move to keep Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin in the game?

6:30 Mike Evans' injury

14:07 Lamar Jackson's standout performance 

17:20 Derrick Henry's management

21:21 Are the Ravens the best team in the AFC

28:00 How can Justin Herbert break through to the next level? 

43:42 Are the Cardinals in playoff contention? 

45:17 Tua's return 

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