On this special edition of the Bill Barnwell Show following the news of Bill Belichick and the Patriots parting ways, Bill shares Belichick’s impact on the NFL and how he changed the game forever. Then, he breaks down Belichick’s Super Bowl wins, his biggest trades, and how he revitalized the careers of players like Randy Moss. Plus, he shares why Belichick and Brady needed each other and why Belichick’s story is not over.

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On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill dives into the news that the Chicago Bears decided to keep head coach Matt Eberflus and fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. Then, Will Brinson of CBS joins the pod to draft the teams who missed the postseason this year, and talk about their chances of making it back to the postseason in 2024. They particularly take a hard look at the Atlanta Falcons and the two main spots they need to fill, the Chicago Bears and the long way they have to go to rebuild their team, the drama in the New York Giants house, the struggles on both sides of the ball for the Washington Commanders, and why the Las Vegas Raiders are the most desirable destination for free agents.

0:00 The Bears keep head coach Matt Eberflus and fire OC Luke Getsy.

10:00 Let the draft begin!

14:50 Bill and Will disagree on where the Falcons should be drafted.

20:45 Detour about the Chicago Bears QB position – will it be Justin Fields or Caleb Williams?

33:41 After the New York Giants in-house drama, where do they land on this list?

40:24 Where Will thinks the Commanders should land and why Bill thinks they should take last place.

44:47 How the Raiders were competitive week after week and why this might lead them to a quick transformation.

53:06 Lightning round to the end of the draft list.

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On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, writer JP Acosta joins to break down the firings of Arthur Smith and Ron Rivera and discuss which head coaching job is more desirable between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders. Then, they discuss Bill Belichick’s future in New England and if he will be the next coach let go in the latest firings. Later, they discuss whether the firing of the Jaguars’ defensive staff was overdue, the lack of depth and organizational failure in Jacksonville, and the missed opportunities for the Jaguars’ offense. Plus, they give a realistic shopping list for the Jaguars in the offseason. 

1:30 Arthur Smith firing

9:18 Ron Rivera firing 

10:48 Which head coaching job is more desirable: Falcons or Commanders?

14:55 Bill Belichick’s future in New England 

23:19 What went wrong with the Jaguars 

39:20 Shopping list for the Jaguars in the offseason

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On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, the Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins to discuss why the Los Angeles Rams are the most interesting team in football, the Rams' journey to clinching a playoff spot, and how Sean McVay evolved this year. Then, they break down how Kyren Williams became an essential player, how the Rams set up their rookie class for success, and the personnel department’s strategy in supplementing their roster. Plus, they discuss Sean McVay’s perspective shift this season.

2:30 Journey to clinching a playoff spot

9:16 The differences in Sean McVay and his coaching staff this year

17:00 Emergence of Kyren Williams

23:52 Success of the rookies 

30:19 How the personnel department supplemented the roster 

43:41 Sean McVay’s future

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On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill discusses the differences referees face in modern-day football, including the use of social media and the impact of gambling. Then, Bill breaks down the costly penalty during the Lions vs. Cowboys game. Plus, he gives his five big-picture solutions for the NFL officiating situation.

3:00 Differences in officiating in modern NFL 

10:57 Lions penalty 

15:15 Five big-picture solutions for NFL officiating

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In today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill discusses the pros and cons of expanding the NFL schedule and how it impacts the quality of games. Then, ESPN writer and metaphor expert Brooke Pryor joins Bill to break down the downward spiral of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh, and if the Steelers can get their spark back. Plus, they discuss the keys to specific teams succeeding with backup quarterbacks. 

0:35 impact of expanded NFL schedule

12:06 Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh

15:30 George Pickens ‘lackadaisical’ effort

22:35 Wide receiver issues in Pittsburgh

33:54 Will things be different with Mason Rudolph? 

38:30 Is Mike Tomlin to blame for the offensive struggles?

50:38 Big picture: why do certain teams succeed with backup quarterbacks? 

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On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill is joined by ESPN writer Alaina Getzenberg to discuss why they are 'shook' by Drew Lock, concerns for the Eagles' defense, and offer their unsolicited advice for Pete Carroll. Then, they break down the downfall of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mason Rudolph starting next week, and Najee Harris' production level. Plus, they discuss the Bills being back in the playoff picture and share their realistic expectations for the remainder of the Bills' season.

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On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down the reports of Bill Belichick and the Patriots parting ways and shares why New England should stay with Belichick. Then, ESPN writer and NFL ‘Renaissance Man’ Seth Walder joins Bill to redo the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft as if it took place today. They each share their evaluations and select who would stay in the first round and who would be left out. Then, they give ten players who should have been taken in the first round based on their rookie seasons thus far.

0:08-6:45 Should the Patriots part ways with Bill Belichick? 

9:20 -38:37 Who would stay in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft 

38:40-56:57 Ten players who should have been selected in the first round of the draft

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On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Ben Baby joins Bill to break down the Monday Night Football matchups, including if Tyreek Hill is in the MVP conversation and the ticket to postseason admission in the AFC. Then, they discuss how Tommy DeVito is making the Giants a team to watch and the big picture for the Packers. Plus, what's next for the Chargers with Justin Herbert's injury?

3:00 Mike Vrabel is the new king of the nerds

4:34 Tyreek Hill's injury impacting the game 

6:34 Bills are back in the playoff picture 

8:30 Concern level for Miami 

10:57 Ticket for admission to the postseason for AFC

16:12 Are you skeptical if the Dolphins could thrive without Tyreek Hill?

21:00 Dolphins road to winning the AFC

24:45 Giants-Packers recap

26:24 The legend of Tommy DeVito, aka 'Tommy Cutlets'

32:31 What's to like about the young Giants roster 

38:55 Big picture for the Packers 

46:56 Justin Herbert Injury news 

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On today's episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Robert Mays of the Athletic joins Bill to discuss if this is the last season of Justin Fields in Chicago, if the Chargers will move on from Brandon Staley, and Kyler Murray's future in Arizona. Plus, they discuss the not-so-obvious

coaching candidates available. 

2:11 Have we seen the last full season of Justin Fields in Chicago? 

6:19 What's the future of Matt Eberflus in Chicago?

14:42 Will the Chargers move on from Brandon Staley? 

28:59 Is the Patriots' head coaching job a 'good job'

30:51 Will Dennis Allen stay in New Orleans?

33:24 What's next for Robert Saleh in New York? 

41:10 Kyler Murray's future in Arizona

45:27 Has Tua earned his next contract? 

55:37 Not-so-obvious hot coaching candidates 

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