On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Harry Lyles Jr. joins the show to discuss how Jayden Daniels answered the bell, their concerns for the Bengals, and whether Cincinnati can turn things around. Then, they discuss if Jayden Daniels is the best quarterback in the 2024 draft class. Next, they break down if Josh Allen is the MVP through the first three weeks of the NFL. Later, they discuss whether Doug Pederson's job is in jeopardy and the future of Trevor Lawrence. Plus, they analyze if Dabo Swinney is a potential fit for Jacksonville as a head coach.

2:00 Jayden Daniels' impressive performance

6:00 Work in progress for Washington 

11:00 Can the Bengals turn things around?

13:0 What's next for the Bengals?

15:09 Is Jayden Daniels the best quarterback from the 2024 draft class

20:42 Is Josh Allen the MVP through the first three weeks 

26:54 Is Doug Pederson's job in jeopardy?

32:45 Trevor Lawrence's future 

37:35 Who will be the next coach for the Jaguars?

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Geoff Schwartz joins the show to offer his perspective on what’s happening with the benching of Bryce Young, if Dave Canales can turn the culture around, and the shift in Bryce Young from Alabama to the NFL. Then, they discuss what to expect with a Carolina offense led by Andy Dalton and if Bryce Young can turn his career around. Later, they discuss which teams have been impressive this year and which undefeated teams can keep the momentum up. 

5:30 What’s it like being in the locker room with a struggling QB

11:00 Can Dave Canales turn it around

19:00 Changes in Bryce Young from Alabama to the NFL

24:30 What to expect with an Andy Dalton-led offense

25:22 Can Bryce Young turn his career around

31:20 The most impressive teams so far

45:32 Which teams will bounce back? 

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Benjamin Solak joins to discuss what went wrong with the Eagles in their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, if this was a season-saving victory for Atlanta, and share their concern levels for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' secondary. Later, they tackle the Carolina Panthers benching Bryce Young and what improvements he needs to make for his future. Plus, they discuss who would be willing to trade for Bryce Young.

1:30 What went wrong with the Eagles

5:30 Kirk Cousins' improvement from Week 1

17:15 Concerns for Jalen Hurts

28:34 Bryce Young's future in Carolina

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Ben Gretch joins to break down the biggest takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL and what it tells us for the coming weeks. They share why we should be excited about the Jets’ offense with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, why play volume was down across the league, and how quarterbacks have evolved in the NFL. Then, they tackle why the Falcons are so fascinating, the Saints elevating their offense, and rising concern levels for the efficiency of high-level tight ends. Later, they discuss the biggest takeaways from the fantasy football landscape. 

3:15 Biggest Takeaways from Week 1

6:40 passing yards down from QBs

10:35 The Falcons most fascinating team from Week 1

15:07 Impressive Saints win

21:00 Concern level for high-end tight ends

26:14 Stefon Diggs is a hot-button player

30:55 Optimism levels for Rams

38:15 What to expect from Blake Corum

47:30 Biggest Fantasy takeaways

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Brooke Pryor joins the show to break down Aaron Rodgers' performance against the San Francisco 49ers, the most significant concerns surrounding the Jets, and whether Nathaniel Hackett is the biggest vulnerability for the Jets. Then, they discuss the Jets' defensive struggles against Brock Purdy and why Jordan Mason is everything the 49ers needed. Plus, they break down what is happening with Christian McCaffrey and if the 49ers can return to the Super Bowl without McCaffrey. 

2:15 Aaron Rodgers grade 

5:57 Biggest disappointment for Jets 

10:00 Is Nathaniel Hackett the biggest vulnerability of the Jets?

16:30 Jets defensive struggles 

20:00 Jordan Mason is the back the 49ers needed

25:30 What is happening with Christian McCaffrey?

32:00 Can the 49ers make it back to the Super Bowl without McCaffrey? 

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On a very special episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, the second annual Spicy Takefest is BACK! Bill Barnwell, Domonique Foxworth, and Mina Kimes give their medium takes for the NFL season. The trio gives the ‘medium’ takes for the upcoming NFL season, including discussing if the Eagles will make the playoffs, why the Chiefs will NOT make it past the third round of the NFL playoffs, and the ‘forgotten team of the NFL’ Jacksonville Jaguars will make the postseason. Tune in to The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for more mild takes and The Domonique Foxworth Show for the spiciest takes of the series. 

4:00 The Eagles Won’t Make the Playoffs

12:05: The Chiefs Won’t make it past the 3rd round of playoffs

24:28: The Jacksonville Jaguars will make the playoffs 

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins to break down the quarterback tiers in the NFL. They discuss Patrick Mahomes being on a superior pace and what separates him from other quarterbacks. Then, they discuss concerns surrounding Joe Burrow’s injury and why Lamar Jackson is concerned a tier two QB after winning MVP. Next, they discuss why Jordan Love is so interesting, what’s next for Kirk Cousins, and what the ceiling looks like for Kyler Murray. Plus, they discuss who they anticipate moving up from the graveyard tier four. 

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill previews the 2024 NFL season by answering your burning questions, including if the Cowboys should trade Dak Prescott, if Aaron Rodgers can lead the Jets to the Super Bowl, and if the Packers hype is warranted. Then, he discusses who the ideal flag football coach would be in the 2028 Olympics and what the ceiling looks like for last-place teams this season. Plus, would the Burger King be an offensive or defensive player? Bill gives his take! 

:55 Which years impacted the quarterback landscape the most

5:04 Should the Cowboys trade Dak Prescott for draft capital? 

11:22 How realistic is it for Aaron Rodgers to lead the Jets to a Super Bowl? 

19:00 Is the Packers hype warranted? Are they the best team in football? 

21:55 Ideal flag football coaching and players 

26:20 What makes a top-end pass rusher 

28:56 What are the ceilings for the last-place teams

30:55 Who the Burger King be an offensive or defensive player? 

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Athletic's Robert Mays joins the show to rank the best offensive lines for the upcoming 2024 season. They begin the discussion by discussing if there are any true good offensive lines in the NFL. Then, they discuss if the Lion's offensive line is the best in the league, if the Cleveland Browns have enough depth on the line with their injury concerns, and who will rise to the occasion for the Eagles after Jason Kelce's retirement. Plus, Bill gives his tush push conspiracy theory. Later, they discuss if there are any real weaknesses in the Colts' line and the injuries the Los Angeles Rams have faced during training camp. Later, which teams have the potential to be in the top five lines next year? 

4:00 Are there any great offensive lines?

6:43 Detroit Lions

13: 00 Cleveland Browns

18:40 Philadelphia Eagles

28:04 Indianapolis Colts

32:46 Los Angeles Rams

39:10 Kansas City Chiefs

44:30 Atlanta Falcons

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Ben Solak joins the first installment of Preview Month to discuss which sleeper teams are most likely to break through this season. They begin by discussing the Washington Commanders and how productive their offense can be this season. Next, they discuss their optimism levels for the Arizona Cardinals, their doubts about their defense, and what a successful season looks like for the Cardinals. Then, if they are hopeful for the Carolina Panthers offense, Bryce Young's long-term future, and how Dave Canales can mold the offense to accommodate Bryce Young. Later, they discuss if there is a path for the Chargers to succeed and if the Patriots will have a winning record this season with Drake Maye. 

5:50 Commanders

18:00 Cardinals

30:38 Panthers 

42:56 Chargers

56:20 New England Patriots 

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