The Ringer NFL Show

Danny, Ben, and Steven preview all aspects of the Super Bowl. They discuss how they think the defenses are going to attempt to stop Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, some potential X factors, and much more.

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Lindsay Jones to discuss their Super Bowl week observations (1:37). Then they run through some recent news items, including Aaron Rodgers's four-day darkness retreat, Derek Carr’s visit with the Saints, and how the Sean Payton–Russell Wilson dynamic will work in Denver (9:16). They wrap up by talking about the possibility of seeing a trick play in the Super Bowl (41:26).

Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Lindsay Jones

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Each week, a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week's guest is The Ringer's Kevin Clark, who explains why teams should draft a quarterback every year.

Host: Nora Princiotti

Guest: Kevin Clark

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Sheil and Ben get together to share their reactions to some of the headlines around the NFL as we move toward the big game. First, Ben predicts a tough time for the Eagles offense based on Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's impressive resume, while Sheil sees Philadelphia's dominant pass rush causing problems for Patrick Mahomes. Next, they take a look at Derek Carr's future moves and try to tamp down any Saints trade expectations (16:10). This leads to a discussion about how the Broncos' hiring of head coach Sean Payton could signal that the arrow is pointing up in Denver (26:23). After the break, they dissect all of the optimistic new moves happening in Carolina and try to find a ray of positivity for the Bears within the upcoming draft (34:08).

Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

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Sheil and Nora react to Tom Brady once again announcing his retirement and discuss what his life will look like after football and the ripple effects of his decision across the league.

Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal

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Nora and Lindsay recap the breaking news of Sean Payton returning to coach the Denver Broncos, and the Houston Texans hiring DeMeco Ryans.

Host: Nora Princiotti and Lindsay Jones

Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

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Sheil and Ben start the pod by sharing their reactions to the news of the Jets hiring Nathaniel Hackett as their new OC, which leads to a discussion about the increasingly perilous search to replace his head coaching services in Denver. Next, Sheil breaks down why the Patriots' hiring of Bill O'Brien was a bad hire by Bill Belichick, while Ben is slightly more optimistic about Kellen Moore's move to the Chargers (25:35). They then get into the Cowboys' misguided coaching outlook moving forward and speculate on the Bengals' offseason roster moves (45:37). Finally, Sheil gives his hot take on where Tom Brady will play next season (1:06:30).

Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

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Nora and Steven start by recapping the Chiefs' thrilling win over the Bengals. They discuss the play of Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, what made the difference for the Chiefs, and more. Then, they move on to the Eagles comfortably beating the Niners. They talk about the Eagles defensive line's impressive performance, the quarterback injuries for the Niners, and more (23:32). Lastly, they wrap up with their preliminary thoughts on an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl and the Cowboys letting go of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (43:16).

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Danny, Ben, and Steven start by previewing the AFC championship between the Bengals and Chiefs. They talk about Joe Burrow’s development and what to expect from Patrick Mahomes after the ankle injury. Then they preview the NFC championship between the Niners and Eagles (30:38) and discuss how a bunch of the different star-studded matchups will end up.

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Austin Gayle to predict the biggest story lines following championship Sunday, including Kyle Shanahan’s game management (9:00), quarterbacks playing on rookie deals (27:00), and what the future holds for Sean Payton (36:00). Finally, they close the show by answering mailbag questions (45:00).

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Austin Gayle

Associate Producer: Mike Wargon

Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal

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