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Monday Mailbag: The dustbin of history, coaches getting over the hump, and the idea of identity
We've got ourselves another loaded mailbag episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among the questions answered by Robert Mays, Dave Helman and Derrik…
6 months, 1 week ago
The sneakily fun 2026 WR draft class
There may not be a true ace in this year's wide receiver draft class, but that doesn't mean it's short on talent or intrigue. After all, six of Dane …
6 months, 1 week ago
Three questions about the 2026 QB draft class
This is one of the stranger quarterback draft classes we've seen in some time. There's a legitimate top-of-the-draft prospect, a 23-year-old with lim…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Building the Beast: Why defensive backs are the crown jewel of the 2026 NFL Draft class
The Beast isn't out for another week or so, but we'll spoil one thing for you...you're going to see a lot of defensive backs in the top 50. Like, A L…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
On the Clock, 2026 NFL Draft picks 7-12: Jeremiyah Love's still here...but not for long
Here we are for episode two of this season's On the Clock and th—whoa, wait. Jeremiyah Love is still out there? He didn't get taken by the Cardinals …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Monday Mailbag: The peak of fandom, breaking losing cycles, Bill and Ted for the NFL, and more
We opened up the TAFS mailbag, and ohhhh buddy did we find some great stuff in there? Like, when during a person's life is their fandom at its peak e…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Which outliers in the 2026 class are worth drafting?
This draft class is a bit unlike most draft classes. We've got off-ball linebackers, safeties and a running back expected to come off the board towar…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Who has the most at stake in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft matters to all 32 teams, all 32 GMs, all 32 head coaches and, in some form or fashion, every single player in the league. Any individua…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Building the Beast: Tight end draft class breakdown
You know the final courtroom scene in My Cousin Vinny when Joe Pesci says "Watch this," and then Marisa Tomei just rattles off the most obscure facts…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
On the Clock, 2026 NFL Draft picks one through six: Certainty at the very top, and then...
Welcome to the 2026 debut of On the Clock, The Athletic Football Show's annual draft exercise. Every week, a draft analyst will join Robert Mays to c…
6 months, 3 weeks ago