The Ringer Nfl Show

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Jason Kelce calling out Lombardi and the media (00:30), the effectiveness of the "Vienna offense" in the Super Bowl (02:30), a monster contract for Jimmy Garoppolo (10:30), the Josh McDaniels drama (16:00), and Matt Patricia kicking off his career in Detroit (31:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark sit down the morning after the Super Bowl to discuss Doug Pederson's masterful offensive game plan (03:00), memorable postgame moments (12:15), "the 15 percent chance rule" (21:00), where the Patriots go from here (28:45), an unreal performance by Rob Gronkowski (31:45), and Tom Brady's decision-making in the last two possessions (35:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Eagles' win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LII and discuss what the Patriots could’ve done better (02:15), trick plays by both teams (06:00), and what’s next for Nick Foles after winning Super Bowl MVP (25:05). Then they hand out awards for the game (31:20) before taking fan questions (38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Alex Smith trade (02:45), teams in the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes (06:15), Von Miller's secret to beating the Patriots (15:45), Eagles players falling ill (20:30), which Super Bowl team's offense looks like the future of football (24:15), and prop bets (34:30), before they predict Sunday's winner (43:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of their Super Bowl preview from Minneapolis, The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss how the Eagles can stop Tom Brady (05:00), why the Patriots' defense is better than we think (10:30), and how Doug Pederson might out-coach Bill Belichick (16:00). Danny Kelly then joins the show to give some X-factors for each team (35:00) and help run through some fun prop bets (41:30), including how many times Gisele will be shown on Sunday night's broadcast (44:15), and which surprise guest we could see during the halftime show (45:00). Finally the guys make their predictions—and not everyone agrees on who will win (47:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of two Super Bowl preview shows recorded in Minneapolis, The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss why the only legacy on the line this Sunday is in the Eagles’ front office (03:45), why the Patriots are not overwhelming favorites (18:00), and why Nick Foles doesn’t look like a Super Bowl starting quarterback this week (22:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show from Seattle for his Outsider’s Guide to the Super Bowl (30:30). The guys also discuss which Super Bowl player they’d most want to have a beer with (31:30), what Bill Belichick watches on Netflix (35:30), and which player is least likely to be stopped for an autograph during Super Bowl week (39:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss a happy, stylish Bill Belichick (07:30), Tom Brady's issue with radio station WEEI (10:00), the surprisingly calm Eagles (14:15), the Minnesota fans in attendance (27:30), and wrist surgery for Blake Bortles (30:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down on Super Bowl bye week to discuss Nick Foles's future (09:30), what this week means to the players (12:00), the absence of Tim Jernigan at Eagles practice (13:30), why we should have known that Tom Brady was healthy enough to play well (16:30), the unpopularity of the Pro Bowl (25:15), what uniform we may see Kirk Cousins in (26:30), Dave Gettleman's not-so-surprising comments about Eli Manning (28:45), and Josh Allen in the Senior Bowl (32:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark dole out their end-of-season NFL awards, including Defensive Player of the Year (02:30), the best rookies on both sides of the ball (05:30), and best head coach (07:30). Then, Kevin sways Robert’s opinion on Most Improved Player (16:30), and the guys reveal the surprise crushes they developed this season (21:00). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to crown the best celebration (31:00) and best fan base (34:45), and everyone tries to agree on an MVP (42:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss what went wrong for Jacksonville (01:45), Steve Wilks as head coach in Arizona (12:30), Mike Vrabel as head coach in Tennessee (15:30), and Todd Haley as offensive coordinator in Cleveland (18:00). Then, they discuss the Case Keenum situation in Minnesota (23:30), the Patriots wearing white in the Super Bowl (34:00), and Oscar nominations (37:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark break down Championship Sunday, including how close the Jaguars came to shocking the world (00:30), why this Patriots team is the greatest of all time (03:30), how the Eagles proved they have the best roster in the league (22:00), and who didn’t show up for the Vikings on Sunday (23:30). Then, the guys discuss how hiring Steve Wilks as head coach should lead to a bright future for the Cardinals (34:45), why Baker Mayfield is making this the most fun quarterback draft class in a long time (36:00), and how new Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has a great plan to help Marcus Mariota thrive (39:00). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss how Kirk Cousins could be wearing purple in Minnesota next season (41:30), but why this year might have been the Vikings' best chance to win it all (46:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the NFL conference championship games starting with the Eagles' thrashing of the Vikings to win the NFC title (1:10), then the Patriots' fourth-quarter comeback against the Jaguars to secure their second-straight AFC title (19:05). Then Tate and Lombardi guess this week's narrative before giving some final thoughts on the Patriots-Eagles Super Bowl matchup (37:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier kick off your weekend with a look at Tom Brady’s jammed thumb (02:16) and keys to the game for the Patriots and Jaguars (04:14) as well as for the Vikings and Eagles (11:40). Then, they make their picks for the two conference championship games this weekend (18:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for championship weekend, including what the Patriots do on offense that should work perfectly against the Jaguars' stingy defense (03:00), why Case Keenum might be uniquely qualified to deal with the Eagles' pass rush (22:00), and who we might have seen in the NFL’s final four if not for all the huge injuries this season (34:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show with some serious X factors for each team (41:45), including how the Jaguars can shut down Tom Brady (46:30) and what the Eagles offense must do to score against the Vikings (50:15). Finally, Robert and Kevin reveal their picks for Sunday’s games (56:45) and offer a quick preview of the Super Bowl matchup (58:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Todd Haley's tenure ending in Pittsburgh (00:30), the future of the Saints and Sean Payton (07:15), the drawn-out hiring process in Arizona (18:45), Pat Shurmur possibly taking over the Giants (22:30), the Josh McDaniels–Indianapolis rumors (28:00), and how Tennessee's playoff win hurt the team (29:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the news of Mike Mularkey's firing (00:30) before they jump into the Vikings' electric win over the Saints (01:00) and the missed tackle by Marcus Williams (04:15). Then they discuss a huge victory for Blake Bortles and the Jaguars in Pittsburgh (16:00), how the Eagles held off the Falcons (29:30), and the boring prime-time matchup between New England and Tennessee (40:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the divisional round results starting with the Vikings' miraculous win over the Saints (2:00), followed by the Jaguars' upset win over the Steelers (14:50), the Eagles' win against the Falcons (30:40), and the Patriots' pummeling of the Titans (43:40). They then close by giving out some awards (51:38). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier kick off your weekend with a look at the Jon Gruden press conference (00:30) and the coaching shake-ups in Buffalo (08:00), Seattle (09:00), and Carolina (11:00) before previewing the four playoff matchups this weekend (15:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for the divisional round, including what the Eagles offense must do to top the Falcons (03:45), the one thing that could happen to give the Titans a win in New England (13:00), how the Jaguars secondary vs. Antonio Brown could be the best matchup of the playoffs (19:30), and why the Vikings defense has to choose between two terrible options against the Saints (27:45). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show with some X factors for each game (37:30), including why the Blake Bortles deep ball is the key to a Jags win in Pittsburgh (42:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin make their picks for the divisional-round games (50:00) and reveal who will likely be playing in the conference championships next weekend (54:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier jump right into the College Football Playoff National Championship (01:00) before discussing Matt Nagy going to the Chicago Bears (32:00), the Giant coaching dilemma in New York (36:45), Jim Bob Cooter and the Lions (38:00), and Jon Gruden's return to the Oakland Raiders (40:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices