The Adam Schefter Podcast

Today on The Biggest Game, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson, the architect of the team of the 90's, explains how the most crucial building block in the Cowboys' dynasty wasn't named Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, or Michael Irvin. His name was Herschel Walker. Because trading Walker to the Minnesota Vikings on October 12, 1989 gave Dallas five players and three draft picks to jump start...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the NFL saying they won't have a supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, the wild month for Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, the latest on Brandon Aiyuk and Aaron Donald, and the offseason for Puka Nacua. 0:00 Welcome 2:00 Brendan Sorsby situation 9:06 Wild month for Jimmy Haslam 15:00 What's going on with Brandon Aiyuk? 21:19 Will the Bosa broth...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the chances that Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin the Rams, the crazy play that led to the Myles Garrett trade, a shrewd move by the Broncos, Baker Mayfield's contract, CJ Stroud's future, and the Bears' now seemingly likely move to Indiana. 0:00 Welcome 0:39 Ty's experience at Game 3 of the NBA Finals 9:59 The likelihood tha...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the monster NFL trades that went down on June 1st. How did the Rams land Myles Garrett? What do they make of Cleveland's return? How does A.J. Brown fit in New England? Where does Philly go from here? 0:00 Welcome 0:28 CRAZY Day in the NFL 1:22 Schefty explains how Myles Garrett deal came to be 6:14 Would Aaron Donald come out of retiremen...

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the arrest of Packers' RB Josh Jacobs, the off-field issues for Nolan Smith and Rashee Rice, Myles Garrett skipping OTAs, injury questions for Malik Nabers and Bucky Irving, Matthew Stafford's new deal, and an NFL comp for Knicks PG Jalen Brunson. 0:00 Welcome 1:41 Jacobs arrests, facing 5 charges 10:49 Nolan Smith and Rashee Rice's off-field issue...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Rashee Rice's situation, the latest on AJ Brown's future, Aaron Rodgers' return to Pittsburgh, surprising scheduling quirks, and what Brendan Sorsby might go for in the supplemental draft. 0:00 Welcome 3:02 Rashee Rice rehabbing in a Dallas County jail 10:11 Latest on AJ Brown's future 13:57 Rodgers' return to the Steelers 18:55 News from...

Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk dissect each NFL team's schedule: tough stretches, travel quirks, games to highlight, and more. 0:00 Welcome 1:31 Seahawks 2:32 Rams 3:36 49ers 4:34 Cardinals 5:23 Patriots 6:25 Bills 8:00 Dolphins 8:26 Jets 9:15 Bears 10:10 Packers 11:13 Lions 12:09 Vikings 13:04 Broncos 14:03 Chargers 15:06 Chiefs 16:22 Raiders 17:50 Eagles 18:53 Cowboys 20:52 Giants 21:42 Commanders...

Adam looks back at the 2026 NFL Draft with Mel Kiper, Jr. and Field Yates. They talk through their winners and losers, the Cardinals taking Jeremiyah Love at #3 overall, what makes the 2027 class so special, and highlight some of the best moments from the weekend. 0:00 Welcome 7:09 Draft winners 13:52 Draft losers 23:48 Jeremiyah Love going 3rd overall to the Cardinals 30:07 Best moments from the...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee go pick-by-pick in the first round and discuss what each team is thinking. 0:00 Welcome 2:18 Raiders 3:37 Jets 5:28 Cardinals 8:27 Titans 9:45 Giants 12:14 Browns 13:29 Commanders 14:55 Saints 15:52 Chiefs 18:17 Giants 18:59 Dolphins 20:19 Cowboys 22:18 Rams 24:00 Ravens 24:47 Bucs 25:30 Jets 26:29 Lions 27:26 Vikings 28:40 Panthers 29:26 Cowboy6s 29:4...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to next week's NFL Draft and discuss potential trades, selections, and more. 0:00 Welcome 3:09 How much trade action should we expect? 6:04 Latest Draft Gossip 10:51 Steelers' plans at QB 16:49 What Harbaugh and Giants are thinking at #5 23:31 Jaguars' plans for Travis Hunter 27:35 A draft trend to be prepared for 30:50 Thoughts on Ea...

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Lamar Jackson showing up to the Ravens' offseason program, Dexter Lawrence's trade demand, the latest on Puka Nacua, the lingering questions about NFC East WRs, the decorated WRs still available, and some information on the NFL's schedule release. 0:00 Welcome 1:11 Schefty's trip to Indy to watch Michigan win the NCAA Men's title 14:07 Offseason pr...

Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss the best landing spots for Ty Simpson in the draft, Deshaun Watson's chances to start for Cleveland this season, George Pickens' contract negotiations, the possibility of replacement refs, a double Hard Knocks announcement, and an update to the season opener. 0:00 Welcome 0:56 Where will Ty Simpson land? 5:26 A fresh start for Deshaun Watson? 9:31 Will George P...

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how JSN's new deal impacts others, why running backs are set to cash in, the win-win trade of Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins' dead cap situation, the latest on A.J Brown, and why we've seen an uptick in trades across the league. 0:00 Welcome 2:02 The ripple effects of JSN's new deal 8:09 Why the top of the running back market is set to cash in 13:33 W...

Schefty and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the teams who may have interest in trading for A.J. Brown, whether or not Maxx Crosby will play for the Raiders this season, Kyler Murray's fit in Minnesota, Justin Fields going to KC, the New York Titans, and Travis Etienne's name. 0:00 Welcome 0:44 Jaylen Waddle Traded to the Broncos 8:22 Latest on A.J. Brown trade rumors 13:38 Maxx Crosby may...

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee sort through the wreckage of the Maxx Crosby trade that wasn't, discuss the flurry of trades, what free agency revealed about 2027, Kyle Murray's future, and more. 0:00 Welcome 2:46 Maxx Crosby trade to Baltimore nixed 11:20 The flurry of trades is not done yet 17:06 What free agency revealed about 2027 20:57 Kyler Murray's future 23:51 Geno Smith returns to th...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to free agency, discuss a potential nightmare scenario for the NFL, and highlight a looming situation that two sources have called "dire." 0:00 Welcome 2:39 Free Agency Preview 7:10 Biggest takeaway from the Combine 11:57 Potential nightmare scenario for the NFL 17:10 The most intriguing free agent 22:03 A huge storyline that flew under...

Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss why some team decision makers are skipping the scouting combine, which players may get tagged, a free agent set to cash in, the running back market, and what the future looks like for Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill. 0:00 Welcome 2:25 Why more and more teams are skipping the combine 9:29 Players who may be placed on the franchise or transi...

Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss Seattle's dominant Super Bowl victory, the most pressing needs for the Seahawks and Patriots this off-season, ESPN's first Super Bowl next year, the free agent class of 2026, and Schefty's highlights from a week in San Francisco. 0:00 Welcome 3:02 How will this Seattle team be remembered? 7:42 Most pressing issues for Seattle this off-season? 12:28 Wha...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Robert Kraft not getting elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Raiders turning to Klint Kubiak, the Sean McVay Effect, an embarrassment for the NFL, the most interesting coordinator hire, and a big change in Minnesota. 0:00 Welcome 0:36 Schefty's stressful flight to SF 5:11 Robert Kraft not elected to HOF 12:51 Raiders to hire Klin...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to Super Bowl LX, discuss Sam Darnold's redemption arc and Stefon Diggs finally making it to the Super Bowl, explore the off-season outlooks for the Rams and Broncos, and provide updates on the latest coaching news. 0:00 Welcome 1:48 Seahawks-Patriots in Super Bowl LX 6:18 Sam Darnold goes from ghosts to glory 11:54 Stefon Diggs' has fi...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Bills' firing of Sean McDermott, the latest coaching news, Caleb Williams' bright future, the NFC Championship Game, the AFC Championship, and the best potential Super Bowl matchup. 0:00 Welcome 1:45 Indiana wins National Championship 5:44 What's next for the Bills after firing McDermott? 14:09 Insight on the hires in Atlanta, Miami, a...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Giants landing John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin's future, the impact of Dante Moore returning to Oregon, and preview the four divisional round playoff games this weekend. 0:00 Welcome 2:32 A huge get for the Giants landing John Harbaugh 10:51 Mike Tomlin's future 19:02 Impact of Dante Moore returning to Oregon 24:53 Bills at Broncos 28:57 49...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the fallout from the Steelers' loss, John Harbaugh's options, Matt LaFleur's future, the most important player left in the playoffs, and unveil their divisional round Power Rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:21 Uncertain futures for Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers 12:37 Where will John Harbaugh coach next season? 17:49 Will the Packers extend Matt LaF...

Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss the ripple effects of John Harbaugh's availability and then look ahead to a loaded Wild Card weekend. 0:00 Welcome 1:01 How Harbaugh impacts the rest of the league 7:44 Rams at Panthers 9:48 Round 3 of Packers-Bears 13:38 Why Bills-Jags is the premier matchup of the weekend 18:02 People are sleeping on the Eagles 20:17 Justin Herbert and Drake Maye loo...

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the changes in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Arizona, and Cleveland. Plus, they reveal their Playoff Power Rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:41 Tom Brady's influence 10:25 Predicting the Falcons' future 14:53 Changes with the Cardinals 18:23 How Schefty would navigate the Browns 26:04 Why the Giants kept GM Joe Schoen 30:14 Playoff Power Rankings Learn more...