The Bill Barnwell Show

On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, NFL writer and friend of the podcast Will Brinson joins to discuss potential landing spots for key players this trade deadline, analyze hypothetical trade scenarios for Justin Fields, and break down if the Broncos should trade Russell Wilson. Later, Bill gives his take on Arthur Smith’s comments surrounding Bijan Robinson’s status. 3:09 Which player sh...

Nate Tice joins Bill Barnwell to break down if Brock Purdy could be successful long-term for the 49ers, what has to make Purdy successful in Kyle Shanahan’s offense, and share what has been most surprising about Purdy’s career. Plus, Bill discusses the Jets’ defensive decline and what adjustments must be made. 5:38 Chargers vs. Cowboys MNF was “take theater: 7:40 Brock Purdy and Jimmy Garoppolo co...

On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Seth Walder joins the show to discuss what pre-season predictions they stand behind and what predictions they are abandoning. Plus, Bill breaks down if it’s time for the Patriots to move on from Bill Belichick the general manager.  3:43 Will the Packers win the NFC North?  7:27 Was Jordan Love ready?  13 Will the Packers beat the 7.5 spread?  14:18 All...

Bill Barnwell is joined by NFL writer Charles McDonald to discuss how to save the Falcons season and if there is still hope for them to make the playoffs. Later, they give their award picks thus far for the 2023 NFL season. Plus, Bill breaks down what more will it take for Brock Purdy to get the recognition he deserves.  5:30 Does Arthur Smith believe that Drake London and Kyle Pitts are talented...

On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, Miami Dolphins writer Marcel Louis-Jacques joins Bill to discuss if the Miami Dolphins executed the greatest offensive performance of all time. Then they discuss how the Dolphins’ offensive line is keeping Tua’s jersey clean, what’s most impressive about Miami’s defense under Vic Fangio, and if Christian Wilkins is Josh Allen’s Joker. Later, what shoul...

Former NFL quarterback and QB School creator JT O'Sullivan joins Bill in trying to make sense of Justin Fields’ comments about the Bears' coaching staff. Then, they discuss if Fields has been given the proper tools to succeed, how to unlock Justin Fields 'the creator' , and what makes a successful play caller. Plus, Bill dives into the concept of embracing the uncertainty with the Bears trading fo...

Fantasy football expert Ben Gretch joins Bill to recap the unexpected Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, including the latest with Aaron Rodgers, if the Jets should stick with Zach Wilson, and potential replacements for Rodgers. Then, they share their Week 1 fantasy standouts, if Tua is undervalued, and if fantasy managers should be hopeful about Kyle Pitts. Plus, could Anthony Richardson be a future...

The NFL season is officially here, and Bill answers your burning questions in this week’s mailbag episode. He discusses what quarterbacks are about to make a giant leap in their career, if this is the season the Patriots move on from Bill Belichick, and the likelihood Tom Brady comes out of retirement. Plus, Bill shares why he hesitates about buying into the Jets hype.  Learn more about your ad ch...

Bill is joined by his friend Robert Mays from The Athletic to discuss what they wishes they knew now about this upcoming NFL season. In other words, if they had a crystal ball what would they want to know looking into the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of a three-part series, Bill sits down with friends Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth to share his three spicy takes of the 2023 NFL season. Hear part one of the Preseason Takefest on the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny. Check out The Domonique Foxworth Show for the third installment of the series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long time friend of the podcast Josh Norris joins Bill to discuss the fantasy implications of Ezekiel Elliot joining the Patriots, if Tony Pollard is a first round fantasy pick, and the impact of Dalvin Cook going to the Jets. Then, they discuss Doug Pederson maximizing strength of Christian Kirk, the explosiveness of Khalil Herbert, and which coach they would give truth serum heading into week on...

ESPN writer Seth Walder joins Bill to discuss Trey Lance’s future in San Francisco, share their predictions for the biggest breakout players in 2023, and if they are drinking the Jets' Kool-Aid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins Bill to analyze the results of the NFL quarterback tiers decided by the votes of league insiders. They discuss the surprising rise and fall of QBs in the tiers and share their predictions of who will jump in the rankings next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor joins Bill sharing funny moments from the first day of Steelers' training camp, Najee Harris’ viewpoint on the running back situation, how physics don’t apply to Patrick Mahomes, and the way the Chiefs build their roster. Then, they discuss the AFC teams that just missed the playoffs and their likelihood of making it this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Mina Kimes joins Bill to discuss the conversation surrounding running backs this offseason, how the evolution of the game impacted the position, and how much running backs truly benefit teams. Plus, they discuss what players could realistically push for in the next CBA agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins the podcast to share insights from her podcast series The Playcallers. She gives us a behind the scenes look of what it’s really like being a NFL coach from the minds of Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and more. Plus, she shares what surprised her most from the series, the process of humanizing NFL figures, and the endlessness of finding what’s next....

Ollie Connolly joins Bill to discuss how Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense have evolved, solutions for developing young quarterbacks, and what coaches are thinking when planning out offensive schemes for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the podcast Will Brinson joins Bill to share his favorite prop bets of the upcoming season, discuss which player props are tempting possibilities, and what bets to avoid. Plus, they discuss which animal is scarier a snake or goose?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill is joined by his friend, ESPN Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert, to discuss Dalvin Cook being released and the competitive rebuild of the Vikings roster. Then, ESPN Bills reporter Alaina Getzenberg joins to discuss what happened that led to tensions with Stefon Diggs and the Bills and the ramifications of the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill is joined by his friend from Underdog Sports, Hayden Winks, to talk breaking news about Dalvin Cook, fantasy football implications, and a little bit of best ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With football season around the corner, Geoff Schwartz joins Bill to break down the best and worst moves NFL teams made this offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Field Yates to talk through the recent NFL rule changes, some free agents who are still out there, and Austin Ekeler's situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill is joined by his friend ESPN's Mike Clay to hold their annual dynasty rookie draft of players from the 2023 NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill is joined by his friend The Athletic's Robert Mays to talk through some of the NFL's interesting 5th year option decisions and to take a final look at this year's NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill is joined by his friend Nate Tice from The Athletic to recap day 1 of the NFL Draft with everything that happened and didn't happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices