The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier continue Lombardi's blue-chip-player countdown with the defensive side of the ball, including defensive ends (02:00), defensive tackles (07:00), linebackers (15:30), cornerbacks (21:15), and safeties (24:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue answering 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening day. Topics include whether the Bills should trade Tyrod Taylor (05:00) and the increasingly crowded Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota bandwagons (18:00). Then the guys award Earl Thomas with some retroactive MVP awards (27:30) and consider a Patriots weakness that could affect their playoff ru...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening day, including why Big Ben could be in for his biggest season (3:30), and how a healthy Honey Badger will have the Cards flying high (7:25). Then, the guys fantasize about a trade that could make the Jaguars a playoff contender (11:30), having a beer with Blake Bortles (20:50), and which player cou...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier continue Lombardi's tradition of identifying the blue-chip players at each offensive position, including quarterbacks (04:00), running backs (09:30), tight ends (16:15) and offensive linemen, heading into the 2017 NFL season (20:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening day and discuss which teams could win the Super Bowl if Bill Belichick was their coach (02:30). Then, the guys talk about why a pair of AFC West teams could be in for the season from hell (09:45), and they welcome Ringer FC host and long suffering Jets fan, Ryan O’Hanlon for a special guest questio...

The Ringer’s Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (02:00), the Buffalo Bills trading Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams (12:30), and standouts of the preseason so far (19:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night with some fantasy-draft advice, including someone on the Browns that can win you your league (04:15), how the Patriots finally have a reliable fantasy running back (07:30), and why you shouldn’t draft Le’Veon Bell early this year (10:15). Then, the guys weigh David Johnson vs. Zeke Elliott fo...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark tackle four more of their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night, including how the Dolphins just gave the Titans a playoff spot (3:45) and which division you shouldn’t take your eyes off of this season (14:20). Then the guys discuss why David Johnson is the perfect NFL player (25:40) and how Cam Newton’s supporting cast makes the Panthers conte...

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark dive into the first three of their 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night, including which starting QBs will be hitting the pine first (05:00) and who will be this year's breakout rookies (16:45). Then, 'Watch' host and Eagles fan Chris Ryan joins the show to celebrate Wentzapalooza (28:00) and examine the song preferences of NFC East starting Q...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss the quarterback situation in Baltimore (02:15), how Gisele Bündchen's offseason comments on concussions could affect Tom Brady this season (09:30), Odell Beckham Jr.'s upcoming payday (16:45), Christian McCaffrey's performance at camp (22:00), the Cardinals signing Tramon Williams (25:00), Rob Ninkovich's retirement (26:30), and Jaso...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss the players that will make the biggest leaps this season, including two new star running backs from the NFC North (03:00), defensive linemen your quarterback should be afraid of (11:45), one free agent signing that will equal a playoff win for New England (17:00), and a former Patriot that will lead the Titans to the AFC South title (24:45). They al...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark share some skepticism about young starting quarterbacks (04:30), explain why JJ Watt will never be the same (15:30), and tell you why this year’s leading receiver isn’t named Odell, Julio, or Antonio (21:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to predict the downfall of Kirk Cousins (32:00). Finally, Mays and Clark take aim at America’s beloved Dallas Cowboys...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss Carolina firing Dave Gettleman (01:00), Thomas Davis and Greg Olsen's impact on the decision (03:30), the return of Marty Hurney (10:00), the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott (11:30), the keys to training camp (16:00), Steelers that are holding out (22:30), Matt Ryan's contract situation (26:00), a new rule for coaches (30:30), and...

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get together to discuss the importance of supporting casts to a quarterback's success (01:45) and which signal-callers got the most help this offseason (05:00). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to give his opinion on the three most overlooked offseason acquisitions (17:45). Lastly, Mays and Clark rank their five most desirable teams in terms of supporting ca...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss the upcoming season for Jason Garrett and the Dallas Cowboys (01:30), how the Cleveland Browns should handle DeShone Kizer (09:45), "The Franchise" Kirk Cousins (13:30), Alex Smith's future (21:15), what to expect from J.J. Watt (25:00), and the decline of the NFL supplemental draft (27:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark sort NFL teams into five different types of franchises based on team-building strategies: the "drafters" (4:00), the "traders and signers" (8:45), the "tinkerers" (13:00), the "long-gamers," and the "no-planners" (18:15). Then, they rank the best and worst team-building plans in the league (27:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark return to evaluate the worth of the top quarterbacks in the NFL this upcoming season (03:45) and debate the five most valuable players at the position (06:00). Then, they delve into the most valuable non-quarterbacks (21:00) and rank the top five non-QBs, as well (28:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss what Terron Armstead's injury means for Drew Brees and the Saints (03:30), whether the Lions can overcome the absence of Taylor Decker (12:15), the Jaguars' loss of Jalen Ramsey (17:30), evaluating a young Randall Cunningham (22:00), Jerry Jones meeting the Pope (31:30), and whether Tom Brady will play in China (33:15). Learn more about your ad c...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Denver Broncos under John Elway (03:45), if Cordarrelle Patterson will be a good fit with the Oakland Raiders (13:30), Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to practice (23:00), the crowded "Wentz Wagon" in Philadelphia (26:00), if the N.Y. Jets are already tanking (30:00), and the Washington Redskins' front-office moves (34:00). Learn more about your a...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Pete Carroll's coaching principles (02:30), Russell Wilson's burden of responsibility (08:00), Tom Brady's concussion (16:30), Odell Beckham Jr.'s holding out (20:00), the salary cap issues for the L.A. Rams (21:45), Oakland Raider Marshawn Lynch (25:15), the Jets' release of David Harris (27:00), and Ron Rivera's comments regarding the NFL's rul...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier examine the rivalry between the Steelers and the Ravens (01:30), Baltimore's young receiving corps (07:30), and their defense's identity without Terrell Suggs (10:00). Then they discuss Pittsburgh's plans going forward with an aging Ben Roethlisberger (13:00) and the Steelers' unsung hero (17:30) before reviewing recent news in the NFL (31:00). Learn mor...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss the upcoming season for Christian Hackenberg and the New York Jets (04:00), Carson Wentz and the Eagles (09:30), and if Dak Prescott can improve on his incredible rookie season (13:30). Then they examine the worst of the worst in the NFL, including the San Francisco 49ers (21:00) and the Cleveland Browns (23:30). Lastly, they weigh i...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier get together to discuss the best offensive (02:00) and defensive (12:15) players available to be traded. Then they break down the quarterback situation for the New York Giants (24:00), the Miami Dolphins consulting Peyton Manning (33:00), and Michael Vick's comments about the New York Jets (34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier talk quarterback drama in Chicago (01:00), positive vibes for the Chargers (09:00), fifth-year options (16:00), the Broncos signing Jamaal Charles (22:00), Jay Cutler the broadcaster (24:00), and top prospects sitting out future bowl games (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Mike Lombardi huddle up to discuss good value picks in the third and fourth rounds (03:00), the San Francisco 49ers' good fortune (05:00), and John Ross (12:00). Then Kevin Clark joins the show to discuss the most improved teams (21:00), and the gang wraps up with their "Way-Too-Early Predictions" (36:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...