The Bill Barnwell Show

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Boston Herald writer Doug Kyed breaks down the biggest missed opportunities by teams during the trade deadline, including the New England Patriots and the surprising moves from the Miami Dolphins. Then, they discuss whether this is a short-term benching of Anthony Richardson and how the ownership of the Colts impacts his future in Indianapolis. Next, they break down what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys and why they traded for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Bill explains why he was most curious with the decisions made by the New York Giants and the fascinating situation surrounding the Giants.  :31 New England Patriots 6:38 Miami Dolphins 11:04 Indianapolis Colts 15:26 Tennessee Titans 21:16 Jacksonville Jaguars  30:51 Cowboys & Jonathan Mingo trade  36:21 Most curious team: New York Giants 42:41 Most fascinating situation in football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Ben Solak joins the show to break down the biggest NFL trade news, including Marshon Lattimore going to the Washington Commanders and the impact Lattimore can make with Washington. Next, they dive into the Lions acquiring Za'darius Smith and how he raises the floor for the Detroit Lions. Later, they dive into the Steelers acquiring Preston Smith and how productive Mike Williams will be for Pittsburgh. Plus, they tackle why the Cowboys acquiring Jonathan Mingo was the weirdest trade and give their spiciest takes from the deadline. 2:18 Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore 9:32 What does the Lattimore movement and Dennis Allen firing mean for New Orleans 17:50 Lions acquire Za'darius Smith 23:40 What was surprising about the Cleveland Browns during the deadline 27:30 The weirdest team in football 28:55 Steelers acquire Preston Smith and Mike Williams  39:00 Most interesting trade: Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys 51:49 Spiciest deadline take Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation writer JP Acosta joins the show to discuss if the Cam Robinson trade makes sense for the Vikings, whether the Jaguars’ organization should clean house, and if the Jaguars head coaching position is appealing with Trevor Lawrence leading the offense. Then, they discuss the Diontae Johnson trade to the Baltimore Ravens and why he is being traded for late-round picks. Next, they break down the benching of Anthony Richardson, what would have happened if Richardson had lied to the media, and what is the plan for the Colts. Later, they analyze which teams can bounce back in the second half of the season.  1:30 Minnesota Vikings trade to acquire Cam Robinson 10:46 Should the Jaguars’ organization start entirely fresh? 16:25 Diontae Johnson trade 21:15 Anthony Richardson benching 35:00 Which teams can turn it around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, CBS writer Will Brinson joins to break down how wrong we were in our preseason predictions. Fist, Bill breaks down the breaking news coming out of today including Stefon Diggs’ season ending injury and Anthony Richardson being benched for Joe Flacco. Then, Will Brinson joins to discuss the Houston Texans playoff picture, Anthony Richardson tapping out of the game, and how their expectations of the Eagles have shifted since the start of the season. Later, they discuss the unfathomable way the Jets’ season has progressed and their concerns for the Bengals. Plus, they discuss which losing record team could make it to the playoffs. :30 Stefon Diggs out for the season 1:12 Benching Anthony Richardson 10:20 Steelers Quarterback expectations 20:40 Houston Texans playoff picture  29:30 Philadelphia Eagles expectations 34:00 Dallas Cowboys concerns 41:30 Abandoning Breece Hall RB1 and Jets offensive struggles 51:30 Inconsistency of the Bengals 56:30Tee Higgins trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down the DeAndre Hopkins trade to the Kansas City Chiefs and how Hopkins can improve the Chiefs' offense. Then, he breaks down the unique spot Cooper Kupp is in and where he would be the best fit. Then, he tackles whether Mike Williams could be a potential fit to replace Mike Evans. Plus, will the Rams trade Matthew Stafford, and will the Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy for Cooper Kupp? All that and more! :20 DeAndre Hopkins traded to the Kansas City Chiefs 2:33 Where will Cooper Kupp land? 12:00 Tyreek Hill to the Chargers? 14:47 Will Mike Williams be the best fit to replace Mike Evans? 15:45 Should the Browns trade Myles Garrett? 35:26 Should the Rams trade Matthew Stafford? 38:26 Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy for Cooper Kupp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Brooke Pryor joins the show to break down the injuries of Chris Godwin in the last minute of the matchup against the Baltimore Ravens and Mike Evans' hamstring injury in the first half of the game. Next, they discuss whether it was the right move by Todd Bowles to keep Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin in the game late in the fourth quarter. Then, they analyze Lamar Jackson's standout performance and whether the Ravens are the best team in the AFC. Later, they tackle Jim Harbaugh's plan to bring Justin Herbert to the next level and whether the Cardinals are in playoff contention. Plus, they discuss Tua's return on Sunday and what precedent it sets for the rest of the league.  1:30 Chris Godwin's injury 4:50 Was it the right move to keep Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin in the game? 6:30 Mike Evans' injury 14:07 Lamar Jackson's standout performance  17:20 Derrick Henry's management 21:21 Are the Ravens the best team in the AFC 28:00 How can Justin Herbert break through to the next level?  43:42 Are the Cardinals in playoff contention?  45:17 Tua's return  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Matt Harmon joins the show to break down the biggest trade news, including Davante Adams heading to the Jets and the Bills trading for Amari Cooper. They tackle if Davante Adams is the key to solving the issues with the Jets’ offense, his previous relationship with Aaron Rodgers, and how this move will impact Garrett Wilson. Then, they discuss the Buffalo Bills trading to acquire Amari Cooper from the Bowns, the concerns surrounding Cooper, and how he will positively impact the Bills. Later, they break down the wide receiver struggles the Saints will face with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed being ruled out against the Broncos. Plus, they discuss the future of the wide receiver position for the Raiders and Browns.  3:26 Will Davante Adams solve the Jets’ problems? 10:00 Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers familiarity  14:38 Garrett Wilson’s potential and how he will work with Adams 21:35 What happens to Garret Wilson? 29:40 Concerns about Amari Cooper 35:00 Cooper’s strengths and how he will impact the Bills 44:45 Saints WR struggles  48:11 Optimism levels of Raiders and Browns  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to break down whether there was a notable difference in the Jets after the Robert Saleh firing, the Jets’ inability to protect Aaron Rodgers, and the compounding issues of the Jets’ offense line. Then, they discuss what the Jets’ offense looked like with Todd Downing playcalling and what his future at the organization could be. Later, they break down how the Bills can build their identity as a running team and the struggles of the Bills’ receivers. Plus, they discuss how the officials have been impacting the games in the NFL.  3:12 Is this a different Jets team post-Robert Saleh firing? 11:36 The Jets’ inability to protect Aaron Rodgers  18:15 Can the Jets offense line bounce back? 30:00 What’s next for Todd Downing as Jets’ playcaller? 34:40 Can the Bills build their identity as a running team? 48:10 The officials impacting the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Seth Walder joins to break down the news of Robert Saleh's firing from the New York Jets. They discuss if it was reasonable for the Jets to part ways with Saleh, how much he was to blame for the Jets' struggling offense, and what the future of the Jets will look like with Jeff Ulbrich at the helm. Then, they tackle the real reason Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett are struggling to get the Jets' offense to meet expectations and how this decision will impact the Jets acquiring Davante Adams. Later, they discuss how we will reflect on the decision to fire Robert Saleh.  1:34 Robert Saleh's firing shock value 7:08 Was it reasonable to fire Saleh? 11:13 The biggest problem with the Jets offense 21:40 Is there any other element that points to Saleh's firing? 35:00 How will Saleh's firing impact the Jets trading for Davante Adams 51:13 How will we look back on this decision to fire Saleh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, the Athletic’s Robert Mays joins the show to discuss how Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs were one step ahead of the New Orleans Saints and the struggles of the Saints’ defense. Then, they discuss whether the Chiefs need to target a new receiver and who would be the best fit. Later, they break down what NFC team they feel most confident in and why the Buccaneers’ offense is the most reliable in the NFC South. Then, they discuss whether the Chiefs belong at the top of their division, and they give their answer for the best team in the AFC.  5:05 Struggles of the New Orleans Saints defense 10:56 What position should the Chiefs target to build their roster? 14:50 Who should the Chiefs target at receiver? 19:23 What’s going with the Saints? 25:23 Best offense in the NFC South 26:37 Which AFC teams do they feel best about? 34:00 Who is the top seed in the AFC?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Marcel Louis-Jacques joins the show to discuss which teams are most likely to land Davante Adams and where would be the best fit for him to succeed. Then, they tackle which struggling AFC teams are likely to bounce back and compete, including the likelihood of Miami securing a playoff spot and whether the Jaguars can get out of their tailspin. Plus, they look at the Bengals and Browns and analyze which of the two teams with a 1-3 record is most likely to compete in the AFC. 3:30 Antonio Pierce likes Instagram post about Davante Adams  10:22 Will the Commanders land Davante Adams?  26:00 Who will actually trade for Adams 30:54 AFC Teams are down and out 45:12 Which team has a better shot of competing in the AFC: the Bengals or the Browns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Ringer's Danny Heifetz joins the show to discuss Jared Goff's perfect pass completion game and the Lions' dominating offensive performance. Then, they discuss what's next for Will Levis and the best-case scenario for the Titans with Mason Rudolph at the quarterback helm. Next, they break down which receiver is the best fit for the Chiefs and who is the likely receiver Kansas City is targeting. Later, they discuss what's next for Mike McDaniel and the shine wearing off the Dolphins' offense. Plus, they debate who the best team in the NFC is. 2:30 Jared Goff plays a perfect completion game  6:39 Dominating Lions' offensive performance  10:45 What's next for Will Levis? 19:45 Is Deandre Hopkins the best receiver for the Chiefs?  24:04 What's next for Mike McDaniel and Dolphins offense  36:18 Concerns about the Lions' defense  44:55 Did Seattle establish the run game too early 50:15 Who is the best team in the NFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill goes to the drawing board in this week’s Bill’s Blackboard, discussing the actual reasoning for Jerry Jones passing on Derrick Henry and why there is no excuse for missing on Henry. Then, NFL Network’s Gregg Rosenthal joins to discuss the most confusing aspects of the NFL after Week 3 of the season, including the Eagles’ defense and the impact of Nick Sirianni. Next, they discuss questions about the Seattle Seahawks’ identity, their concern levels for the disjointed Chiefs’ offense, and whether we should be concerned about Travis Kelce. Later, they discuss why they aren’t giving up on the Bengals and why the Steelers are torturing Bill. Plus, Gregg gives the most confusing stat in the league regarding C.J. Stroud. :15 Bill’s Blackboard: Why did Jerry Jones and the Cowboys pass on Derrick Henry? 6:25 Most confusing teams with Gregg Rosenthal 9:41 Eagles 23:15 Seattle Seahawks 27:15 Chiefs 40:05 Bengals  47:00 Steelers  50:20 Most confusing stat in the league  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Harry Lyles Jr. joins the show to discuss how Jayden Daniels answered the bell, their concerns for the Bengals, and whether Cincinnati can turn things around. Then, they discuss if Jayden Daniels is the best quarterback in the 2024 draft class. Next, they break down if Josh Allen is the MVP through the first three weeks of the NFL. Later, they discuss whether Doug Pederson's job is in jeopardy and the future of Trevor Lawrence. Plus, they analyze if Dabo Swinney is a potential fit for Jacksonville as a head coach. 2:00 Jayden Daniels' impressive performance 6:00 Work in progress for Washington  11:00 Can the Bengals turn things around? 13:0 What's next for the Bengals? 15:09 Is Jayden Daniels the best quarterback from the 2024 draft class 20:42 Is Josh Allen the MVP through the first three weeks  26:54 Is Doug Pederson's job in jeopardy? 32:45 Trevor Lawrence's future  37:35 Who will be the next coach for the Jaguars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Geoff Schwartz joins the show to offer his perspective on what’s happening with the benching of Bryce Young, if Dave Canales can turn the culture around, and the shift in Bryce Young from Alabama to the NFL. Then, they discuss what to expect with a Carolina offense led by Andy Dalton and if Bryce Young can turn his career around. Later, they discuss which teams have been impressive this year and which undefeated teams can keep the momentum up.  5:30 What’s it like being in the locker room with a struggling QB 11:00 Can Dave Canales turn it around 19:00 Changes in Bryce Young from Alabama to the NFL 24:30 What to expect with an Andy Dalton-led offense 25:22 Can Bryce Young turn his career around 31:20 The most impressive teams so far 45:32 Which teams will bounce back?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Benjamin Solak joins to discuss what went wrong with the Eagles in their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, if this was a season-saving victory for Atlanta, and share their concern levels for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' secondary. Later, they tackle the Carolina Panthers benching Bryce Young and what improvements he needs to make for his future. Plus, they discuss who would be willing to trade for Bryce Young. 1:30 What went wrong with the Eagles 5:30 Kirk Cousins' improvement from Week 1 17:15 Concerns for Jalen Hurts 28:34 Bryce Young's future in Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Ben Gretch joins to break down the biggest takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL and what it tells us for the coming weeks. They share why we should be excited about the Jets’ offense with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, why play volume was down across the league, and how quarterbacks have evolved in the NFL. Then, they tackle why the Falcons are so fascinating, the Saints elevating their offense, and rising concern levels for the efficiency of high-level tight ends. Later, they discuss the biggest takeaways from the fantasy football landscape.  3:15 Biggest Takeaways from Week 1 6:40 passing yards down from QBs 10:35 The Falcons most fascinating team from Week 1 15:07 Impressive Saints win 21:00 Concern level for high-end tight ends 26:14 Stefon Diggs is a hot-button player 30:55 Optimism levels for Rams 38:15 What to expect from Blake Corum 47:30 Biggest Fantasy takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Brooke Pryor joins the show to break down Aaron Rodgers' performance against the San Francisco 49ers, the most significant concerns surrounding the Jets, and whether Nathaniel Hackett is the biggest vulnerability for the Jets. Then, they discuss the Jets' defensive struggles against Brock Purdy and why Jordan Mason is everything the 49ers needed. Plus, they break down what is happening with Christian McCaffrey and if the 49ers can return to the Super Bowl without McCaffrey.  2:15 Aaron Rodgers grade  5:57 Biggest disappointment for Jets  10:00 Is Nathaniel Hackett the biggest vulnerability of the Jets? 16:30 Jets defensive struggles  20:00 Jordan Mason is the back the 49ers needed 25:30 What is happening with Christian McCaffrey? 32:00 Can the 49ers make it back to the Super Bowl without McCaffrey?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a very special episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, the second annual Spicy Takefest is BACK! Bill Barnwell, Domonique Foxworth, and Mina Kimes give their medium takes for the NFL season. The trio gives the ‘medium’ takes for the upcoming NFL season, including discussing if the Eagles will make the playoffs, why the Chiefs will NOT make it past the third round of the NFL playoffs, and the ‘forgotten team of the NFL’ Jacksonville Jaguars will make the postseason. Tune in to The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for more mild takes and The Domonique Foxworth Show for the spiciest takes of the series.  4:00 The Eagles Won’t Make the Playoffs 12:05: The Chiefs Won’t make it past the 3rd round of playoffs 24:28: The Jacksonville Jaguars will make the playoffs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins to break down the quarterback tiers in the NFL. They discuss Patrick Mahomes being on a superior pace and what separates him from other quarterbacks. Then, they discuss concerns surrounding Joe Burrow’s injury and why Lamar Jackson is concerned a tier two QB after winning MVP. Next, they discuss why Jordan Love is so interesting, what’s next for Kirk Cousins, and what the ceiling looks like for Kyler Murray. Plus, they discuss who they anticipate moving up from the graveyard tier four.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices