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Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
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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 draft
40:04 First look at the 2027 class
47:21 Mel's streak continues
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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
29:44 Steelers
31:19 Chargers
31:56 Eagles
32:39 Browns
32:51 Bears
33:26 Bills
34:12 49ers
34:52 Texans
35:10 Chiefs
35:46 Dolphins
36:09 Patriots
36:39 Seahawks
37:45 Colts
38:13 Falcons
38:35 Packers
39:39 Jaguars
40:05 Broncos
40:27 Bengals
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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 Eagles acquiring another WR
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1Adam 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 programs underway, why Lamar HAD to show up
18:26 Dexter Lawrence's trade demand
21:19 Latest on Puka Nacua
25:58 Lingering questions about NFC East WRs
30:16 Plenty of decorated WRs still available
34:38 Information on the NFL schedule release
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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 Pickens get a long term deal before July 15th?
13:06 Replacement refs?
17:01 A double Hard Knocks announcement
21:15 A change to the season opener
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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 Why the Waddle deal made sense for Denver and Miami
19:54 The unprecedented dead cap situation for the Dolphins
27:28 The latest speculation on A.J. Brown
32:23 The uptick in trades around the league
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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 stay with the Raiders now
18:17 Kyler Murray's fit with the Vikings
22:37 Justin Fields traded to the Chiefs
26:17 The New York Titans
31:04 Travis Etienne, Jr's name
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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 the Jets
26:50 NFL's plans for Thanksgiving Eve
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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 the radar
26:01 A looming situation that could be "dire" for the league
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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 transition tag
14:02 A free agent poised to cash in this March
16:47 Is the running back market back?
19:32 Will Rodgers play this season? Kelce?
23:46 How much interest will there be in Tyreek Hill?
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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 What did Super Bowl loss say about New England?
15:48 Super Bowl LXI on ESPN
20:33 Free agency preview and why to expect more trades
24:22 Schefty's highlight of Super Bowl week in San Francisco
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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 Klint Kubiak
19:46 The Sean McVay Effect
25:43 Embarrassment for the NFL
30:26 Most interesting coordinator hire
34:38 Changes in Minnesota
42:36 The 2025 NFL Season on The Adam Schefter Podcast
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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 finally made it to the Super Bowl
18:12 Rams' off-season
23:48 Broncos' off-season
28:07 Coaching updates on remaining vacancies
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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, and Tennessee and on the remaining coaching searches for the Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, Ravens, and Steelers
24:52 The future is bright for Caleb Williams and the Bears
29:09 The trilogy between the Rams and Seahawks
32:57 People could not believe the Bo Nix injury news
38:23 What's the best potential Super Bowl matchup?
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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 49ers at Seahawks
32:17 Texans at Patriots
36:39 Rams at Bears
40:38 Super Bowl predictions
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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 LaFleur?
25:53 Why it's a significant time for the Rams
29:51 The most important player left in the playoffs
35:32 Divisional Round Power Rankings
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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 look for 1st career playoff win
22:57 Would a Steelers loss be the end of Mike Tomlin's tenure in Pittsburgh?
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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
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Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Jaguars' statement win over the Broncos, the Ben Johnson effect in Chicago, the 49ers' path to a home Super Bowl, a new home for the Chiefs, a must lose game, and unveil their weekly power rankings.
0:00 Welcome
4:18 Huge win for the Jags
9:05 The Ben Johnson Effect
16:38 The 49ers' path
21:09 A new home for the Chiefs
27:58 A must lose game
32:39 Power Rankings
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Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the QB change in Miami, a huge AFC tilt between the Jaguars and Broncos, what to watch for in Packers-Bears, the Titans' job, and Myles Garrett's pursuit of the single-season sack record.
0:00 Welcome
2:38 What's next for Tua and the Dolphins at QB?
10:05 Jaguars at Broncos is the game of the week
13:54 What Schefty will be watching for in Packers-Bears
17:38 Don't sleep on the Titans' job
22:43 What's the NFL record held in the highest esteem
26:49 ESPN's Evan Kaplan joins to run through all of the playoff clinching scenarios
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Great for him but there are so many qualified African American coaches overlooked who have been in the NFL for decades overlooked. Head scratching!
@adamschefter the Podcast is a compliment to your reporting. Great insight and back story.
Expected a stuffy business Shefty got a smart, thought provoking, and personal side of Shefter that makes him a great interviewer and fantastic presenter. Fun, smart, and I hope Shefter continues to explore his fun side. Dude is a talent.
Love the podcast, go bears