The Bill Barnwell Show

Bill and Dan Pizzuta take a look at the current and potentially future NFL head coach openings and discuss how desirable the jobs are. 0:00 Welcome 2:56 The Giants job is not as good as people are saying 14:07 The Titans job is like a blank canvas 20:41 Is the Packers job actually good? 26:12 What could be appealing about the Cardinals job? 31:30 Could a defensive-minded coach fix the Bengals? 36:19 Is there enough to work with in Las Vegas? 41:04 Is the Browns job better than people think? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles escaped from Lambeau Field with a 10–7 victory over the Packers. Bill Barnwell and Seth Walder analyze how Philadelphia earned the win in Green Bay, and how analytics disagreed with some decisions made by Nick Sirianni. They also break down whether the Packers and Eagles are Super Bowl contenders after their performance on Monday night. Plus, the search is on for a new head coach in New York after the Giants fired Brian Daboll. Who will be the next head coach in the Big Apple? Was Daboll the right choice to develop Jaxon Dart? 1:08 Eagles beat the Packers 20:00 Are the 2025 Eagles Super Bowl Contenders ? 28:09 Green Bay Packers breakdown. Are the Packers Super Bowl contenders? 34:24 Nick Siriani going for it on 4th-and-6 from their own 36-yard line with 33 seconds remaining on the clock 37:48 - Giants Fire Brian Daboll 41:25 - Was Brian Daboll the best option to develop Jaxon Dart? 53:37 - Who will be the Giants new head coach ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 NFL trade deadline will go down as one of the wildest in recent memory. The New York Jets made waves, selling some stars to pocket multiple draft picks. While the Dallas Cowboys seemed to sell their own future for a great player, in Quinnen Williams, who might not be a great fit. And nothing was more shocking than watching the Indianapolis Colts go all in by dealing for Sauce Gardner. Bill Barnwell welcomes former NFL lineman, and current NFL analyst Geoff Schwartz to break down the day's biggest moves. 00:00 - Welcome 2:00 - The Colts Acquire Sauce Gardner 13:40 - Dallas Trades for Quinnen Williams 24:10 - The Jets Take Control of the NFL Draft 30:55 - Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks, Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN+ http://espnplus.com/youtube ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and ESPN's Ben Solak react to the Cardinals' victory over the Cowboys on Monday Night Football and discuss Kyler Murray's future, Arizona's defense, and what Dallas should do to turn things around. Plus, they weigh in on the Eagles trading for Jaelan Phillips.    0:00 Welcome  1:50 Eagles trade for Jaelan Phillips  10:33 Are the Dolphins open for business?  15:34 Should Arizona turn the keys to the offense over to Jacoby Brissett?  23:18 Why the uncertainty around Kyler Murray's status?  26:00 Best game of Marvin Harrison, Jr.'s career?  30:03 Cardinals defense bottled up Cowboys  40:43 What trade do you think Jerry Jones has cooked up?  44:12 How would you start to fix Dallas?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill empties the inbox and replies to an avalanche of emails about the NFL's upcoming trade deadline. 0:00 Welcome 1:08 A Saints WR to Buffalo? 4:26 Can Detroit afford two premier edge rushers? 7:01 Myles Garrett to the Patriots? 12:12 Do the Colts need to go all in? 17:10 Protection for Baker? 20:35 What moves should the Seahawks make? 23:10 Trey Hendrickson to Seattle? 26:47 Which teams should buy but won't? 28:04 Which teams should sell but won't? 32:28 Secondary help for Green Bay? 35:26 Ideas for the Eagles 43:54 Should the Giants go get a WR? 45:23 Is there a market for kickers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final score in the Monday Night Football clash between the victorious Kansas City Chiefs, and the now 3-5 Washington Commanders doesn't tell the whole story. Because this was a 7-7 game at halftime, with a Washington team that looked like it had a chance. But all of that was for naught, as KC took over in the second half. And while this win improves the Chiefs to 5-3, and puts an 0-2 start into the rear view mirror, for Washington, it might be time to enter "sell mode" as the trade deadline approaches. So today, CBS Sports senior NFL writer, Will Brinson and Bill Barnwell break down the game, and look towards the future for these two teams. 00:00 - Welcome 01:45 - KC beats Washington 28-7 05:00 - Why the final score doesn't tell the whole story 07:15 - The Chiefs are finally whole on offense 09:15 - What's the problem in Washington? 15:00 - A tale of two halves 21:45 - Are the Commanders buyers or sellers? 36:00 - What should the Chiefs do at the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Nate Tice of Yahoo! chat about their favorite players that have popped on film so far this season. 0:00 Welcome 7:22 Wide receivers 21:58 Offensive linemen 27:57 Tight ends 29:54 Running backs 33:43 Defensive linemen 50:44 Linebackers 54:46 Secondary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lions and Seahawks both stand on stable ground after posting stable home victories over the Buccaneers and Texans respectively. So with the season’s FINAL Monday Night doubleheader in the books, ESPN’s Seth Walder joins the program to explain what is next for the victors, and what the problems are for Monday night’s losers. 1:40 - The Lions Statement Win over the Buccaneers at Home 4:30 - What do the Bucs do at Receiver without Mike Evans? 10:15 - Does Baker Mayfield Fall Out of the MVP Discussion? 15:15 - Does Tampa Bay Have a Clear Path to the NFC South Title? 23:00 - Should the Lions Be All In? 27:00 - Was Drafting Jammer Gibbs the Right Move? 35:35 - The Seahawks with a Solid Home Victory Over Houston 37:00 - Has Houston Set CJ Stroud Up for Failure? 48:00 - How Do You See the Future for the Texans? 52:00 - Are there Concerns Around Sam Darnold? 55:00 - Is Seattle’s Defense the Best in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and The Athletic's Derrik Klassen make up and discuss a variety of fake trades that they'd like to see before next month's deadline. 0:00 Welcome 5:09 A player they'd like to see get out of Miami 8:21 Who should the Saints be looking to trade? 14:17 Landing spots for Jakobi Meyers 18:59 The Lions should go all in with this trade idea 24:28 Should the Patriots move on from a former 1st round pick? 26:44 Will Breece Hall get traded and if so, where? 34:21 Who else should the Jets move? 36:55 What should the Eagles be looking to do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 6 brought another Monday Night Football doubleheader to NFL fans, and it delivered. As the Atlanta Falcons shocked the Buffalo Bills 24-14 in game one, while the Chicago Bears improved to 3-2 thanks to a late fumble by the Washington Commanders. ESPN Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter, Brooke Pryor, joins the Bill Barnwell Show to unpack the results, and help Bill explain what the Tennessee Titans firing of Brian Callahan means for the future of Cam Ward. 2:17 - Brian Callahan Fired 13:13 - Bears defeat Commanders in Washington 26:29 - Commanders fall to 3-3 38:00 - Falcons stun Bills in Atlanta 40:00 - Is Bijan Robinson the Offensive Player of the Year? 43:52 - Bills stumble to 4-2 and into second place in the AFC East 54:43 - Who is the class of the AFC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Dan Hanzus of the Heed The Call Podcast debate which of the worst teams in the NFL can turn things around this season. 0:00 Welcome 2:36 Are there any reasons to be optimistic about the Jets' future? 17:32 Can the Giants build some positive momentum in 2025? 24:53 Can the Browns turn it around this season? 35:35 How can the Raiders right the ship? 45:25 The Ravens' chances at making the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Jacksonville Jaguars won a 31-28 thriller over the visiting Kansas City Chiefs to improve to 4-1 on the season.In spite of some sloppiness, Trevor Lawrence got it done late in the 4th quarter, running for a one-yard touchdown, after falling down, to give the Jags the lead.The loss drops the Chiefs to 2-3 on the season, but with a lot of football left, did we learn enough about their offense to feel good about their chances moving forward?ESPN’s Ben Baby takes a break from covering the Cincinnati Bengals, to join The Bill Barnwell Show and help breakdown all of the action from this week 5 Monday Night Football matchup, as seen on ESPN and ABC. 1:40 - Jaguars Defeat Chiefs 31-28 in a Tight Monday Night Football Battle 3:00 - Chiefs Fall to 2-3 on the Season 4:50 - Chiefs Mistakes Prove too Costly to Overcome 18:00 - Jaguars Defense Continues to Provide Opportunities for Victory 20:20 - What Did We Learn About the Chiefs Offense on Monday Night? 23:00 - Jaguars Improve to 4-1 on the Year 30:00 - Can the Jaguars Trust Trevor Lawrence to Overcome the Sloppiness on Offense? 42:30 - Has the Jaguars Plan for Travis Hunter Felt Right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and CBS Sports' JP Acosta consider which teams in the AFC have a claim to being the second-best team in the AFC behind the Buffalo Bills. 0:00 Welcome 1:45 Are the Jaguars the second-best team in the AFC? 22:46 Should the Broncos be in the conversation? 34:08 The case for the Chargers 46:04 Do you believe in the Colts or the Steelers? 49:07 Who do you feel better about- the Chiefs or the Ravens? 58:40 Is there a long shot worth discussing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miami Dolphins claimed their first win of the season on Monday night, 27-21 over the New York Jets, but a gruesome leg injury looks sure to end Tyreek Hill’s season. What does the future look like for Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel, and the Dolphins with ‘The Cheetah’ almost certainly sidelined for the rest of the year, and maybe beyond? Meanwhile, in Denver, the Broncos rolled to a 28-3 victory over the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals. This has all of the markings of a long season for the Bengals, and while Denver was impressive, what will they look like against better competition over the course of the year? The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed joins the show to breakdown all of the week 4 Monday Night Football doubleheader, as seen on ESPN and ABC. 1:30 - Tyreek Hill Injury Update 7:00 - Miami Wins its First Game of the Season 9:01 - What's the Future in Miami without Tyreek Hill? 16:45 - Self Inflicted Wounds Cost the Jets on Monday Night 20:04 - Is This Another Lost Season for the Jets? 27:22 - Denver Routs Cincinnati on Monday Night Football 36:30 - Is This a Reset Season for the Bengals? 40:31 - Broncos Dominant, but do they Match Up with Top Notch Competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and ESPN's Seth Walder draft players that were not on ESPN's preseason Top 100 that they think will make the list at the end of the season. 0:00 Welcome 1:24 We have to shift some of our priors 2:15 Explaining the concept 4:32 Chargers tackle Joe Alt 8:56 Colts QB Daniel Jones 14:36 Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba 18:47 Patriots DT Milton Williams 22:16 Colts TE Tyler Warren 24:49 Cardinals T Paris Johnson 28:04 Eagels DT Jordan Davis 32:35 Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka 35:48 Jets T Armand Membou 40:31 Seahawks DT Byron Murphy 42:26 Seth's off the board pick 44:43 Bill's off the board pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Detroit Lions put an embarrassing week one loss to the Green Bay Packers further into the rearview mirror, with a convincing 38-30 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football.Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPN's Miami Dolphin's beat reporter joins the show to discuss just how the Lions sacked Lamar Jackson seven times, and contained Derrick Henry on the way to victory. 02:35 - Lions Defeat Ravens 38-30 on Monday Night Football 05:04 - Derrick Henry's Ball Security Problems Continue 07:18 - Lions Sack Lamar Jackson Seven Times 11:05 - Lions Offense Stays Hot in Week 3 16:30 - Where Do the Lions Stand in the NFC 24:53 - Can Baltimore Recover from a 2-1 Start 34:16 - Can the Ravens Overcome Injuries on Defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and ESPN's Mike Clay address the slow starts of a handful of star wide receivers and rookie running backs and decide whether or not you should expect them to turn things around. 0:00 Welcome 1:17 Bill on the J.J. McCarthy discourse 7:45 Mike Clay joins 10:18 Should you have faith in Marvin Harrison, Jr.? 15:09 Will Brian Thomas, Jr. turn it around? 19:34 What to make of the slow start with the Eagles' passing game 25:09 Will volume rule the day for Chris Olave? 29:59 Will the rookie running backs live up to the hype? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Barnwell and Dan Pizzuta of Snaps & Stats breakdown week 2's Monday Night Football doubleheader. 01:42 - Chargers beat the Raiders 20-9 07:45 - Are the Raiders positioned to best utilize Ashton Jeanty? 12:35 - Was this Geno Smith's worst start since becoming a franchise QB? 15:25 - Grading Justin Herbert's performance 19:15 - Buccaneers win a thriller over the Texans 24:45 - Baker Mayfield leads the Bucs to victory late 27:14 - The Texans start off 0-2 30:48 - Are the Texans failing C.J. Stroud? 38:37 - Is the AFC South up for grabs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Ben Gretch from the Stealing Signals substack react to the major fantasy implications from Week 1. Will Justin Herbert throw more this season (5:01)? What will be the impact from the Xavier Worthy injury (10:42)? Bijan Robinson's explosiveness (16:35). A potential breakout rookie (21:16). Clarity in the Jags backfield (28:20)? Christian McCaffrey regaining his place as the best player in fantasy football (36:47). Jaxon Smith-Njigba's emergence (41:26). Plus, the main takeaways from Ravens-Bills (46:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and ESPN's Harry Lyles, Jr. react to the Vikings' comeback win over the Bears on Monday Night Football. What grade would you give McCarthy on his debut? (8:25) Did the Vikings win it or did the Bears lose it? (13:57) Caleb Williams mixed performance (16:48) Did this game change your priors on either team? (32:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices