The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer’s own Logan Murdock and Austin Gayle get together to celebrate and rank the moments in recent Raiders history, talk about when they were most optimistic as fans of the team, and agonize over the many unfortunate events that derailed the Silver and Black from achieving success.(00:00) Ranking and reliving the Raiders’ rebuilds(03:32) Why are you a Raiders fan?(13:04) Antonio Pierce replaces Josh McDaniels(17:13) Post–2003 AFC championship vibes(27:28) JaMarcus Russell(37:41) Tom Cable and the 2010 season(44:57) Pete Carroll and Smith(52:36) Fernando Mendoza and Klint Kubiak(58:26) The effects of the Tuck Rule Game(01:04:36) 2016 with Jack Del Rio and Derek Carr(01:10:25) The Randy Moss eraCheck out Tom Brady talking about the Tuck Rule Game here.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Austin GayleGuest: Logan MurdockProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Ruiz and the Ringer’s own Lindsay Jones get together to talk about some of the most newsworthy QB situations around the NFL, including Brendan Sorsby’s declaration for the supplemental draft and Baker Mayfield's contract negotiations with the Tampa Bay Bucs. Lindsay then details her experiences at Denver Broncos mini-camp earlier this week. QB news around the NFL(00:55) Quarterbacks in turmoil!(02:46) Brendan Sorsby declares for the supplemental draft(19:44) Baker Mayfield’s contract negotiations with the Bucs(27:47) The JJ McCarthy/Kyler Murray QB controversy in Minnesota(37:06) Bo Nix and Broncos mini-camp vibes(53:08) Drake Maye and and 3rd-year QBs under pressureThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Steven RuizGuest: Lindsay JonesProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee get together to shine a light on the current rosters of all the teams around the NFL and analyze, debate, and rank the state of each one outside of the quarterback position.(00:00) The QB-Agnostic NFL Roster Rankings!(05:15) The bottom-tier teams(26:52) The mid-tier teams(54:53) The top 10The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Steven RuizGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee react to a shocking June 1 in the NFL, breaking down the Rams’ blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, what the deal means for the Browns’ rebuild, and which contenders should have been more aggressive. Then, they unpack A.J. Brown’s move to New England, the Eagles’ return, and whether the Patriots just gave Drake Maye the no. 1 receiver he needed. (00:00) Intro (00:53) Browns trade Myles Garrett to the Rams (23:03) The trade from Cleveland’s perspective (35:52) Would you make that deal? (42:25) Eagles trade A.J. Brown to the Patriots (52:36) The trade from New England’s perspective Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton and Steve Ahlman Video editor: Stefano Sanchez Production supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee take an early look at the 2026-27 NFL season and tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding the current state of the most polarizing teams and players in the AFC. (00:00) Around the AFC With 10 Big Questions! (01:19) Will the Ravens or Bills get to the Super Bowl next year? (09:05) Who will win more games: Browns, Raiders, or Dolphins? (17:32) Which playoff teams from last season will not make it this season? (26:38) How high will Cam Ward’s EPA per play be? (33:44) Will C.J. Stroud get a big contract extension? (42:28) Will the Patriots and Broncos repeat as division champs? (48:39) Which non-playoff teams from las season will make the playoffs this season? (57:03) Will Justin Herbert or Trevor Lawrence make the leap to MVP status? (01:03:08) Who will have a better season: Geno Smith or Aaron Rodgers? (01:08:52) Will Daniel Jones, Chris Ballard, and Shane Steichen still be with the Colts in 2027? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee take an early look at the 2026-27 NFL season and tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding the current state of the most polarizing teams and players in the NFC. (00:00) Around the NFC with 10 big questions! (02:05) More likely: Seahawks back in the Super Bowl, or Cardinals get the no. 1 pick in 2027? (09:37) Three coaches on the hot seat (17:04) More likely: Giants win the NFC East, or Vikings win the NFC North? (23:53) The Commanders' 2026 outlook (31:13) Which three NFC playoff teams won’t be in it next season? (40:29) Ranking the NFC South QBs (57:49) Which non-playoff teams will be in the playoffs next season? (01:00:48) Most likely outcome for the Rams in '26-27 (01:07:12) NFC QBs most likely to win MVP The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben Solak from ESPN shine a light on some of the most polarizing players, teams, and coaches around the league, and theorize the headlines we’re likely to see about them buzzing around NFL media circles in three years.(00:53) 2029 Future NFL Predictions(04:06) Jalen Hurts(18:55) Peyton Manning and Tom Brady(26:25) Mike Tomlin(45:03) Kyle Shanahan(50:48) Robot refs(57:35) Lamar Jackson(01:05:20) Chicago Bears(01:10:06) San Diego ChargersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Ben SolakProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Patrick Daugherty from NBC Sports get together to systematically rank and debate every head coach in the NFL to determine who would lead their theoretical franchises.(00:00) NFL head coaches draft!(00:54) Pick nos. 1-5(21:01) Pick nos. 6-12(41:01) Pick nos. 13-32Visit us in stores and online at https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFLThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Patrick DaughertyProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle get together to analyze and discuss the most intriguing media stories surrounding key players, coaches, and teams around the league that came out of NFL draft weekend.(00:00) Secrets revealed! What we’ve learned since the draft ended(02:49) Sean McVay and Ty Simpson(16:22) Mike Vrabel(30:26) The tight end trend in the NFL(41:25) Mike McDaniel(48:30) Baltimore Ravens(55:30) San Francisco 49ers(01:04:05) The NFL’s new offensive playcallersVisit us in stores and online at https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFLThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together after the third day of the 2026 NFL draft to assess which teams and players either raised their status heading into next season or inexplicably put the development of their organizations on the back foot over the weekend. (00:48) 2026 NFL Draft Winners and Losers (01:25) Cleveland Browns (09:44) New York Giants (15:56) New Orleans Saints (21:00) New England Patriots (32:14) Jacksonville Jaguars (39:44) NFL draft quick hits The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together to share their instant reactions to all the big moves and storylines that happened in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.(00:00) First round takeaways!(01:22) L.A. Rams pick Ty Simpson(22:17) Las Vegas Raiders pick Fernando Mendoza(23:03) NY Jets draft three players in the first round(31:32) Arizona Cardinals draft Jeremiyah Love(37:46) Tennessee Titans pick twice in Round 1(42:27) NY Giants take Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa(46:14) The Kansas City Chiefs’ big first-round picks(53:08) NFL draft first round quick hitsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.dHost: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Austin Gayle complete their group mock, discussing the moves they think each team will make (including trades) during the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. (00:00) The perfect mock draft, Part 2: Picks 17 to 32 (00:46) No. 17 Detroit Lions (03:59) No. 18 Minnesota Vikings (07:49) No. 19 Carolina Panthers (11:34) No. 20 Philadelphia Eagles (14:43) No. 21 Pittsburgh Steelers (19:32) No. 22 Los Angeles Chargers (23:38) No. 23 Dallas Cowboys (25:40) No. 24 Cleveland Browns (27:46) No. 25 Chicago Bears (30:17) No. 26 Buffalo Bills (32:20) No. 27 San Francisco 49ers (34:24) No. 28 Houston Texans (37:37) No. 29 Kansas City Chiefs (40:55) No. 30 New York Giants (41:41) No. 31 New England Patriots (43:01) No. 32 Seattle Seahawks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Diante Lee, Steven Ruiz, and Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil starts the pod by giving his instant reactions to the blockbuster trade that sent DT Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals. He's then joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Austin Gayle, who get together to implement the first part of a big group mock of the moves they think each NFL team will make (including trades) on day one of the 2026 draft. (00:00) The perfect mock draft: Picks 1 to 16 (00:47)Dexter Lawrence II traded to the Cincinnati Bengals(10:06) No. 1 Las Vegas Raiders(14:02) No. 2 New York Jets(21:14) No. 3 Arizona Cardinals(23:00) No. 4 Tennessee Titans(27:22) No. 5 New York Giants(31:22) No. 6 Cleveland Browns(33:29) No. 7 Washington Commanders(38:41) No. 8 Cleveland Browns(41:12) No. 9 Kansas City Chiefs(45:09) No. 10 Cincinnati Bengals(47:24) No. 11 New York Giants(50:20) No. 12 Dallas Cowboys(55:57) No. 13 Los Angeles Rams(58:44) No. 14 Baltimore Ravens(01:00:59) No. 15 Tampa Bay Bucs(01:06:48) No. 16 New York Jets The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Diante Lee, Steven Ruiz, and Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee look ahead to next week’s NFL draft and talk about the team moves and scenarios that they think will make the biggest impact on both the league and the 2026-27 season.(00:48) Draft takes: Bold predictions, wild scenarios, and favorite player-team pairings!(02:49) Defensive ROY predictions(11:11) Examining the day-two prospects(16:32) Favorite player-team pairings(24:16) Offensive ROY predictions(37:59) Bold draft predictions(46:12) Ranking the top prospects (51:45) Which NFL player could pull a 2021 Aaron Rodgers–style holdout this year?(58:34) Which top prospects could fall to day three?(01:00:53) Ranking the biggest media draft takes(01:09:14) Ranking three possibly surprising outcomes for the draftVisit us in stores and online at https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFLThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Billy Gil shine a light on the upcoming 2026 NFL draft and talk about some of the biggest draft topics that are currently buzzing around the football media sphere. (00:59) The NFL draft story lines that do and don't matter(03:28) Fernando Mendoza buzz(25:17) Story lines that don’t matter to the average fan(30:10) Is it possible to have predraft fatigue?(33:25) Qualifications for an accurate mock draft(43:44) Overall thoughts on the NFL draft-day presentation The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle shine a light on the status of some of the teams around the league heading into the 2026 draft, and postulate fake trades that they feel would bolster the glaring needs within their rosters.(00:53) Trades That We Want to See in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft!(4:17) New York Jets(10:51) New Orleans Saints(15:39) Kansas City Chiefs(22:25) Dallas Cowboys(26:39) Philadelphia Eagles(37:08) Will a team trade for Maxx Crosby during the draft?(44:19) Houston Texans(48:21) Arizona Cardinals(55:04) Chicago BearsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s own Diante Lee stops by the pod to analyze and discuss Sheil’s biggest questions heading into the 2026 NFL draft. (00:00) 10 Big Questions About the 2026 NFL Draft (02:31) Which GM is under the most pressure? (09:16) Which team will most likely change its public perception after this draft? (18:56) Which prospect will go later than expected? (29:39) Will Maxx Crosby or Dexter Lawrence get traded during the draft? (37:24) When will Jeremiyah Love get taken in the draft? (42:59) Which prospect has the best chance to be in the HOF? (48:09) Which prospects are in the “let them find out” category? (55:26) How will we view Fernando Mendoza in 15 years? (01:01:10) Who will be taken higher than projected? (01:07:20) Ranking three big media draft takes The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s own Lindsay Jones joins the show to share the biggest news from the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix earlier this week. They then discuss the rumblings within the Eagles and Browns camps that are currently making headlines in NFL media circles.(0:46) Takeaways from the NFL owners meetings!(2:20) Referee updates(21:26) Team USA flag football(29:27) The inevitable 18-game season(39:31) The international slate(42:15) Does Jalen Hurts have friction with the Eagles?(47:58) More Cleveland Browns dysfunctionThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Lindsay JonesProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and the Ringer’s own Diante Lee issue their final installment of the Ringer NFL Show's official mock and analysis of the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. (00:00) Mock Draft Pt. 3! Picks 22 thru 32 (2:17) No. 22: L.A. Chargers (7:29) No. 23: Philadelphia Eagles (15:54) No. 24: Cleveland Browns (19:20) No. 25: Chicago Bears (25:43) No. 26: Buffalo Bills (33:02) No. 27: San Francisco 49ers (37:44) No. 28: Houston Texans (42:18) No. 29: Kansas City Chiefs (47:47) No. 30: Miami Dolphins (54:26) No. 31: New England Patriots (01:40:00) No. 32: Seattle Seahawks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle get together to analyze and debate who they think should come off the board at picks 11 through 21 in the upcoming NFL draft.(00:00) Mocking picks 11 through 21 in the 2026 NFL draft!(01:10) No. 11: Miami Dolphins(07:01) No. 12: Dallas Cowboys(12:48) No. 13: L.A. Rams(22:03) No. 14: Las Vegas Raiders(26:01) No. 15: Tampa Bay Bucs(32:15) No. 16: New York Jets(41:01) No. 17: Detroit Lions(48:13) No. 18: Minnesota Vikings(52:18) No. 19: Carolina Panthers(54:30) No. 20: Dallas Cowboys(59:36) No. 21: Pittsburgh SteelersQuit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/RINGERNFL.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices