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The Bill Barnwell Show

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Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.

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Bill and Robert Mays discuss the questions about the 2026 that will be the most predictive for how the season plays out. If they knew, for example, where the Cowboys defense finishes in DVOA or how many sacks the Bills rack up they would be much bett... more

Bill and Heed the Call's Dan Hanzus discuss things that are perhaps being taken for granted as we approach the 2026 NFL season.

0:00 Welcome

2:44 Are we sure Geno Smith is done?

3:17 Are we sure the Jets are going to be a joke again?

12:38 Are we... more

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Bill Barnwell asks Mike Sando of The Athletic about his QB tiers column: the process, the surprises, the QBs who bumped up, the QBs who fell, and perhaps the meanest quote in the history of the column.

0:00 Welcome

1:03 Explaining the tiers

6:41 M... more

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Bill & ESPN senior writer Mike Clay discuss the best values in the first ten rounds of fantasy drafts.

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Stan Hanzus
Co-host of Heed the Call
Heed the Call
Episode: Are we SURE that CJ Stroud is going to be fine?
Mina Kimes
Sports journalist, ESPN contributor
ESPN
Episode: BOLD (and believable) AFC Predictions
Doug Kyed
Patriots coverage veteran, Boston Herald contributor
Boston Herald
Episode: A QB Benching Draft: Which QBs will get benched this season? And when?
Bill Connelly
Analyst; ESPN contributor described as the hardest working man at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Many Cons of a 24-Team CFP
Charlie Kravitz
Special guest, NFL draft analyst
Episode: MEGA Re-Draft: Every NFL Team Gets to Re-do One Pick Since 2016
Will Brinson
Old friend from CBS, joining as guest for the redraft discussion
CBS Sports
Episode: 2023 NFL Re-Draft: Who takes Bryce Young? How high does Bijan Robinson go?
Matt Miller
ESPN draft analyst
ESPN
Episode: Where would Jaxson Dart go in a 2025 NFL Re-Draft?
Harry Lyles Jr.
ESPN college football and sports analyst.
ESPN
Episode: Darnold Flips the Script + Are the Patriots Good?
Derrik Klassen
From The Athletic Football Show
The Athletic
Episode: McDermott out in Buffalo? Why now? Plus, Stroud's Woes and Caleb's Throws đź‘€

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Bill Barnwell
Host of The Bill Barnwell Show; widely known NFL analyst and commentator with a data-driven approach.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Billy Barns

    Certified sicko and legend amid legion, the Billk remain everpowerful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    banditfootball
    United States5 months ago
  • Good show 👍 bill is chill

    Podcast Addict
    5
    vrkunza
    8 months ago
  • Louder please!!

    Please speak louder. No one can hear it without jacking the volume up. Content is excellent though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bad*At*This
    United States10 months ago
  • ESPN needs to learn podcast production

    Before jumping on the pointless YouTube video train, ESPN needs to hire some people who know how to produce and engineer podcasts. The sound engineering on their podcasts is awful, but Bill’s is the worst so I am noting it here.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bruno Dundridge
    United States10 months ago
  • top-tier NFL podcast

    Well-informed & entertaining discussions, great guests.

    Had to unsubscribe though, after a Walgreens ad scared the heck out of me. Abrupt switch from people talking about football to some thunder-type noise 20 decibels louder. No thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qpsyebd
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's thoughtful, data-driven NFL analysis and high-quality guests.
Many comment on strong guest lists and insightful drafting discussions.
Several reviews call out inconsistent audio quality despite strong content.

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The Questions that will Define the 2026 NFL Season
Q: What could push the Rams to the top of defensive efficiency?
A deeper, more versatile group that can line up in dime packages without sacrificing run defense and pass rush, leveraging multiple players who can adapt to various alignments.
The Questions that will Define the 2026 NFL Season
Q: How might teams balance the run game with under-center quarterback play?
Teams may move toward under-center sets to unlock more run concepts and explosive plays, while managing quarterback health and improving efficiency in both running and passing plays.
The Questions that will Define the 2026 NFL Season
Q: What is the dominant defensive question for the Cowboys this season?
The Cowboys' defensive front needs to prove it can be a top-half unit, stay healthy, and support a strong pass rush so the defense can carry the team in big games.
Are we SURE that CJ Stroud is going to be fine?
Q: Are we sure CJ Stroud will be fine?
The hosts acknowledge there are caution signs—injury history, offensive line questions, and the need for supporting pieces like a better run game and receivers—so they frame it as a genuine, unsettled question rather than a settled lock.
NFL QB Tiers (Lamar falls to Tier 2 + Some harsh truth for Herbert)
Q: Can you explain the concept behind quarterback tiers and how you place players in different levels?
The tier system blends what players can do on pure passing, their consistency, and how much surrounding factors like play-calling, weapons, and defense help them. It's a mix of execution, context, and the ability to elevate a team, which is why players move up or down as those elements change.

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Across episodes, the show blends analytical NFL analysis with bold, hypothesis-driven debates on rosters, drafts, and quarterback play. Listeners can expect deep dives into tiering players, fantasy strategy, and season projections, all infused with counterfactuals, cross-sport ideas, and candid guest insights from top reporters and analysts. A distinctive edge comes from data-driven rigor paired with entertaining banter, frequent sponsor reads, and an openness to exploring unconventional angles—making it appealing for fans who want both tactical breakdowns and lively nerdy discussions.

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Recent guests on The Bill Barnwell Show include:

1. Stan Hanzus
2. Mina Kimes
3. Doug Kyed
4. Bill Connelly
5. Charlie Kravitz
6. Will Brinson
7. Matt Miller
8. Harry Lyles Jr.

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