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The Bill Barnwell Show

ESPN, Bill Barnwell
NFL
Kansas City Chiefs
New England Patriots
Philadelphia Eagles
NFL Draft
Buffalo Bills
Super Bowl
New York Giants
New York Jets
Patrick Mahomes
San Francisco 49ers
Fantasy Football
Chicago Bears
Seattle Seahawks
Dallas Cowboys
Jacksonville Jaguars
Free Agency
Aaron Rodgers
Eagles
Detroit Lions

Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

Bill answers mailbag questions from the audience on the Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades and more.

0:00 Welcome

1:10- Which teams will regret not trading for Garrett/Brown

4:47 How does the A.J. Brown saga reflect on Eagles HC Nick Sirianni

8:... more

Bill and Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald each draft teams they think might make a quarterback change in the upcoming NFL season.

0:00 Welcome

3:06 Raiders

10:24 Browns

14:53 Cardinals

19:28 Falcons

23:35 Vikings

28:06 Jets

31:53 Steelers

36:4... more

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Bill and ESPN's Bill Connelly discuss the push for a 24-team college football playoff and the negative effects it would have.

0:00 Welcome

2:06 Who wants a 24-team playoff?

7:25 Championship Week changes?

9:09 Would a 24-team playoff really help ... more

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Bill and ESPN's Brooke Pryor hand out off-season superlatives for some of the best, worst, and most questionable moves.

0:00 Welcome

4:02 Most likely to regret not signing a quarterback

13:05 Most gullible franchise

15:10 Most likely to inconveni... more

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Recent Guests

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
Matt Miller
ESPN draft analyst
ESPN
Episode: Where would Jaxson Dart go in a 2025 NFL Re-Draft?
Marcel Louis-Jacques
ESPN Dolphins beat reporter
ESPN
Episode: Can Tanking Work in the NFL? Does Waddle Make Denver the AFC Favorite?
Robert Mays
Host of The Athletic Football Show guest on this episode
The Athletic
Episode: Maxx Crosby for AJ Brown? Who says no?
Seth Walder
Official free agent grader at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Ideal Free Agent Fits For Every AFC Team
Harry Lyles Jr.
ESPN college football and sports analyst.
ESPN
Episode: Darnold Flips the Script + Are the Patriots Good?
Domonique Foxworth
Former NFL cornerback and analyst
Episode: The NFL Coaching Carousel Spins🏈
Conor Orr
Senior writer for Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Episode: The Patriots hold serve with a dominating win over the Giants
Charlie Kravitz
Recurring guest who discusses football insights
The Domonoique Foxworth Show
Episode: The 49ers Grind Out a Win Over the Panthers on Monday Night Football

Host

Bill Barnwell
Host of The Bill Barnwell Show; ESPN contributor with a focus on NFL analysis, drafting, and roster decisions

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 States2 months ago
  • Good show 👍 bill is chill

    Podcast Addict
    5
    vrkunza
    5 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 States7 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 States7 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 States7 months ago

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Fans appreciate balanced, data-driven takes and the ability to translate complex strategy into entertaining discussion.
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Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Many Cons of a 24-Team CFP
Q: Please tell me what you think the optimal solution is for college football, from your perspective, as a fan and an analyst.
The guest would like representation to be broad, proposing as much Conference Champion representation as possible, while keeping the schedule tight with a 12th game, flex scheduling, and preserving conference title games, and only then considering revenue sharing improvements to ensure money reaches mid-major programs.
Have the Bears and Cowboys Done Enough on Defense?
Q: Are you surprised the Bears were so willing to take a second year that created this kind of takeaways last year and say, nope, we need to do better?
Yes, the Bears signaled a willingness to pivot from relying on a few core veterans to building a younger, more athletic defense, which suggests a clear strategic shift toward sustainability and higher upside despite some immediate questions at edge and safety.
Maxx Crosby for AJ Brown? Who says no?
Q: If the Ravens just wanted to sign Trey Hendrickson all along, why not sign him and avoid trading two first-round picks for Crosby?
Because Crosby offered a potentially higher upside and the Ravens valued his age and run-stopping ability, making Crosby the preferred long-term asset despite the higher initial cost.
Maxx Crosby for AJ Brown? Who says no?
Q: Do you feel like there's any sort of case for the Raiders being finessed by this whole process?
The exchange argues that there's no conspiracy, just weighing medical data, price, and alternatives; the decision was based on value and strategic fit rather than nefarious intent.
Darnold Flips the Script + Are the Patriots Good?
Q: Are the Patriots good?
It's difficult to determine as they've played a relatively easy schedule and benefitted from facing weakened opponents but have shown some strong defense.

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A data-driven sports discussion that centers on NFL strategy, draft analysis, and off-season moves, often featuring counterfactual scenarios, team-building debates, and roster construction across the league. Guests range from beat reporters to elite draft analysts, providing on-the-ground context and insider perspectives, while the host steers conversations with sharp, analytical takes and a penchant for exploring how small moves shape overarching franchises. The show frequently ties in wide-ranging topics—from free agency to mock drafts and post-season planning—making it valuable for listeners who want both broad league insight and deep dives into specific teams, players, and decisions. A standout element is the regular integration of expe... more

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2. Matt Miller
3. Marcel Louis-Jacques
4. Robert Mays
5. Seth Walder
6. Harry Lyles Jr.
7. Domonique Foxworth
8. Conor Orr

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