On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Nate Tice joins the show to break down how the game has evolved. They discuss whether defenses have progressively become better or if offenses have become worse over time and the impact of fantasy football on the game. Then, they discuss the disconnect between people's perceptions of the game and the reality of the data. Later, they break down if tackling is the best it has ever been in NFL history. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady's past comments about the quality of play and how technology has changed the game.4:10 Favorite sports memories7:45 Was football better in the past? 13:30 Have defenses increased in skill across the league or have offenses gotten worse over time15:00 Impact of fantasy football on the perception of the game18:30 What is ideal football?23:00 Disconnect between what people perceive and reality 30:05 Is tackling now the best in NFL history?40:00 Tom Brady's comments about the quality of play 50:00 How has technology changed the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Nate Tice joins the show to break down how the game has evolved. They discuss whether defenses have progressively become better or if offenses have become worse over time and the impact of fantasy football on the game. Then, they discuss the disconnect between people's perceptions of the game and the reality of the data. Later, they break down if tackling is the best it has ever been in NFL history. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady's past comments about the quality of play and how technology has changed the game.
4:10 Favorite sports memories
7:45 Was football better in the past? 
13:30 Have defenses increased in skill across the league or have offenses gotten worse over time
15:00 Impact of fantasy football on the perception of the game
18:30 What is ideal football?
23:00 Disconnect between what people perceive and reality 
30:05 Is tackling now the best in NFL history?
40:00 Tom Brady's comments about the quality of play 
50:00 How has technology changed the game
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Evolution of the NFL: Has the Game Declined?

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Nate Tice joins the show to break down how the game has evolved. They discuss whether defenses have progressively become better or if offenses have become worse over time and the impact of fantasy football on the game. Then, they discuss the disconnect between people's perceptions of the game and the reality of the data. Later, they break down if tackling is the best it has ever been in NFL history. Plus, they discuss Tom Brady's past comments about the quality of play and how technology has changed the game.
4:10 Favorite sports memories
7:45 Was football better in the past? 
13:30 Have defenses increased in skill across the league or have offenses gotten worse over time
15:00 Impact of fantasy football on the perception of the game
18:30 What is ideal football?
23:00 Disconnect between what people perceive and reality 
30:05 Is tackling now the best in NFL history?
40:00 Tom Brady's comments about the quality of play 
50:00 How has technology changed the game
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In today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill explains what’s happening in Chicago, including if Caleb Williams can turn it around and whether coaching changes will improve the state of the Bears in this week’s Bill’s Blackboard. Next, The 33rd Team writer Dan Pizzuta joins the show to break down the battle between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. They discuss the offensive staples for Miami and how Tyreek Hill opens up areas for other receivers. Then, they tackle the letdown of the Los Angeles Rams offense and the interesting decision-making in the Sean McVay Era. Plus, they discuss the surprising rise of the Arizona Cardinals and if they are for real. Later, they discuss how the Chargers’ defense has shown the biggest improvement and Justin Herbert’s growth. All that and more!0:15 Bill's Blackboard: Struggles of the Chicago Bears &amp; will coaching changes be the fix?11:08 Offensive victory of the Miami Dolphins 20:30 Struggles of the Los Angeles Rams 38:30 Breakout teams: Arizona Cardinals 50:41 Breakout teams: Los Angeles Chargers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>In today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill explains what’s happening in Chicago, including if Caleb Williams can turn it around and whether coaching changes will improve the state of the Bears in this week’s Bill’s Blackboard. Next, The 33rd Team writer Dan Pizzuta joins the show to break down the battle between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. They discuss the offensive staples for Miami and how Tyreek Hill opens up areas for other receivers. Then, they tackle the letdown of the Los Angeles Rams offense and the interesting decision-making in the Sean McVay Era. Plus, they discuss the surprising rise of the Arizona Cardinals and if they are for real. Later, they discuss how the Chargers’ defense has shown the biggest improvement and Justin Herbert’s growth. All that and more!
0:15 Bill's Blackboard: Struggles of the Chicago Bears &amp; will coaching changes be the fix?
11:08 Offensive victory of the Miami Dolphins 
20:30 Struggles of the Los Angeles Rams 
38:30 Breakout teams: Arizona Cardinals 
50:41 Breakout teams: Los Angeles Chargers 
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Can the Bears Bounce Back, MNF Recap & Biggest Breakout Teams in the NFL

In today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill explains what’s happening in Chicago, including if Caleb Williams can turn it around and whether coaching changes will improve the state of the Bears in this week’s Bill’s Blackboard. Next, The 33rd Team writer Dan Pizzuta joins the show to break down the battle between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. They discuss the offensive staples for Miami and how Tyreek Hill opens up areas for other receivers. Then, they tackle the letdown of the Los Angeles Rams offense and the interesting decision-making in the Sean McVay Era. Plus, they discuss the surprising rise of the Arizona Cardinals and if they are for real. Later, they discuss how the Chargers’ defense has shown the biggest improvement and Justin Herbert’s growth. All that and more!
0:15 Bill's Blackboard: Struggles of the Chicago Bears & will coaching changes be the fix?
11:08 Offensive victory of the Miami Dolphins 
20:30 Struggles of the Los Angeles Rams 
38:30 Breakout teams: Arizona Cardinals 
50:41 Breakout teams: Los Angeles Chargers 
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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Boston Herald writer Doug Kyed breaks down the biggest missed opportunities by teams during the trade deadline, including the New England Patriots and the surprising moves from the Miami Dolphins. Then, they discuss whether this is a short-term benching of Anthony Richardson and how the ownership of the Colts impacts his future in Indianapolis. Next, they break down what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys and why they traded for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Bill explains why he was most curious with the decisions made by the New York Giants and the fascinating situation surrounding the Giants. :31 New England Patriots6:38 Miami Dolphins11:04 Indianapolis Colts15:26 Tennessee Titans21:16 Jacksonville Jaguars 30:51 Cowboys &amp; Jonathan Mingo trade 36:21 Most curious team: New York Giants42:41 Most fascinating situation in football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Boston Herald writer Doug Kyed breaks down the biggest missed opportunities by teams during the trade deadline, including the New England Patriots and the surprising moves from the Miami Dolphins. Then, they discuss whether this is a short-term benching of Anthony Richardson and how the ownership of the Colts impacts his future in Indianapolis. Next, they break down what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys and why they traded for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Bill explains why he was most curious with the decisions made by the New York Giants and the fascinating situation surrounding the Giants. 
:31 New England Patriots
6:38 Miami Dolphins
11:04 Indianapolis Colts
15:26 Tennessee Titans
21:16 Jacksonville Jaguars 
30:51 Cowboys &amp; Jonathan Mingo trade 
36:21 Most curious team: New York Giants
42:41 Most fascinating situation in football
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Biggest Trade Deadline Surprises & Missed Opportunities 

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Boston Herald writer Doug Kyed breaks down the biggest missed opportunities by teams during the trade deadline, including the New England Patriots and the surprising moves from the Miami Dolphins. Then, they discuss whether this is a short-term benching of Anthony Richardson and how the ownership of the Colts impacts his future in Indianapolis. Next, they break down what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys and why they traded for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Bill explains why he was most curious with the decisions made by the New York Giants and the fascinating situation surrounding the Giants. 
:31 New England Patriots
6:38 Miami Dolphins
11:04 Indianapolis Colts
15:26 Tennessee Titans
21:16 Jacksonville Jaguars 
30:51 Cowboys & Jonathan Mingo trade 
36:21 Most curious team: New York Giants
42:41 Most fascinating situation in football
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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Ben Solak joins the show to break down the biggest NFL trade news, including Marshon Lattimore going to the Washington Commanders and the impact Lattimore can make with Washington. Next, they dive into the Lions acquiring Za'darius Smith and how he raises the floor for the Detroit Lions. Later, they dive into the Steelers acquiring Preston Smith and how productive Mike Williams will be for Pittsburgh. Plus, they tackle why the Cowboys acquiring Jonathan Mingo was the weirdest trade and give their spiciest takes from the deadline. 2:18 Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore9:32 What does the Lattimore movement and Dennis Allen firing mean for New Orleans17:50 Lions acquire Za'darius Smith23:40 What was surprising about the Cleveland Browns during the deadline27:30 The weirdest team in football28:55 Steelers acquire Preston Smith and Mike Williams 39:00 Most interesting trade: Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys51:49 Spiciest deadline take Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Ben Solak joins the show to break down the biggest NFL trade news, including Marshon Lattimore going to the Washington Commanders and the impact Lattimore can make with Washington. Next, they dive into the Lions acquiring Za'darius Smith and how he raises the floor for the Detroit Lions. Later, they dive into the Steelers acquiring Preston Smith and how productive Mike Williams will be for Pittsburgh. Plus, they tackle why the Cowboys acquiring Jonathan Mingo was the weirdest trade and give their spiciest takes from the deadline.

2:18 Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore
9:32 What does the Lattimore movement and Dennis Allen firing mean for New Orleans
17:50 Lions acquire Za'darius Smith
23:40 What was surprising about the Cleveland Browns during the deadline
27:30 The weirdest team in football
28:55 Steelers acquire Preston Smith and Mike Williams 
39:00 Most interesting trade: Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys
51:49 Spiciest deadline take
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Winners & Losers of the NFL Trade Deadline 

On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Ben Solak joins the show to break down the biggest NFL trade news, including Marshon Lattimore going to the Washington Commanders and the impact Lattimore can make with Washington. Next, they dive into the Lions acquiring Za'darius Smith and how he raises the floor for the Detroit Lions. Later, they dive into the Steelers acquiring Preston Smith and how productive Mike Williams will be for Pittsburgh. Plus, they tackle why the Cowboys acquiring Jonathan Mingo was the weirdest trade and give their spiciest takes from the deadline.

2:18 Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore
9:32 What does the Lattimore movement and Dennis Allen firing mean for New Orleans
17:50 Lions acquire Za'darius Smith
23:40 What was surprising about the Cleveland Browns during the deadline
27:30 The weirdest team in football
28:55 Steelers acquire Preston Smith and Mike Williams 
39:00 Most interesting trade: Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys
51:49 Spiciest deadline take
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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation writer JP Acosta joins the show to discuss if the Cam Robinson trade makes sense for the Vikings, whether the Jaguars’ organization should clean house, and if the Jaguars head coaching position is appealing with Trevor Lawrence leading the offense. Then, they discuss the Diontae Johnson trade to the Baltimore Ravens and why he is being traded for late-round picks. Next, they break down the benching of Anthony Richardson, what would have happened if Richardson had lied to the media, and what is the plan for the Colts. Later, they analyze which teams can bounce back in the second half of the season.  1:30 Minnesota Vikings trade to acquire Cam Robinson10:46 Should the Jaguars’ organization start entirely fresh?16:25 Diontae Johnson trade21:15 Anthony Richardson benching35:00 Which teams can turn it around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation writer JP Acosta joins the show to discuss if the Cam Robinson trade makes sense for the Vikings, whether the Jaguars’ organization should clean house, and if the Jaguars head coaching position is appealing with Trevor Lawrence leading the offense. Then, they discuss the Diontae Johnson trade to the Baltimore Ravens and why he is being traded for late-round picks. Next, they break down the benching of Anthony Richardson, what would have happened if Richardson had lied to the media, and what is the plan for the Colts. Later, they analyze which teams can bounce back in the second half of the season. 

1:30 Minnesota Vikings trade to acquire Cam Robinson
10:46 Should the Jaguars’ organization start entirely fresh?
16:25 Diontae Johnson trade
21:15 Anthony Richardson benching
35:00 Which teams can turn it around?
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Biggest Trade News & Which Teams Can Bounce Back?

On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, SB Nation writer JP Acosta joins the show to discuss if the Cam Robinson trade makes sense for the Vikings, whether the Jaguars’ organization should clean house, and if the Jaguars head coaching position is appealing with Trevor Lawrence leading the offense. Then, they discuss the Diontae Johnson trade to the Baltimore Ravens and why he is being traded for late-round picks. Next, they break down the benching of Anthony Richardson, what would have happened if Richardson had lied to the media, and what is the plan for the Colts. Later, they analyze which teams can bounce back in the second half of the season. 

1:30 Minnesota Vikings trade to acquire Cam Robinson
10:46 Should the Jaguars’ organization start entirely fresh?
16:25 Diontae Johnson trade
21:15 Anthony Richardson benching
35:00 Which teams can turn it around?
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