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 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 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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On today’s episode of the Bill Barnwell Show, CBS writer Will Brinson joins to break down how wrong we were in our preseason predictions. Fist, Bill breaks down the breaking news coming out of today including Stefon Diggs’ season ending injury and Anthony Richardson being benched for Joe Flacco. Then, Will Brinson joins to discuss the Houston Texans playoff picture, Anthony Richardson tapping out of the game, and how their expectations of the Eagles have shifted since the start of the season. Later, they discuss the unfathomable way the Jets’ season has progressed and their concerns for the Bengals. Plus, they discuss which losing record team could make it to the playoffs.

:30 Stefon Diggs out for the season

1:12 Benching Anthony Richardson

10:20 Steelers Quarterback expectations

20:40 Houston Texans playoff picture 

29:30 Philadelphia Eagles expectations

34:00 Dallas Cowboys concerns

41:30 Abandoning Breece Hall RB1 and Jets offensive struggles

51:30 Inconsistency of the Bengals

56:30Tee Higgins trade?

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Bill breaks down the DeAndre Hopkins trade to the Kansas City Chiefs and how Hopkins can improve the Chiefs' offense. Then, he breaks down the unique spot Cooper Kupp is in and where he would be the best fit. Then, he tackles whether Mike Williams could be a potential fit to replace Mike Evans. Plus, will the Rams trade Matthew Stafford, and will the Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy for Cooper Kupp? All that and more!

:20 DeAndre Hopkins traded to the Kansas City Chiefs

2:33 Where will Cooper Kupp land?

12:00 Tyreek Hill to the Chargers?

14:47 Will Mike Williams be the best fit to replace Mike Evans?

15:45 Should the Browns trade Myles Garrett?

35:26 Should the Rams trade Matthew Stafford?

38:26 Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy for Cooper Kupp?

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN's Brooke Pryor joins the show to break down the injuries of Chris Godwin in the last minute of the matchup against the Baltimore Ravens and Mike Evans' hamstring injury in the first half of the game. Next, they discuss whether it was the right move by Todd Bowles to keep Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin in the game late in the fourth quarter. Then, they analyze Lamar Jackson's standout performance and whether the Ravens are the best team in the AFC. Later, they tackle Jim Harbaugh's plan to bring Justin Herbert to the next level and whether the Cardinals are in playoff contention. Plus, they discuss Tua's return on Sunday and what precedent it sets for the rest of the league. 

1:30 Chris Godwin's injury

4:50 Was it the right move to keep Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin in the game?

6:30 Mike Evans' injury

14:07 Lamar Jackson's standout performance 

17:20 Derrick Henry's management

21:21 Are the Ravens the best team in the AFC

28:00 How can Justin Herbert break through to the next level? 

43:42 Are the Cardinals in playoff contention? 

45:17 Tua's return 

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Matt Harmon joins the show to break down the biggest trade news, including Davante Adams heading to the Jets and the Bills trading for Amari Cooper. They tackle if Davante Adams is the key to solving the issues with the Jets’ offense, his previous relationship with Aaron Rodgers, and how this move will impact Garrett Wilson. Then, they discuss the Buffalo Bills trading to acquire Amari Cooper from the Bowns, the concerns surrounding Cooper, and how he will positively impact the Bills. Later, they break down the wide receiver struggles the Saints will face with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed being ruled out against the Broncos. Plus, they discuss the future of the wide receiver position for the Raiders and Browns. 

3:26 Will Davante Adams solve the Jets’ problems?

10:00 Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers familiarity 

14:38 Garrett Wilson’s potential and how he will work with Adams

21:35 What happens to Garret Wilson?

29:40 Concerns about Amari Cooper

35:00 Cooper’s strengths and how he will impact the Bills

44:45 Saints WR struggles 

48:11 Optimism levels of Raiders and Browns 

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to break down whether there was a notable difference in the Jets after the Robert Saleh firing, the Jets’ inability to protect Aaron Rodgers, and the compounding issues of the Jets’ offense line. Then, they discuss what the Jets’ offense looked like with Todd Downing playcalling and what his future at the organization could be. Later, they break down how the Bills can build their identity as a running team and the struggles of the Bills’ receivers. Plus, they discuss how the officials have been impacting the games in the NFL. 

3:12 Is this a different Jets team post-Robert Saleh firing?

11:36 The Jets’ inability to protect Aaron Rodgers 

18:15 Can the Jets offense line bounce back?

30:00 What’s next for Todd Downing as Jets’ playcaller?

34:40 Can the Bills build their identity as a running team?

48:10 The officials impacting the game

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On today's episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, ESPN writer Seth Walder joins to break down the news of Robert Saleh's firing from the New York Jets. They discuss if it was reasonable for the Jets to part ways with Saleh, how much he was to blame for the Jets' struggling offense, and what the future of the Jets will look like with Jeff Ulbrich at the helm. Then, they tackle the real reason Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett are struggling to get the Jets' offense to meet expectations and how this decision will impact the Jets acquiring Davante Adams. Later, they discuss how we will reflect on the decision to fire Robert Saleh. 

1:34 Robert Saleh's firing shock value

7:08 Was it reasonable to fire Saleh?

11:13 The biggest problem with the Jets offense

21:40 Is there any other element that points to Saleh's firing?

35:00 How will Saleh's firing impact the Jets trading for Davante Adams

51:13 How will we look back on this decision to fire Saleh?

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, the Athletic’s Robert Mays joins the show to discuss how Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs were one step ahead of the New Orleans Saints and the struggles of the Saints’ defense. Then, they discuss whether the Chiefs need to target a new receiver and who would be the best fit. Later, they break down what NFC team they feel most confident in and why the Buccaneers’ offense is the most reliable in the NFC South. Then, they discuss whether the Chiefs belong at the top of their division, and they give their answer for the best team in the AFC. 

5:05 Struggles of the New Orleans Saints defense

10:56 What position should the Chiefs target to build their roster?

14:50 Who should the Chiefs target at receiver?

19:23 What’s going with the Saints?

25:23 Best offense in the NFC South

26:37 Which AFC teams do they feel best about?

34:00 Who is the top seed in the AFC? 

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On today’s episode of The Bill Barnwell Show, Marcel Louis-Jacques joins the show to discuss which teams are most likely to land Davante Adams and where would be the best fit for him to succeed. Then, they tackle which struggling AFC teams are likely to bounce back and compete, including the likelihood of Miami securing a playoff spot and whether the Jaguars can get out of their tailspin. Plus, they look at the Bengals and Browns and analyze which of the two teams with a 1-3 record is most likely to compete in the AFC.

3:30 Antonio Pierce likes Instagram post about Davante Adams 

10:22 Will the Commanders land Davante Adams? 

26:00 Who will actually trade for Adams

30:54 AFC Teams are down and out

45:12 Which team has a better shot of competing in the AFC: the Bengals or the Browns?

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