The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The Athletic
Are "bad" drafts an advantage for the NFL's best or worst teams?
1 hour 10 minutes Posted Apr 20, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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Another Monday, another time opening up the mailbag. This week, Dave Helman and Derrik Klassen answer your questions about whether NFL GM's are judged on their best or worst picks, whether we should judge prospects on traits or production, the value of special teamers in the draft, and more. But first, Robert Mays interrupts his PTO to break down the Dexter Lawrence trade...why does this make sense for the Bengals and what will the Giants do with their bevy of high draft picks?


Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman

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