Robert Mays

My Chicago restaurant list has officially been updated through March 2026. These are all the places I've visited over the past 4 years. It includes about 175 spots. There are pages by cuisine, neighborhood, and for my favorite restaurants. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Seahawks dominate 💪 Ravens on thin ice? 🧊 What are the Vikings? 🤔 @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social discuss that and more in the NFL Week 7 Recap! youtube.com/live/IZlUX74...

Loved today’s ep of Building the Beast. Dane & I hit: - his new QB1, Drew Mestemaker - Chris Cole, plus like 8 other future NFL guys from UGA/Bama - a measured conversation about Arch - what to watch this coming weekend podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Bryce Young's rise 📈 Mike McDaniel confusion 😕 Giants young stars ⭐ @robertmays.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social share some of their takeaways on the NFL Week 4 Hangover. youtu.be/WYN_ud418wQ

Really enjoyed our episode of The Athletic Football Show today. Think it's different than just about any show we've ever done. bsky.app/profile/tafo...

This week's "Did You Notice" is about how the Bills have tweaked their offensive approach under Joe Brady — and why it has Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid feeling more dangerous than ever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSg_...

"JSN is such a special player." @robertmays.bsky.social discusses what makes Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba such a special player.

Making this is a reminder that I've got some rewatches that need to happen. (The 30 Rock rewatch is constant.)

Is it already over for the Colts? 🤔 Steelers sadness 😔 Seahawks domination 💪 @robertmays.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social share some of their takeaways on the NFL Week 2 Hangover. youtu.be/WXzyLqRSMnM

reminder as we go into overtime: the athletic football show will be live shortly after snf ends! come hang out www.youtube.com/live/OinzNll...

Reminder that we'll be live with our Week 2 recap shortly after Colts-Chiefs wraps up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oinz...

We're doing even more video-first stuff on The Athletic Football Show YouTube channel this year. @qbklass.bsky.social kicked things off with this banger about the return of the Ravens' running game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMeE...

Per one Instagram commenter on this clip from @robertmays.bsky.social’ origin story: “This sounds like the premise of a movie I want to watch.”

"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 76 Guest: @robertmays.bsky.social The host of "The Athletic Football Show" tells his origin story, from his influential journalism professor at Missouri to how he got a job at Grantland

Quick reminder that we'll be going live with our Week 1 recap on YouTube shortly after Cowboys-Giants wraps up. We are so back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTv7...

got a little bored/frustrated/energized by Week 1 football and aired my frustrations about how the Patriots handled Seattle's all out pressure looks qbklass.substack.com/p/showing-al...

Our Week 1 preview happens to be the 1500th episode of The Athletic Football Show. As we start our 7th season, I’m incredibly grateful to anyone who’s ever listened or contributed. Getting to make it is such a privilege. Here’s to another great year. bsky.app/profile/tafo...

Arvell Reese is going to be a problem youtu.be/rfIaeF-z30s

oh hello its me

life update: big things coming at the athletic. new show that’s separate from the athletic NFL show, but best believe i will be putting my feet on @robertmays.bsky.social, @qbklass.bsky.social, and @davehelman.bsky.social’s couch at some point this season. time to get back to work.

New podcast: @robertmays.bsky.social on the things we wish we could find out in advance about the 2026 season open.spotify.com/episode/7MBI...

On one of the final stops of his training camp tour, @robertmays.bsky.social sat down with Jared Goff to discuss changes in Detroit, playing into his 40s, his favorite teammate, and a whole lot more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cafL...

Playing into his 40s ✅ Favorite teammate ✅ Drew Petzing ✅ Lions QB Jared Goff sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social on TAFS! youtu.be/cafLB6uRFHM

My favorite episode of The Athletic Football Show this week was our best defenses draft, but all of these will be handy listening for you as you're watching preseason football this weekend. @robertmays.bsky.social @qbklass.bsky.social @davehelman.bsky.social www.youtube.com/@TAFootballS...

Breaking down film 🎞️ Bijan's new deal 💰 Kevin Stefanski ✅ Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social for TAFS! youtu.be/6qaVDaBzZuw

The Athletic Football Show live is BACK. Tuesday, September 1st — Lincoln Hall in Chicago. We're doing the Wins Pool draft live this year, with you guys. Great way to kick off the season. Tickets are available now. lh-st.com/shows/09-01-...

Dak the MVP favorite? 🤔 Out on the 49ers? 📉 @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social have some half-baked takes for the 2026 NFL season on this episode of TAFS. youtu.be/jjBMSYmQ0ok

O'Leary continuing Minter's system ✅ Harbaugh's culture ✅ Personal goals ✅ Chargers LB Daiyan Henley sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social youtu.be/WM1FepmHh_c

I joined @robertmays.bsky.social and The Athletic Football Show to preview the Rams’ season: Fun convo: 🏈 Potential Aaron Donald return 🏈 What Myles Garrett & Trent McDuffie change for the ‘D’ 🏈 Achilles Heel on offense? 🏈 Blake Corum & Terrance Ferguson 📈 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Matthew Stafford joined me to talk about the art of manipulating defenders, why his game has come alive in the Rams' offense, and most importantly for all of us millenials — how he's peaking at age 38. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyej...

Manipulating defenses ✅ Peaking at 38 ✅ Being free after Rams trade ✅ Rams QB Matthew Stafford sits down for an exclusive interview with @robertmays.bsky.social on TAFS! youtu.be/FyejOXRk26Y

Tomorrow.

What Year 2 players will become X Factors in 2026? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social highlight a few players on the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/duM4zedwhE4

The Athletic Football Show live is BACK. Tuesday, September 1st — Lincoln Hall in Chicago. We're doing the Wins Pool draft live this year, with you guys. Great way to kick off the season. Tickets are available now. lh-st.com/shows/09-01-...

Will McDaniel transform Chargers offense? Patrick Mahomes ready to go? @robertmays.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social run through the biggest questions heading into training camp on this episode of TAFS! youtu.be/aFyFzEkvfLg

Cowboys OC Klayton Adams joined @robertmays.bsky.social today on The Athletic Football Show to discuss all things offense, Cowboys and otherwise: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CN_...

What does the perfect NFL wide receiver room look like? @robertmays.bsky.social is joined by @mattharmon.bsky.social to answer that question in the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/TrKj0zsE4pQ

I spent a lot of time studying linebackers this offseason. In doing so, I got a spark to put together a glossary of sorts on how linebackers beat blocks. So, here is that glossary. Over a dozen techniques and tools to beat blocks, supported by film examples. open.substack.com/pub/qbklass/...

Falcons? Bills? Eagles? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social weigh in on the teams we didn't talk about enough this offseason on the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/9KeNcuOW9AQ

Which breakout candidates should you bank on this season? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social introduce the Breakout Player Draft on this episode of TAFS! youtu.be/Ix9V5SNHAOo

Is the era of quarterback-driven success over? @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social answer that question and more in the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/uPYl0xLkGkA

What did we learn from the NFL's best offenses last season? Old friend @natetice.bsky.social joins @robertmays.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social on the latest episode of TAFS! youtu.be/NHlrM8j9s1c

Let the Hall of Very Good commence! Allow @robertmays.bsky.social, @davehelman.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social to walk you down memory lane on this episode of TAFS. youtu.be/TB6G21JL2Gk

Let's open up the Mailbag! 📫 @robertmays.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social weigh in on what teams have the best weak link, Super Bowl losers, and much more! youtu.be/Hq3cIl5qjWk

Here's everything you need to know about Brendan Sorsby and the NFL Supplemental Draft! Dane Brugler joins @robertmays.bsky.social and @davehelman.bsky.social on the latest episode of TAFS. youtu.be/BIcuJHYofK4

Never underestimate the awesome, unifying power of remembering some guys. bsky.app/profile/atru...

What do offensive coordinators do if they're not calling plays? @bengais.bsky.social OC Dan Pitcher joins @robertmays.bsky.social and @qbklass.bsky.social on TAFS to answer that question and more!