
The Adam Schefter Podcast
ESPN
Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
Location:
United States
Networks:
ESPN
Description:
Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
Language:
English
Episodes
Latest Draft Rumors, Love's FLOOR + What Giants are thinking at #5?
4/14/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to next week's NFL Draft and discuss potential trades, selections, and more. 0:00 Welcome 3:09 How much trade action should we expect? 6:04 Latest Draft Gossip 10:51 Steelers' plans at QB 16:49 What Harbaugh and Giants are thinking at #5 23:31 Jaguars' plans for Travis Hunter 27:35 A draft trend to be prepared for 30:50 Thoughts on Eagles acquiring another WR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:43:16
Why Lamar Jackson HAD to Show Up + Info on NFL Schedule Release
4/7/2026
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Lamar Jackson showing up to the Ravens' offseason program, Dexter Lawrence's trade demand, the latest on Puka Nacua, the lingering questions about NFC East WRs, the decorated WRs still available, and some information on the NFL's schedule release. 0:00 Welcome 1:11 Schefty's trip to Indy to watch Michigan win the NCAA Men's title 14:07 Offseason programs underway, why Lamar HAD to show up 18:26 Dexter Lawrence's trade demand 21:19 Latest on Puka Nacua 25:58 Lingering questions about NFC East WRs 30:16 Plenty of decorated WRs still available 34:38 Information on the NFL schedule release Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:05
Watson's "Great Chance", Ty Simpson Landing Spots, + Replacement Refs?
4/1/2026
Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss the best landing spots for Ty Simpson in the draft, Deshaun Watson's chances to start for Cleveland this season, George Pickens' contract negotiations, the possibility of replacement refs, a double Hard Knocks announcement, and an update to the season opener. 0:00 Welcome 0:56 Where will Ty Simpson land? 5:26 A fresh start for Deshaun Watson? 9:31 Will George Pickens get a long term deal before July 15th? 13:06 Replacement refs? 17:01 A double Hard Knocks announcement 21:15 A change to the season opener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:12
JSN's Deal, A Market Correction, + an UNPRECEDENTED Undertaking
3/24/2026
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how JSN's new deal impacts others, why running backs are set to cash in, the win-win trade of Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins' dead cap situation, the latest on A.J Brown, and why we've seen an uptick in trades across the league. 0:00 Welcome 2:02 The ripple effects of JSN's new deal 8:09 Why the top of the running back market is set to cash in 13:33 Why the Waddle deal made sense for Denver and Miami 19:54 The unprecedented dead cap situation for the Dolphins 27:28 The latest speculation on A.J. Brown 32:23 The uptick in trades around the league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:44:38
Jaylen Waddle TRADE!, A.J. Brown Landing Spots, + Travis Etienne's Name
3/17/2026
Schefty and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the teams who may have interest in trading for A.J. Brown, whether or not Maxx Crosby will play for the Raiders this season, Kyler Murray's fit in Minnesota, Justin Fields going to KC, the New York Titans, and Travis Etienne's name. 0:00 Welcome 0:44 Jaylen Waddle Traded to the Broncos 8:22 Latest on A.J. Brown trade rumors 13:38 Maxx Crosby may stay with the Raiders now 18:17 Kyler Murray's fit with the Vikings 22:37 Justin Fields traded to the Chiefs 26:17 The New York Titans 31:04 Travis Etienne, Jr's name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:08
The Maxx Crosby CHAOS, What Free Agency Revealed, + Kyler Murray
3/11/2026
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee sort through the wreckage of the Maxx Crosby trade that wasn't, discuss the flurry of trades, what free agency revealed about 2027, Kyle Murray's future, and more. 0:00 Welcome 2:46 Maxx Crosby trade to Baltimore nixed 11:20 The flurry of trades is not done yet 17:06 What free agency revealed about 2027 20:57 Kyler Murray's future 23:51 Geno Smith returns to the Jets 26:50 NFL's plans for Thanksgiving Eve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:56
The MOST INTRIGUING Free Agent + A Nightmare Scenario for the NFL
3/3/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to free agency, discuss a potential nightmare scenario for the NFL, and highlight a looming situation that two sources have called "dire." 0:00 Welcome 2:39 Free Agency Preview 7:10 Biggest takeaway from the Combine 11:57 Potential nightmare scenario for the NFL 17:10 The most intriguing free agent 22:03 A huge storyline that flew under the radar 26:01 A looming situation that could be "dire" for the league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:56
Teams Skipping the Combine? + Will Rodgers and Kelce play in 2026?
2/24/2026
Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss why some team decision makers are skipping the scouting combine, which players may get tagged, a free agent set to cash in, the running back market, and what the future looks like for Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill. 0:00 Welcome 2:25 Why more and more teams are skipping the combine 9:29 Players who may be placed on the franchise or transition tag 14:02 A free agent poised to cash in this March 16:47 Is the running back market back? 19:32 Will Rodgers play this season? Kelce? 23:46 How much interest will there be in Tyreek Hill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:50
Darnold or the Defense? + Why Schefty Expects More Trades This Off-Season
2/10/2026
Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss Seattle's dominant Super Bowl victory, the most pressing needs for the Seahawks and Patriots this off-season, ESPN's first Super Bowl next year, the free agent class of 2026, and Schefty's highlights from a week in San Francisco. 0:00 Welcome 3:02 How will this Seattle team be remembered? 7:42 Most pressing issues for Seattle this off-season? 12:28 What did Super Bowl loss say about New England? 15:48 Super Bowl LXI on ESPN 20:33 Free agency preview and why to expect more trades 24:22 Schefty's highlight of Super Bowl week in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:16
Robert Kraft SNUBBED, the Sean McVay Effect, + Embarrassment for the NFL
2/3/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Robert Kraft not getting elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Raiders turning to Klint Kubiak, the Sean McVay Effect, an embarrassment for the NFL, the most interesting coordinator hire, and a big change in Minnesota. 0:00 Welcome 0:36 Schefty's stressful flight to SF 5:11 Robert Kraft not elected to HOF 12:51 Raiders to hire Klint Kubiak 19:46 The Sean McVay Effect 25:43 Embarrassment for the NFL 30:26 Most interesting coordinator hire 34:38 Changes in Minnesota 42:36 The 2025 NFL Season on The Adam Schefter Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:44
Super Bowl LX Preview, Darnold's Rise, + The Latest Offseason Drama
1/27/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to Super Bowl LX, discuss Sam Darnold's redemption arc and Stefon Diggs finally making it to the Super Bowl, explore the off-season outlooks for the Rams and Broncos, and provide updates on the latest coaching news. 0:00 Welcome 1:48 Seahawks-Patriots in Super Bowl LX 6:18 Sam Darnold goes from ghosts to glory 11:54 Stefon Diggs' has finally made it to the Super Bowl 18:12 Rams' off-season 23:48 Broncos' off-season 28:07 Coaching updates on remaining vacancies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:41
The Future in Buffalo + Likeliest Options for the Remaining HC Openings
1/20/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Bills' firing of Sean McDermott, the latest coaching news, Caleb Williams' bright future, the NFC Championship Game, the AFC Championship, and the best potential Super Bowl matchup. 0:00 Welcome 1:45 Indiana wins National Championship 5:44 What's next for the Bills after firing McDermott? 14:09 Insight on the hires in Atlanta, Miami, and Tennessee and on the remaining coaching searches for the Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, Ravens, and Steelers 24:52 The future is bright for Caleb Williams and the Bears 29:09 The trilogy between the Rams and Seahawks 32:57 People could not believe the Bo Nix injury news 38:23 What's the best potential Super Bowl matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:23
Hiring Harbaugh is BIGGEST Win for Giants Since Super Bowl XLVI
1/15/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Giants landing John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin's future, the impact of Dante Moore returning to Oregon, and preview the four divisional round playoff games this weekend. 0:00 Welcome 2:32 A huge get for the Giants landing John Harbaugh 10:51 Mike Tomlin's future 19:02 Impact of Dante Moore returning to Oregon 24:53 Bills at Broncos 28:57 49ers at Seahawks 32:17 Texans at Patriots 36:39 Rams at Bears 40:38 Super Bowl predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:44:14
The Height of DRAMA Season + A Temperature Check on Tomlin's Future
1/13/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the fallout from the Steelers' loss, John Harbaugh's options, Matt LaFleur's future, the most important player left in the playoffs, and unveil their divisional round Power Rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:21 Uncertain futures for Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers 12:37 Where will John Harbaugh coach next season? 17:49 Will the Packers extend Matt LaFleur? 25:53 Why it's a significant time for the Rams 29:51 The most important player left in the playoffs 35:32 Divisional Round Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:42:17
Harbaugh's Hold on Hiring Cycle + Why Bills-Jags is the Best Matchup of Wild Card Round
1/8/2026
Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss the ripple effects of John Harbaugh's availability and then look ahead to a loaded Wild Card weekend. 0:00 Welcome 1:01 How Harbaugh impacts the rest of the league 7:44 Rams at Panthers 9:48 Round 3 of Packers-Bears 13:38 Why Bills-Jags is the premier matchup of the weekend 18:02 People are sleeping on the Eagles 20:17 Justin Herbert and Drake Maye look for 1st career playoff win 22:57 Would a Steelers loss be the end of Mike Tomlin's tenure in Pittsburgh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:27
Brady's Impact on Raiders' Future + Connecting Dots on HC Openings
1/6/2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the changes in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Arizona, and Cleveland. Plus, they reveal their Playoff Power Rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:41 Tom Brady's influence 10:25 Predicting the Falcons' future 14:53 Changes with the Cardinals 18:23 How Schefty would navigate the Browns 26:04 Why the Giants kept GM Joe Schoen 30:14 Playoff Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:21
The Secret Behind the Success of Two Surprise Playoff Teams
12/23/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Jaguars' statement win over the Broncos, the Ben Johnson effect in Chicago, the 49ers' path to a home Super Bowl, a new home for the Chiefs, a must lose game, and unveil their weekly power rankings. 0:00 Welcome 4:18 Huge win for the Jags 9:05 The Ben Johnson Effect 16:38 The 49ers' path 21:09 A new home for the Chiefs 27:58 A must lose game 32:39 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:52
Miami Moves On + What to Watch For in Packers-Bears 👀
12/18/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the QB change in Miami, a huge AFC tilt between the Jaguars and Broncos, what to watch for in Packers-Bears, the Titans' job, and Myles Garrett's pursuit of the single-season sack record. 0:00 Welcome 2:38 What's next for Tua and the Dolphins at QB? 10:05 Jaguars at Broncos is the game of the week 13:54 What Schefty will be watching for in Packers-Bears 17:38 Don't sleep on the Titans' job 22:43 What's the NFL record held in the highest esteem 26:49 ESPN's Evan Kaplan joins to run through all of the playoff clinching scenarios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:19
Is it Josh Allen's time? Plus, a Top 10 Rant of All-Time
12/16/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the devastating injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons, Josh Allen's heroics, the Cowboys' future, a top 10 rant of all-time, and give out their Week 15 Power Rankings. 0:00 Welcome 2:18 Impact of Mahomes' ACL injury 7:23 Can the Packers win the Super Bowl without Micah Parsons? 13:58 Why this will be the easiest and hardest path for Josh Allen and the Bills 19:36 The Cowboys' future 23:43 A top 10 all-time rant 28:47 Week 15 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:48
Burrow's Alarming Comments + the Patriots and Broncos are underdogs?!?
12/11/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to a loaded Week 15 slate in the NFL in which the Patriots and Broncos are underdogs and a 44-year-old Philip Rivers might start after not playing in 5 years. 0:00 Welcome 0:51 Schefer on the firing of Michigan HC Sherrone Moore 6:53 Bills at Patriots is the game of the week 11:56 Expectations for Philip Rivers 16:18 Joe Burrow's alarming words about his future 22:09 The Broncos are underdogs? 25:53 Lions at Rams is flying under the radar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:23
