The Bill Barnwell Show The Bill Barnwell Show

Where We Got It Wrong This Offseason

Sep 17, 2026 · 52m

Summary

Bill Barnwell and Seth Witten discuss Week 1 NFL results, questioning if early performances should alter strong offseason beliefs. They analyze Caleb Williams' improved accuracy, Patrick Mahomes' new mobility, and the Chiefs' defensive resurgence. The duo also reassess the Chargers' struggles after losing their defensive coordinator, the Giants' surprising offensive efficiency, and the concerning static nature of the Browns' defense against the Jaguars.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Apple Card Intro: Revisiting offseason beliefs after Week 1 Caleb Williams and the Bears' offensive evolution Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' passing game Sponsor: KPMG and Shohei Ohtani news Sponsor: Instacart Chiefs defense and Super Bowl odds Chargers: Tackle upgrades and Mike McDaniel's impact Cardinals offense and Justin Herbert's performance Steelers: Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy's pass-heavy approach Sponsor: Shopify Sponsors: Vivagard and La Quinta Giants: Malik Nabers injury and offensive outlook Browns defense concerns without Myles Garrett Jalen Ward and Browns defensive scheme change Brandon Aubrey's kicking struggles Bills and Texans: Unexpected shootout NFL QB rankings and Quinn Ewers trade
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