Huge Trades Upstage Some Good Football in Week 8 (Ep. 172)

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the big trades from the past 24 hours, and examine how Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers changes the entire league (02:00) and why the NFL trade deadline feels like the NBA and MLB deadlines this year (11:15). Then the guys recognize the teams that are separating from the pack (21:00) and discuss whether anyone can compete with the Eagles or Seahawks in the NFC (27:30). Plus, Danny Kelly joins to explain how the Patriots defense is actually good now (42:30), and why the Bills' offensive improvements make them a contender (46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices