Lessons learned from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers

We're down to four teams playing football this season. So, what can we learn about how to succeed in the NFL from the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers? ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice to answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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4:09 Build around a money-saving QB

8:22 Positionless offense

14:22 The necessity of elite weaponry

20:39 Offensive line coaches are the new market inefficiency

28:24 Attacking defenses with multiple personnel groupings

36:38 The run game is back, baby!

43:07 Take advantage of desperate teams

54:36 Diversity vs. the pass

57:59 Smart, veteran DBs are also the new market inefficiency

63:37 February's FA market vs. August's FA market

68:29 Don't be afraid to throw resources at your defensive line

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