Can Tanking Work in the NFL? Does Waddle Make Denver the AFC Favorite?

Bill and ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques weigh in on the Jaylen Waddle trade, what it means for Denver, what the Dolphins should do next, whether or not tanking works in the NFL, and if Malik Willis' chances at success have just been kneecapped. 0:00 Welcome 1:02 Waddle traded to Denver 4:49 Did Miami get enough for Waddle? 8:56 Does Waddle put Denver over the top? 16:13 Should Miami keep selling off assets? 22:41 Is tanking a viable strategy in the NFL? 36:48 How can Malik Willis succeed now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can Tanking Work in the NFL? Does Waddle Make Denver the AFC Favorite? is an episode from The Bill Barnwell Show by ESPN.

This episode is 44:28 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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