40s and Free Agents

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein give their rookie progress report through Week 4, breaking down which rookies have lived up to expectations and which are still finding their footing. They also discuss whether we're witnessing a renaissance at the running back position, if arm length actually matters, and how strong draft classes have helped teams like the Browns and Raiders get off to strong starts.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein talk Deshaun Watson finally showing up as a Cleveland Brown, HC Klint Kubiak maximizing the potential of this Raiders roster, and J.J. McCarthy landing with another Harbaugh. Then, they discuss the 2027 Draft Class, Dante Moore's injury fallout, and whether Arch Manning needs another year.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein talk Ole Miss beating LSU, Trinidad Chambliss being a "hooper," and whether or not Oregon QB Dante Moore is a legit Heisman trophy candidate. Then, they recap Week 2 of the NFL season and discuss what's wrong with the Los Angeles Chargers, Baker Mayfield being outplayed by Deshaun Watson, Jayden Daniels durability concerns, and teams with heavy expectations that have underperformed so far.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein recap Week 2 in the College Football season and takeaways from Texas' improbable comeback vs. Ohio State. Then, they talk about some surprise outcomes from Week 1 in the NFL, and discuss rookies that have outperformed expectations so far.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein are joined by Gregg Rosenthal to talk the top free agent wide receivers in 2027, how much teams should be willing to pay for mid-tier quarterbacks, and what's next for Baker Mayfield. Then, Bucky and Lance discuss Week 1 college football standouts, whether or not WR Jeremiah Smith is "generational," and what matchups they're most excited for in the first week of the NFL season.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks, Lance Zierlein, and Trevor Sikkema revisit their old draft evaluations while breaking down some of notable cuts from around the NFL. The crew also reacts to Lance's best and worst case scenarios for some of the top rookies heading into the 2026 season.

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The 2026 NFL season is upon us, and the NFC East never lacks for storylines. The Eagles are looking to defend their division crown. The Cowboys enter yet another season with massive expectations. The Commanders are trying to bounce back in year 3 under Dan Quinn. The Giants face a pivotal year as they search for answers and consistency. All that and more on this full-on division preview of the NFC East!

New York Giants (00:00)

Dallas Cowboys (14:05)

Philadelphia Eagles (25:47)

Washington Commanders (37:03)

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The 2026 NFL season is upon us, and the NFC West remains one of football's most fascinating divisions. Will the Rams "all-in" moves from the past few months prove to be enough for another Super Bowl run? Are the 49ers ready to bounce back after an offseason filled with change? We also examine the Cardinals' young core and assess the Seahawks' chances of repeating as champs. From quarterback questions to playoff expectations, we're breaking down everything you need to know in the NFC West!

Los Angeles Rams (00:00)

San Francisco 49ers (13:34)

Seattle Seahawks (27:16)

Arizona Cardinals (41:52)

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal review the most interesting outcomes of last week's NFL draft. The guys discuss the Rams drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round, Rueben Bain Jr. going to Tampa Bay, how soon Fernando Mendoza will start for the Raiders, and much more! Tune in to find out what DJ and Gregg predict for this draft class going into the 2026 season. 

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal dive into the biggest remaining questions heading into draft week. The guys break down what stands out most in this year’s class, analyze the overall depth, and explore what makes the 2026 draft cycle unique. Then the duo discuss which teams might need to slow down their expectations and which are just one strong draft away from true contention.

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