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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 19 MIN

NFL Free Agency Frenzy & Raiders' Bold Moves | Maxx Crosby Trade Drama & Impactful Signings

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The NFL league year is officially underway, and the free agent frenzy is in full swing! Join host Evan Groat and Caroline Fenton (Yahoo Sports, SiriusXM) as they dive deep into the biggest headlines from the start of the new league year. From the shocking Maxx Crosby trade saga and the Baltimore Ravens' pivot to Trey Hendrickson to the Las Vegas Raiders' aggressive strategy to build a winning "ecosystem" for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.We also break down whether free-agent spending translates to Super Bowl success, analyze recent winners like the Seahawks and Patriots, and identify which players, like DJ Moore in Buffalo and Trent McDuffie with the Rams, will have the biggest impact on their new teams.Chapters:0:00 – Introduction: Kickoff of the New NFL League Year1:02 – The Max Crosby Trade Saga: Why the Ravens Backed Out2:40 – Ravens' Pivot: Trading for Crosby vs. Signing Trey Hendrickson4:11 – Las Vegas Raiders' Free Agency Aggression: Building Around Fernando Mendoza5:30 – Key Raiders Signings: Tyler Linderbaum, Nico Dean, and Defensive Depth5:54 – Is a Veteran Bridge Quarterback Next for the Raiders?7:20 – Is Winning Free Agency Overrated for Super Bowl Success?8:38 – Lessons from the Seahawks and Patriots Super Bowl Rosters10:36 – The Role of "Schedule Luck" in a Super Bowl Run12:14 – High-Risk Contracts: Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce14:43 – Impactful Trades: DJ Moore to the Bills & Trent McDuffie16:03 – The Joe Brady Connection: Why DJ Moore Will Thrive in Buffalo17:50 – Which Super Bowl Contenders Are Being Too Quiet in Free Agency?

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