Smoke Before the Combine: Trades, Draft Risers & The Commanders’ Climb

Ben Standig welcomes Tyler Dunne of Go Long to preview what could be the real fireworks ahead of the NFL Combine — and it might not be draft-related. With league buzz building, they discuss the possibility of a blockbuster trade involving Maxx Crosby, what that kind of move would signal around the league, and which teams could realistically enter the sweepstakes. They also break down the market for Trey Hendrickson — what he could command financially and how pass rushers of his caliber reshape offseason strategy. From there, they pivot to the NFL Draft and identify prospects who could significantly boost their stock at the Combine, whether through elite testing numbers or interviews behind closed doors.