40s and Free Agents

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Ollie Connolly to highlight standout prospects in the 2026 Draft and take a closer look at some of the most intriguing names to know. They start with a discussion of Fernando Mendoza, breaking down both the positives and negatives in his evaluation and explaining why he still ranks above Ty Simpson. DJ then shares his perspective on the concept of “shrinkage” and how it applies when scouting young quarterbacks.
The conversation then shifts to Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs, with a focus on their strengths and the impact they could make at the next level. Ollie also reveals his favorite Day Three prospect, followed by DJ’s pick for a top value name to watch later in the draft.
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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal break down the teams holding multiple first round picks in the upcoming draft and what it means for their future roster building. They talk about the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys. Then they wrap things up with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have serious draft capital and a surprising amount of flexibility heading into draft season.
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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal dive into “March Sadness” by breaking down how five NFL teams can bounce back despite not having a first round draft pick. With limited top tier draft capital, the pressure is on, so how do these franchises stay competitive and build for the future?
The guys take a team by team approach, offering strategies, roster insights, and potential moves that could help each organization maximize value and avoid falling behind.
If you are curious how teams navigate the draft without a Day 1 pick, or just want sharp NFL insight, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal talk about DJ's Mock Draft 3.0! Gregg checks the list up and down then gives his thoughts on how the board shakes out.
Gregg breaks down DJ’s picks, highlights the players he thinks teams will feel very good about on draft night, and points out the ones that might deserve a second look.
He also dives into the new names appearing in the mock, the prospects who dropped out, and which players could be climbing boards as the draft gets closer.
NOTE: This episode was taped before the Broncos traded for WR Jaylen Waddle
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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal break down the biggest moves from a wild free agency and explain what they mean for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which teams filled their biggest needs? Which holes are still wide open heading into draft season? And how could these signings shift the demand for key positions like edge rusher and interior offensive line?
If you’re tracking the road to the 2026 NFL Draft, this episode will help you understand how free agency is already reshaping draft boards across the league.
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