NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal 40s and Free Agents: March Sadness - Fixing The 5 teams Without a 1st Round Pick
Mar 24, 2026
Daniel Jeremiah, former NFL scout and draft analyst known as Move the Sticks, brings sharp scouting instincts and draft know-how. He and Gregg break down how five teams without a first-round pick can rebuild. They analyze roster gaps, mid-round fits, trade and free-agency options. Expect team-by-team strategies, evaluations of young talent, and priorities for staying competitive with limited draft capital.
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Falcons Stuck Without Clear Direction
- The Falcons are constrained without a first-round pick after the James Pierce trade and face uncertainty with Pierce's legal situation.
- Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal note the team lacks clear strengths and needs direction from the new regime, making limited draft capital painful.
Use Midround Picks To Add Space Weapons
- Do prioritize complementary slot and after-the-catch receivers with mid-round picks when you lack a first-rounder.
- Daniel Jeremiah suggests Antonio Williams (Clemson) at pick ~48 as a quick-fit for a Tua-style quick-release, space-based offense.
Colts Facing Talent Drain After Trades
- The Colts lost key veterans (Michael Pittman, Zaire Franklin, Braden Smith) and lack a first-round pick from the Sauce Gardner trade, leaving holes despite returning starters.
- Gregg argues the roster may be no better than last season while division rivals trend upward, making their draft/development choices critical.