Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler Free Agency Day 4: Most Underrated Signings, Maxx Crosby Fallout & MORE!
Mar 12, 2026
Conor Orr, NFL reporter and analyst known for roster evaluation and insider reporting, joins live free agency coverage. He breaks down under-the-radar signings and why blocking pieces matter. They debate Kyler Murray’s suitors and the Ravens-Raiders Maxx Crosby fallout. Plus reactions to surprising roster moves and notable team improvement chatter.
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Bavarian Pretzels Defense Cleared Quickly
- The Bavarian Pretzels mock roster showed most defensive free agents were signed quickly while several offensive pieces remain unsigned.
- Dan Hanzus listed many defenders signed (Jalen Phillips, Sheldon Rankins, Devin Lloyd) versus unsigned offensive names like Kyler Murray and David Njoku.
Kyler Murray Shopping Multiple Teams Before Signing
- Kyler Murray planned visits and Zoom meetings with multiple teams despite the Vikings being an obvious reset spot.
- Dan Hanzus argued Vikings offer dome, Kevin O'Connell, and Justin Jefferson — ideal conditions to resurrect Murray's career.
Use Blocking Hybrids To Mask Weak OLines
- Build around versatile ancillary blockers when offensive line play is shaky to protect mobile QBs and enable creative run schemes.
- Conor Orr praised signings like Alec Ingold and Patrick Ricard as fits for Chargers and Giants with mobile QBs.
