The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Biggest questions of the 2026 NFL offseason
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Feb 13, 2026 They debate the quarterback carousel and which teams could chase Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy or cheap stopgaps. Big-name trade candidates like Max Crosby, AJ Brown and DJ Moore get weighed for fit and price. Philly’s staff shakeup and roster questions take center stage. Dallas’ push-now versus wait debate and Cincinnati’s defensive pivot are explored. Teams with extra first-round picks factor into draft-plan talk.
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Use Stopgaps To Buy Time
- Consider short-term, low-cost quarterback fixes to avoid mortgaging the future while preserving competitiveness in 2026.
- Use vets like Gino Smith or Mac Jones as one-year stopgaps if you need to buy time for a long-term solution.
Crosby Trade Could Fuel Raiders' Rebuild
- Max Crosby is tradeable with modest dead money and could net significant draft capital for the Raiders' rebuild.
- The Raiders must weigh short-term pass rush value against restocking via multiple first-round picks.
Limited Landing Spots For Elite Pass Rushers
- Contenders that would pay big for Crosby are cap-constrained, making landing spots limited and strategic.
- Teams like New England, Tampa Bay, or the 49ers could fit him if they juggle cap and roster age considerations.