NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal NFC Free Agency Grades
Mar 18, 2026
They run a team-by-team NFC free agency grading tour, weighing trades, cap moves, and positional fills. Key topics include Dallas and New York’s roster shuffles, Philadelphia’s quiet approach, Washington’s defensive rebuild, and big moves by Minnesota, LA, and San Francisco. They also debate risky signings, depth concerns, and which teams widened or squandered their Super Bowl windows.
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Bears Embraced Aggressive Blitz Defense
- Ryan Poles' Bears prioritized an all-out blitzing defensive identity, signing Kobe Bryant and Devin Bush while replacing many secondary pieces.
- Ollie highlighted smart immediate fixes like Garrett Bradbury at center and trading DJ Moore as big moves.
Address Core Holes Before Paying For Comfort
- Don't overvalue cosmetic fixes when core roster holes remain; the Lions added center Cade Mays but remain thin at left tackle and edge.
- Ollie urged taking developmental flyers and avoiding simply re-signing familiar veterans.
Packers' Quiet Offseason Feels Risky For Timeline
- The Packers' offseason was conservative and uninspiring, trading for veteran fits like Zaire Franklin and adding Javon Hargrave, signaling a reluctance to aggressively pursue youth upgrades in free agency.
- Both hosts saw this as puzzling given Green Bay's timeline and need for more dynamic additions.