40s and Free Agents: How Free Agency Affects the NFL Draft, DJ Thinks Darnold is Geno Jr., Steelers Extend DK Metcalf

Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah return with the latest news, including the news that the Buffalo Bills fired coach Sean McDermott. They then continue their offseason autopsy, this time with the AFC, breaking down the teams whose seasons ended short of the playoffs. From missed opportunities to unfortunate injuries, the guys diagnose what went wrong across the conference. Looking ahead to the 2026 offseason, Gregg and DJ map out potential paths forward for each team, including looming free agent decisions, draft priorities, salary cap challenges, and the foundational pieces worth building around. Which AFC franchises are closer to a turnaround than they appear, and which face a longer rebuild? It is a clear eyed look at where the AFC stands and how these teams can get back into contention.NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Tammi 52min

Gregg Rosenthal and Ollie Connolly provide instant reaction and analysis following the bombshell news of Sean McDermott's divorce from the Buffalo Bills organization. The duo discusses the power dynamic in Buffalo, key candidates for this now-coveted opportunity and McDermott's future in the NFL. In the end, reigning MVP Josh Allen will work with a new head coach for the first time in his career.NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Tammi 27min

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Patrick Claybon and Nick Shook to recap the Divisional Round action between the Rams and Bears in Chicago followed by the Texans and Patriots in Foxborough (34:55). Note: time codes approximate.NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Tammi 1h 8min

One heartbreaker and one blowout. In the early window, the Denver Broncos capitalized on a handful of mistakes from Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to advance to the AFC Championship game, while the Seattle Seahawks virtually ended the San Francisco 49ers' season on the opening kickoff. Gregg Rosenthal and Nick Shook join forces to recap the two Saturday games with every major highlight, stat and piece of analysis provided along the way!NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Tammi 1h 26min

Gregg Rosenthal and NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund drop their picks for the Divisional Round of the playoffs. They also discuss the news that John Harbaugh will be the next head coach of the New York Giants. They break down Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears (02:04), Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos (06:34), San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks (13:03), and the news that John Harbaugh is the next coach of the New York Giants (17:08). Note: time codes approximate. NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Tammi 28min

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue and Patrick Claybon to preview the Divisional Round action around the NFL. First, Ollie Connolly joins the show to preview Rams at Bears (03:00) and 49ers at Seahawks (26:15). Seth Payne joins the show to preview Texans at Patriots (44:50) before Gregg, Jourdan and Patrick wrap up the show with Bills at Broncos (01:18:53). Note: time codes approximate. NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Tammi 1h 41min

Gregg Rosenthal and Jourdan Rodrigue react to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers HC, the Eagles moving off of Kevin Patullo as their OC (21:30), the Chargers firing OC Greg Roman (24:30), Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti talking about the future of the team (30:20), Matt Ryan's new role with the Falcons (41:00), John Harbaugh's market (45:30) and more as the coaching carousel starts to spin. Note: time codes approximate. NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Tammi 58min

Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah return with a full NFC autopsy, breaking down the teams whose seasons ended short of the playoffs and examining how things unraveled. From flawed roster construction to injuries, quarterback questions and missed opportunities, the guys diagnose what went wrong across the conference. Looking ahead to the 2026 offseason, Gregg and DJ map out potential paths forward for each team—highlighting looming free-agent decisions, draft priorities, salary-cap challenges and the foundational pieces worth building around. Which NFC franchises are closer to a turnaround than they appear and which face a longer rebuild? It’s a clear-eyed look at where the NFC stands and how these teams can get back into contention.NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Tammi 41min