NFL Network analysts Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah are joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes on “40s and Free Agents” in the countdown to the 2025 NFL Draft. The trio shares their favorite players to watch in this draft class, and debate how a prospect’s traits are weighed in the selection process as opposed to college production.

NFL Network analysts Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah are joined by ESPN&rsquo;s Mina Kimes on &ldquo;40s and Free Agents&rdquo; in the countdown to the 2025 NFL Draft. The trio shares their favorite players to watch in this draft class, and debate how a prospect&rsquo;s traits are weighed in the selection process as opposed to college production.

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40s and Free Agents: Mina Kimes’ Favorite Players in the 2025 NFL Draft

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"The Lane Kiffin Bowl"

Trinidad Chambliss

Dante Moore

Deshaun Watson

Baker Mayfield

Tyler Shough is the real deal

The Raiders are 2-0

Sexy Dexy

Klint Kubiak

The Chargers

The Texans

The Buccaneers

Jayden Daniels Durability Concerns

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein talk Ole Miss beating LSU, Trinidad Chambliss being a "hooper," and whether or not Oregon QB Dante Moore is a legit Heisman trophy candidate. Then, they recap Week 2 of the NFL season and discuss what's wrong with the Los Angeles Chargers, Baker Mayfield being outplayed by Deshaun Watson, Jayden Daniels durability concerns, and teams with heavy expectations that have underperformed so far.

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein talk Ole Miss beating LSU, Trinidad Chambliss being a "hooper," and whether or not Oregon QB Dante Moore is a legit Heisman trophy candidate. Then, they recap Week 2 of the NFL season and discuss what's wrong with the Los Angeles Chargers, Baker Mayfield being outplayed by Deshaun Watson, Jayden Daniels durability concerns, and teams with heavy expectations that have underperformed so far.

40s And Free Agents: Heisman Candidates, "Looking the Part" as a Quarterback & Week 2 in the NFL

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein recap Week 2 in the College Football season and takeaways from Texas' improbable comeback vs. Ohio State. Then, they talk about some surprise outcomes from Week 1 in the NFL, and discuss rookies that have outperformed expectations so far.

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein recap Week 2 in the College Football season and takeaways from Texas' improbable comeback vs. Ohio State. Then, they talk about some surprise outcomes from Week 1 in the NFL, and discuss rookies that have outperformed expectations so far.

40s and Free Agents: Texas' Comeback Win, "Bust-Proof" Rookies & What We Learned in NFL Week 1

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Darius Slayton landing spots

2027 Free Agents

Potential landing spots for George Pickens

What's next for Baker Mayfield?

How much should teams pay for a "mid-tier" QB?

QB Crossroads

Quenton Nelson doesn't have a new deal yet

Joey Porter Jr.

WR Malachi Toney might be the one

QB Darian Mensah is legit

Ohio State vs. Texas

Julian Sayin

The Arch Manning Hype Machine

WR Cam Coleman

WR Jeremiah Smith is "generational"

University of Houston

NFL Week 1 Matchups

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein are joined by Gregg Rosenthal to talk the top free agent wide receivers in 2027, how much teams should be willing to pay for mid-tier quarterbacks, and what's next for Baker Mayfield. Then, Bucky and Lance discuss Week 1 college football standouts, whether or not WR Jeremiah Smith is "generational," and what matchups they're most excited for in the first week of the NFL season.

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein are joined by Gregg Rosenthal to talk the top free agent wide receivers in 2027, how much teams should be willing to pay for mid-tier quarterbacks, and what's next for Baker Mayfield. Then, Bucky and Lance discuss Week 1 college football standouts, whether or not WR Jeremiah Smith is "generational," and what matchups they're most excited for in the first week of the NFL season.

40s and Free Agents: Week 1 College Football Standouts and Lookahead to 2027 NFL Free Agents

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40s and Free Agents: Mina Kimes’ Favorite Players in the 2025 NFL Draft

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