40s and Free Agents: The NFC East Race, What's Next for the Colts, and a Bloody Saturday in CFB

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein discuss Jalen Hurts being ruled out for the year, how it impacts the NFC East race, and whether J.J. McCarthy is a potential solution for the Giants' offense. Then, they break down Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Texans debut, what's gon…

40s and Free Agents: Can Marvin Harrison Jr. Revive His Career in Houston? + Cam Ward's Struggles

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein discuss whether Marvin Harrison Jr. can revive his career in Houston, what went wrong during his time in Arizona, and how the Texans' environment could help him get back on track. Then, they break down the struggles of former N…

40s and Free Agents: Rookie Progress Report and the Jacob Rodriguez Fan Club

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein give their rookie progress report through Week 4, breaking down which rookies have lived up to expectations and which are still finding their footing. They also discuss whether we're witnessing a renaissance at the running back…

40s and Free Agents: Klint Kubiak's Raiders, J.J. McCarthy Traded & The 2027 Draft Class

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein talk Deshaun Watson finally showing up as a Cleveland Brown, HC Klint Kubiak maximizing the potential of this Raiders roster, and J.J. McCarthy landing with another Harbaugh. Then, they discuss the 2027 Draft Class, Dante Moore…

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

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 Angel…

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

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 expectati…

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

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 colleg…

40s and Free Agents: Rookies and Roster Cuts

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Bucky Brooks, Lance Zierlein, and Trevor Sikkema revisit their old draft evaluations while breaking down some of notable cuts from around the NFL. The crew also reacts to Lance's best and worst case scenarios for some of the top rookies heading into the 2026 …

NFC East Full Division Preview 2026

The 2026 NFL season is upon us, and the NFC East never lacks for storylines. The Eagles are looking to defend their division crown. The Cowboys enter yet another season with massive expectations. The Commanders are trying to bounce back in year 3 under Dan Quinn. The Giants face a pivotal year as t…

NFC West Full Division Preview 2026

The 2026 NFL season is upon us, and the NFC West remains one of football's most fascinating divisions. Will the Rams "all-in" moves from the past few months prove to be enough for another Super Bowl run? Are the 49ers ready to bounce back after an offseason filled with change? We also examine the C…