The 10 mistakes teams make in free agency; Plus, breaking Geno Smith news!
The 10 mistakes teams make in free agency; Plus, breaking Geno Smith news!  
Podcast: The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Published On: Tue Mar 07 2023
Description: Being tempted by the win-with QBs. Trying to fit square pegs into round holes. Falling in love with one-year wonders. Those are just three mistakes that teams routinely make in free agency. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into those and seven more as we kick off free agency preview week on The Athletic Football Show. Plus, the guys jump back on the mics right after wrapping up the show to tackle the breaking Geno Smith news.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeToday's show is brought to you by...Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit www.atlassian.comPhilo: Sign up today at philo.tv and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month2:00 Geno Smith, Seahawks agree to three-year deal15:26 Don't be tempted by 'win-with' QBs24:41 Square pegs/round holes35:07 Avoid the top of the cornerback market40:59 If a near-30 player just had his worst season, believe him43:44 Think smaller at tight end48:15 Remember, you're buying snaps55:42 Injured players stay injured62:25 You aren't special...that big deal for an off-ball LB isn't going to work for you, either65:40 Beware the name brands68:15 Beware the one-year wonder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.