What’s going on big dawgs — welcome in to Adam’s + 1.

Adam and Andrew are back with a lighter offseason episode, mixing in trivia with some of the most interesting storylines around the league right now.

We hit the latest NFL Draft buzz, react to a wild Jalen Hurts story, and break down a weird one involving Puka Nacua. Plus — could Kirk Cousins actually land with the Raiders?

We also close things out with some college hoops talk as the season wraps up.

A little bit of everything in this one — fun, fast-paced, and still tapping into the biggest conversations in football.

On this episode of Adam’s +1, Adam is joined by Andrew Eck.

The guys kick things off with some NFL trivia to get things rolling before diving into a draft buzz update, breaking down rising names and what teams may be thinking as we get closer to draft season.

From there, Adam and Andrew react to recent NFL rule changes, including the potential expansion of trading draft picks from 3 years out to 5 years and the new ability to declare an onside kick at any time. The two discuss whether the league needs to rethink the onside kick entirely — and what a better alternative could look like.

To close things out, they shift gears and talk NCAA Hoops, sharing thoughts as the tournament unfolds.

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On this episode of Adam’s +1, Adam is joined by Andrew Eck to break down the latest NFL offseason storylines and dive into March Madness.

The episode opens with Andrew’s reaction to Kyler Murray joining the Minnesota Vikings and what it means for the team’s ceiling heading into the 2026 season. The guys discuss whether Minnesota is a true contender and how the move impacts the NFC landscape.

Adam and Andrew then react to key moves around the league with their “Major, Minor, or Meh” segment, including:

• Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs • Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos • Other notable offseason storylines

To close things out, the guys walk through a live NCAA Tournament bracket, making picks in real time and breaking down potential upsets.

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On this episode of Adam’s +1, Adam is joined by Andrew Eck to react to the latest developments from NFL Free Agency 2026.

Andrew kicks things off with a quick PSA explaining how NFL contracts actually work, breaking down common misconceptions around cap hits, guarantees, and deal structures during the chaos of free agency.

Adam and Andrew then debut a new segment inspired by The Mismatch: “Major, Minor, or Meh.” The two evaluate several free agent signings and decide whether each move is a major addition, a minor improvement, or one that leaves them unimpressed.

Free agent signings discussed include:

• Kenneth Walker to the Kansas City Chiefs • Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins • Trey Hendrickson to the Baltimore Ravens • Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers • Jaycee Horn to the Carolina Panthers • Alec Pierce to the Indianapolis Colts • Riq Woolen to the Philadelphia Eagles • Travis Etienne to the New Orleans Saints • Romeo Doubs to the New England Patriots • Devin Bush to the Chicago Bears

The conversation also touches on Kyler Murray potentially landing with the Minnesota Vikings, and which teams’ offseason strategies have been the most interesting so far, including the Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and Washington Commanders.

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On this episode of Adam’s +1, Adam is joined by fantasy football analyst Connor Spirtas to break down the future of dynasty leagues.

Using Adam’s Top 20 Non-QB Dynasty Players for the Next 5 Years, the two dive into the rankings, debate a few controversial placements, and highlight the players best positioned to dominate fantasy football over the rest of the decade.

They also identify several dark horse dynasty players who could quickly climb into the elite tier.

To wrap things up, Connor shares a few rookie draft value targets from the incoming class — prospects dynasty managers should keep an eye on before their draft stock rises.

If you play dynasty fantasy football, this episode is all about long-term roster building, identifying future stars, and finding value before the market catches up.

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Andrew Eck joins Adam to break down Way-Too-Early Top 10 QB Rankings heading into 2026 — where we agree, where we don’t, and what we both love about Drake Maye's game.

We also dive into why the NFL Combine isn’t dying — it’s evolving. Elite prospects pushing back and the real power moves happening behind the scenes in Indy.

Plus:

• Pre-free agency win totals that stand out
• Sean Payton handing play-calling duties to Davis Webb
• The NFL Competition Committee eyeing expanded replay review

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Andrew Eck joins Adam’s +1 to talk pressure on the biggest stages — from Olympic moments to NFL Sundays.

The guys run through Friday 5 NFL Thoughts, hit the Mahomes contract, debate whether the Bears could be Indiana-bound, and discuss three offseason trades we’d love to see.

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Andrew Eck joins Adam’s +1 for a wide-ranging conversation built off recent Deep Drop Back articles — tackling some of the biggest macro storylines across sports.

We open with Andrew putting Adam on the spot: how should the NBA address tanking, and is there a realistic fix? From there, we dive into the growing conversation around losing players’ media availability after the Super Bowl, the mental health implications, and whether the current model still makes sense in today’s social-media-driven world.

The episode continues with a breakdown of 2026 NFL strength of schedule winners and losers, and why schedule difficulty can be the difference between a division title and staying home in January. We close with a deep dive into one of the most important schematic trends in football — the continued shift toward under-center offense, motion, and formation variety, and why this evolution is reshaping roster construction across the league.

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