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2026 Offseason

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J.J. McCarthy had a 66% red-zone touchdown rate and no turnovers as the starter.

1. Gridiron Grind with Andrew and Lance focuses on the 2026 NFL offseason and the roster moves tied to Minnesota, Seattle, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. 2. Andrew and Lance host the discussion as football analysts who trade offseason scenarios, quarterback fits, and draft-value arguments. 3. The episode asks what each team should actually do when quarterback uncertainty, cap pressure, and trade value collide. 4. Andrew opens by saying the offseason matters more than the games because of draft picks, OTAs, team structure, and player development. 5. He connects that preference to Madden and NCAA, where building a roster through trades and drafts feels like direct ownership. 6. The first major topic is the Vikings’ quarterback speculation, which Andrew says has become “insanely wrong” in public discussion. 7. He rejects Mac Jones, Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, and Aaron Rodgers as realistic answers for Minnesota. 8. Andrew says J.J. McCarthy is still the starter unless a major trade such as Joe Burrow somehow happens, which he dismisses. 9. He argues that Minnesota needs a veteran in the room because Max Rosemarie and McCarthy alone are “not good enough.” 10. Andrew then gives two McCarthy stats: second in big-time throw percentage and fourth in red-zone quarterback play. 11. He says McCarthy produced a 66% touchdown rate in the red zone and had no turnovers there as the starter. 12. Lance pushes back on the optimism, but Andrew says McCarthy shows “no fear” and a willingness to attack third-and-long situations. 13. Andrew also says McCarthy’s real problem is health, which is why the Vikings need a legitimate backup. 14. That leads to Kirk Cousins, whom Andrew says could be cut by Atlanta and signed on a short, low-cost deal because of offset language. 15. Andrew says Cousins knows Kevin O’Connell’s system, would not need to start, and could mentor McCarthy while providing insurance. 16. The Seahawks discussion shifts to Sam Darnold, with Andrew arguing Seattle should trade him at the highest value after a Super Bowl season. 17. Lance floats Malik Willis, Tanner McKee, and Cam Ward as possible alternatives in other markets, while Andrew warns that desperate teams often overpay quarterbacks. 18. The clip style is conversational and debate-driven, with Andrew making aggressive roster arguments and Lance questioning the assumptions in real time. 19. Fans who like quarterback market debates and offseason team-building will get the most from this episode. 20. Listeners wanting game recaps or non-NFL conversation will probably skip it.

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