The 10 mistakes teams make in free agency; Plus, breaking Geno Smith news!

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<p>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.</p><p>Follow Robert on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/a5412d28-06f1-11ed-950a-03d77e66f349/twitter.com/robertmays">@robertmays</a></p><p>Follow Nate on Twitter: <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6fcce2ae-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-e7ef0f2975b6/twitter.com/Nate_Tice">@Nate_Tice</a></p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-football-show-a-show-about-the-nfl/id1528622068">Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://spoti.fi/3waggUU">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g">YouTube</a></p><p>Today's show is brought to you by...</p><p>Atlassian: For projects impossible alone, visit <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/6e9279c6-8ad1-11ed-ad0e-d3e493433d0f/www.atlassian.com">www.atlassian.com</a></p><p>Philo: Sign up today at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/ed351cc2-fe90-11ea-a42d-dbc18f0a2629/episodes/92d389ec-9076-11ed-bc48-0b2881d31c52/philo.tv">philo.tv</a> and use promo code MAYS to get 50% off your first month</p><p>2:00 Geno Smith, Seahawks agree to three-year deal</p><p>15:26 Don't be tempted by 'win-with' QBs</p><p>24:41 Square pegs/round holes</p><p>35:07 Avoid the top of the cornerback market</p><p>40:59 If a near-30 player just had his worst season, believe him</p><p>43:44 Think smaller at tight end</p><p>48:15 Remember, you're buying snaps</p><p>55:42 Injured players stay injured</p><p>62:25 You aren't special...that big deal for an off-ball LB isn't going to work for you, either</p><p>65:40 Beware the name brands</p><p>68:15 Beware the one-year wonder</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>