Crosby Denied, NFL Bag Chasers, and UFC's Letdown

Crosby Denied, NFL Bag Chasers, and UFC's Letdown

From Sliced Apples by Ideal Sports & Entertainment

March 11, 2026 · 1h 22m · Episode 654

About this episode

This episode explores the chaos of NFL trades and the shifting dynamics in UFC's fight lineup.

Most NFL trades hit a snag and suddenly everyone’s story turns into a Netflix drama. Imagine waiting for a record-breaking Max Crosby deal—only for it to get derailed by a knee-jerk physical fail. Yep, the ripple effects of a failed physical can turn a blockbuster into a “bye-bye, all done” in seconds. If you’ve ever wondered how a physical can nix a trade and throw cap space, contracts, and futures into chaos, this episode is your front-row seat. We unpack the wild rollercoaster of NFL off-season moves—trades that almost happened, deals that shocked, and players who got paid way more than they probably should’ve. Get the inside scoop on the Raiders’ gamble with Crosby, the surprising signings like Alec Pierce’s jaw-dropping $114 million, and why GMs are racing against the clock trying to build dynasty-level teams with a short leash. Plus, we peek into the seismic shifts in UFC’s fight card lineup—who’s in, who’s out, and why top stars like Islam Makhachev might just be "ducking" instead of duking it out. It's a wild mix of elite fighters, shady injuries, and Dana White’s busy fingers trying to control the chaos while everyone else just wants to see their favorite fighters throw…

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Organizations: NFL, UFC, Dana White, Raiders

Places: Jets

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