Best Podcast Takes on Crosby & Murray Trades
Updated: Mar 15, 2026 – 19 episodes
The NFL free agency period has been active, with significant player movements and trade discussions. Key stories include quarterback Kyler Murray signing a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens backing out of a trade for defensive end Maxx Crosby, leading to widespread speculation and analysis of team strategies.
Three very different takes here — start with The Dan Patrick Show for a mixed perspective on Kyler Murray's potential move to the Vikings. They discuss his inconsistency but also the enticing MVP-level performance he could bring. Club Shay Shay offers a contrasting view, questioning if Murray's play style fits with the Vikings' current offensive dynamics. The Bill Simmons Podcast provides a bullish take, suggesting that Murray signing for the veteran minimum could be a game-changer for the Vikings. These episodes provide a comprehensive look at the potential impacts of these NFL trade rumors.
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“"You know, even like Kirk Cousins, you kind of know what he is and what you're going to get with Kyler Dan it's like a week-to-week deal... Kevin O'Connell believes he's seen enough of the really hot days that he can get Kyler to play with more consistency... It's a pretty big bet for the Vikings."”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's inconsistency makes him a risky bet for the Vikings, but his potential for MVP-level performance is enticing enough for Kevin O'Connell to take the gamble.
“I don't think this is somebody who is going to just be so frustrated and angry by the situation and declare that he's not going to play for the Raiders. This is someone that's just going to probably be. I had one person in football reach out over text of, like, I am frightened for whoever's got to line up against Max Crosby this season. like the chip he's going to have on his shoulder to shove it back to the Baltimore Ravens.”
Ridealong summary
The Maxx Crosby trade situation is a mess, leaving him frustrated and embarrassed after a failed move to the Ravens, impacting his relationship with the Raiders.
“Kyler Murray seems like a foregone conclusion he's going to Minnesota. Is that correct? I think he'd like to go to Minnesota, yeah. Okay. Yeah, I think that's a fair guess. But if not Minnesota, then where? Indianapolis. Here's the thing. If you're Kyler Murray, because you're going to play on the minimum next year, right? So money is not an object. The Cardinals are basically paying you next year.”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's move to Minnesota seems likely, but Indianapolis could be a strategic alternative given the Colts' strong offensive lineup.
“"Kyler Murray. And the Vikings are right there competitive... maybe it's a whole new start. I mean, that's the plan for Kyler Murray. He shows us what he could do with a different system, with a different team. I think it's really cool. It's a cool move for him."”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's move to the Vikings is a fresh start that could showcase his talents in a new system.
“If I'm Kyler Murray, I worry about this year, because if you take care of business this year, you're not going to have to worry about where you're going to be the following year. Here is the question posed to Kyler Murray after signing with the Vikings. Do you view this as you're coming in as the starting quarterback? Do you view this as a competition? Yeah, no. Like I said, I'm just grateful for the opportunity.”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's potential move to the Vikings is seen as a positive change that could significantly improve the team's performance, especially given their past struggles with quarterback play.
“I'd say it's 50-50 whether Crosby plays for the Raiders or not this year. If I had to bet on flipping that coin, I would bet he still goes somewhere else for a little bit less than what the Ravens offered. Kyler Murray, it feels like all signs point towards Minnesota. Tell me why this works and why it might not work. Well, it might not work for the same reason it's never totally worked with Kyler Murray. And that's because of his incredible inconsistency.”
Ridealong summary
Maxx Crosby's trade prospects are uncertain due to health concerns, while Kyler Murray's potential move to the Vikings is risky due to his inconsistency.
“I'm curious on the destinations that make sense for me. I'm curious. Miami. Stay with me. Stay with me real quick, Uncle Joe. Miami, New York, or Minnesota? Now those are the only three I can think of. The one that I would like him to go to the best. Minnesota. Me personally, Joe, I would prefer a pocket passer in Minnesota because of all the weapons they have.”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's move to Minnesota is debated, with some preferring a pocket passer like Kirk Cousins due to the team's existing offensive weapons.
“Kyler Murray to the Vikings. I don't like that move. I like Kirk Cousins going back to the Vikings instead. being a pocket passer based on the talents that they have around them. You think about Kyler Murray and Trey McBride, right? When Kyler Murray was quarterback, you look at the difference in when Brissette came in as a quarterback. You see how McBride's number changed?”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray is a franchise quarterback but would not fit well with the Vikings, as his play style could disrupt their current offensive dynamics.
“Kyler Murray is going to sign somewhere for the veteran minimum. And I don't know if people are ready for that. This is a wild story, I think. Arizona is going to cut Kyler Murray and Kyler Murray is going to sign somewhere for the vet minimum, which is like one year, $1.3 million. Kyler Murray for 1.3 million dollars is a league tilting player.”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray signing for the veteran minimum could be a league-altering move, especially if he joins the Vikings, who have the momentum and weapons to maximize his potential.
“They're a mess. And, Dan, that's usually the case when a team goes 4-13 and 3-14 and fires coaches after each season. But, yeah, in this case, they don't have a lot of valuable trade assets. They're obviously in need of a rebuild. And so just on paper, taking the emotion out of it, it does make sense to think about trading Max Crosby. They're asking for a Micah Parsons-like haul. I think that's probably a little ambitious.”
Ridealong summary
The Raiders are a mess, and trading Max Crosby makes sense to acquire assets for a rebuild, but expecting a Micah Parsons-like haul is ambitious.
“The Ravens had all his medicals so they had a pretty good idea of what they were doing. And then the physical happens and yeah it's kind of shocking that they failed the physical because like it listen they could pretend that they were and I know that Eric Dacosta then said that they were in on trey hendrickson and max crosby together whatever they could say whatever they want the timing is a little coincidental and it feels like this was like hey we got cold feet.”
Ridealong summary
The Ravens' hesitation to trade for Maxx Crosby highlights the risks of trading draft picks for players with injury concerns, despite the potential benefits.
“The worst thing the Cardinals could have done was jam that stupid-ass study clause. Because, as I said earlier today on PFT Live, the moment that thought enters your brain, if you're Michael Bidwell, the owner of the Cardinals, the moment you actually say it out loud and put it in writing, that's when they should have traded him. If you have those kinds of misgivings about a guy that you had three years with... That's when you trade him to another team.”
Ridealong summary
The Arizona Cardinals mishandled Kyler Murray's contract situation, leading to a loss of value and financial burden.
“"That will improve once they get Kyler Murray, in my opinion. The Steelers, I'm assuming Aaron Rodgers will be back. I don't know if there's any possibility he could go elsewhere or the Steelers would entertain Kyler Murray. But Albert Breer, the Monday morning quarterback, joined us last hour, and he said, Kyler wants to go to the Vikings. It's just a question of, do the Vikings want him?"”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's potential move to the Vikings is contingent on the team's interest, despite his desire to join them.
“And Kyler Murray may be, but is Kyler Murray going to master this offense? Is Kyler Murray going to put in the additional time that's necessary? You know, all that off-field time and all that off-season time. Like, if we need Kyler Murray to be our starting quarterback week one, like, we know he has some physical gifts, but is he going to – can he be an extension of Kevin O'Connell on the field?”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's potential move to the Vikings is intriguing but fraught with questions about his fit and commitment to mastering the offense.
“"I like to see him in Minnesota but I also can guarantee his health... initially my thought on Minnesota was, he's not the type of quarterback for Kevin O'Connell. Like it doesn't make sense to me when you see the type of quarterbacks he's had success with, but I don't think that that's going to be a problem."”
Ridealong summary
Kyler Murray's potential move to the Vikings is intriguing but raises questions about fit with Kevin O'Connell's quarterback style.
“"Matt Crosby is their identity... He left it all out on the field. He gave everything he has with his play... but again it's a team game yes he can't do it by himself... insiders that had spoken to max crosby said he said he was done... we want those two first round picks for him though absolutely."”
Ridealong summary
Maxx Crosby's potential trade is seen as a strategic move for the Raiders to rebuild quickly, but it also highlights the emotional and identity loss for the team.
“The Max Crosby trade reversed, and I don't think I can overstate how devastating I think this is for the Raiders. They were going to get two first-round draft picks, one this year, one next year. Plus, their philosophy in free agency probably was banking on the fact they were getting rid of Max Crosby and his contract. And now the Ravens could be in the market for Trey Hendrickson.”
Ridealong summary
The reversal of the Maxx Crosby trade is devastating for the Raiders, as it disrupts their free agency strategy and leaves them with a potentially untradeable asset due to health concerns.
“The Max Crosby trade reversed. And I don't think I can overstate how devastating I think this is for the Raiders. They were going to get two first-round draft picks, one this year, one next year. Plus, their philosophy in free agency probably... was banking on the fact they were getting rid of Max Crosby and his contract and going to the Ravens, so they had a different philosophy here.”
Ridealong summary
The reversal of the Maxx Crosby trade is devastating for the Raiders, as it disrupts their free agency strategy and leaves them with a potentially untradeable asset.
“"Less than a day after backing out of their trade with the Raiders for defensive end Max Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens signed free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson... GM Eric DaCosta speaking just moments ago about what happened with Max Crosby. Nobody's more upset about this than me. Gutted by it, actually. Big regret for me. But we will move on as a football team."”
Ridealong summary
The Ravens' decision to back out of the Maxx Crosby trade and sign Trey Hendrickson reflects strategic adjustments rather than a failure, despite the GM's personal regret.