The Ringer NFL Show New Year's Resolutions Around the NFL!
Dec 31, 2025
Billy Gil, a writer and commentator for The Ringer, joins to share bold New Year’s resolutions for the NFL in 2026. He emphasizes the New York Jets should focus on intercepting passes after a zero-pick season. The discussion turns to the Las Vegas Raiders, where trading Maxx Crosby is suggested for rebuilding. Gil also insists the Buffalo Bills need a top-notch receiver for Josh Allen, highlighting potential trade targets. The two explore how teams can transform their futures with strategic moves, mixed in with lighthearted takes.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Fake New Year's Countdown For Kids
- Billy Gil describes faking a New Year's countdown with balloons to celebrate early for his young children.
- They hold a short dance party at around 8 p.m. then put the kids to bed and sometimes stay up until midnight themselves.
Stretch The Draft Into A Month
- Stretch the NFL Draft into a month by making one first-round pick per day to improve fan engagement and trading opportunities.
- Give teams 24 hours per pick to negotiate trades and make each selection a prime-time event across partners.
More Time Means More Trades
- Spreading picks across nights would increase trade volume because teams gain more negotiation time and fewer rushed decisions.
- Rotating networks and limiting each outlet to one night could decentralize rights and create niche broadcast wins.