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.

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2:00 Geno Smith, Seahawks agree to three-year deal

15:26 Don't be tempted by 'win-with' QBs

24:41 Square pegs/round holes

35:07 Avoid the top of the cornerback market

40:59 If a near-30 player just had his worst season, believe him

43:44 Think smaller at tight end

48:15 Remember, you're buying snaps

55:42 Injured players stay injured

62:25 You aren't special...that big deal for an off-ball LB isn't going to work for you, either

65:40 Beware the name brands

68:15 Beware the one-year wonder

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