Those two decisions have done a couple things, however. It has sped up the rebuild, but also opened a window to contend that doesn't line up with the roster. Carroll is 73 and Smith is 34, which likely means they aren't long-term solutions for the silver and black.

The 2025 NFL Draft coverage will be broadcast across NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. The draft can also be streamed live on the ESPN app (for ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC broadcasts) or Fubo, which carries all four channels and offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

It's the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft, which means the football world's weeks and months of yearning for the draft are almost over. That also means the league's 32 teams are putting the finishing touches on their 2025 draft boards,