As the NFL offseason kicks into high gear, teams are already strategizing and making moves to set themselves up for success in the upcoming 2024 season. While winning championships may not be possible in the offseason, it is the time when teams lay the foundations for future triumphs.
Some teams, like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams, have found success by going “all-in” with veteran help. On the other hand, sustainable title contenders like the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs prioritize drafting, developing, and making strategic moves for veteran players.
With 32 NFL teams, each can be grouped into five tiers based on their readiness for the offseason. Contenders sitting pretty, contenders with questions, rebuilders with resources, uphill climbers, and purgatory peddlers each have different outlooks for the offseason.
Teams like the Bengals, Lions, Rams, and Texans are considered contenders sitting pretty for the upcoming offseason due to factors like projected salary cap space and a strong young core. On the other hand, teams like the Bears, Cardinals, Commanders, Falcons, Patriots, and Titans are contenders with questions as they face key roster and financial decisions.
Rebuilders with resources, such as the Cardinals and Commanders, have the potential for significant upgrades through free agency and the draft. While some teams, like the Commanders and Falcons, have the most projected cap space for free agency, others like the Cardinals have top draft picks that could result in significant roster improvements.
As the offseason progresses, fans will be watching closely to see how teams position themselves for the upcoming season and which teams emerge as the ones to beat in 2024. Stay tuned to Heartland Magazine for all the latest updates and analysis on the NFL offseason.
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