Ranking top 10 NFL offseasons in 2024: Bears lead way with Caleb Williams, new weapons; Steelers upgrade at QB

The 2024 NFL offseason is in full effect as the league welcomes a gap between the talent acquisition portion of the calendar and the start of training camp. Determining who’s had the best offseason is not as simple as predicting which teams will be competing for a Super Bowl at the end of the upcoming season. Teams have different objectives and, for some, that entails a postseason appearance — even if it ends early. 

It has been a busy few months as talent evaluators and roster managers have done their best to construct a roster capable of improving upon last season’s results. Here are the 10 teams that have enjoyed the best offseason: 

General manager Ryan Poles did a fantastic job of addressing the present without sacrificing the future. Caleb Williams is the face of the franchise and the organization did everything in its power to surround him with the talent necessary for him to find success early in his career. A No. 1 overall selection may have never stepped into a situation as good as the one Williams has in the Windy City. His collection of pass catchers includes wide receivers D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, as well as tight end Cole Kmet. They also added veteran D’Andre Swift as another playmaker in the backfield.

The defense showed a lot of growth during the second half of the season, but fans should be realistic with expectations. It is a unit that still has starter and depth concerns. 

Arizona did a good job of accumulating talent without compromising the future. The Cardinals were in a position to draft No. 4 overall for a reason and it was time for them to add foundational pieces. Marvin Harrison Jr. is an effective outlet for quarterback Kyler Murray. They also addressed other positions of need like the defensive line and secondary without spending big in free agency and over-leveraging the franchise’s financial position. As they create a more stable…


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Author : Josh Edwards

Publish date : 2024-06-17 14:28:41

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