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		<title>Five NFL Teams Due For Regression in 2021</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The New Orleans Saints will be worse in 2021 By Calvin K (Twitter: @Calvin_SGF) The 2021 NFL season is quickly approaching, and as usual, there are lots of storylines about how teams are expected to do next year. Most NFL fans have hope that their favorite team will perform well (or at least better) this [&#8230;]</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The New Orleans Saints will be worse in 2021</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By Calvin K (Twitter: @Calvin_SGF)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2021 NFL season is quickly approaching, and as usual, there are lots of storylines about how teams are expected to do next year. Most NFL fans have hope that their favorite team will perform well (or at least better) this year, but the obvious reality is that some teams will not live up to their hopes. Other teams that were good last year will see a decrease in performance as well. Below are the five teams due for the most regression this year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" style="font-size:21px">New Orleans Saints (2020 Record: 12-4)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Saints are an obvious pick for regression this year, as, for the first time since 2005, New Orleans has major uncertainty about who deserves the starting quarterback role. The competition will be between gunslinger Jameis Winston and dual-threat Taysom Hill, but whoever wins will never be able to fill the massive void left when Brees retired after the 2020 season.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Saints&#8217; last four season records of 11-5, 13-3, 13-3, and 12-4 will likely not be matched without Brees in 2021. The recent news surrounding star WR Michael Thomas likely means that he will be out until at least mid-October, a heavy blow to an offense that desperately will need someone to step up this year. New Orleans&#8217; defense is largely the same heading into this season, but if the offense can&#8217;t be productive, they&#8217;ll have trouble winning games, and this team will be hard-pressed to repeat a 12-4 record in 2021.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" style="font-size:21px">Las Vegas Raiders (2020 Record: 8-8)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Las Vegas could be destined for a top-five pick in next year&#8217;s NFL draft after an atrocious offseason that led to many questioning the job security of prominent front-office executives. The losses of center Rodney Hudson and right guard Gabe Jackson were huge blows to this offensive line, and the Raiders&#8217; offseason little to address the issue, other than their first-round selection of offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, which was considered by many to be a reach.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The signing of RB Kenyan Drake was also mind-boggling, as the Raiders essentially gave Drake $7.25 million a year to back up Josh Jacobs at a position, running back, that teams statistically shouldn&#8217;t pay a premium for in free agency and the draft. The signings of Yannick Ngakoue and Casey Heyward could push true rock bottom further down the road for this team, but they also didn&#8217;t make much sense for a squad that needs a total overhaul and rebuild. QB Derek Carr still likely won&#8217;t be consistent enough to lead this team on a playoff run, and the wide receiving corps doesn&#8217;t help matters, as Carr still doesn&#8217;t have a true #1 option in this offense. The additional star power is a plus, but it won&#8217;t be able to fully mask the dysfunction on the defense, which is still thin at most positions. Overall, the Raiders appear to have nowhere to go but down in 2021, and because the Chiefs, Chargers, and Broncos all made impactful improvements, they could easily be headed for last place in the AFC West.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" style="font-size:21px">Seattle Seahawks (2020 Record: 12-4)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Seahawks should still have plenty of offensive firepower in 2021, but this regression pick is mainly due to the competition they&#8217;ll face in the NFC West. All three teams in the division are trending upward, which isn&#8217;t a good sign for Seattle&#8217;s hopes of continued divisional dominance.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Los Angeles Rams, who were 10-6 last year, have elevated themselves to borderline Super Bowl contender status with the addition of veteran QB Matthew Stafford. Stafford will fill a void at the Rams&#8217; biggest position of need, and with an elite defense and plenty of offensive weapons, they&#8217;ll have a shot at a deep playoff push in 2021. The Arizona Cardinals signed J.J. Watt to join Chandler Jones in a fearsome pass-rushing duo, and Kyler Murray will be back healthy and ready to lead a high-powered offense, one that was bolstered by the selection of speedy WR Rondale Moore in Round 2 of the draft. The 49ers finished last in the division in 2020 with a record of 6-10, but they dealt with a slew of injuries last year, and this defense, if healthy, could return to the levels of the one they had during their 2019 Super Bowl run. Overall, Seattle will be facing some tough competition in 2021, and you can say what you will about their talent, but it&#8217;ll be difficult to go 12-4 again in what is arguably now the toughest division in the NFL.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" style="font-size:21px">Pittsburgh Steelers (2020 Record: 12-4)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pittsburgh could still be a very solid team in 2021, but they aren&#8217;t likely to live up to their 2020 performance simply because they lost four out of their final five games after an 11-0 start to the year. Ben Roethlisberger is now 39 years old, and he is becoming less and less willing to push the ball downfield on deep throws, posting the quickest average snap-to-throw time among qualifying QBs last year (2.3 seconds).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Steelers also incurred major losses from the offensive line (Maurkice Pouncey, Alejandro Villanueva, David DeCastro) and linebacking corps (Vince Williams, Bud Dupree), and while they did make some effort to patch up those areas, the depth for them just isn&#8217;t the same as it was last year. The addition of RB Najee Harris from the draft should help boost the offense as a whole, but overall, this team doesn&#8217;t feel complete enough to post another elite season. Pittsburgh should still be in the playoff hunt in 2021, but this year&#8217;s record should more closely resemble the ones of 2019 (8-8) and 2018 (9-6-1) than that of last year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" style="font-size:21px">Green Bay Packers (2020 Record: 13-3)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Packers could very well perform at the same level that they did in 2020, but this pick just comes down to the fact that I don&#8217;t expect QB Aaron Rodgers to play a full season &#8211; or at all &#8211; this year. According to Adam Schefter, Rodgers declined a two-year extension this offseason that would&#8217;ve made him the highest-paid player in football. The contract, which would&#8217;ve carried north of $45 million in annual value, is an insane offer to turn down, which is why the player/team relationship appears fractured beyond repair.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Packers will return most of their full lineup in 2021, as superstar center Corey Linsley was their only major loss in free agency this offseason. The selections of CB Eric Stokes and WR Amari Rodgers will only bolster a team that already has a strong roster all around. However, despite the supporting cast, this team will not be able to have success on the same level without Rodgers. QB Jordan Love is clearly not ready to take over the starting role despite the first-round capital used on him in 2020, and that fact was emphasized by the gigantic offer that Green Bay extended to Rodgers. It&#8217;s possible that if this team doesn&#8217;t have competent quarterback play, it could still potentially have some success. However, if Rodgers holds out or is traded, it removes any chance for the Packers to be a Super Bowl contender, which is a clear step down from their status in recent years.</p>
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		<title>3 surprise teams that could get the no. 1 seed</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 12:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Cardinals could get the first seed in the NFC</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Ladarius Brown</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Every season brings about a sense of opportunity for all 32 NFL teams to win the Lombardi Trophy (even you Texans &amp; Lions fans). In reality, there are a handful of teams that are deemed to be top contenders. However, some could make some noise come playoff time. Here, three teams make some noise and can sneak up and get that No.1 seed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">QBs to start career w consecutive years of<br><br>3500 passing yards<br>20 passing TDs<br>60% completions<br><br>in NFL history:<br><br>Kyler Murray<br><br>end of list</p>&mdash; Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1397728316128378881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<ol class="wp-block-list"><li>Arizona Cardinals&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Looking at the NFC West this offseason, there was a lot of talk surrounding QBs this offseason such as Matthew Stafford in, Jared Goff out in L.A., or Russell Wilson being a Seahawk. Through it all, the Cardinals signed former Bengals 7x Pro Bowler WR A.J. Green and 5x All-Pro DE J.J. Watt. Green adds veteran experience to a solid WR core, which includes 3x All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins, Christian Kirk, and their 2nd round pick out of Purdue Rondale Moore.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Speaking of QBs, I believe that Kyler Murray, the No. 1 overall pick in 2019, is due for a breakout season. He has improved from year one to year two in passing yards (3,722 in 2019 to 3,971 last season) &amp; completion % (64.4 in 2019 to 67.2 last season). While assessing his stats, something else stood out to me. Murray took way fewer sacks (only 27 compared to 48 in 2019). Throw in that they traded for Pro Bowl C Rodney Hudson to anchor the offensive line, Murray may be untouchable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Defensively, J.J. Watt gives them an even more stout defensive line. As a unit, the Cardinals&#8217; defense had the 4th most sacks with 48. They also signed CB Malcolm Butler and LB Markus Golden to add with LB Chandler Jones, S Budda Baker, and CB Robert Alford. DC Vance Joseph has talent galore on this side of the ball. By the way, they added K Matt Prater, who made 84% of his kicks in his seven-year career at Detroit. Kickers are important&#8230;right Bears fans? They are a playoff team to me but can easily be a Super Bowl contender.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;I think he&#39;s about to rip the league apart.&quot;<br><br>The crew breaks down what year two could look like for <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chargers</a> QB Justin Herbert. <a href="https://t.co/4jTuGB9V4S">pic.twitter.com/4jTuGB9V4S</a></p>&mdash; Good Morning Football (@gmfb) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmfb/status/1396804818413436931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<ol class="wp-block-list" start="2"><li>Los Angeles Chargers&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Staying on the West Coast, the Chargers’ 7-9 record could have been much better. They lost ten one-possession games and cost Anthony Lynn his job. Another factor was that many of their key players, especially on defense, were out for extended periods: S Derwin James, DE Joey Bosa, and CB Chris Harris, Jr. In January, the Bolts hired Rams’ DC Brandon Staley to replace Lynn. Last season, the Rams were the No. 1 defense in the entire league under Staley.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In L.A., Staley inherits a defense that allowed the 10th fewest yards in the league and the reigning ROTY in QB Justin Herbert. Herbert had over 4,300 passing yards, threw 31 touchdowns to 10 interceptions, and had three game-winning drives. Like the Cardinals, they added stud C on the offensive line in Corey Linsley, once a member of the Green Bay Packers. His hands and mobility will be a great asset to the offensive line. They drafted T Rashawn Slater with their 1st round pick in this year’s draft and will likely be protecting Herbert’s left side.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They play in the same division as Patrick (not Pat) Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. I contend that if the Chargers could have closed games, they would have been in contention for the AFC West crown and Lynn would still be employed. Joey Bosa had 7.5 sacks last season in 12 games. Imagine what a healthy Joey Bosa can do in 16 games? The Chiefs have played down in some games, which can be to the Chargers’ benefit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kirk Cousins since 2018 among starting QBs:<br><br>&#8211; 93.8 grade in a clean pocket (7th)<br>&#8211; 91.1 grade w/ play action (5th)<br>&#8211; 92.3 grade on throws 0-19 yards downfield (4th)<br>&#8211; 90.0 grade when not blitzed (5th)<br>&#8211; 15 TDs on throws 30+ yards downfield (3rd)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SKOL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SKOL</a> <a href="https://t.co/SbMsEliWZ6">pic.twitter.com/SbMsEliWZ6</a></p>&mdash; PFF MIN Vikings (@PFF_Vikings) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Vikings/status/1397345895847546884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<ol class="wp-block-list" start="3"><li>Minnesota Vikings&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This pick here is heavily contingent upon Aaron Rodgers not playing for the Packers this season, which is likely to me. Looking at the Vikings’ schedule, it looks favorable to Minnesota, with no arduous back-to-backs, comparatively agreeable travel, and no real challenging matchups. GM Rick Spielman has drafted exceptionally well over the last two years and it is manifesting in many of the players.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Look at their 2020 draft, they drafted WR Justin Jefferson of LSU &amp; CB Jeff Gladney of TCU in the 1st round. Jefferson had 88 receptions, 1,400 yards receiving, and 7 touchdowns while Gladney started 15 games last season and had 63 solo tackles, which was 2nd on the team. This year, they drafted T Christian Darrisaw and will be a projected started. Also, one of the best picks in the entire draft, QB Kellen Mond of Texas A&amp;M. They nabbed their quarterback of the future, learning under Kirk Cousins.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Adding 3x All-Pro CB Patrick Peterson gives them a veteran in the secondary with S Harrison Smith, who could be DPOY. Head Coach Mike Zimmer, is a great defensive mind. He can coach up that side of the ball with the best of them. The biggest keys are if Cousins can play as he did in 2020: (4,265 passing yards, 35 touchdowns &amp; 13 interceptions, and a 67.6 completion %) and if the defense can get to the QB (28th in the league with 23 sacks). Also, if the 1st and 2nd-year players can maintain how they played (I.e., Jefferson &amp; Gladney) or exceed the expectations, you will Vikings fans exclaiming “Skol” in bars all across Minnesota. They probably do that anyway so&#8230;&nbsp;</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Splash offseason moves for each NFL squad By: Rachel Maries (Twitter: @rachmariesports) Arizona Cardinals The Cardinals were an intriguing team this season. Felt like they were almost there, but not quite. While some position groups were strong (wide receiver), others left something to be desired (secondary). The Cardinals need a veteran piece at safety. How [&#8230;]</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Splash offseason moves for each NFL squad</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Rachel Maries (Twitter: @rachmariesports)</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Arizona Cardinals</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Cardinals were an intriguing team this season. Felt like they were almost there, but not quite. While some position groups were strong (wide receiver), others left something to be desired (secondary). </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Cardinals need a veteran piece at safety. How about <em>Anthony Harris</em>? Having been franchise tagged this past season by the Vikings, he is set to hit free agency this offseason and could be just the piece a defense like the Cardinals is looking for.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Atlanta Falcons</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Falcons were practically in shambles this season. It seemed that, even with a lead, they perpetually found a way to lose the game. This led to their GM and Head Coach being fired. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While the team searches, one must wonder what the new regime will do. Maybe they&#8217;ll come out with a &#8220;bang&#8221; and get some of the money off of the books, dealing Matt Ryan, Julio Jones (and getting teams to help out with the dead cap hit), or both for draft capital. This would essentially put the team into full-on rebuild mode. But, would anyone really be that mad? </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buffalo Bills</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Buffalo Bills are a serious team to talk about this offseason as they finished their regular season 13-3 and won their division. With a roster full of some serious talent already, what could help this team stay relevant in the future? </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">How about signing their young, and quite talented star quarterback to a <em>whopping </em>contract extension? And I&#8217;m talking substantial enough to make us all say, &#8220;WOW&#8221;. The quarterback market has shown us the type of numbers we might be able to expect the Bills to throw his way. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Baltimore Ravens</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Ravens made a late-season push to secure a fifth seeded playoff spot, but certainly lacked depth at wide receiver that may have made their run a bit easier. With the 2021 draft class looking pretty deep at the position, it&#8217;s time for the Ravens to make their splash move in the first round. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Receivers the likes of Chris Olave from Ohio State, or Kadarius Toney from Florida have the potential to be on the board at Raven&#8217;s pick. There&#8217;s enough wide receiver talent in the draft to help guarantee they get their guy that can win all over the field. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Carolina Panthers</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Panthers had quite the wishy-washy season, showing bursts of promise, but then failing to finish out games. The good news for the Panthers is: it seems like <em>Matt Rhule</em> is driven and has the ability to take the team in the right direction. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Panthers have the eighth overall pick in this year&#8217;s draft, and that spot has been good to them in the past (<em>McCaffrey</em> was selected eighth overall). The team has a shot at one of the top quarterbacks in the class at that spot, and to make some serious noise in the future, they could draft the best available to play under Teddy until his time to shine. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cincinnati Bengals </h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Bengals have a dangerously gifted young quarterback in<em> Joe Burrow</em>. Unfortunately, Burrow left the 2020 season with a <em>gruesome</em> knee injury. The big move the Bengals can make to try to be sure they have not only adequate protection for their leader but also a player with a promise to make a big name for himself in this league? </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Draft Oregon&#8217;s left tackle, Penei Sewell. According to SportsNaut, Sewell allowed zero sacks in 926 blocking snaps in 2019 while protecting Justin Herbert&#8217;s blindside. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cleveland Browns</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Browns have made it out of their playoff drought this season, but that certainly does not mean that there are not ways in the which the team could make a few attention-getting offseason moves. For starters, they could definitely bolster their linebacking corp, as it has proven to be one of the weaker spots on the team. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What about working out a trade with the potentially rebuilding Atlanta Falcons for the <em>Foyesade Oluokun</em>? Oluokun has demonstrated his abilities this season notching 3 sacks, 98 tackles, an interception, and 4 forced fumbles!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chicago Bears</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the 2020 season, it seemed that the likelihood of the organization coming to a contract extension agreement with <em>Allen Robinson</em> was getting slimmer and slimmer. So who could make a large enough impact to replace the big-name receiver if it doesn&#8217;t work out? </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Corey Davis of the Tennessee Titans would make a lot of sense. Once underrated, the world has had a chance to see what Davis has got this past season while he averaged 15.1 yards per reception on a serious<em> </em>run-heavy offense&#8230;right in time for free agency. The Bears can&#8217;t overlook that, and we all know <em>Trubisky</em> needs reliable receivers. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dallas Cowboys</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Dallas Cowboys have quite a few messes to clean up with offseason, but one might say that the top priority of all would be to <em>work out a contract extension with Dak Prescott</em>. Sure, the entire team had it&#8217;s struggles this year, but not coming to an agreement with Prescott could be a move the team would regret for years to come. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This gesture may not be surprising, but it could sure make a splash in Dallas when they can breathe a collective sigh of relief having it worked out. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The injury Dak Prescott suffered Sunday shouldn&#39;t put his long-term status with the Cowboys in doubt. <br><br>If anything, it should have reaffirmed how important it is for Dallas to lock up its quarterback to a lucrative contract extension. <br><br>From <a href="https://twitter.com/vinnieiyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vinnieiyer</a>. <a href="https://t.co/j8IcpZmFDm">https://t.co/j8IcpZmFDm</a></p>&mdash; The Sporting News (@sportingnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportingnews/status/1315620388928466944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Denver Broncos</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Broncos were going through a bit of an identity crisis in the 2020 season and will look to remedy that heading into 2021. This starts with a quarterback. Rumors swirl around who Denver might target. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Names have been thrown around including Detroit Lions QB <em>Matthew Stafford</em>. But, what if the team reached out to the reeling, and most likely dealing New York Jets to work out a trade for Sam Darnold instead? Darnold is young and has talent, but so far in his career has been lacking it around him. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Detroit Lions</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What a year for this team that seems to be constantly looking for the right GM and Head Coach combo that can get it right. After relieving Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn of their duties following Thanksgiving Day, this team hopes to go onward and upward under the ownership of <em>Sheila Ford Hamp</em>. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Who they hire will make all the difference. How about the combo of a true leader, and player-friendly head coach in 49er&#8217;s defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, and a guy that checks all of the boxes, <em>Ed Dodds</em> for GM? </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Green Bay Packers</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While approaching the 2020 season&#8217;s trade deadline, many Packers fans and football fans alike expected the team to make a trade for a wide receiver to play opposite the astounding Davante Adams. This trade never came to fruition, and means that this is still a need for the team when looking towards the 2021 season. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Luckily for the Pack, this draft class is full of talent at wide receiver. Even later in the first round pick, they are almost guaranteed to grab someone that will suit their needs. The move may not be the splashiest, but their offense with two loaded weapons at wide receiver will be. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Houston Texans</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I&#8217;m sure that most of the Texans fans are happy that the disaster that was<em> Bill O&#8217;Brien</em> is over in Houston. But, the terrible money situation he created is still at play. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What shocking move could the Texans make this offseason to get them back on track? Outside of hiring the right guy to run the team, what about dealing <em>J.J. Watt</em>? He may be one of the only bright spots left, but the Texans are in a serious cap crunch, and a J.J. trade could undoubtedly help ease the strain. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Indianapolis Colts</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ah, the Colts, a team in quarterback limbo since the retirement of <em>Andrew Luck</em>. We will likely not see <em>Philip Rivers</em> behind that monster Colts offensive line in 2021, so what could the Colts do to generate some faith from the fans? </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aside from attempting to draft one of the better quarterbacks in this year&#8217;s bunch, what if they took a shot at impending free agent <em>Jameis Winston</em>? Sure, he had turnover issues in Tampa, but so did Rivers in Los Angeles and that didn&#8217;t stop the Colts from giving it a go. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kansas City Chiefs</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It would be hard to top the splash move the Kansas City Chiefs made last season when they offered Pat Mahomes a MONSTER, record-breaking contract extension. But, there are still a few key additions needed to keep this powerhouse at the top of the pack. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For instance, an edge rusher. And<em> </em>Shaq Barrett is set to test the waters in free agency pending any offers from the Bucs. Now that signing could instill even more fear around the league in this already top tier Kansas City team. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Las Vegas Raiders</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Raiders did not have the season that fans wanted in their first year at their shiny new Death Star-Esque stadium in Las Vegas. Heading into 2021, there are a few bold moves that could help push the team over the edge, but my particular favorite is to cut <em>Derek Carr</em> and promote <em>Marcus Mariota</em> to QB1. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Raiders have arguably one of the best young deep threat wide receivers in the league in Henry Ruggs III and Carr does not take big shots downfield nearly as often as he should. Mariota could not only increase the team&#8217;s big-play potential but can also scramble out of the pocket creating sizeable plays with his feet too. Not to mention this move would save the team in cap space.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Marcus Mariota seems to have made a good first impression on Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden. According to Gruden, Marcus is off to a strong start, specifically as a runner and making plays with his feet. <a href="https://t.co/AoD4uvfend">pic.twitter.com/AoD4uvfend</a></p>&mdash; The Football Tribune (@TribuneGridIron) <a href="https://twitter.com/TribuneGridIron/status/1295829264583933952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Los Angeles Chargers</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Chargers shocked many in the NFL community when they released head coach <em>Anthony Lynn</em>. Many thought that injuries were the biggest thorn in the side of this team. Alas, the coaching search is on, and the Chargers would be making a bold move if they brought in the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator, <em>Brian Daboll</em>, for the job. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/12/18/2021-offseason-outlook-los-angeles-chargers">Sports Illustrated </a></span>discusses the benefits of the hire based on his success with <em>Josh Allen</em> in more detail in the article.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Los Angeles Rams</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Rams are not in a good place when it comes to cap space looking towards the 2021 season. Although it will be hard for them to shake things up too much, they could still step onto the scene next year with a veteran, reliable backup quarterback option in case of Goff injury. Enter: <em>Jacoby Brissett</em>. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Jaguars. The <strong>struggle</strong>. The start to the answer? Sorry that this seems pretty obvious, but its got to be drafting <em>Trevor Lawrence</em> with the first overall pick in the 2021 draft. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This team is more than a few pieces away from glory, but a young talent the likes of Lawrence is without a doubt the place to start. And stay strong Jags fans, because I&#8217;m 100% positive they won&#8217;t let you down if this is the move that you&#8217;re looking for. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Miami Dolphins</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Dolphins put up quite the fight this season and displayed a much improved defense after their front office overhaul. So, naturally, this coming season the Dolphins will need to switch focus to the offensive side of the ball. That means establishing an offensive identity and <em>cutting out the quarterback rotation</em>. To solidify this, the team needs to let <em>Ryan Fitzpatrick</em> go. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yes, he came in and played well when necessary, but Tua is the future of the team, and Fitzpatrick has clearly stated he wants his own team too. The Dolphins have a ton of draft capital this year and could easily invest in a third or fourth round backup for Tagovailoa. Though it may not be the popular decision, it&#8217;s time to let the vet move on. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Minnesota Vikings</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Vikings will be entering the 2021 season with the <em>eight worst cap situation in the league</em>. This means they will have to make some difficult decisions to balance out the books. One shocking way to get the job done? Let <em>Anthony Barr</em> walk. Although extremely popular amongst fans, and even having taken a step back in recent years from his spectacular 2015 season, Barr will still command a decent chunk of cash. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Vikings saw what <em>Eric Wilson</em> could do while filling in for Barr this season, and it didn&#8217;t look too shabby. According to Inside the Vikings: &#8220;Through eight weeks Wilson had three interceptions, 2.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries, and he was second to Kendricks in tackles.&#8221; Read more here about how Inside the Vikings think the team can turn it back around and make it to the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-offseason-preview-ten-step-plan-return-playoffs-2021">postseason</a></span>:</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New England Patriots</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In <em>Bill Belichick&#8217;s</em> first season without <em>Tom Brady</em>, the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008. There are a lot of questions surrounding the team coming into the 2021 season, including who will be playing at quarterback. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A move that might surprise many around the league, but could make complete sense? Sign <em>Dwayne Haskins</em>. Belichick is notorious for taking in &#8220;troublesome&#8221; players (if that&#8217;s what you want to call Haskins after his release from The Washington Football team for being spotted at a strip club violating Covid protocol), and could undeniably help Haskins reach his full potential. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Orleans Saints</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Drew Brees</em> suffered a nasty injury this season suffering 11 fractured ribs and a collapsed lung. Although he made a timely recovery, and has been able to play for the team in the postseason, the time may be looming that every Saints fan dreads: retirement for #9. Does this mean that we can anticipate seeing <em>Taysom Hill</em> behind center in New Orleans? </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Although this is likely the case, the Saints could still attract attention by taking a quarterback in the 2021 draft. Hill is impressive in that he has taken <em>at least</em> 10 snaps at each offensive skill position this year, but the Saints should plan for the scenario in which he doesn&#8217;t pan out as a permanent starter. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New York Giants</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Giants were devastated at the end of the 2020 season when the Philadelphia Eagles seemingly tanked their last game of the season and the Giants were eliminated from the post season because of it. Still, most of the blame lies on the Giants themselves, as they did not stand out from the rest of the pack in the lowly NFC East and finished the season at just 6-10. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One way to get noticed and get serious going into 2021? Get rid of Jason Garrett. One season is more than enough time to see that Garrett&#8217;s play calling does match Daniel Jones&#8217; skill set, and that Garrett was not able adjust accordingly. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Philadelphia Eagles</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While in the process of writing this article, the Philadelphia Eagles did it. They made the move that would cause the league to be set ablaze with talk and speculation. They relieved head coach Doug Pederson of his duties following what looked like his decision to throw their season finale to The Washington Football Team. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This felt like a bombshell to many considering this decision came down just two seasons after the Eagles&#8217; first EVER Super Bowl win. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pittsburgh Steelers</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Big Ben is undoubtedly heading towards (if not already there) the end of this career in football. This leaves question marks surrounding what the Steelers will do to replace him. My thoughts? Go big or go home going after Carson Wentz. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The cap situation wouldn&#8217;t be easy, but Wentz is due for a change of scenery, and is projected by many to thrive outside of Philadelphia&#8217;s offensive scheme and lack of playmakers. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">San Francisco 49ers</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 49ers did not live up to the hype after their appearance in last year&#8217;s Super Bowl. Granted, the team was ravaged by injuries right off the bat. That means that there is still hope to turn things around next season, but it may take a few impactful moves to get there. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of which would technically just be to not make a move at all and let veteran cornerback Richard Sherman walk. Although a fan favorite, Sherman&#8217;s latest injury and age makes extending him too risky.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From yesterday: John Lynch: No decision yet on Richard Sherman&#39;s future with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a>, and &#39;miracle&#39; comments &#39;a little overboard&#39; <a href="https://t.co/DqR6J3Z7r0">https://t.co/DqR6J3Z7r0</a></p>&mdash; 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) <a href="https://twitter.com/49erswebzone/status/1337804414564904960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Seattle Seahawks</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Seahawks had a lot things going for them this season. Pressure off of the edge was not one of them. With the cap situation being of concern heading into 2021, it might be hard for the Seahawks to make any terribly splashy signings. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, injuries might help them secure a player for less that could rebound nicely and make a significant impact on an already stacked roster. Think Bud Dupree or Melvin Ingram, or potentially Everson Griffen whose market value may have decreased after being moved around multiple times throughout the year. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Buccaneers are back in the playoffs under the leadership of the G.O.A.T. himself, Tom Brady. They look pretty sturdy on the defensive side of the ball as well. But that will change heading into the 2021 season and beyond as many veteran names are heading towards either retirement or free agency. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The key for Tampa Bay- make a statement while getting younger defensively. Michigan&#8217;s Aidan Hutchinson could help do just that. According to FanSided, &#8220;Hutchinson is a very active defensive lineman with a huge frame&#8230;As a sophomore in 2019, he had 68 tackles (34 solo), 4.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and six passes defended&#8221;. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He suffered an injury in his junior year that may help him fall to Tampa Bay&#8217;s pick. Surely Brady would welcome the fellow Wolverine to replace Ndamukong Suh who is heading to free agency. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tennessee Titans</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Titans experienced monster success on offense under Tannehill and the league&#8217;s premiere rusher Derrick (King) Henry. However, Vrabel&#8217;s defense proved to be one of the worst in the league. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The main culprit for the defense&#8217;s failure? Not having an actual defensive coordinator. According to the Tennessean, &#8220;Players all season long bemoaned a lack of communication, a lack of execution&#8230;You know, a lack of coordination.&#8221; </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If the Titans want to have a chance to stay in the upper echelons of the league, they need to do the simple, yet necessary, and put a name on that defensive coordinator title. If they want to get the league talking, maybe Vrabel will bite the bullet on his self proclaimed &#8220;defensive mindedness&#8221; and hire from the outside. Now that would get &#8217;em talking. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Washington Football Team </h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Although The Washington Football Team&#8217;s Alex Smith will undoubtedly win Comeback Player of the Year (deservedly so!), it is time for the team to plan for their future in a younger starter with less injury risk and history. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They can try to trade for one, search through free agency, or bank on the draft. But here&#8217;s a wild idea: why not propose a trade for Gardner Minshew? The Jaguars are set to pick Trevor Lawrence with the 2021 first overall pick, and that means Minshew&#8217;s days as a starter are all but a thing of the past. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A trade for Minshew would leave The Washington Football team with a young quarterback with untapped potential who hasn&#8217;t had the most talent around him, and the Jaguars with potentially even more draft capital than their 11 picks. </p>



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