Did the NFL landscape change now that the draft is over?

[RunKC]

With FA and the draft completed, it still feels like it’s the same as last year.

Chiefs
Bills
Ravens

Think there are some changes below that though. Chargers got better than the Texans IMO. To me 3 teams improved massively: the Bears, Patriots and Raiders…Titans got a little better with Ward coming in. Of course all of those teams were at the bottom so they aren’t SB contenders by any means. Do think the Bears and Patriots will both likely make the playoffs this year.

Bengals draft sucked ass to me so no change there. Broncos got a bit better but are still a 7th seed, maybe 6th at best.

One thing is certain for me: if Josh Simmons or Jaylon Moore give us credible LT play this team is absolutely going back to the SB. No doubt in my mind.

[Mecca]

Yea the Bears are a playoff team now.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea the Bears are a playoff team now.

Rearranging deck furniture

[CupidStunt]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea the Bears are a playoff team now.

No chance. Still awful on both LOS. Building the team the complete opposite way to all the smart/good teams.

[smithandrew051]

So much still comes down to the quarterback.

You can be just fine at QB with a loaded roster and contend, but that’s nearly impossible to maintain.

If you don’t have an elite QB, you aren’t a contender every year.

[FloridaMan88]

If Trevor Lawrence can resuscitate his career, Jacksonville could contend for the AFC South.

The Texans took a step back this offseason.

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by FloridaMan88

If Trevor Lawrence can resuscitate his career, Jacksonville could contend for the AFC South.

The Texans took a step back this offseason.

Really?

That defense is going to be really good.

[jjchieffan]

I agree with most of that except the part about the cheating Donks. Their draft did nothing for them. There is a year of tape on their overdraft QB Mo Pix. Look for him to regress. Broncos will be lucky to win 8 games, much less a playoff spot. Playoff teams will likely be KC, Buffalo, Baltimore, Houston, LAC, Miami, and either New England or Cincinnati.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I agree with most of that except the part about the cheating Donks. Their draft did nothing for them. There is a year of tape on their overdraft QB Mo Pix. Look for him to regress. Broncos will be lucky to win 8 games, much less a playoff spot. Playoff teams will likely be KC, Buffalo, Baltimore, Houston, LAC, Miami, and either New England or Cincinnati.

Donx drafted a very good CB. Put him in the mix and they have something. I think you're right about Nix, but they still have a solid defense.I think their ceiling is 7th seed.

[Bump]

The top teams from last year are still going to be the top teams next year. Maybe a couple of surprise playoff appearances (like the bengals) but nah, the landscape hasn't changed.

I fully expect a Superbowl rematch. Washington is trying to stack a team quickly before they have to pay the big bucks but they won't get past the Eagles they are still stacked everywhere.

[Otter]

Patriots might have just become a problem.

[SHOWTIME]

Originally Posted by Otter

Patriots might have just become a problem.

On what planet are the patriots a "problem?" They just drafted stumpy to play LT, and their QB looks like the 4th or 5th best QB in last year's draft. They MAY be a few years away from contending to be a wild card team.

[Chieftain]

Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

On what planet are the patriots a "problem?"

On ChiefsPlanet.

[RINGLEADER]

Everybody seems to finally realize the only way you beat the Chiefs is by fielding a defense that’s able to stop Mahomes. It’s literally happened a handful of times in 7 seasons but you can see which teams went this way in the draft and which ones didn’t.

So I agree it’s still all about the Ravens, Bills, and Chiefs.

And honestly, just my opinion, but as long as Lamar is at the helm in Baltimore they’re still a distant third.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

On what planet are the patriots a "problem?" They just drafted stumpy to play LT, and their QB looks like the 4th or 5th best QB in last year's draft. They MAY be a few years away from contending to be a wild card team.

I don't think the Patriots are a problem at all, but you're way off if you think Drake Maye looks like the 4th of 5th best QB in last year's draft. He's at worst 3rd and very likely 2nd, and he did it all with a much worse supporting cast than any of the others.