When the NFL’s new league year started a few weeks ago, every team had hopes of improving their roster. It’s not always easy in a competitive league.
Some teams were able to fill huge needs and do it without overspending. They can go into the draft looking for best players available instead of desperately trying to fill glaring holes. That makes for a successful offseason.
This list of the five smartest moves so far this offseason isn’t necessarily the best players to switch teams. The Atlanta Falcons swung big on Kirk Cousins. It cost them a lot of money. The Las Vegas Raiders got a good player in defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. And they paid full freight at $110 million. This top five is all about the shrewdest moves we’ve seen teams make this offseason:
It’s hard to imagine the Kansas City Chiefs won’t get a positive return on a one-year, $7 million deal for Brown, a former first-round pick and former 1,000-yard receiver with the Baltimore Ravens. Injuries depressed Brown’s value in free agency, but he has the talent to make a significant impact with the Chiefs if he stays healthy. And they will figure out ways to maximize his talent.
“I think Marquise gives you that speed element on the outside, or inside for that matter,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, via CBS Sports. “He’s played all the different spots. I think he’s a smart kid.”
Marquise Brown will move from the Arizona Cardinals to the Kansas City Chiefs this season. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
This is a smart move for Brown too. He can revive his career during his age-27 season and sign a bigger deal next offseason. He just needs to stay healthy to post a very productive season with Patrick Mahomes throwing him the ball. And depending what happens with the Rashee Rice situation, Brown could be an important acquisition.
Allen has 10,530 career receiving yards. The Bears’ all-time receiving leader, Johnny Morris, had 5,059 yards. The Bears don’t get retroactive credit for what Allen did with the Los…
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