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The NFL offseason has not disappointed. It rarely does. The coaching carousel was in full swing, highlighted by Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL. The QB carousel was also moving. Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins changed teams. A record six QBs were drafted in the top 12. The trade market was busy. The Bills moved Stefon Diggs. The Chargers traded Keenan Allen. Running backs were actually in demand, just ask Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley. A few all-time greats also called it a career (Jason Kelce and Aaron Donald).
As we sort through all the big moves, it’s almost impossible to predict how these transactions will pan out. Case in point, who thought Wilson would flame out in Denver, but Baker Mayfield would thrive in Tampa Bay? I’m sure when any move is made the team has a positive vision of how things could play out if things come together the right way. Let’s call it a best-case scenario.
Well, here’s a best-case scenario for seven teams who made big moves this offseason. Obviously the true best-case scenario would be for each team to win a Super Bowl, but let’s keep things realistic!
Derrick Henry helps power the Ravens to the Super Bowl
Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and two-time rushing champion Derrick Henry have never played in the Super Bowl. That’s a crime. So naturally, the best-case scenario for the 2024 Ravens would be Jackson getting over the hump thanks to the addition of Henry.
The fit is obvious. Jackson’s lightning-quick speed should open up plenty of running lanes for Henry’s thunderous runs. The Ravens lead the NFL in yards before contact per rush since drafting Jackson and Henry is third in yards after contact per rush in that same span. On paper, they are the perfect complement that could give Baltimore the right formula to finally get over the hump in January.
In the Ravens’ AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs, their running backs combined for…
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Author : Douglas Clawson
Publish date : 2024-05-23 12:14:27
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