A year ago at this time, there were four NFL teams with +10000 odds or worse to win the Super Bowl. There are currently seven. A smaller pool of teams viewed as legitimate Super Bowl contenders this year may exist, but not all hope is lost for those teams.
Here is the best possible outcome for several teams least likely to hoist the Lombardi Trophy (odds via SportsLine consensus):
Arizona has finished within the basement of the NFC West four of the last six years. But, for the first time since winning the division in 2015, there are reasons to believe positive change could be occurring under the direction of second-year coach Jonathan Gannon. The smart strategy in roster construction would be to continue at a gradual pace rather than overextending themselves for short-term gain. They are still at a talent deficit, but the hope is that they found a handful of starters with eight picks in the top 104 overall of the 2024 NFL Draft.
If Kyler Murray can continue showcasing his talents as the franchise quarterback and the team can identify foundational pieces, then fans should be able to reflect back on this season in an optimistic manner.
There were a few different paths that were considered for the Giants. The most important result is that New York gains clarity on Daniel Jones and its quarterback conundrum. As someone who believes the franchise should expect more from the position, it may be in the best interest of the organization to walk away from this season with conviction that Jones is not the franchise quarterback and be in a position to draft high in 2025. Jones has a manageable $22.2 million dead salary cap hit next season.
With that being said, general manager Joe Schoen has done a good job taking calculated risks to add talent to the roster for the upcoming season. Wide receiver Malik Nabers and edge rusher Brian Burns are building blocks on each side of the…
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Author : Josh Edwards
Publish date : 2024-08-28 13:07:31
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