With training camps approaching quickly, we look at all 32 teams in the NFL and identify their worst move of the offseason
Every time an NFL team makes a move, their main goal is to improve their roster. Unfortunately, that’s not always what they end up doing.
Whether it be missing out on a player by over-valuing them or simply paying too much due to desperation, teams often find themselves swinging and missing in free agency. There are also whiffs in the draft as well — whether that be taking a player too early or simply going after the wrong position.
The NFL 2021 season will be no different as each team will surely have a move they look back on and regret. Here’s a look at what that move could end up being for all 32 teams in the league.
Arizona Cardinals: Relying on James Conner
Kenyan Drake wasn’t bad for the Arizona Cardinals but they learned from their mistake with David Johnson. It’s been proven time and again that paying a running back is a mistake so it’s usually best to use them as much as possible on their first contract, then let someone else pay.
While they didn’t draft Drake, Arizona did allow him to finish out his rookie deal then they used the transition tag in 2020 to buy an extra season. After that, they allowed the Las Vegas Raiders to give him a new contract but they forgot the next part of the plan — drafting a replacement.
The Cardinals drafted no running backs at all, meaning they will be relying on James Conner to pick up the slack Drake left behind. Conner and Chase Edmonds will likely be a committee for them but neither player really strikes fear into a defense and they both aren’t known for breaking off long runs.
With all their moves added up, Arizona had a very good offseason but this one could be an issue.