The NFL Offseason has officially begun. The excitement the beginning of the season brings is immense. The NFL teams are all in full preparation for the season with most teams busy with phase one of pre-season training. With the draft fast approaching, the teams are all looking to their rosters in an attempt to figure out where they need to improve. With a bunch of trades already taking place, and many more to come no doubt, the teams will certainly make use of all the resources available to them. Let’s take a look at what’s happened already.
What was the biggest trade in the NFL so far?
There are a number of teams looking to make a run for the Super Bowl this year. The nice part about the offseason is that the teams have a blank canvas to start with. No losses, no wins, and not to mention the draft. The talent that comes out of the draft every year is no doubt what has kept the sport so popular for so long. Some teams are looking to boost their squads chances before that though.
The questions around D.K. Metcalf’s future in Seattle had the football world talking. The Seahawks knew that Metcalf was not happy. Details have emerged recently stating that he asked for a trade numerous times over the past few years. The team was forced to trade him after he went public with his wishes and demanded a new contract or a trade. According to reports, the Steelers weren’t even his first choice.
Teams that also saw the need to make some moves before the draft were the Colts signing Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum. They opted to not go for the free agency option. Another trade that made headlines was Geno Smith also leaving Seattle for the Las Vegas Raiders. It would appear the Seahawks were looking to make some major changes to their squad.
How will this year be different than all the rest for the NFL?
The NFL is changing. The rise of the Kansas City Chiefs brought with it a new set of international fans. No doubt due to a certain pop singers connection to the team. The sport has experienced a resurgence in its fortunes in recent years. The league had some negative PR in the past that had a disastrous effect on the sports appeal and reputation. But the new season brings new hopes for the NFL and its teams.
The international expansion of the NFL has been evidence of the growing popularity of the sport. Every offseason brings new opportunities and challenges for the teams looking to change their fortunes from last season. This years draft features less quarterbacks and more of a defensive lineup for the teams to pick from. Any mock draft at the moment has the potential to change tremendously closer to the actual day.
The teams in the NFL are known for their ability to wheel and deal. Especially as the draft draws ever closer. The projections most fans and pundits have for possible picks and trades always end up being wrong. The teams have made some extremely last minute trades mere hours before the draft is due to take place. So the possibilities are endless as far as who ends up where.
What will draft day bring for the players and the teams in the NFL?
The league and teams have been making some changes both on and off the field as of late. With the NFL still dominating the TV’s of the average American, the popularity the sport has at the moment is great. The teams are doing their best to implement their well thought out plans before the start of the season. The players have all began their pre-season training with their respective teams. All we can do it is speculate and wait to see what drama unfolds on the draft day and indeed before that. The football world has been waiting patiently for the new season, luckily the wait is almost over.
