Savage Roster Evaluation
What’s up yaw boys? In the last few days I’ve poured over every roster in the league and made several assessments for each team. The 5 categories for each team is talent, depth, cap space, hidden gems, draft needs and lasty “WWSD” for what would Savage do. I actually don’t mind writing articles so as a forewarning this is probably going to be a long article. Just find your team and keep it moving. Let’s break it down by divisions
AFC North
Browns- I could start here by saying I have the best roster and yada yada all that but Ill keep it real.
Talent- The Browns have talent in every position on their roster. Offensively, they have a young QB/RB in Deshone Kizer and Tevin Coleman and defensively they have young studs in Myles Garrett and Jamal Adams.The team invested in a bunch of veteran stars as well such as Justin Houston, Aqib Talib, and Demariyus Thomas.
Depth- The Browns have a good collection of depth on their roster as well. They are behind at RB after the departure of Isaiah Crowell but otherwise almost every position has 2 backups capable of contributing without having too many lapses
Cap Space- Sitting with about 14m in cap the Browns are a bit on the low side of cap space but they do have contracts that can easily be shedded to acquire about 15m more which is a solid $30m. Their cap will likely go to resigning their young core instead of free agency
Hidden Gems- The biggest hidden gem on this team is LE Tyrone Holmes. Most don’t know who the hell that is but he finished with 17 sacks as a sub 80 overall.
Draft Needs- With this team already being loaded on talent they can choose to draft best available rather than focusing on a need
WWSD- Savage already did what he would do and it led to a ring. Just saying
Ravens
Talent- The Ravens do not have a loaded amount of talent. The previous owner traded away Breshad Perriman which is essentialy the only reason to have the team. Luckily the team was sold to a more competent owner who has already started filling in talent with names like Travis Kelce, Jordan Howard and Allen Robinson.
Depth- Depth is solid all around for this team and they have a surplus of DT. Maybe Randy is a co owner
Cap Space- The Ravens have 18m in cap space currently and could easily free up another 10m+. This team will likely use cap in the next offseason free agency to acquire more talent
Hidden Gems- FS Tavon Young. Some know about Tavon Young as a great corner to develop but this is the first FS Young that I’ve seen. With his speed and coverages I have little doubt he will miss the Pro Bowl
Draft Needs- Is Joe Flacco elite? Exactly so this team definitely needs to draft a franchise QB and since this one of the better users at throwing the ball even a 3rd round talent QB could be the face of this franchise.
WWSD- Not give advice to a division rival tf (raised eyebrow groupme emoji)
Steelers
Talent- The Steelers are always a team loaded with talent to begin with. The Big 3 in Big Ben, Le’Veon Bell, and Antonio Brown can hold their own for at least 2 full seasons. Add in a bunch of young talent like Ryan Shazier, Artie Burns, TJ Watt, Bud Dupree, and Jesse James, this team has a solid building block while already having a roster competitive enough to compete
Depth- The Steelers have a bunch of linebackers but not enough secondary. Sources tell me they are trying to move both Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant so their WR depth will also be thin.
Cap Space- The Steelrs have a solid 32m in cap space so cap shouldn’t hold this team back from trading, free agency, resigining etc.
Hidden Gems- WR Juju Smith-Schuster. Juju isn’t the fastest but he is solid all around and only 21 years old. He should be easy to develop and possibly become the #1 WR for the Steelers
Draft Needs- Big Ben isn’t trash but he is getting old so I think the Steelers need to draft a QB as well. If they do trade both Brown and Bryant I’m sure they will also draft WR.
WWSD- Make Juju a beast, build around the young core of studs on defense, and get rid of the old vets still worth something before their worth disappears
Bengals
Talent- The Bengals are usually underrated when it comes to talent but they have their fair share of talent. Of course they have AJ Green a top 5 WR and John Ross the fastest WR in madden not named Devin Hester. Defensively the dline will always create pressure and whilst the LBs and DBs are a bit older, they can def hold their own
Depth- This team only has one QB on the roster which is Andy Dalton but otherwise they are thouroughly filled in every other position
Cap Space- Cincy only has 15m in cap space but getting rid of some older bench players like Adam Jones and Darqueze Dennard could free up another 10m
Hidden Gems- MLB Jordan Evans. Evans had a 10 interception rookie season and looks to be the youngblood of a generally older defense.
Draft Needs- Unless they plan on rocking on with the Red Rocket expect this team to draft a QB as well and grab some younger secondary to offset the old heads.
WWSD- Lose Dalton, get picks for Gio Bernard and Jeremy Hill, make Ross the goat, and get younger on defense
AFC South
Texans
Talent- This team is loaded with talent. As a matter of fact, if it were not for them trading away their 1st rd pick, they would have been chisen top 10. Offense= Watson, Miller, Hopkins, Fuller, Strong and Defense= JJ Watt, Clowney, Mckinney.
Depth- Team is overloaded at WR and need more LBs as 3 of their LBs are primarily pass rushers
Cap Space- Texnas have 23m in cap space but this includes the Hopkins contract which is the highest WR contract ever in terms of guaranteed so far.
Hidden Gems- WR Jaelen Strong. Strong almost never seems to come into fruition as a member of the Texans. He is a super solid all around WR and young enough to dev. He might not become a #1 WR but he can always be an elite WR2 borderline WR1 after 1 solid season of usage.
Draft Needs- This team has no 1st or 2nd round pick and need secondary bad. Their fastest corner is 90 spd and in the AFC south that means you’re gonna get cooked 6 times a season
WWSD- Start Watson, trade Miller, run with Hopkins, Strong, and Fuller as my 123 WR. Start rebuilding the oline, trade one of the elite pass rushers to either fill a void or get more draft picks, and fire everyone in the secondary for being such bums.
Titans
Talent- Titans have so much talent its crazy. This is a team that typically gets taken top 5 in cfm because it can be solidly developed internally without needing to make any trades. WR Corey Davis and CB Adoree Jackson are the offensive/defensive studs to build around.
Depth- Titans have good depth all around except for their oline. If anyone goes down they’ll have one scrub to put in and then start having to use TEs and LB
Cap Space- Titans only have 5m in cap space so they definitely need to free up some money before the next offseason comes along. The downside to the internal development is that they will all cost a lot to resign
Hidden Gems- SS Kevin Byard. Byard is a solid free safety but at SS not too sure how that’ll work but nonetheless outside of the 79 hpw he should succeed
Draft Needs- This team only has 3 cbs on the roster so I could see them drafting CB, some younger LBs, or some depth for the oline
WWSD- Lose Murray, start Henry, dev Davis and Jackson every week, add oline depth, free up at least 10m more in cap
Colts
Talent- Colts are usually a team lacking talent which leads them to being one of the last few teams picked. However these Colts aint your average Colts. Offensively, Luck, Mack, KA13 and even old ass Ted Ginn still snaps. Defense makes plays with Walker Jr, Quincy Wilson, TJ Green and Malik Hooker. Also a top 10 oline
Depth- Depth is pretty good. Colts just need anoher QB on their roster after Luck and one more HB and WR for depth.
Cap Space- Colts got 29m to flirt with so they are in a good position. If they can shed the Luck albatross the team will be rich af
Hidden Gems- CB Quincy Wilson. Not really hidden as most know who he is by now but prior to season start Wilson wasn’t known by most and then not wanted because of 88spd. 10 interceptions later Wilson is def a beast
Draft Needs- This team lacks pass rushers so I could see them targeting at least one major pass rusher and then just drafting for fun after that.
WWSD- Get rid of Luck asap. Contract is backloaded so he makes 17m this yr and then 22m, 28m, and then a whopping 37m in the last year of contract. Mack wasn’t anything special prior to the start of the lg so obviously RB isn’t needed on this team, anyone can probably be made great so trade Mack, get better pass rushers on defense.
Jags
Talent- Hella talent on this roster but the GM knows talent so no surprise here. Fournette probably the second best RB after Mccafrey and Perriman and Dede Westbrook are really the only 2 WRs this team needs. Defense is young and will be a force as long as this league exists
Depth- Only 2 QBs on the roster and Bortles is in trade talks so they need another QB and the team has no safeties
Cap Space- Only 16m in cap space here and the season after this season Perriman contract will be worth that alone. Not to mention having, Myles Jack, Jalen Ramsey, Jalen Myrick all coming up in the future
Hidden Gems- LE Yannick Ngakoue. 8.5 sacks on a star studded dline, this guy has potential if their were more oppurtunities.
Draft Needs- As one of the better QB user, a QB is def needed but since Fournette can literally carry a team, maybe QB isn’t needed as much. No safeties so 1 or 2 picks there and then whatever has the fastest 40. This is a GM who is known to make bust picks looking for speed however
WWSD- Get a QB, even the most bless user QBs cant win with a bum at the helm. And after witnessing what happens after Fournette cant carry the team, QB is a must. Get some safties and move one of the CBs to safety. Figure out cap so resigning wont force me into trading away young stars just to draft younger stars
AFC West
Broncos
Talent- Broncos still have an elite defense but offensively this squad needs some work. No QB, CJ Anderson is alright at RB, WR are either old or bad and the oline needs some work
Depth- Broncos need to add some oline depth as well as a few WRs and LBs.
Cap Space- Broncos are one of the better teams in the lg as far as cap space with an impressive 41m to spend. Look for this team to overhaul in free agency next season, if they check free agency that is
Hidden Gems- FS Justin Simmons. Simmons is only 24 but has decent speed and coverages and is 6’2. With some proper development a cover 3 with Roby on one side Chris Harris Jr on the other side, and Simmons in the middle, pass defense would be immaculate.
Draft Needs- QB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And then a WR
WWSD- Draft a QB definitely, then get at least one great WR, lose some defensive depth to replenish oline, and be ready to make it rain in free agency next offseaon
Chargers
Talent- The Bolts have great talent on the defenseive side of the ball but the offense needs some work. Unless they plan on making Cardale Jones the franchise, they need a QB, their guards might be the best two guard tandem in the league so they just need a few more guys and their RBs and WRs are solid
Depth- Depth wise the Chargers only have one QB on the roster but are sufficiently set at every other position
Cap Space- Chargers have a whopping 50m free in cap space at them moment. They too will be fiercly tossing cash when the next free agency rolls around and should have absolutely no problem when its time to resign Mike Williams, Joey Bosa etc.
Hidden Gems- MLB Jatavis Brown. Brown is only 5’11 but is fast, hits hard enough, and excellent in coverage.
Draft Needs- They need to draft a QB and then some more oline and a FS.
WWSD- With the way this team is built I would probably opt to trade for a good QB or make it rain on one next FA, build around the two guards on oline, probably move Casey Hayward to FS so he can play center field
Cheifs/Mounties
Talent- This team is on the low side of talent. There are only 27 players on the roster but they did manage to retain good talent such as Tyreek Hill and Zay Jones. Defensively, Josh Jones, and Shariff Floyd will be leading the way
Depth- This team needs depth in every single position. By far the lowest number of players on a roster across the league
Cap Space- The Mounties have 46m freed up in cap space so they’ll likely fill a bunch of those depth issues with low safe FA contracts and then cash out in FA next year
Hidden Gems- WR Zay Jones. Zay is a perfect compliment to a speedster like Hill. At only 23 he should be easy to dev up and can feed off of people fearing Hill
Draft Needs- Since they have no depth they need everything but this GM can usually win games without a great QB so I don’t see them drafting one early.
WWSD- Draft a QB, dev Hill he should already be the goat, get an oline that can sustain the pass block for the deep downfields throws this team thrives off of and get some DBs that wont get toasted in coverage
Raiders
Talent- The Raiders are fairly talented but its hard to understand their full talent because the GM is a fierce trader and will pretty much get rid of anyone.
Depth- This team has 6 RBs, 3LBs and no kicker but apart from that is fine elsewhere.
Cap Space- With 36m in cap space the Raiders will be making some noise next offseason and will likely trade away Khalil Mack rather than resign him
Hidden Gems- WR Kenny Golladay. Traded over from Detroit, Golloway is a fairy dusted WR who can snag on the best of them.
Draft Needs- Only thing needed in draft are coverage LBs and maybe 1 cornerback
WWSD- Offense is pretty built nothing really needs to change, would get better CBs a good MLB and trape someone for Mack to avoid resigning. Obi to CB as well
AFC East
Jets
Talent- It was looking terrible for this team a week ago but then a surprise pree conference came and it was announce the team was sold to Doom. Immediately, talented players then wanted to head to NY so this roster has some good talent with names like Corey Coleman, Tavon Young, Dee Ford coming in after the sale.
Depth- This team essentially gutted its roster so depth is needed everywhere
Cap Space- As of now the Jets have 22m in cap space but that should change after the penalties for the roster gutting come off the books. The new GM is a frivoulous spender so next free agency should be fun to watch
Hidden Gems- DT Danny Shelton. Shelton is only 25 with quick dev and 95 strength. Runs up the middle go nowhere and the pocket gets pushed back opening the door for the defensive ends and OLBs
Draft Needs- With the fresh roster look, every position is a need
WWSD- Doesn’t matter. Only a few think close enough to what I think and Doom is one
Patriots
Talent- Patriots are stacked. Nothin new. Both sides of the roster are competitive, with speed in all the right places
Depth- This team doesn’t lack depth anywhere but they do have an excess of WRs and SS
Cap Space- 21m in cap space which is decent but a great chunk of that will go to resigning Brandin Cooks this upcoming season
Hidden Gems- RE Derek Rivers. Rivers made the switch to dline this past offseason but just a year ago he was second in the league with 15 interceptions
Draft Needs- This team still lacks a dominant RB so maybe a 1st rd talent RB will increase the offensive production and the safeties are getting a bit old so those 2 might need to be replaced soon
WWSD- The biggest thing I would’ve done was already done by getting of Brady early and rolling with Jimmy G. I’d acquire a great RB, one LB, a younger safety or convert a corner to safety and then try to free up space in cap so after Cooks is signed the teams pockets are still comfortable. I’d also probably get rid of a few vets while their prices are still high
Dolphins
Talent- The Dolphins lack thetalent that would make users really want this team but they still have some solid players. Guys like Jay Ajayi and Devante Parker can hold down the offense while guys like Suh, Anthony Barr, and Deone Buchanon can help out the defense
Depth- Depth is decent. Only QB on the roster is 30 year old Tannehill. More safeties needed along with a Punter
Cap Space- This team has 18m in cap space and the only thing really hurting this team is the contract of Suh. If the contract can get shedded this team will be splashin in the next free agency period
Hidden Gems- WR Devante Parker. 88ovr 25yr old quick dev 66’3 WR? Yes pls
Draft Needs- This team has no speed at CB so I expect them to draft a CB and then maybe a replacement for Tannehill.
WWSD- Figure out how to get rid of Suh and do it, move on from Tannehill, get younger safeties
Bills/Bulldogs
Talent- Offesively this team is a bit of a struggle. Tyrod Taylor isn’t a complete QB, and Shady is still nice but is getting old. WRs aren’t too fast and cant get open but defensively this team is a lot better. Key players like Shaq Lawson, Marcell Dareus, Reggie Ragland, and Marcus Peters hold down the fort
Depth- This team has a lot more depth on defense than on offense but all the team needs to build depth around is maybe the LBs
Cap Space- Bills have 30m in cap space not sue how much that is in euros but they should be fine for free agency and ready to resign Peters once he comes up for resigning
Hidden Gems- WR Paul Richardson. Now Richardson is 26 but if he would’ve been devved more at 25 he would be a beast. Still, his 94 spd and 90 jumping is top notch
Draft Needs- Unless the GM is proficient with a game manager offense, a QB has to be wanted, along with a WR that can become #1. Outside of those 2 positions it’s a free for all
WWSD- With this team having a strong defense I would draft a QB, trade for a young WR 21-23 to dev up and at least one speedster in the DBs
NFC North
Vikings
Talent- The Vikings have one of the most talented team on paper in the league. Offensively they have Patrick Mahomes, Dalvin Cook, as long with two notorious chain movers in Jarvis Landry and Stefon Diggs. Defensively, Everson Griffen, CJ Mosley and Xavier Rhodes lead the charge.
Depth- Vikings seem to love WRs seeing as they have 7 on their active roster but only 2 QBs and 2 RBs. The Dline could use a couple of guys for increased depth
Cap Space- The Vikings have 32m in cap space already so they should fine moving forward. The GM has already resigned Landry so only Diggs and CJ Mosley will cost him
Hidden Gems- CB Rashard Robinson. Robinson is a bit of a project but thanks to him going through a known development system led by Coach Teddy, he is a 23yr old SS looking to shut down the other side of Xavier Rhodes
Draft Needs- This team could really use some picks for Oline. Dalvin cook and Mahomes will both need great protection up front to maximize their potential. Harrison Smith also took a regression hit so time for a new FS
WWSD- Dev Mahomes and Oline since Cook and the WRs can hold their own, either trade for some Oline or pick up some 21-22 yr old for fast development, move Harrison Smith to LB since he’s 85spd now
Lions
Talent- Detroit has a sizable amount of talent on their roster. Stafford is still bless, Riddick and Abdullah are a 2 headed monster. Defensively they have Bobby Wagner and Jarrad Davis patrolling the middle
Depth- This team is stockpiled with CBs, checking in with 6 on the active roster. Otherwise they are fine with depth
Cap Space- The Lions have only a surprising 3m in cap space but most of that is attributed to the fact that Matthew Stafford is the highest paid player in NFL history
Hidden Gems- CB Jamal Agnew. Agnew is undersized but you’d never know because of his ability to make plays on the ball.
Draft Needs- The Lions have to address their WR need as Golden Tate is the best WR on their roster. I could also see them taking some Oline pieces but I’m sure they’ll fray from DBs unless they find some true speed
WWSD- Get some WRs, develop Oline immensely, Get at least one shutdown corner and let Killebrew play FS
Packers
Talent- The Packers are solid with talent everywhere but their CBs. Aaron Rodgers still has a dangerous as ever offense and the defense is led by Clay Mathews and Mike Daniels.
Depth- Packers probably have the best distribution of depth in the league with every single position having at least 1 backup
Cap Space- Currently the Pack sit with 17m free but losing Clay Mathews and Jordy Nelson would free up another 18m
Hidden Gems- CB Kevin King. 23yr old 6’3 CB with 90+ spd and acc. Nuff said
Draft Needs- Since the team moved Ty Montgomery back to WR, a RB is def needed. Also they could use a CB with decent coverages
WWSD- Put Ty back at RB he’s a beast catching out the backfield, get rid of Jordy Nelson, trade for a lockdown CB and put EV at FS, Ha Ha at SS
Bears
Talent- Surprisingly the Bears have a pretty talented roster. QB Mitchell Trubisky is looking to take big strides with a new HC. Since this is a run heavy coach it should give him more time to develop and learn the offense. Pernell McPhee and Leonard Floyd lead the way for the defense
Depth- The Bears have good depth but could probably afford to lose one of their 4 TEs and add another offensive lineman
Cap Space- The Bears have 7m in cap space but could alleviate some space by trading Josh Sutton and although very unlikely, Pernell McPhee
Hidden Gems- DT Eddie Goldman. Goldman will end up a top 5 DT in the league don’t @ me
Draft Needs- This is a GM known to draft dline so I see no way they don’t draft dlineman and I could also see them taking a TE to replace Zach Miller.
WWSD- Dev Trubisky, get rid of Kevin White if you can get some value, add another good Oline man, draft Zach Millers replacement, dev the dline and CBs
NFC South
Falcons
Talent- One of the more talented rosters in the league, the Falcons have an all around roster built to compete. Matt Ryan is still a top 5 QB as well as Freeman bring a top 5 RB. On defense both Vic Beasley and Takk McKinley are dominant pass rushers and Deion Jones and Desmond Trufant just add to a stacked defense.
Depth- The Falcons have a perfect amount of depth in each positions. One of a few teams
Cap Space- The Falcons have only 6m in cap space as of now but getting rid of Matt Ryan and Joe Haden would free up an additional 21m
Hidden Gems- ROLB Duke Riley. Duke is only 24 now but is already 80ovr with quick dev. Another season of development and him and Deion Jones will be a force to deal with
Draft Needs- Since the team trade Julio Jones and Jake Mathews it would make the most sense to draft a WR and a LT.
WWSD- Trade Matt Ryan to free up cap, dev WR and Oline since QB and RB are already elite, dev LBs and DBs since dline is blessed enough
Panthers
Talent- Another talent filled roster, the Panthers also have the leagues best RB in Run CMC. Defensively, Luke Kuechly and Shaq Thompson roam the middle and young CBs James Bradberry and Corn Elder have lockdown responsibilities
Depth- This team is a rare team that seems to have too much depth with quite a few positions holding too many players
Cap Space- As of now the team has 25m in cap space and can free up another 7m by downgrading their backup QBs. (Cam makes a 11m this year compared to the two backups combing for a cool 9m)
Hidden Gems- CB Corn Elder. Corn Elder was a surprise no one saw coming. Before suffering a mid season injury that sidelined him until the playoffs, Corn was on pace to win DROY
Draft Needs- I could see this team trying to trade up for a beast WR to alleviate some pressure on the run game. Also with Thomas Davis aging, a replacement is likely to get drafted
WWSD- Acquire a dominant outside WR, dev up Oline, dev up DBs and free up a little more cap to make a splash in next FA
Saints
Talent- Definitely a top 5 teams in terms of talent. Good QB, solid stable of RBs, an unbelievable pass catching trio in Michael Thomas, Martavis Bryant, and Phillip Dorsett. Defensively, Cam Jordan, Darius Slay, Aaron Donald, Sua Cravens and newly acquired KGH will make a ton of noise this year
Depth- This team could probably afford to lose a corner in order to get another safety. And another DE
Cap Space- Saints have only 3m in cap which is towards the bottom of the league but getting rid of P Thomas Morstead could free up another 5m. While this team is stacked now their isn’t much they can do to free up can and they need to resign Blake Bortles, Aaron Donald, and Philip Dorsett
Hidden Gems- RT Ryan Ramcyzk. Ryan is only 24 quick dev 86+ in str, pbk, rbk, and imp
Draft Needs- This team will probably look to find the replacement for Marshon Lattimore in the draft. After that I could see them looking for another Bless Oline piece and maybe a WR for depth
WWSD- Dev up QB and Oline, dev LBs and DBs, figure out some cap management and definitely cut the overpaid Punter
Bucs
Talent- This is a team that is more talented on the offensive side than on the defense but the defense can still hold its own. Doug Martin is out in TB and Carlos Hyde is the new RB. Paired with Crab Legs and Mike Evans, the 3 for a formidable trio. Defensively, Gerald McCoy, Kwon Alexander, Lavonte David, and VH3 can all make plays.
Depth- This team has 2 kickers but it is the Bucs so that is understandable. They should probably cut a kicker and add a FS since there is only one on the roster
Cap Space- Right now the Bucs have 25m in cap space and can easily add to that by trading DJax if they wanted another 11m. Cap space is imperative because Mike Evans, Kwon Alexander, and Famous Jameis all need to be resigned this season
Hidden Gems- WR Chris Godwin. At 22 and quick dev with 90+spd and acc, it isn’t hard at all to see why he’s a gem. With Mike Evans and DJax already on the roster he adds to a talented WR pool
Draft Needs- This team needs to draft a young RB they can build for the future with the resignings of Winston and Evans. Another safety should get drafted and after that it’s just all for fun
WWSD- Resigning Jameis, Evans, and Alexander would be 1st priority, trade DJax for a pick to get that young RB, put Godwin on the outside if you keep DJax and put DJax in the slot, get rid of older defensive talent for younger talent
NFC West
Cardinals
Talent- This is an interesting team talent wise. At QB is Kirk Cousins and they don’t have any true beast WRs but they have a top 5 RB in David Johnson (who was almost on his way to Cleveland a year ago this time), and a top 5 Oline. On defense they are pretty stacked all around with Brandon Graham, Hason Reddick, Jordan Hicks, Fletcher Cox, PP21 and the Honey Badger.
Depth- This team is missing a FB, and is overhauled on LBs and short on Dline but a couple position swaps should help that
Cap Space- Now after all that talent I named, the Cards still have a whopping 35m to flirt with in cap space. No need to even try to make more space they are solid although this is a huge resigning year and they will likely have to free up money later if they want to have a chance at decent FAs
Hidden Gems- WR JJ Nelson. Nelson is a top 10 fastest WR in the league and with such a stout running game, great Oline, play action passes can free him up deep with enough protection to complete the pass
Draft Needs- This team most definitely needs to draft a QB. They are paying too much to old QBs and could be saving so much more money with a rookie QB. Also a legitimate WR is needed not just deep threats.
WWSD- Draft a QB or if spending is no big deal trade for one of those old heads coming up for resigning such as Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan etc. Get a legit WR1 you’d trust feeding, dev dline and LBs, swap Cox from ROLB to DT, swap Graham from DT to RE, figure out cap management to handle the numerous resignings approaching
Rams
Talent- The Rams have solid talent as well. On offense Jared Goff is coming along and with Todd Gurley running the ball, his responsibilities have dropped. Sammy Watkins is a beast nothing new. Defensively, Aaron Donald, Robert Quinn, and Alec Ogletree lead a great front 7
Depth- Goff is the only QB so need a backup there and overloaded on CB
Cap Space- Rams have a comfortable 26m in cap space and they nobody important up for resigning
Hidden Gems- TE Gerald Everett. This TE is nothing short of beast. 24 85spd 80+ in all catching and even a serviceable 66rbk/71imp
Draft Needs- Defense. I could definitely see this team drafting a true lockdown CB because they don’t have any one good now. I can also see them going for another WR and then adding to the pass rushing depth
WWSD- Dev Goff even though it’s a pain, keep the run game strong, add to the Oline, draft or trade for a true CB1 and leave some cap space instead of resigning the buns this year so when Watkins and Donald come up they can be resigned.
49ers/Conquistadors
Talent- The 49ers were trash. The Conquistadors are lit tho. Brady still at QB, this is one of the better user runners in the league so RB doesn’t matter, and they added Julio as a dominant target for Brady. Defensively, they have a great young studded defense featuring Arik Armstead, Deforest Buckner, Solomon Thomas, and Reuben Foster
Depth- Mexico City needs a couple DEs and less DTs. 4 TEs as well so I’m sure someone can catch those release papers
Cap Space- The Conquistadors have 26m free and the only needed resigning is Jake Mathews
Hidden Gems- TE George Kittle. Kittle is another blessed young TEs that will likely play his way into Top 5 TE territory in a few seasons. Top notch speed for a TE
Draft Needs- Maybe a QB to dev now while Brady plays out what will likely be his final season. A late round RB to dev up, maybe a good CB with speed and then Oline
WWSD- Get a QB to dev behind Brady so it’s not that hard of an adjustment if he retires, dev up WRs and Oline since QB and RB isn’t anything special right now, dev dline and DBs at least until a solid CB comes along to dev
Seahawks
Talent- The Hawks per usual have more talent on defense than offense but this is still a good looking offense on paper. Russ Wilson, Latavius Murray, Tyler Lockett and Eric Enron lead the offense and Michael Bennett, Frank Clark, Earl Thomas, and Bam Bam Kam lead the defense
Depth- All the Hawks need are more DEs and less CBs
Cap Space- Sadly the Hawks only have 2m in cap space. They can free up money by trading away Richard Sherman and Kj Wright
Hidden Gems- LT Taylor Decker. Decker already is a 97 ovr LT at just 24yrs old. He is desperately needed by irl Hawks to protect DangeRuss
Draft Needs- This team needs a WR to replace an old head, and also some defensive pieces so they can free up cap space
WWSD- Dev RB and Oline, trade Sherman, KJ wright, and Earl Thomas (safety easy to dev), dev LBs and DBs
NFC East
Eagles
Talent- Eagles have talent where they need it and will likely use this offseason to prime the team for a championship run. Wentz is coming along nice, and Josh Doctson was a great pickup the past season. On defense, the young Derek Barnett is ready for action and Ronald Darby/Sidney Jones IV are already locking down on the outside
Depth- The team is solid with depth. Could use another olineman and another FS.
Cap Space- Only 8m in cap space but only Darby is a MUST resign
Hidden Gems- CB Sidney Jones IV. Jones isn’t talked about since Darby is the key CB in philly now but he has solid attributes across the board and will likely force QBs to throwing over the middle which we all know is a bad idea
Draft Needs- I could see this team drafting a RB to replace Blount, maybe getting a WR to add to their offense and then putting the rest into defense
WWSD- Dev Wentz and the WRs, draft a RB and another WR, get some youth in the front 7 next to Barnett, free up cap to ensure Darby can get resigned
Cowboys
Talent- Cowboys have a bunch of talented individuals on this squad. Of course the big 3 runs the offense, Dak Zeke & Dez, but defensively the team is ramping it up with guys like David Irving, Taco Charlton, Jaylon Smith, Anthony Brown and Byron Jones
Depth- Boys have solid depth. But are overloaded at WR and DE
Cap Space- Cowboys have 24m in cap right now and could free up more cash by getting rid of Brian Orakpo and Geno Smith
Hidden Gems- WR Ryan Switzer. Switzer is a 23yr old starboy with 83+ in all catching attributes. He’s like a young Wes Welker and should help the Cowboys move on from Dez Bryant next season when he’s due to make 20m
Draft Needs- I could see this team taking another WR even though they are ok there. And then everything else into defense
WWSD- dev QB and WR, dev LBs and DBs, get rid of Dez, start figuring out cap now because season after this, Dak, Zeke, Dez, Jaylon Smith, Lael Collins all surface up for new money
Giants
Talent- This team is almost exclusively talented on defense. The offense only offers OBJ and Evan Engram with 2 great olineman. Defensively however, they still have JPP, Olivier Vernon, Snax Harrison, Jack rabbit, Eli Apple and 21 Savage
Depth- The team just needs to add another FS and their depth is perfect
Cap Space- Now this is where things extremely tricky for the Giants. They have 13m in cap but they need to resign OBJ AND Landon Collins and after they pay them, the following season both Eli Apple and Sterling Shepard come up for new contracts as well.
Hidden Gems- TE Evan Engram. Engram didn’t have the season most thought he was capable of last season which is why he’s my hidden gem. He is the fastest TE and at just 23 will be a force to reckon with
Draft Needs- This team has to pull the plug on Eli Manning and get someone else back there. They also need a legit RB to feed 15-20 carries a game too. They should also look to replace some of those pricey defensive players so they can afford to resign their studs
WWSD- Get rid of Eli Manning, acquire a RB, build the holes in the Oline, shed expensive contracts for cheaper ones, dev WRs and TE, dev dline and DBs
Redskins
Talent- The Redskins aren’t the most talented team but they have enough key pieces to make it work. Offensively, Teddy Bridgewater looks to continue working with Crowder and Pryor, defensively the team is building around Johnathan Allen and Fabian Moreau
Depth- The Redskins is perfectly set up already
Cap Space- Skins have 26m to do damage with and will likely be a huge spender in next years FA
Hidden Gems- CB Fabian Moreau. 6’0 tall with 94/93 spd/acc decent coverages and only 24
Draft Needs- The skins need a dominant WR since Pryor will start regressing and then they need to fill their interior Oline. Defensively get a younger LB core
WWSD- dev QB and WRs, find better guards, dev dline and DBs, get some younger LBs, put Josh Norman in the slot