In the last few years, the NFL has had many teams remain on top, as seen in the Kansas City Chief’s Super Bowl victory, but this year’s draft might change the teams’ talents and movement of players.
This upcoming NFL draft that will take place from April 25 to 27 has given teams the opportunity to set their franchise up for success in the years to come. With the potential for key NFL players’ movement, the NFL is shaping up to be a new league– something I am really looking forward to. Seeing teams who used to be at the bottom rise in standings is refreshing and makes the league more interesting. It’s refreshing to see teams other than the same top five make it to the Super Bowl.
The draft this year has many talented players who are claimed to be “generational talents.” Notable players in the draft include quarterback Caleb Williams, quarterback Jayden Daniels, wide receiver Marvin Harrison JR and offensive tackle Joe Alt. Players like Marvin Harrison JR and Joe Alt have been involved with football their whole lives, having watched their fathers play and succeed in the NFL.
The draft also has a lot of good offensive players. With such a competitive draft class, many players that were predicted to be picked higher or go first in their position could fall back a few picks.
The Chicago Bears have found themselves in an excellent position after trading their first-round pick last season. The Bears will now have the number one overall pick and pick number nine. With two picks in the top 10 and recently adding veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen, the Bears have set themselves up for a great season. The Bears will more than likely draft Caleb Williams, meaning he will be walking into one of the best positions any rookie QB has ever walked into before.
The Arizona Cardinals, who have also been at the bottom of standings in recent years, are walking into this year’s draft with 11 picks to work with and the number four overall pick. With the amount of picks they have, the Cardinals can create a great core or even trade picks for players. The team has a chance to get out of the low-ranking position they have been in for years with either route they take.
Apart from the draft, many key players who have been with teams for years are making big moves, including Saquon Barkley from the Giants to the Eagles, Kirk Cousins from the Vikings to the Falcons, and Henry from the Titans to the Ravens. While new trades and signings are happening every day, these are guys I never expected to end up switching teams. The change will be good for teams and fans, as they get to watch games that are new and entertaining.
Seeing teams rebuild and turn their franchises around is what keeps NFL games from being repetitive. The transformation in teams from being on the bottom to actually being playoff contenders is so fun to watch. At the same time, new rivalries will be made and new favorites created. I think this year will break a pattern in football that we have seen for multiple seasons, leading to new teams creating their dynasties.
