The Ravens face a pivotal offseason with key questions including hiring a new head coach, improving Lamar Jackson's performance, bolstering their pass rush, managing salary cap and player contracts, and strategizing their draft and free agency to rebuild and compete for a Super Bowl.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones emphasizes a bold approach in the upcoming offseason, including potentially 'busting the budget' to improve the team through free agency and draft picks, with a focus on strengthening the defense and leveraging recent trades for future success, all aimed at winning more Super Bowls.
Joe Schoen, GM of the Giants, aims for a quick team turnaround similar to the Bears and Patriots, highlighting the potential of quarterback Jaxson Dart and the importance of strategic coaching and drafting to achieve success.
The Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after their Week 18 win, with the draft scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The draft order is based on team records, with the Raiders previously selecting first overall in 2007.
The article presents Keith Sanchez's first-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL season, highlighting team needs and prospects such as quarterbacks, defensive players, and offensive linemen, with teams like the Raiders, Jets, and Cardinals making key selections to rebuild or strengthen their rosters.
The NFL Week 18 concluded with crucial playoff clinches, record-breaking performances like Myles Garrett's sack record, and the final draft order set, as teams competed for seeding and draft positions in a dramatic Sunday of football.
The Raiders plan to give playing time to all players in their final game to potentially secure the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft if they lose to the Chiefs, highlighting the ongoing issue of tanking driven by the draft order system, which incentivizes losing to get better draft positions. The NFL could consider alternative draft systems to encourage teams to compete hard even when out of playoff contention.
The Arizona Cardinals face a challenging end to their 2025 season with potential changes ahead, a final game against the Rams, and key player milestones like Michael Wilson aiming for 1,000 yards and Trey McBride contending for the NFL reception lead. The offseason plans, draft positioning, and player updates are also highlighted, with a focus on team development and future prospects.
The Las Vegas Raiders, holding the top pick in the upcoming NFL draft, are considering selecting quarterback Dante Moore, who is highly regarded and has performed well in college, though they might also choose another top prospect like Fernando Mendoza. Their decision will be influenced by their final game outcome and potential draft strategies, with the team aiming to improve their quarterback situation after a history of struggles.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussed the team's defensive struggles, the potential use of Dak Prescott in Week 18, the future of their defense, draft strategies, and negotiations with free agent George Pickens, emphasizing a need for improvement and strategic planning in the offseason.
The New York Giants secured a rare late-season victory over the Raiders, highlighting their strategic approach to draft positioning, the emergence of Tommy DeVito, and key player re-signings like Jermaine Eluemunor and Wan'Dale Robinson, which could influence their offseason plans and draft strategy.
The Giants defeated the Raiders 34-10, ending a nine-game losing streak and positioning the Raiders for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, while the Giants prepare for their final game against the Cowboys.
The article discusses how the upcoming NFL Week 17 game between the Raiders and Giants impacts their chances of securing the No. 1 overall draft pick, with the Browns and Jets also in the running depending on game outcomes and tiebreakers, highlighting the season's unpredictability and the importance of game results for draft positioning.
The article defends Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart against negative narratives, emphasizing his potential and the importance of supporting him with proper coaching and weapons. It discusses the Giants' coaching decisions, the future of GM Joe Schoen, and key offseason considerations like re-signing tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and evaluating rookie Marcus Mbow. The article also touches on the upcoming game against the Raiders, the impact of injuries, and the Giants' chances of securing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Raiders' Maxx Crosby left the facility after opposing the team's decision to shut him down for the last two games of a losing season, raising concerns about his future with the team amid ongoing tanking strategies to secure a top draft pick.