PFR Originals: 7/4/22 – 7/16/22

Here’s a quick look back at our most recent original pieces:

  • Another three additions were made to PFR’s Offseason In Review series, all covering AFC squads.
    • Breaking down a busy Chargers spring, Sam Robinson looked at the major moves Los Angeles has made to bolster its defense in particular, as the team looks to take its place among the AFC’s elite.
    • Their divisional rival Raiders have, of course, made splashes on both sides of the ball this offseason as well. A new regime on the sidelines and in the front office will look to keep the team in the postseason.
    • Finally, the Colts have brought in yet another new starting QB, hoping that Matt Ryan can help the offense enough to put an otherwise talented, deep roster into postseason contention.
  • In the wake of the Baker Mayfield trade, Ben Levine recounted the many moves the Panthers have made in recent years to address the QB position. Suffice it to say, Mayfield is the latest in a long line of signal-callers the team has brought in to try and find long-term stability.
  • As training camp draws nearer, players on all teams can be identified as potentially being on the roster bubble, something which can leave their respective clubs with a few options.
    • One is to look to trade them, something the Ravens could consider with safety Chuck Clark. I dove into Baltimore’s new-look backend, and where the veteran might (or might not) fit into it.
    • Likewise, Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill could be on the move soon. Ely Allen examined Dallas’ depth at the position, and the subsequent fact that a change of scenery would serve the former second-rounder well.
  • In the absence of trade partners, though, teams may be left with the decision to simply cut ties with certain players.
    • In the case of the Colts, that could spell the end of Ben Banogu‘s tenure in Indy. Ely traced his path from a successful college career to a limited role in the NFL so far.
    • Amongst the many changes the Dolphins have made this offseason is the addition of multiple RBs. As a result, a logjam could force Salvon Ahmed to find a new home soon. Ely elaborated on the many competitors the former UDFA faces to land on the 53-man roster.
  • A number of veteran wideouts remain on the market, including Will Fuller. I broke down his history of production coupled with injury trouble, and tried to pinpoint a few teams who could be well-suited to take a flyer on him.
  • With most of the summer’s roster building phases done with, Sam examined the wide range of financial situations NFL teams currently find themselves in. From the Browns at the top, to the Patriots at the bottom, squads enter the 2022 campaign with vastly different levels of salary cap flexibility.
  • Continuing his look at the top earners on both sides of the ball, Sam also looked at the top 2022 cap hits amongst defenders. The explosion in non-QB positional markets has allowed the league’s stars across a number of teams to land historic contracts.
  • The Texans don’t have the highest of expectations on offense this season, but they could have some notable upside at the WR position. Ely detailed the 2022 depth chart spot-by-spot, revealing the players second-year QB Davis Mills will have at his disposal.
  • In general, Bill Belichick has not fared particularly well in developing homegrown talents at wideout. Ben examined the hits and misses the team has had during his tenure, something made even more poignant by the underwhelming end of N’Keal Harry‘s time in New England.
  • With the deadline for franchise tag recipients to sign long-term deals passing on Friday (and no such contracts materializing), Sam broke down the situations now facing the Cowboys and Dolphins, and, more importantly, the Chiefs and Bengals with respect to the players set to play on the tag in 2022.
  • Earlier today, Ben offered an interesting glimpse into the lucrative careers any NFLer can put together, with a listing of the top-earning current players who joined the league as UDFAs.
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