Max Grades Every NFL Team’s Offseason

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Max Teply, Staff Writer

From coaching movement to free agency, a lot has happened in the NFL since the Super Bowl. Let’s take a tour around the league and see what each team has done this offseason. I will break down all the significant moves they have made and give them a grade. We’ll go in alphabetical order.

Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals have not had a good offseason. Their biggest move has been hiring former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon as their next head coach. Gannon had his ups and downs in his two years in Philly. The Eagle’s defense was merely average in 2021, but they were dominant for most of the 2022 season. However, Gannon did not have a good game plan for the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs, and his defense surrendered 31 points. While moving on from Kliff Kingsbury was a good decision, hiring a defensive minded coach with a mediocre track record does not seem like a good move, especially with franchise quarterback Kyler Murray in desperate need of some help on offense. Arizona has not had a good free agency either, as they have literally signed nobody of note and lost top cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. to the Vikings and breakout defensive lineman Zach Allen to the Broncos. Also, superstar wide receiver De’Andre Hopkins is on the trade block for some reason. The disfunction in Arizona continues.
Grade: F
Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons have had a surprisingly good offseason. First, they hired Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator. Although New Orleans defense underwhelmed in 2022, they were generally solid in Nielsen’s time there. Atlanta had lots of cap space to work with in free agency, and they made good use of it. Their biggest addition is former Bengals safety Jessie Bates III, who they signed to a four-year, $64 million contract. They also brought in veteran defensive tackle David Onyamata, who played under Nielsen in New Orleans, on a three-year deal and former Ravens pass rusher Calais Campbell on a one-year deal to shore up the defensive line. They also fortified the secondary by acquiring cornerback Jeff Okudah from the Lions. Okudah, the third overall pick in the 2020 draft, had a promising 2022 season, but clearly the Lions don’t think much of him as Atlanta only had to surrender a fifth-round pick to get him. On offense, the Falcons acquired tight end Jonnu Smith from the Patriots, also for a measly fifth-round pick. Smith, who played for Falcons head coach Arthur Smith when he was the offensive coordinator for the Titans, is a good player who was buried on New England’s depth chart. They put the icing on the cake by re-signing offensive linemen Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary to long-term deals. This is a make or break year for this Falcons regime, and they have done a great job of putting themselves in a position to take a step forward this year. The only thing missing is a good quarterback, and they could find one in this year’s draft.
Grade: A
Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens’ offseason begins and ends with the Lamar Jackson saga. Jackson, Baltimore’s franchise quarterback, asked for a fully guaranteed contract, but Baltimore refused to give it to him. After failing to reach an agreement, the Ravens put the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson, meaning that he is free to negotiate with other teams, but Baltimore has the power to match any contract he signs and force him to come back to Baltimore. If they chose not to match the offer, the Ravens would receive two first-round picks in exchange. Baltimore would be stupid to let Jackson go, so I expect him to re-sign with the Ravens, eventually. No team seems to be interested in giving him a fully guaranteed contract, so it does not appear he will find more money elsewhere. Baltimore also signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal in hopes of insentivizing Jackson to return. Although he most likely will end up staying, the Ravens did not need to let this situation go so far and nearly shatter their relationship with a great quarterback, and this saga has overshadowed other roster needs and prevented them from making any other moves. They did fire offensive coordinator Greg Roman after his unusual run-first scheme proved to be unsustainable and replaced him with former Georgia Bulldogs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monkin. Monkin is known for running a balanced offense, with a good mix of passing and running concepts. Assuming Jackson returns, this scheme should do a good job of maximizing both his strengths as a passer and his athleticism in the run game. Monkin is a good hire, but the Jackson mess and the lack of moves in free agency make this a below average offseason overall.
Grade: C-
Buffalo Bills: The Bills have not done much this offseason after a disappointing playoff run. They lost running back Devin Singletary to the Texans, but they replaced him with former Patriot Damien Harris on a cheap one-year deal. They also brought in offensive guard Conner McGovern on a three-year deal. McGovern is a solid and reliable starter, as he played in 15 games for the Cowboys last season. Buffalo also retained star safety Jordan Poyer, the anchor of their defense. Mica Hyde, another star safety, will return from a major neck injury this year, further aiding the defense. However, they lost star linebacker Trumain Edmands to the Bears, a blow to the middle of the defense. Overall, it’s been a very pedestrian offseason for the Bills. They may be falling behind in the AFC race, as other teams like the Dolphins and Jets make big moves.
Grade: C+
Carolina Panthers: The Panthers have had a massive offseason. First, they hired former Colts head coach Frank Reich to the same position. Despite having five different starting quarterbacks in his five years in Indianapolis, Reich always had the Colts in playoff contention. Carolina’s biggest move was acquiring the first overall pick in the draft from the Bears. They had to give up a kings ransome to do it, with picks 9 and 61 in this year’s draft, a 2024 first and second round pick, and star wide receiver D.J. Moore all going back to Chicago, but the Panthers are now in position to find their franchise quarterback. This move could backfire fantastically, but it is very hard to win without an elite quarterback, making it a risk worth taking. In free agency, Carolina signed a bunch of solid players to team friendly contracts at positions of need, including wide receivers Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark, safety Vonn Bell, offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman, defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, tight end Hayden Hurst, and running back Miles Sanders. The Panthers now have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball, and they are in position to find their quarterback in the draft. The future is bright in Carolina.
Grade: A
Chicago Bears: The biggest move of the Bears offseason has been the trade with the Panthers mentioned above. Getting Moore is a big win for Justin Fields and the draft capital should help down the road. However, Chicago’s free agency moves have been questionable. For one, they were unable to attract any of the top offensive linemen and were forced to settle for Nate Davis, a journeyman guard who allowed three sacks in 12 games for the Titans last season. On defense, Chicago spent big money to bring in linebackers T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds, but they did nothing of note to address their dreadful defensive line. While Edwards and Edmunds are great players, it is hard to build a good defense with the linebackers as the foundation. It remains to be seen what they will do in the draft, but these free agency moves have been a bit head-scratching. However, the big trade helps out their grade.
Grade: B+
Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals have had a rather pedestrian offseason. Their big signing was offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., who got a four-year, $64 million deal. They are now shopping left tackle Jonah Williams on the trade block, which is confusing to me. Brown and Williams could play either tackle position, which would make incumbent right tackle La’el Collins expendable. Instead, it looks like Cincinnati will stick with Collins and play Brown at left tackle, making Williams expendable. Collins is older and injury prone, but the Bengals prefer him over Williams for some reason. On defense, they lost both starting safeties – Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell – and did not replace them. 2022 first-round pick Daxton Hill will likely take over for Bates, but he is unproven. They may address the other safety position in the draft. For now, though, it has been an underwhelming offseason for the Bengals.
Grade: C
Cleveland Browns: The Browns have only made three signings, but all of them will be impactful. The biggest is defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, who agreed to a four-year, $57 million contract. He will help shore up an interior defensive line that was virtually non-existent last season. They also signed defensive end Obo Okoronkwo and safety Juan Thornhill to three-year deals. Perhaps their biggest move was firing terrible defensive coordinator Joe Woods and replacing him with Jim Schwartz, who won a Super Bowl in the same role with the Eagles back in 2017. All of these moves are good, but the Browns’ success hinges on the play of DeShaun Watson. Watson struggled upon returning from his suspension late last year, but the Browns are counting on him to rebound. If he does, Cleveland could be very good.
Grade: B+
Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have done a great job of retaining their own free agents this offseason. Their biggest outside additions have come via trades, as cornerback Stephon Gilmore was acquired from the Colts and wide receiver Brandon Cooks from the Texans, both for cheap. They also released running back Ezekiel Elliot after an underwhelming last three seasons. Tony Pollard is seemingly now in position to take over a workhorse role, which should be an improvement to the running game. Considering their limited financial resources, the Cowboys have done well in the player personnel department. However, they fired offensive coordinator Kellin Moore after their playoff loss, using him as a scapegoat for their disappointing playoff run. I think quarterback Dak Prescott is overrated and that is the main problem, but I guess we will find out for sure this season. They replaced Moore with Brian Schottenheimer, flamed out in Seattle in the same role at the end of Russell Wilson’s tenure there. Firing Moore brings down this grade a bit for me.
Grade: B
Denver Broncos: The Broncos are going all in. They traded a first-round pick to hire Sean Payton as their next head coach in hopes of establishing an elite coach-quarterback combo with him and Russell Wilson. In free agency, Denver majorly upgraded the offensive line with the additions of right tackle Mike McGlinchey on a massive five-year, $87.5 million contract, and right guard Ben Powers on a four-year, $52 million deal. They also upgraded the defensive line with former Cardinal Zach Allen on a three-year, $45 million contract. This is a make-or-break year for the Broncos. They have assembled a great roster and coaching staff, but Wilson will have to have a bounce back season if they are to be competitive. They have no draft capital after the Wilson and Payton trades, so it’s all or nothing in Denver. This is a risky and desperate strategy, but you can’t deny that all the pieces should be in place for the Broncos to be contenders. I have to respect them for going all in and not settling for mediocrity even though it could massively backfire.
Grade: A-
Detroit Lions: The Lions have made some great signings at positions of need in free agency. Cornerback Cam Sutton and running back David Montgomry signed three-year deals, and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, last year’s interception leader, somehow only got a one-year deal. However, they have also made two questionable moves. For one, they traded corner back Jeff Okudah, a former third overall pick, to the Falcons for only a fifth-round selection in this year’s draft. Giving up on Okudah after a promising 2022 season is head scratching especially with Detroit in desperate need of corner back help. They also let wide receiver D.J. Chark leave for the Panthers in free agency on a cheap one-year deal. While I trust their front office, I can’t figure out why the Lions would make these moves. For now, their good signings slightly outweigh the bad moves for me, and they still have two first-round picks to get back on track.
Grade: B-
Green Bay Packers: Per usual, the Packers did nothing in free agency. However, they are working on a trade that will send Aaron Rodgers to the Jets. The deal should be completed by the draft, but the two teams are taking a long time to agree on compensation. Jordan Love, a 2020 first-round pick, will take over the reins in Green Bay. Love has sat behind Rodgers for three years now and played well in limited action last season. Rodgers praised Love when he announced that he wanted to play for the Jets, saying “He’s a good kid. He’s got a bright future ahead of him.” Hopes are high for Love, but the lack of activity in free agency is not inspiring much confidence in Green Bay’s prospects for next season.
Grade: C-
Houston Texans: The Texans started off their offseason with a bang, hiring former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to be their next head coach. Ryans is an excellent coach whose energetic personality and scheme helped the Niners to become one of the best defenses in the league. The Texans hope he will bring a winning culture to Houston, a place where losing has become the norm in recent years. The Texans have made some solid veteran signings, including safety Jimmie Ward, tight end Dalton Schultz, linebacker Denzel Perryman, and running back Devin Singletary, but their offseason hinges entirely on the success of their draft. They blew their chance at the first overall pick by winning the last game of the season, potentially costing them Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, the consensus best quarterback in this year’s draft class. While the Panthers are higher on Ohio St.’s C.J. Stroud, Young is the better player and it would not be surprising at all if Carolina changes their mind by the time they are on the clock. For now I’ll just grade the Texans on what they have done so far, but the draft could drastically change things for better or worse.
Grade: B
Indianapolis Colts: The Colts’ biggest move this offseason has been hiring former Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as their next head coach. Steichen was the architect of a dynamic offense that nearly one the Super Bowl in Philly. He is also responsible for the development of quarterback Jaylen Hurts. Indianapolis has the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft, and they hope that Steichen can work his magic with whichever quarterback they select. Their biggest free agent signing was pass rusher Samson Ebukam, who agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract after a solid season with the 49ers. They also signed quarterback Gardner Minshew, the backup to Hurts last year in Philadelphia, and he could potentially start this season depending on which quarterback the Colts draft.
Grade: B
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars have not brought in a single outside free agent, instead focusing on retaining their own guys. However, they lost starting right tackle JaHaan Taylor to the Chiefs on a massive contract. While he may not have been worth quite as much as he got from Kansas City, Taylor is a solid player that the Jags will have to replace either in the draft or with someone already on the roster.
Grade: C
Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs have not had an especially good offseason. They lost both starting offensive tackles, Orlando Brown Jr. and Andrew Wylie, in free agency. They replaced one of them with the aforementioned Taylor, but giving him a four-year, $80 million contract is an overpay. They will have to find another tackle, most likely in the draft. They also lost wide receivers Juju Smith Schuster and Mecole Hardman. On defense, they replaced safety Juan Thornehill with former Buccaneer Mike Edwards and upgraded the defensive line with former 49er Charles Omenihu. On the coaching front, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy left to take the same position with the Commanders. Bieniemy’s coaching ability has been hard to judge in Kansas City because head coach Andy Reed mainly runs the offense, so he is headed to Washington in hopes of proving himself worthy of a head coach position in the future. The Chiefs will probably be fine without him, but losing Bieniemy is certainly not a good thing for them. We will see what the draft brings, but the Chiefs have had just an okay offseason thus far.
Grade: C+
Las Vegas Raiders: Following the release of quarterback Derek Carr after nine seasons with the team, the Raiders are moving into a new era. They brought in former 49er Jimmy Garroppolo on a three-year, $67.5 million contract, and he will be a quality placeholder until they find a young franchise quarterback. They also signed wide receiver Jakobi Meyers on a three-year deal, a questionable move since his skillset is redundant with that of fellow receiver Hunter Renfrow, but I’m sure they will find ways to get both of them involved in the offense. Interestingly, they also traded tight end Darren Waller to the Giants for a third-round pick, leaving Vegas without a quality tight end on the roster. Again, the draft could significantly impact this grade, but I think pulling the plug on the Carr era makes this at least a slightly above average offseason by itself despite the other questionable moves.
Grade: B-
Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers have made two big moves this offseason. First, they hired Kellen Moore as their new offensive coordinator after he was surprisingly let go by the Cowboys. Moore is a much more creative play designer than his predecessor Joe Lombardy, and I expect him to do a better job of utilizing Justin Herbert’s strengths as a quarterback. Interestingly, star running back Austin Ekeler requested a trade after he and the Chargers were unable to agree on a new contract, but it does not appear as if Los Angeles will grant his request. Their other big move was signing all-pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to a two-year deal after he was surprisingly cut by the Vikings. Overall, it has been a productive offseason for the Chargers, and hopefully the Ekeler situation gets resolved.
Grade: B
Los Angeles Rams: The Rams have done absolutely nothing in free agency. However, they traded superstar corner back Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins and only got a third-round pick in return. I’m not sure the Rams themselves know if they want to try to contend or if they should blow it up. They seem to be caught in the middle. At least they won a Super Bowl before things went South.
Grade: D
Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins’ big move this offseason was trading for the aforementioned Ramsey. They also made an outstanding defensive coordinator hire in former Broncos head coach Vick Fangio. Fangio is one of the smartest defensive minds in the league, and pared with Miami’s talented pass rush and secondary, should lead an excellent defense this year. The only other noteworthy move for the Dolphins was the signing of backup quarterback Mike White. White was a serviceable starter for the Jets down the stretch last year and will offer a decent insurance policy if Tua Tagovailoa can’t stay healthy.
Grade: A-
Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings have had a very up-and-down offseason. They got off to a great start by hiring former Dolphins coach Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator. Minnesota’s defense was pitiful last season, largely thanks to horrendous coordinator Ed Donatell. However, they proceeded to cut ties with long-time franchise stalwarts Adam Thielen and Eric Kendricks in order to create more financial flexibility. Their free agency signings were hit or miss. Bringing in pass rusher Marcus Davenport and corner back Byron Murphey Jr. on team friendly deals were great moves, but signing back-up tight end Josh Oliver to a three-year, $21 million contract is head-scratching at best. This front office seems to be very hit or miss. However, the Flores hire and the signings of Davenport and Murphey are enough for me to give the Vikes a slightly above average grade.
Grade: B-
New England Patriots: The Pats have had an okay offseason. Their best move has been signing wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster to a three-year, $33 million contract. He is an upgrade over Jakobi Meyers, who signed with the Raiders for the exact same contract. They also traded second-string tight end Jonnu Smith to the Falcons but replaced him with former Dolphin Mike Gesicki on a one-year, $9 million deal, a questionable move with Hunter Henry entrenched as the starter. They also signed running back James Robinson to a two-year, $8 million contract despite already having quality players in Rahmondre Stevenson and Pierre Strong on the roster. However, there most important move was hiring former Texans head coach and Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien to run the offense. New England’s offense was miserable last year with Matt Patricia running the show. While they haven’t made any especially egregious moves, the Pats haven’t blown me away with good ones either. However, the Smith-Schuster signing and the O’Brien hire are good enough to warrant a slightly above average grade.
Grade: B-
New Orleans Saints: I am not a fan of the Saints offseason. Their first and biggest move was signing Derek Carr to a four-year, $150 million contract to be their next quarterback. While Carr is a decent player, he is not someone who can elevate the players around him. He is usually not the reason why his team wins a game like Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen are the reason why the Chiefs and Bills win. While this signing gives them a nice floor, it also puts a hard cap on their ceiling as a team. New Orleans also brought in Jamal Williams, a quality running back who led the league in rushing touchdowns last season with the Lions, to spare starter Alvin Kamara. Their defense got much worse in free agency, as starting defensive linemen David Onyamata and Marcus Davenport left in free agency. Oh, and they also brought in former Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods to fill the same position in New Orleans. Although head coach Dennis Allen usually calls the defense, bringing in a terrible coordinator like Woods is cannot help matters. With an average offense and a below average defense, the Saints do not appear set for a good season even in the weak NFC South. At the end of the day, I cannot get behind settling for mediocrity. The goal of every sports team is to win a championship, not to settle for being in the mix for a back-end playoff spot.
Grade: D-
New York Giants: The Giants have done really well this offseason. They signed former Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke to a four-year, $40 million deal to help anchor the defense, and wide receiver Paris Campbell, also a former Colt, was also brought in to improve the passing game. They also signed Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million extension after a solid 2022 season. The deal is expensive, but most of the guaranteed money is in the first two years, meaning the Giants have an easy out in 2025 if they find a better option by then. They also traded for Raiders tight end Darren Waller. Waller is a great player, but he has struggled to stay healthy the last two years. The only thing they need to do is resolve the contract dispute with star running back Saquon Barkley. The two sides were unable to come to an agreement on an extension before free agency began, so the Giants franchise tagged Barkley, who appears ready to hold out for a new contract instead of playing on the tag. However, all of their other moves have been solid, and they should help the Giants improve on their already surprising 2022 campaign.
Grade: B
New York Jets: As you might already know, the Jets are in the process of trading for Aaron Rodgers to be their quarterback. The trade has not yet been finalized, but all indications are that the deal will get done most likely by the draft. The Jets already have a stacked roster, so adding Rodgers should push them over the top and put them into the Super Bowl conversation. The only problem with Rodgers is that he forced them to sign his buddy Allen Lazard, a fellow former Packer, to a four-year, $44 million contract. Lazard is really not a good player, but Rodgers seems to think he is. New York also brought in former Chief Mecole Hardman to a one-year deal to serve as a gadget player on offense. The addition of Rodgers automatically makes this offseason a success even though they will more than likely regret having to sign Lazard.
Grade: A
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles had an incredible roster last year and it was inevitable that they would have to take a slight step back this year due to a lack of cap space. They most notably lost defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, right guard Isaac Seumalo, and running back Miles Sanders in free agency, but they were able to retain corner backs Darius Slay and James Bradberry as well as defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and center Jason Kelce. They replaced Sanders with Rashaad Penny on a cheap one-year deal in what could be a sneaky good move. Penny, a former first-round pick, dominated at the end of the 2021 season but tore his ACL in week two of the 2022 campaign. With a great offensive line still in place, Penny could have a great year if he fully recovers from his knee surgery. They have plenty of depth on the defensive line, so replacing Hargrave shouldn’t be too much of a problem. They still need to find solutions at safety and right guard, but they still have two first-round picks in the draft to work with. Perhaps their biggest problem will be maintaining an elite coaching staff, as both coordinators left to take head coaching jobs elsewhere. While this hasn’t been a particularly good offseason, I think the Eagles have done the best they can. Everyone knew they weren’t going to be able to retain all their high-priced star players or their great coordinators, but they have a smart front office and I trust that they will find a way to remain at or near the top of the NFC for years to come.
Grade: C
Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers have not had a very active offseason. On defense, they signed corner back Patrick Peterson to a two-year deal and linebacker Cole Holcomb to a three-year contract. Peterson made the Pro Bowl last year after a bounce-back season with the Vikings, but it remains to be seen if he can repeat that performance again. Holcomb is a solid player but won’t make a huge difference. Their only other noteable move was signing former Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo toa a three-year contract to fortify the interior of their offensive line. These are all solid moves, but they do not move the needle a whole lot, and they still have major needs on the defensive line and in the secondary. Ultimately, the Steelers are stuck in mediocrity and will need quarterback Kenny Pickett to improve if they hope to get back in contention.
Grade: C+
San Francisco 49ers: The Niners made one big move in free agency, signing former Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a four-year, $80 million contract. With this addition, San Francisco’s already elite defensive line will be utterly terrifying for opponents. However, defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans left to be the Texans’ head coach, and safety Jimmy Ward followed him to Houston. They also lost star right tackle Mike McGlinchey to the Broncos. The Niners are obviously still a great team, but I think they lost a little more than they gained.
Grade: C
Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks have had a really good offseason. They brought back quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year deal and fortified the defense in free agency with the signings of lineman Dre’Mont Jones on a three-year, $51 million deal, safety Julian Love on a two-year deal, and linebacker Devin Bush on a one-year contract. This offseason has already been good, but Seattle still has two top 20 picks in this year’s draft to make it even better.
Grade: B
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Bucs have not done much this offseason. Their biggest move was hiring Dave Canales, formerly the Seahawks quarterbacks coach, to be their next offensive coordinator. They also brought in Baker Mayfield to replace Tom Brady at quarterback after a solid stint with the Rams at the end of last season. Canales is part of the reason for Geno Smith’s breakout 2022 campaign, so we’ll see if he can work some more magic and resurrect the career of Mayfield, a former #1 overall draft pick. The only other notable losses for Tampa Bay are running back Leonard Fournette, who was released after a disappointing 2022 season, and corner back Sean Murphey-Bunting, who left for the Titans in free agency. They did manage to re-sign cornerback Jamel Deen and linebacker Lavonte David on team friendly deals, but now fellow linebacker Devin White wants to be traded. The Bucs are in a tough spot after Brady’s retirement. They will try to extend their window of contention as long as they can, but it is inevitable that they will have to blow it up and rebuild at some point in the near future.
Grade: C
Tennessee Titans: The Titans have made two solid signings this offseason – defensive lineman Arden Key on a three-year, $21 million contract and corner back Sean Murphey-Bunting on a one-year deal. The Titans are stuck in mediocrity as they search for their next franchise quarterback, but at least they will remain competitive with a great defense in the meantime.
Grade: C
Washington Commanders: Finally, the last team. The Commanders haven’t done much, only making one notable signing in former Chiefs offensive tackle Andrew Wylie on a three-year, $24 million contract. They also made an elite offensive coordinator hire in Eric Bieniemy after he served in the same position in Kansas City for the last 10 years. Bieniemy wants to get out from under Andy Reed’s wing and prove that he is a great offensive mind in his own right so that he can eventually become a head coach. The Commanders are also likely to be sold before next season starts, creating an interesting dynamic around a franchise that has found itself in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent years. The Bieniemy hire alone makes this a good offseason, plus Wylie is a solid player on the o-line. New ownership would be the icing on the cake for this Commanders offseason.
Grade: B