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How to Build a Team

Ground Zero



Many teams at the top of the draft order including the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and Chicago Bears, are all searching for answers to explain why their teams have not been good for the past couple of years. They have to rebuild from the ground up, and gain a foundation and identity for the team that they can potentially build around. I am going to be kind, and give these teams an explanation of how to build through the draft and free agency to improve their teams. The formula is actually pretty simple, as seen by the success of the Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons this season.
  1. In the first and second rounds of the NFL Draft, draft stud offensive or defensive linemen - forget about drafting a quarterback for now.
  2. During the free agency period, retain a capable quarterback (for now) and find other strong pieces to add to the offensive and defensive lines.
  3. Next year, during the draft, find some more linemen to solidify the fronts. Then, draft a defensive back or a wide receiver.
  4. In free agency, try to sign defensive backs and a versatile running back who could help a young quarterback out through screen passes and similar things.
  5. Throw away the season, once again (sorry fans).
  6. Finally, the following year, draft a quarterback. Find someone who would fit your particular system, and someone who is not only skilled, but has great leadership qualities. If you want to draft a quarterback in later rounds, draft a wide receiver or linebacker instead.
  7. In free agency, find a linebacker who would be sufficient for your system and you would not have to pay that much money to - but someone who will get the job done.
  8. Make sure that you retain players who are important for the system implemented, and pay them their money, without overloading the cap space.
  9. Finally, develop the rookie quarterback and everyone else on the team.
  10. Win.
This process definitely sounds easier than it actually is, but it is not impossible. To get the job done, these teams must have good general managers and coaches who can think outside the box. Hopefully, they understand that the foundation of the team is not the quarterback right away, but instead the offensive and defensive lines.

This is how you build a team in the National Football League from the ground up.

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