Celebrated as one of the deepest and most talented in NFL history, the 2021 quarterback draft class heads into the upcoming season with high expectations, intrigue, and question marks. A record-setting eight quarterbacks were taken in the first three rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft, including three signal-callers selected with the first three picks. However, after two seasons, the jury remains out on all but one of these heralded field generals.
Now that the 2023 NFL preseason games are underway, it’s the perfect time to look into the future and offer some bold predictions for the upcoming regular season. Remember that these are bold predictions. While not all of these forecasts will be correct, more than a few have a reasonable chance of happening. Although it would have been easier to go along with the status quo, I prefer to put on my big boy pants, let loose, and have some fun.
The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, and most teams are eyeing a division title and a playoff berth. Although the reigning NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles will seek back-to-back trips to the Super Bowl, several other talented squads will also be in the championship race.
In the NFL preseason, all 32 teams envision competing for a division title and advancing to the playoffs. However, only a handful of teams have a realistic shot to finish at the top of their division. Every season, a few Cinderella teams defy the odds and put together successful campaigns that earn them a playoff spot. This year, the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos seem poised to shock the oddsmakers and post double-digit victories.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is arguably the best quarterback heading into the 2023 season. The 27-year-old has won two Super Bowl titles over the last four years and guided the Chiefs to five consecutive AFC Championship games.
With the 2023 NFL season just around the corner, it’s time to predict who will win some of the league’s most prestigious individual awards. Although a pair of quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, are the favorites to win the Most Valuable Player Award, an array of offensive and defensive standouts will compete for a variety of league trophies.
The number of outstanding head coaches is a big reason why the NFL remains America’s top professional sports league. From action-packed Sunday battles to nail-biting division races, the game plans of these sideline generals offer fans a ton of gridiron excitement. Bill Belichick is, without a doubt, one of the greatest head coaches in the history of the NFL. But who is currently the league’s best head coach?
Numerous NFL veterans change teams every offseason via free agency or trade, including some with Hall of Fame careers. Although a few of these transactions will change the playoff trajectory of some teams, it will take time before the consequences of some moves will be known. Still, with so many familiar names switching uniforms this past offseason, the 2023 regular season will be more than enjoyable for NFL fans.
Several NFL veteran standouts have switched uniforms via free agency or trade this offseason, including a few future Hall of Famers. Some of these moves are game-changing, while other transactions are under-the-radar acquisitions with unknown consequences. Regardless, watching these familiar names suit up for new teams this season will be a treat for football fans.
The NFL has become a pass-happy league with a pass-first mentality and quarterback-driven offenses. While the running back position has been devalued in recent years, the importance of pass-catchers has skyrocketed. Wide receivers who can win one-on-one matchups are valuable weapons to quarterbacks and can instantly change the course of a game.
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