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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bills Called One of Most Complete Rosters in 2025
Bills Called One of Most Complete Rosters in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If a team has a top quarterback, chances are that organization is going to have one of the best chances to win a Super Bowl each year. Advertisement That is the reality the Buffalo Bills have on their hands. With the reigning MVP in Josh Allen, the Bills are hoping their title drought can finally come to an end during the 2025 season. There are many people who believe the organization can successfully reach their goal, too. Especially after having a very successful offseason filled with defensive improvements across the board. NFL Media analyst Eric Edholm, ranked the Bills as the fifth most complete team in the league. Only the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and Kansas City Chiefs were ranked above them. "Reigning MVP Josh Allen is coming off arguably his best season to date, and he remains in his prime at 29 years old," Edholm said. "He's protected by a well-constructed offensive line that brings all five starters back. He also has a good group of tight ends (although Dalton Kincaid needs to do more) and a strong run game. Advertisement "The Bills would undoubtedly love it if one of their new receivers, such as Josh Palmer or Elijah Moore, steps up, but they also can count on continued development from Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman." If Buffalo's new-look defense can hit the ground running, and their offense doesn't miss a beat, the organization could be well on their way to finally ending Kansas City's run at the AFC crown. And finally giving themselves a real chance at Super Bowl LX. Related: Diggs 'Getting Cut Is On The Table' for Patriots Amid 'Pink Crystals' Controversy? Related: Bills Veteran Has Rough First Day of OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
A near-perfect Ravens machine falls short of the crown in recent NFL ranking
A near-perfect Ravens machine falls short of the crown in recent NFL ranking The Ravens land second on a recent NFL roster ranking. This could genuinely be a very special season. With each passing day, excitement gives way to expectations. The Baltimore Ravens' quest for Super Bowl glory is underway. A Vince Lombardi Trophy is the goal, and it has been since Lamar Jackson stepped under center to lead this team as its franchise quarterback. The goal isn't to reach the playoffs. The goal isn't to make a deep playoff run. That may pacify some other cities, but as memories of Ray Lewis' squirrel dance replay in everyone's minds, another thought follows. It's been a while since the flock claimed a Lombardi Trophy. Action Jackson is a two-time MVP and one of the game's best. He evokes confidence that a shot at glory is possible. He's surrounded by what might be the best supporting cast he has ever had. That fact isn't lost on anyone. Just ask lead draft writer. Eric Edholm slots the Ravens second on a ranking of the NFL's most complete teams. Eric Edholm hits the nail on the head with the following statement: "There's no perfect way to rank the best rosters heading into the 2025 NFL season." He does a doggone good job, though. His take, the ten most complete NFL teams for the 2025 season, seems feasible. It also ranks Baltimore second. "The Ravens have remained remarkably consistent and successful under head coach John Harbaugh, with GM Eric DeCosta carrying on the team-building prowess of the vintage years under Ozzie Newsome. Few franchises draft as well as the Ravens do, and though they seldom spend wildly in free agency, their hit rate is strong. That's how they've built -- and maintained -- a first-class roster." The only team keeping the Ravens out of the top spot was the defending-champion Philadelphia Eagles. Edholm pieces together a nice list, showing respect for Baltimore's offense and defense. It's 'Super Bowl or bust' this season after reaching the AFC Championship Game and going no further almost two years ago. This team looks to seal the deal after taking a step backward by seeing the dream die during the Divisional Round in upstate New York last January.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles deservingly claim the top spot on a unique ranking of NFL rosters
Eagles deservingly claim the top spot on a unique ranking of NFL rosters lead draft writer slots the Eagles first on a ranking of pro football's most complete teams. There was already an air of confidence hovering over the Philadelphia Eagles' organization. After two OTA sessions, it has thickened. Serious question... Why wouldn't it? Sure, Philadelphia has to start over and climb the mountain again. Yes, 31 other franchises would love to knock them from their perch, but let's be honest. If the Birds take care of business, how many of those 31 franchises have the firepower to get the job done? That isn't stated to sound arrogant. It's only an acknowledgement of the talent Philadelphia leadership structure has assembled, but how about this? If you still aren't convinced, let's call a witness to the stand. Your honor... The defense calls lead draft writer. Eric Edholm places the Eagles atop his list of the NFL's most complete teams. The Baltimore Ravens are home to a two-time MVP. The Buffalo Bills are home to the reigning MVP. The Kansas City Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. The Detroit Lions were the top-seeded playoff team in the NFC last season. What do they all have in common? Well, they have several things in common, but here are two worth noting. They all land among the top five on Eric Edholm's list of the NFL's most complete teams, and they're all staring up at Philadelphia, which claimed the top spot. "They incurred free-agent losses this offseason befitting of a Super Bowl champion and a franchise that has won 45 games (including playoffs) over the past three years. After all, everyone wants to be like the Eagles. Yet even with some departures, primarily on the defensive side, the team remains set up to compete for a title again thanks to the brilliant craftsmanship of GM Howie Roseman." That's a direct quote from Edholm, and he's right. The Eagles don't have many weaknesses. Their quarterback is the reigning Super Bowl MVP. Their starting tailback is the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year. They have the game's best offensive line. There are arguably stars at every level on offense and defense. The starting wide receiver duo is the game's best. Zack Baun is an All-Pro. Even the young stars play like seasoned veterans. All head coach Nick Sirianni does is win. Vic Fangio has fine-tuned a relatively young defense into one of the game's best, and his unit can get better. And, how can we forget about Howie Roseman? He's pro football's top general manager. When you put it all together, it's easy to see why ESPN's Bill Barnwell calls this the franchise "most likely to inspire jealousy" in other teams. The schedule is brutal. There are difficult stretches, and there aren't any consecutive home games, but when it's all said and done, there's very little reason to assume anything other than this team will be in the championship race again.
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where do the Vikings land in the post-NFL Draft power rankings?
Where do the Vikings land in the post-NFL Draft power rankings? It is always fun to see where teams land in power rankings. In the offseason, we don't get many updates on those, as the rosters only drastically change twice: once during free agency and again during the NFL Draft. Free agency has come and gone, and the NFL Draft ended a week ago. Some teams have seen their stock rise significantly, while others have seen themselves stay stagnant. The Vikings started to tick up the rankings just a little bit after free agency. They entered the NFL Draft ranked seventh, and now they have earned a tenth-place ranking from NFL Media's Eric Edholm after the draft. That drop is one of the larger ones among any team on the list, and it makes sense when you look at what people are saying about their class. He writes, "I was a little surprised with how the first round went. I was a fan of Donovan Jackson and pegged him as an early second-rounder, so seeing the offensive lineman go 24th didn't bother me. I just wonder, with the Vikings entering the weekend with just four picks (they made five after scooping up an additional sixth-rounder), did they consider a move down? One slot later, Houston received two third-rounders -- one this year and one next -- to move down nine spots. . .The Lions, Packers and Bears all added pass catchers over the weekend, supplementing already-strong groups. That CB position is one that might be worth re-addressing as we get closer to camp. . ." The team's failure to address the secondary was really the boldest choice of all this past week in the NFL Draft. The team seems to be ready to put a lot of weight on returning Byron Murphy Jr. and the returning Harrison Smith. The team will also be giving a larger role to safeties Theo Jackson and Joshua Metellus after Camryn Bynum's departure and Smith's preparation to ride off into the sunset. The Vikings took some gambles with some stagnant moves this year in the draft, time will tell how they will play out.
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where do the Bucs land in the post-NFL Draft power rankings?
Where do the Bucs land in the post-NFL Draft power rankings? It is always fun to see where teams land in power rankings. In the offseason, we don't get many updates on those, as the rosters only drastically change twice: once during free agency and again during the NFL Draft. Free agency has come and gone, and the NFL Draft came to a close a week ago. Some teams have seen their stock rise significantly, while others have seen themselves stay stagnant. The Bucs started to tick up the rankings just a little bit. They entered the NFL Draft ranked ninth,, and now they have earned a seventh-place ranking from NFL Media's Eric Edholm. He writes, "The Buccaneers, pound for pound, assembled one of the most impactful draft classes this year. The Emeka Egbuka pick did make me question giving Chris Godwin all that money a bit, but it's terrific insurance, at the very least. There really wasn't a pick I disliked at all. . .The offense looks like a monster, and the defense looks improved. . .Don't overlook the Bucs among the league's contenders. They're right among them." Several analysts have considered the Bucs' draft to be one of the best. The pick of Egbuka shocked everyone at the moment, but everyone has seemingly turned around on it, which has allowed this class to become even more star-eyed.
