Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love development: Love was turnover-prone for the majority of the 2024 season, including the wild-card playoff loss to the Eagles. The decision making has to be better, along with his footwork and accuracy. Good news for the Packers? All three are easily correctible, and they still have one of the youngest rosters in the NFL.

Houston Texans

C.J. Stroud development: Stroud’s performance in season two was enough of a problem for the Texans that they fired offensive coordinator and play-caller Bobby Slowik after the franchise quarterback regressed. Stroud had an 81.0 passer rating in the second half of the season, 28th in the NFL, while throwing for nine touchdowns to eight interceptions and being sacked 22 times. The Texans know Stroud is better than this, and they made the change at offensive coordinator to get the most out of their quarterback.

Indianapolis Colts

Find a tight end: The Colts have not gotten much production out of their tight ends of late, which is part of the reason why Anthony Richardson struggles in the pass game. Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox combined for 26 catches for 329 yards and a touchdown this season, so the need for a playmaker at the position is evident. There are some playmakers at tight end to be had in the early rounds of the draft.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Fix the pass defense: The Jaguars had a lot of problems this season, but the pass defense was abysmal. Jacksonville allowed 29 passing touchdowns (26th in the NFL) and opposing quarterbacks had a 103.4 passer rating against the Jaguars pass defense. The whole secondary may be undergoing a revamp, depending on who the defensive coordinator is.

Kansas City Chiefs

Find a long-term left tackle: The Chiefs had a patchwork situation at left tackle with Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris throughout the season, eventually signing D.J. Humphries to stabilize the position. Suamataia was a rookie second-round pick this past year and is likely the answer here, but what if he struggles again in year two? The Chiefs will have to keep options open.

Las Vegas Raiders

Get a franchise quarterback: This is the first order of business if Pete Carroll wants to succeed in Las Vegas. Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew are not the answer and the Raiders will want to revamp the roster anyway, so both players could be out. The Raiders will have the No. 6 pick in the draft, so they’ll have to be creative if they want one of the top quarterbacks.

Los Angeles Chargers

Fix interior of the offensive line: Bradley Bozeman and Sam Mustipher are slated to be free agents, and the Chargers could improve in both areas. Bozeman could come back as he was reliable and played all 17 games, yet improvements are needed at guard. The Chargers have Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt as the bookends at tackle, so that’s set for the next decade.

Los Angeles Rams

Get off-ball linebackers: The Rams struggled against the run all season — just look at the 200-yard performances Saquon Barkley put up against them. Christian Rozeboom is a free agent and Omar Speights may be fighting for a starting job. The Rams need good linebackers to mask their undersized defensive line up front.

Miami Dolphins

Figure out the offensive line situation: The offensive line might need to replace three starters, and the Dolphins need to find a way to create cap space as they are $16 million over the salary cap entering their offseason. Robert Jones and Isaiah Wynn may not be back, so the Dolphins will have to get creative in free agency and the draft up front as Tua Tagovailoa’s contract extension kicks in.

Minnesota Vikings

Who’s the quarterback?: Do the Vikings commit long term to Sam Darnold after his Pro Bowl season? Or do they let Darnold walk in favor of first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy due to his performance over the final two games? Darnold could make over $40 million next year, but is it worth signing him if the end game isn’t an NFC contender? This may be the biggest decision of any franchise over the entire offseason.

New England Patriots

Help for Drake Maye: The Patriots appear to have the quarterback situation figured out, but they need help if Maye is going to reach his full potential. New England needs a No. 1 wide receiver and a No. 1 running back, along with an offensive line that doesn’t allow a sack rate of 9.0%. There’s a lot that needs to be improved upon on that side of the ball.

New Orleans Saints

Clear cap space (again): Another year the Saints are in salary cap hell as they enter the offseason $52 million over the cap. This roster isn’t going to improve with all the bloated contracts general manager Mickey Loomis gives out, so the Saints need to hit on draft picks and rebuild the roster. Another year of restructuring contracts to get under the cap awaits in new Orleans.

New York Giants

Find the franchise quarterback: The Giants haven’t had a franchise quarterback since Eli Manning, and have arguably been the worst franchise in the NFL since Manning retired. New York hasn’t had a franchise quarterback nor a good offensive line since, but have a chance to get the franchise on the right track with the No. 3 pick. Are the right people in charge to get the pick right?

New York Jets

Make the call on Aaron Rodgers: Should Rodgers be back for a third season with the Jets? Rodgers is 41 years old and looked like a player his age coming off a ruptured Achilles, having the worst season of his career. The Jets made the right hire with Aaron Glenn as head coach, and now have to rebuild the franchise after the Rodgers debacle. Perhaps Rodgers is a bridge quarterback while the Jets develop someone.

Philadelphia Eagles

Sign Zack Baun: The Eagles have been cost efficient at linebacker, but signing Baun after his first-team All-Pro season is massive for Vic Fangio’s defense. The Eagles could get creative and find another player like Baun, but this is a player that has been a difference maker for them since Week 1. If the Eagles win the Super Bowl, Baun will be a huge reason why.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Find playmakers at wide receiver: The Steelers have to figure out the George Pickens situation, but they also need better pass catchers whether they decide to move on or not. When Pickens didn’t play, the Steelers pass game severely struggled. When Pickens did play, his antics hurt the offense. A revamp is in order at this position.

San Francisco 49ers

Find a Trent Williams successor: Williams is still one of the best tackles in the game, but injuries have taken a toll on his availability. He’ll be 37 next season and the 49ers take a significant hit up front when he’s not on the field. Drafting his successor with the No. 11 pick isn’t a bad idea, and could improve the right tackle spot — even though Colton Mckevitz has been fine there.

Seattle Seahawks

Long-term successor to Geno Smith: There is nothing wrong with Smith as a quarterback; he’s serviceable and a team can win games with him. If the Seahawks want to win a Super Bowl, Smith is not the answer — especially at 34. The Seahawks can play Smith in 2025 and groom his successor for 2026, using the salary cap space to load up an improving roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Revamp at off-ball linebacker: It’s likely the Buccaneers lose one of their two starting off-ball linebackers this offseason. Lavonte Davidand K.J. Britt are both free agents, and the Buccaneers typically find a way to bring David back. David is 35, so a long-term successor is also in the cards. This is a position Tampa Bay could double down on this offseason.

Tennessee Titans

Get a franchise quarterback: The Titans have the No. 1 pick in the draft, the prime position to get the next franchise quarterback. Would the Titans go Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward? Or do they get the best player available in Travis Hunter? Given Tennessee’s struggles throwing the football, this is the time to take a swing at a quarterback.

Washington Commanders

Find a long-term tight end: Zach Ertz likely isn’t coming back, so a viable long-term solution may be the play here. Jayden Daniels can get another option to develop with and there are plenty of good players in the first few rounds of the draft. A Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland would do wonders in Washington.