

New Orleans ranked fifth in total defense, but 19 th in total offense and 22 nd in scoring offense. Atlanta used its first round draft pick on running back Bijon Robinson, but still has one of the NFL’s poorest quarterback situations with second-year man Desmond Ridder battling veteran Taylor Heinicke.Ģ022 recap: The Saints struggled under first-year coach Dennis Allen. Offseason moves: The Falcons held the second-most cap space in the NFL, then signed top free agent safety Jessie Bates, and beefed up the defense with linebacker Kaden Elliss, defensive tackle David Onyemata and defensive end Calais Campbell. Third-year coach Arthur Smith is just 14-20 to date, and may have to reach the playoffs in 2023 to keep his job. Atlanta finished the year ranked 27 th in the NFL in total defense and 24 th in total offense. Chicago then drew rave reviews for its 2023 draft, which was spearheaded by first round offensive tackle Darnell Wright.Ģ022 recap: The Falcons failed to qualify for the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season. Edwards, guard Nate Davis, tight end Robert Tonyan, and a trio of defensive linemen led by DeMarcus Walker. The Bears had the most salary cap room heading into free agency, then signed linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. 1 pick in the draft to Carolina in return for two first-round picks, two second-round selections and wide receiver DJ Moore. Offseason moves: Chicago traded away the No. Then they lost their final 10 games and finished with the NFL’s worst record. Instead, here’s a look at Green Bay’s schedule, with a breakdown of how each team fared in 2022 and the moves they’ve made this offseason.Ģ022 recap: The Bears were 3-4 after stunning New England on Oct. So predicting wins and losses in May is a silly endeavor. All that matters is we go to battle every day, we trust these guys in the locker room and the scoreboard will tell the rest at the end of the day.”

We know what’s going to be written out there or where they’re going to have us selected to finish. We’re not worried about anybody’s opinions. “I think that’s what we’re going to do this year - prove a lot of people wrong. When you prove people wrong, it’s one of the best feelings in the world. Everybody’s relaxed when they’re thinking about you or they don’t think you’re capable of it.

I’m used to it, being an underdog or being slept on, personally, so it’s a position I love to be in,” running back Aaron Jones said.

But Green Bay relishes the chance to prove people wrong.
