The Ringer NFL Show AFC Draft Confidence Meter
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Apr 15, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of AFC draft strategies as hosts analyze general managers and their confidence levels. Discover the Ravens' innovative draft approach that contrasts with the Eagles, and see how the Bills aim to bolster their defense for a Super Bowl run. Explore the Chiefs and Steelers' challenges in balancing star power with roster needs. Plus, uncover the pressures faced by new GMs and how decisions shape team futures, as the Dolphins seek redemption from past drafts. A gripping discussion for any football fan!
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Ravens' Drafting Prowess
- The Ravens consistently find starting-caliber players in later rounds, maximizing their comp picks.
- Their stability allows for long-term prospect development, similar to the Eagles.
Bills' Consistent Drafting
- The Bills draft well, consistently finding valuable players like Kincaid and Cook.
- Their playoff contention limits high draft pick options, yet they maximize their resources.
Bills' Missing Piece
- While the Bills draft competently, they lack game-wrecking pass rushers outside of free-agent acquisitions.
- This defensive gap might be the missing piece for Super Bowl contention.