Players are responsible for winning games thanks to their on-field performance and execution. Head coaches and their staff are responsible for creating a game plan that best sets them up for success. But when all is said and done, a team is only as good as their general manager and his offseason success.
Since the Patriots hoisted their sixth Lombardi Trophy, general managers have been at work to build for the current season. From pursuing free agents, making trades, and drafting the future, executives have had little time to admire their work. Some teams are set for immediate success while others could be looking to start a rebuild soon. Some teams could be a year away from competing while others could be seeing their window closing soon.
With their jobs all but finished for the offseason, some general managers are looking like the next big name in the NFL. Others are feeling confident about their job status while a few may be looking for work come January. Of course, a single offseason won’t change their complete perception. But it could have them trending upwards or plummeting down the ranks.
With the offseason over and OTA’s underway, let’s take a look at all 32 general managers to see where they stand. Note that this is based on their career as a whole and not one offseason.
Explain to me why Saints G.M. Mickey Loomis is not a top 5 GM? I’ll wait