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Finding hope for the league's worst franchises
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Finding hope for the league's worst franchises

Let's find some (long-term) positives for the teams with losing records

New Pod! Jon and I examine the worst teams in the league and try to find some reasons for… hope.

Ravens & Bengals: Much of the current struggle is because of Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow's injuries, but can these teams return to contender status when their QBs return?

Saints: Spencer Rattler, despite his concerning most recent start, has combined with Kellen Moore to give reason for optimism that the Saints can eventually solve the OC/QB combo that is essential for every good team

Jets: Is there anything to offer hope that the Jets could ever turn this mess around?

Dolphins: Miami’s process was good for a while, but, for many reasons, things have failed. How do they set themselves up to win in the future?

Titans: How good can Cam Ward be? Will that attract a top HC candidate?

Raiders: The Raiders might have less talent and worse direction than any team in the league, but Jon has found one reason for optimism in their team construction

Cardinals: Maybe the hardest team in the league to figur…

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