Identifying every NFL team's biggest weakness heading into 2018

Identifying every NFL team’s biggest weakness in 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) calls an audible at the line during the preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 14: Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown with Connor McGovern #60 against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Denver Broncos – Connor McGovern

Credit the Broncos for avoiding any sort of terrible weaknesses. McGovern wasn’t a good right guard last season, but he does have some potential. He’s never going to develop into a Pro Bowler, but he could be adequate moving forward. The team could have easily acquired an upgrade over him this offseason, which leaves it as the Broncos’ Achilles heel at the moment.

Kansas City Chiefs – Dee Ford

The Chiefs had high hopes when they took Ford in the first round back in 2014. It’s fair to say things haven’t worked out for the outside linebacker in Kansas City. Ford shows some flashes with his excellent speed, but he doesn’t show quality instincts at the position. He’s much better suited to be a specialist on passing downs as opposed to an every down linebacker.

Los Angeles Chargers – Tyrell Williams

Philip Rivers could use more support from his receivers. Keenan Allen is terrific, but Williams is far too inconsistent to be the team’s No. 2 option. His production dropped from 1,059 receiving yards in 2016 to just 728 yards last year. They need him to bounce back in a big way to be a legitimate playoff threat.

Oakland Raiders – Jared Cook

Derek Carr is a player who needs a solid pocket to be effective. As such, the Raiders should try to acquire a legitimate two-way tight end to help protect him on certain plays. Cook is not a player who is capable of blocking anyone.

Perhaps if he was an All-Pro caliber receiver he’d be worth the sacrifice. He’s not. Add it all up and you get a below average starting tight end. That’s not good enough to help this offense move the football.

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