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These 5 NFL teams had the best offseasons in 2019

By Russell S. Baxter

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Frank Reich head coach of the Indianapolis Colts is seen at the 2019 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Frank Reich head coach of the Indianapolis Colts is seen at the 2019 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 09: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks over the defense during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys on December 9, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 09: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks over the defense during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys on December 9, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Philadelphia Eagles

It’s been a busy offseason for a team not far removed from a Super Bowl title. But the fact is that one season after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, the Philadelphia Eagles struggled to find consistency in 2018. The club managed to reach the playoffs despite a 4-6 start thanks to winning five of their final six contests. There was a wild card win at Chicago but the Birds squandered a 14-0 first-quarter lead at New Orleans on the way to a 20-14 loss in the divisional round.

Quarterback Carson Wentz’s health has been the topic of much discussion in the City of Brotherly Love. But the team had other issues this past season. The running game slumped from third in the league in 2017 to 28th a year later. The defense was inconsistent and tailed off a bit as well. Hence general manager Howie Roseman got busy this offseason and it appears he’s done quite the job improving the roster.

In terms of the ground attack, the Eagles traded for Chicago Bears’ running back Jordan Howard, who could be a workhorse if needed. Roseman also used a second-round pick last month on former Penn State standout Miles Sanders. The team’s passing attack should benefit from the return of wideout DeSean Jackson, back with the organization (via trade) for a second time. On the other side of the ball, the linebacking corps added solid performers in L.J. Fort and veteran Zach Brown.

But it was the defensive line that arguably received the biggest boost. The Eagles added defensive tackle Malik Jackson after he was cut loose by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Likewise end Vinny Curry, who was cut loose by Philadelphia last offseason but is now returning to the franchise. And Roseman sent a seventh-round pick to the Colts in April for defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway.

All told, Doug Pederson’s team looks fortified in the areas that played a big part in the club’s championship campaign of 2017.

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