One Big Question for Every NFC Team

ESPN posted an article of the biggest 2025 post draft questions for all 32 teams.

I thought some of the answers were underwhelming, so I decided to answer them myself.

Here is my response for each NFC team.

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Dallas Cowboys — Don’t they need receiver help?
Yes. And it’s glaring. ESPN’s optimistic take on Jonathan Mingo as “potential” says it all. The only explanation for passing on a WR is that Jerry Jones hired Brian Schottenheimer to do exactly what they both want: run the ball. The offseason additions — multiple RBs and OL help — clearly point toward a run-heavy focus. The catch? NFC East defensive lines are brutal.

NY Giants — What’s next for Jaxson Dart and the QB room?
Likely nothing. Wilson starts, Winston backs up, and barring a disaster, Dart won’t see the field this season. If the Giants struggle again — and their schedule suggests they might — could this be Brian Daboll’s last season? If so, a full reset (and another QB draft pick) wouldn’t be a surprise next year. Where does that leave Dart then?

Philadelphia Eagles — Will Dallas Goedert be on the roster this season?
The odds increased a bit last week. The Eagles didn’t draft a TE despite pre-draft buzz around names like Mason Taylor. Goedert remains a critical piece in how this offense beats Cover 2. But since adding Barkley as a weapon in the backfield, his value to the scheme has decreased a little.

Washington Commanders — Will they sign another edge rusher?
They need to if they want to be a double-digit win team again in 2025. They will be much better against the run, but without Dante Fowler, where does the pass rush come from? John Keim thinks Za’Darius Smith or Von Miller are potential answers — I’m not sure that solves the issue.

Chicago Bears — Have they answered their OL questions?
They’ve done as much as they could between free agency and the draft. The question now is how quickly Caleb Williams will be willing to get the ball out of his hands. There’s evidence college QBs struggle to change this, but he had three miserable play callers last year and has an elite one now.

Detroit Lions — Why no edge rusher in the draft?
The Lions have been all over the place in the draft during the Holmes/Campbell tenure. It’s worked every time, but this year sure did seem like a gaffe. Let’s see if they can make it work without Aaron Glenn at defensive coordinator helping install positional play.

Green Bay Packers — What’s happening at cornerback?
Albert Breer reported a likely reunion with Jaire Alexander — which may explain the lack of urgency at CB in the draft (the seventh round was the only investment). If that doesn’t materialize, it’s a problem.

Minnesota Vikings — Is JJ McCarthy ready to start?
Yes. He’s reportedly been ready since late last season. The pieces around McCarthy are all there too. Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, and Donovan Jackson (via the draft) beef up the offensive line. Aaron Jones returns in the backfield, and Jordan Mason was added for depth.

Atlanta Falcons — Will Kirk Cousins remain in Atlanta?
I don’t know if it matters. He looked like a shell of his former self, and I wonder if the Achilles injury has effectively ended his career. This offense looked better with Penix (7th overall, 13th in passing, 1st in rushing) down the stretch, and I would be shocked if anything changes that — even if Kirk stays.

Carolina Panthers — Did they improve enough to make a playoff push?
I thought they were good enough last year! (crickets and boos). Without being too biased, a lot went against the Panthers. They had the second-most points lost to injury on defense. They also fell short in some tight games, losing to Kansas City, Tampa Bay, and a very misleading game vs. Philadelphia. A 5–12 record was much closer to 8–9. If they get the version of Bryce Young we saw at the end of the year — plus improvement from defensive additions and health — maybe they get to a true 8–9 and have a shot at the 7-seed.

New Orleans Saints — Who starts Week 1 at quarterback?
I think Tyler Shough. The Derek Carr injury and how Mickey Loomis has handled his comments make me question Carr’s status with the team. I think the new coaching staff goes with the guy they picked in the draft, knowing they have wiggle room to work through a rebuild year — and a strong QB class to pick from next year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Did the Bucs do enough to address their needs on defense?
Yes — but the way this offense is stacking up, the defense might be able to get away with an off year. The biggest issue last season was the secondary, which they addressed in free agency and the draft. I don’t have many concerns with Todd Bowles getting the same level of buy-in and production on defense upfront. If the pass defense improves with new additions, this unit will be fine.

Arizona Cardinals — Will the offense have enough firepower to make a significant jump in 2025?
I’m not concerned about the offense — and I think “firepower” is the wrong word. The Cardinals want to be a physical, heavy-personnel team. The issue last year was that the offensive line was banged up, and the defense couldn’t get stops. The defense this season is significantly better. A better question is whether they can fill the right tackle spot. If they do, this team is going to be a tough out on everyone’s schedule.

LA Rams — Will they add a cornerback?
Signs point to yes. Jalen Ramsey could return — and with no CB drafted, it’s likely something’s in the works.

San Francisco 49ers — Brock Purdy contract coming?
They have to. What is the alternative?The number is $55M.

Seattle Seahawks — Have the Seahawks improved their offensive line enough?
On paper, no. However, the new offensive scheme could flip that into a yes. This offensive system has played around poor offensive lines for 25 years. Last year, we talked about the Saints’ offensive line with the same level of concern we’re giving Seattle’s — and they exceeded expectations before injuries derailed the team. The big question is Sam Darnold and his performance under pressure. Geno Smith faced more quick pressures than any QB in football last season and is far better at navigating a messy pocket than Darnold. Derek Carr in New Orleans with Kubiak was a much better quick passer than Darnold, too. As great as this scheme can be, Darnold’s inconsistent play under pressure could ruin everything.