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On today’s episode of The Exempt List, Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to break down the best and worst offseasons in the NFL.
They start the show with a check-in on random weight fluctuations of the quarterback, specifically Bryce Young, Tua Tagovailoa and Lamar Jackson.
Then they check in on holds for top wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Tee Higgins. They wonder why the Cincinnati Bengals haven’t paid Higgins this far into the process.
McDonald and Ruiz then share their list of teams that had puzzling offseasons, including the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos.
After the break, they explain why the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Kansas Chiefs had great free agent signings and draft picks to set them up for success in 2024.
(2:57) Quarterback weight check
(10:53) Jefferson and Higgins stay behind
Puzzling offseasons
(14:15) Falcons
(19:48) Jaguars
(24:28) Cowboys
(30:45) Lions
(36:20) Broncos
Good outdoor seasons
(39:22) Jets
(43:23) Bears
(47:39) Patriots
(51:01) Leaders
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