10 most dysfunctional teams in the NFL

The Jets are now the biggest joke in the NFL after giving Adam Gase the power to run the front office following the firing of Mike Maccagnan as general manager. Gase’s track record in Miami isn’t indicative of success in this new role, and it's reported he was not happy about the Le’Veon Bell signing. That certainly could make things awkward for Sam Darnold's newest backfield weapon, particularly considering Gase's history of strained relationships with lead running backs.

Arizona Cardinals

Prior to trading Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolphins during the 2019 NFL Draft, Cardinals general manager Steve Keim was avoiding the quarterback. This came a calendar year after the Cards traded into the top 10 to land Rosen. It’s a continuation of the issues we’ve seen with this organization. Throw in a rookie quarterback and rookie NFL head coach pairing, and things could get dicey in the desert.

Oakland Raiders 

The Raiders, led by first-year general manager Mike Mayock, sent pretty much their entire scouting staff home just days before the 2019 NFL Draft. Questionable decision-making at the top of the draft led to even more issues. Add in Jon Gruden’s MO in shaping this roster, and one has to wonder if any type of consistent success is possible in Oakland. That’s magnified by the on-again, off-again relationship between Gruden and franchise quarterback Derek Carr.

New York Giants

Did the Giants salvage any short-term hope by surprisingly selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones No. 6 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft? As of right now, the answer to that question has to be a resounding no. This came a little more than a month after general manager David Gettleman traded star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for pennies on the dollar. Now committed to Eli Manning for the 2019 season (and potentially beyond), one can’t even say the Giants are in rebuild mode. Rather, they are simply irrelevant on the broader NFL stage.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

New Bucs head coach Bruce Arians already has called out star defender Gerald McCoy and young cornerback Vernon Hargreaves. Known as a players' coach, it is somewhat of a change in philosophy for Arians. Equally as interesting, Tampa Bay retained general manager Jason Licht after firing head coach Dirk Koetter. As we’ve seen with the New York Jets, that might not be a recipe for success. Add in Jameis Winston looking like a complete bust, and expectations for the 2019 season have to be muted.

Jacksonville Jaguars 

Jacksonville entered the 2018 season with Super Bowl expectations. Struggles on and off the field led to a 5-11 record. Young cornerback Jalen Ramsey is seemingly on the outs with front office head Tom Coughlin. Fellow youngster Leonard Fournette might not be long in Duval after struggling to develop any sense of maturity as a second-year player. All the while, the Jaguars paid a premium for veteran journeyman Nick Foles to replace Blake Bortles under center. Mere months removed from being Super Bowl contenders, the Jags are now in the cellar of the AFC South without much hope of ascending the ranks.

Cincinnati Bengals 

Moving on from longtime head coach Marvin Lewis was a step in the right direction. Replacing him with former Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor wasn’t.Taylor has zero play-calling experience at the NFL level. Making matters even worse in Cincinnati is the fact that the Bengals will once again be relying on Andy Dalton under center. He’s not a top-20 quarterback and never was. Much like the Giants, the Bengals are simply irrelevant.

Washington Redskins 

Daniel Snyder is among the least-respected owners in the sports world. Meanwhile, team president Bruce Allen is seen as a laughingstock. Until things change there, these Redskins will continue to be a dumpster fire.

Pittsburgh Steelers 

Pittsburgh did not get better on the field by losing All-Pro performers Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. By supporting aging signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger, who led the NFL in interceptions last season, general manager Kevin Colbert and Co. made it clear where they stand. Unfortunately, it’s not going to lead to contention with the Browns and Ravens in the AFC North next season.

Detroit Lions 

Patriots North? That’s the question we’re all asking after the Lions and second-year head coach Matt Patricia took a page from his former team. It started with signing former Pats defensive end Trey Flowers and continued with the selection of tight end Tyler Hockenson in the top 10 of April’s draft. Teams that have attempted to duplicate the Pats’ MO typically failed at every turn. After a disastrous first season in Detroit, we’re not anywhere near sold on Patricia as being the long-term answer.