Putting together a plan for success is where most NFL teams fall short. Franchises like the Minnesota Vikings are challenged every year to assemble a roster full of talented players and give them the coaching staff and tools to succeed.
There are several ways to accomplish this improvement. Whether it is signing free agents, making trades, or allowing star players to leave, the tough decisions rest on the shoulders of the team’s front offices.
All this has to be done while maintaining a top coaching staff, solid locker room, and keeping the salary cap in order. This is a tough balance for any general manager to handle and mistakes can often be made that result in a disaster that sets the team’s back or pushes them out of a playoff window.