The Philadelphia Eagles’ general manager, Howie Roseman, hustled like a pool shark. The Detroit Lions’ coach, Dan Campbell, displayed his rugged individualism. And the Green Bay Packers, playing the role of a merry divorcé post-Aaron Rodgers trade, dallied with new playmakers.
This year’s N.F.L. draft provided an opportunity for some of the league’s most fascinating decision makers and franchises to truly express themselves. Here are the teams that made clever moves, and a few players who came up a bit short.
Eagles, Reloaded
The Eagles should not be able to do the things they do.
A team that won 14 games and reached the Super Bowl last season should not have a top 10 pick in the next draft.