It’s always great when a plan comes together perfectly in order for everything to work out. Unfortunately, life isn’t always that simple. It’s often those who prepare for things to go awry who can persevere through adversity.
When it comes to shaping an NFL roster, both in the offseason and when it gets trimmed down to 53 players, having a contingency plan in case things don’t go as planned can be the difference between making a run towards the postseason or talking about the draft before Thanksgiving. These moves that act as a bit of an insurance policy are wise for teams to have ready to go.