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NFL's Best GMs Don’t Get Stuck With Personnel Mistakes
Joe Banner is a former front office executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns who was last in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as a consultant in 2015. While in the NFL, Banner was part of an Eagles franchise that made a Super Bowl and played in four NFC Championship games.
NFL Conference Championship Power Rankings: Ravens Reign Supreme After Convincing Win
Our power rankings are focused on the four remaining teams heading into championship week. We base these rankings on who these teams are today, paired with their path to a Super Bowl win. Record: 13-4 Seed: 1st Last Week: Ravens 34, Texans 10 The Baltimore Ravens are the league’s most consistent team while coming off another blowout win against a quality opponent. Baltimore has the league’s best defense, and Lamar Jackson is arguably the most unique quarterback talent in history.
How to Improve the Miami Dolphins
Sam Monson is the current Lead NFL Analyst at Pro Football Focus (PFF). He is also the co-host of the PFF NFL podcast and assists in developing consumer products for the company. Monson was a part of the initial core team at PFF, starting in 2008, and played a critical role in the company's growth and expansion.
Team Buliding 101: Dak Prescott Deserves Better From Dallas Cowboys
Skip to content The notion that Dak Prescott is the problem with the Dallas Cowboys is preposterous to Sam Monson, Steve Palazzolo and longtime NFL executive Joe Banner. If the Cowboys want to take a step forward, their coaches must avoid reverting to conservative play-calling and make better in-game adjustments.
Jerry Jones' Decision-Making Has Benefitted Cowboys Save For One Area
Former NFL executive Joe Banner says Jerry Jones deserves more credit than he receives for roster building and his thoughtfulness. However, his staff hiring has been what holds the Dallas Cowboys back. Joe Banner is a former front office executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns who was last in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as a consultant...
Mike Evans Belongs Back in Tampa Bay Next Season
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How the Bucaneers Can Upset the Eagles
Former Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner explains where the team has regressed this season, and PFF’s Sam Monson explains why Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a shot to pull off a first-round upset Monday night. Joe Banner is a former front office executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns who was last in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as a consultant...
Was Seahawks Removing Pete Carroll as Coach Done with Dan Quinn in Mind?
Joe Banner is a former front office executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns who was last in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as a consultant in 2015. While in the NFL, Banner was part of an Eagles franchise that made a Super Bowl and played in four NFC Championship games.
Team Building 101: Don't Write Off 2023 Chiefs
Joe Banner is a former front office executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns who was last in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as a consultant in 2015. While in the NFL, Banner was part of an Eagles franchise that made a Super Bowl and played in four NFC Championship games.
Team Building 101: Is Jordan Love Playing His Way to Being Packers' Franchise QB?
• Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson and former NFL team executive Joe Banner expect more changes to… • Sam Palazzolo, Sam Monson and Rick Spielman examine the Las Vegas Raiders in the aftermath… • Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson and Rick Spielman discuss the Carolina Panthers’ rebuild and where they… • Team Building 101: How the Detroit Lions Became Good Again Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson and former NFL team executive Joe Banner examine how the Detroit… • Team Building 101: What Went Wrong for Bill...
How Far Can Pittsburgh Steelers' New-Look Offense Take Them?
A new era started in Pittsburgh this past week after the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Throughout his time in Pittsburgh, the Steelers’ offense sputtered and could never take the next step forward. Their -0.08 EPA per play ranked 22nd since 2021 and they could not eclipse 400 yards of offense in any game coordinated by Canada.
NFL Coordinators Next In Line for Head Coaching Jobs
Jerry Glanville famously once warned an official that the NFL stood for Not For Long. It certainly stands for that as far as NFL head coaches are concerned these days. Josh McDaniels was fired by the Las Vegas Raiders in early November, eight games into his second season as the team’s head coach. Frank Reich only made it through 11 games in his first season with the Carolina Panthers before he was unceremoniously canned by quick-triggered owner David Tepper last week.
Brandon Staley Likely Fired as Los Angeles Chargers Stagnate
By Joe Banner, Sam Monson, Steve Palazzolo via The 33rd Team, Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson and former NFL team executive Joe Banner expect an offseason change at the head coach position for the 4-7 Los Angeles Chargers and don't understand why Justin Herbert hasn't performed like an elite quarterback. The post Team Building 101: Brandon Staley Likely Fired as Los Angeles Chargers Stagnate appeared first on The 33rd Team. Read more on Publisher's website
Team Building 101: Brandon Staley Likely Fired as Los Angeles Chargers Stagnate
Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson and former NFL team executive Joe Banner expect an offseason change at the head coach position for the 4-7 Los Angeles Chargers and don’t understand why Justin Herbert hasn’t performed like an elite quarterback. Joe Banner is a former front office executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns who was last in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as a consultant in 2015.
The NFL Rookie Wall: Fact or Fiction?
The rookie wall is real and far from spectacular. At least it was for me, with apologies to Teri Hatcher in the infamous Seinfeld episode. The college football regular season has come to a close, which means that many rookies in the NFL right now are about to venture into uncharted territory. A lot of them have been there a while already. Most Division I football players start fall camp the first week of August and play their first game roughly a month later, over Labor Day weekend.
Team Building 101: Changes Coming for Washington Commanders
Joe Banner is a former front office executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns who was last in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as a consultant in 2015. While in the NFL, Banner was part of an Eagles franchise that made a Super Bowl and played in four NFC Championship games.
Team Building 101: Giants Must Move Past Daniel Jones, Draft a QB
Sam Palazzolo, Sam Monson, and Joe Banner examine what went wrong for Daniel Jones and the New York Giants this season and why the franchise is set for another rebuild — with an obvious need to draft a franchise QB in the 2024 NFL Draft. 2024 NFL DraftDaniel JonesNew York Giants
How the Detroit Lions Became Good Again
By BVMSports Team By Joe Banner, Sam Monson, Steve Palazzolo via The 33rd Team, Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson and former NFL team executive Joe Banner examine how the Detroit Lions rose to the top of the NFC North with smart leadership and savvy personnel decisions. The question now is how does Detroit go from good to great? The post Team Building 101: How the Detroit Lions Became Good Again appeared first on The 33rd... Read more on Publisher's website
Daniel Jones Is Not to Blame for this New York Giants Mess
Quarterback Daniel Jones has absorbed the majority of the criticism for the New York Giants‘ 1-3 start. However, Joe Banner tells Ari Meirov that the real fault should be placed on general manager Joe Schoen for not upgrading the offensive line.
NFL Team Building 101: Slew of Bad Decisions Means Bears Must Reset Original
Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson, and former NFL executive Joe Banner discuss what’s gone wrong thus far in the Chicago Bears‘ rebuild. They contend that signing two expensive linebackers instead of fortifying both lines was one mistake. Not scheming the offense to Justin Fields‘ unique talents was another. Banner recommends the Bears draft a quarterback and build up both lines above all else.
NFL Myth Busting: Do Teams Need to Run More With Young QBs?
THE MYTH: If your starting quarterback is young or, perhaps, a backup forced to play because of injuries, logic says you run the ball a higher percentage on first down to avoid subjecting him to undue stress. Logic also says that when you do decide to throw the ball — regardless of the down — those passes should be short and quick, again, to reduce the pressure on someone with a limited skill set. This premise is deeply entrenched among NFL coaches, almost universally accepted — and wrong.
QB Situation Shortens Jets' Super Bowl Window
Steve Palazzolo, Sam Monson and former team President Joe Banner explain why the Aaron Rodgers situation has shortened the New York Jets’ window to compete for the Super Bowl and why Zach Wilson is absolutely not the answer for the franchise.
Justin Fields' Media Instincts Reflect Young QB Under Pressure
Justin Fields‘ comments about one of the reasons for his uneven play being coaching didn’t sit well with longtime NFL executive Joe Banner. While sympathetic to Fields’ position as a young player under immense pressure for the long-suffering Chicago Bears, Banner would have liked to see the quarterback take some ownership, too. Chicago BearsJustin Fields
NFL Team Building 101: How the Eagles Built a Super Bowl Roster
The Philadelphia Eagles have constructed a roster that has kept them toward the top of the NFL landscape for the past few seasons. How did they do that? Who better to ask than former Eagles executive Joe Banner? Banner sat down with Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson from PFF to discuss how the Eagles’ roster-building strategy became the well-oiled machine it is today.
How Will New Coordinators Affect 6 Conference Championship Contenders?
Because I joined the NFL from an unconventional background, people always want to know: What did I learn about the league that I didn’t know before? My response is always the same. I underestimated how crucial coordinators are. I was reminded of that this offseason when I noticed the enormous turnover in coordinators which, in turn, got me thinking about the impact it could have on this year’s top-tier franchises. Like who?
Eagles, 49ers Prove NFL Front Offices Can Survive Major Mistakes
There’s a false premise out there that missing on a quarterback high in the draft – say, within the top five picks – sets a franchise back years and puts the job security of its head coach and general manager at risk. It didn’t happen in Philadelphia, and it’s not happening in San Francisco. Future Or Not? Granted, there are instances where that occurred (see the New York Jets), but it isn’t automatic. It depends on how the team’s hierarchy does its job.
Colts Are Wise to Start Rookie QB Anthony Richardson
Joe Banner doesn’t see the Indianapolis Colts anticipating a great season in 2023 so why not give rookie QB Anthony Richardson as many reps as possible? Banner also says Jonathan Taylor is making the right decision putting pressure on the Colts. Anthony RichardsonIndianapolis ColtsJonathan Taylor
Cardinals Should Reset, Move on From QB Kyler Murray
Joe Banner thinks it is time for the Arizona Cardinals to hit the reset button on their quarterback position and move on from Kyler Murray as they did with Josh Rosen.
Trey Lance Could Struggle to Earn Kyle Shanahan's Trust Again
Joe Banner and Ari Meirov discuss Trey Lance‘s future with the San Francisco 49ers. Having worked with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan in the past, Banner explains why he would be surprised to see San Francisco commit to Lance with the patience necessary to bring out the best in the young quarterback. Kyle ShanahanSan Francisco 49ersTrey Lance
Giants 'Fumbled' Saquon Barkley Long-Term Contract Negotiations
When running backs Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs failed to agree to long-term deals, conspiracy theorists sprung into action – saying the moves were evidence of possible collusion among NFL teams that devalued the running back position. That could make for good talk radio. But it’s wrong. Barkley and Jacobs’ situations have nothing to do with one and little to do with the other. In fact, this is more about supply and demand than about devaluing a position.
Breaking Down Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard Negotiations
Oftentimes with NFL contract negotiations, fans are on the outside relying on media reports for their updates. In these situations, it becomes hard to define who’s being fair and who’s doing the right thing. Three different star running backs failed to reach long-term agreements with their teams on Monday. Here’s a brief look at each set of negotiations, with insight into the inner workings of the NFL contract talks that take place between executives, agents and players.
What Could New Contracts for Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow Look Like?
Now that Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson have new contracts, we can turn our attention to those quarterbacks who don’t – namely, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow — and ask the same questions posed months ago to Hurts and Jackson: Will they get new deals soon? If so, when? And at what price? The answers are simpler than you might expect. I firmly believe that both will not only sign this summer but that they could do it by the beginning of training camp. The tone is right. It’s the right thing to do.
How Early Do NFL Teams Start Scouting for Next Year's Draft?
No sooner had this year’s NFL draft been completed than someone asked me about 2024. How soon, he wanted to know, do teams start scouting for next year’s draft? It’s a good question with a simple answer. Immediately. It depends on what teams we’re talking about and how aggressive each is. But what they all share is this: Their scouts are not off work today. They’re just doing more long-term studies – usually watching tape – before they travel to college campuses in the late summer and fall.
How Soon Can NFL Teams Tell if Draft Pick Was Worth It?
It’s rare to find all 32 teams agree on something. But ask them what happened at the annual NFL Draft two weeks ago, and the response is unanimous. Without fail, they’ll say what they always say this time of year. They aced their drafts. When Will Teams Know? Of course, nobody knows that until practices resume and games are played. But then what? How soon, people ask me, before NFL clubs can tell if a rookie or undrafted free agent can or will excel?
Deep-Rooted, Fearless Approach Has Turned Eagles Into Unfailing Winner
All is not lost for the Philadelphia Eagles. That wasn’t easy to say after they fizzled in Super Bowl LVII, because they followed that by losing their offensive and defensive coordinators. Then it was the departure of key starters, including RB Miles Sanders, DT Javon Hargrave, their two best linebackers and two safeties. They looked vulnerable then. They don’t look vulnerable now.
Philadelphia Eagles Solidified Their Hold on NFC This Offseason
Joe Banner believes the rest of the NFC is playing for second behind the reigning conference champion Philadelphia Eagles. The 2023 NFL Draft and the team’s offseason deals have only helped solidify that belief.
D'Andre Swift Will Be Good Fit With Eagles After Trade From Lions
Skip to content Joe Banner thinks D’Andre Swift is a good fit for the Philadelphia Eagles offense with his pass-catching abilities. He is still mystified with the Detroit Lions taking Jahmyr Gibbs No. 12 overall but thinks it was a good move getting value for Swift.
2023 NFL Draft: Explaining the Will Levis Draft Slide
Why did Will Levis (scouting report) slide to the Tennessee Titans at No. 33 overall? Joe Banner didn’t see high-end talent on tape and breaks down how the slide happened.
2023 NFL Draft: Cardinals New Administration Continues to Impress
Joe Banner thinks the acquisition of a haul of picks for the No. 33 overall pick – which the Tennessee Titans used on QB Will Levis – is the latest of a series of shrewd moves in this NFL Draft for the Arizona Cardinals.
Steelers' Broderick Jones One of Best Round 1 Selections
Joe Banner thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers trading up to protect QB Kenny Pickett with Georgia OL Broderick Jones (scouting report) is one of the best moves from Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Moving Back in First-Round From Aaron Rodgers Trade Hurt Jets
NFL Draft Moving Back in First-Round From Aaron Rodgers Trade Hurt Jets Joe Banner explains why the New York Jets’ move from No. 13 to No. 15 in the Aaron Rodgers trade hurt them in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Eagles Drafted 2023 Draft's Most Talented Player
Jalen Carter (scouting report) might have off-field and work ethic concerns that popped up in the pre-draft process, but he’s still the most talented player in the 2023 NFL Draft in the eyes of many. With the Philadelphia Eagles, Carter will be surrounded by two of his former teammates and veterans who can show him how to be a true professional, giving him an ideal situation to realize his potential.
2023 NFL Draft: Grades for Every Notable Draft Day Trade
The NFL Draft is always filled with trades. Teams move up and down the board, trying to get the prospects they want at the appropriate value. However, judging those trades can be difficult since they involve players who haven’t played a down of NFL football or draft picks. That’s why The 33rd Team analyst and former NFL executive Joe Banner is evaluating every major trade from the 2023 NFL Draft. Which teams are winners? And which teams are losers?
Cardinals Fans Should Be Excited About Monti Ossenfort Regime After Draft Night Trades
Joe Banner discusses why the Arizona Cardinals trade up to No. 6 gives fans a lot to be excited about, and illustrates how the deal also makes sense from the Detroit Lions‘ perspective. After multiple draft night trades, Monti Ossenfort is setting the tone early in his Arizona tenure.
Texans' Aggressive Moves Show Nick Caserio is Ready to Win
Joe Banner is not sure if Will Anderson Jr. (scouting report) will be the truly elite passer the Houston Texans are expecting him to be, but says that the aggressive move is a good sign that the Texans are ready to win.
Lamar Jackson's Deal With Ravens Might Worry NFL Agents
Despite negotiating with the Baltimore Ravens without an agent, Lamar Jackson did well for himself in Joe Banner’s eyes. Jackson did not fall into the trap of signing an extension too early and saved himself significant money by completing this deal without an agent.
Aaron Rodgers Trade Terms Leave New York Jets Exposed
After several weeks of negotiations, who actually won the Aaron Rodgers trade? Longtime NFL executive Joe Banner believes the Green Bay Packers‘ return was substantial, and he is surprised the New York Jets did not add a success contingency to the trade terms.
NFL Draft: Understanding How Teams Use S2 Cognitive Test
Potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bryce Young (scouting report), reportedly scored high in the S2 cognitive test. Ari Meirov and Joe Banner discuss the S2 cognitive test and the value teams should place on it when considering prospects in the NFL Draft.
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