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he are coming off another deep playoff run and aiming for a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance. But after falling just short of a historic three-peat, cracks are beginning to show. The brought in promising names like first-round tackle and defensive standouts and Yet, some major long-term needs remain unresolved, and could haunt the team if not addressed soon.
With four months before the regular season, the are betting big on player development, especially in three vulnerable spots: left guard, running back, and tight end. Left guard: trust or gamble? One of the most surprising post-draft revelations was decision to stand pat at guard. With no additions at the position, the job seems to belong to , who enters his second year after an inconsistent rookie season that saw him benched more than once.
By passing on guard prospects in the draft, the are signaling confidence, or perhaps desperation. If struggles again, they'll be forced to reshuffle the offensive line for the second year in a row. Running back: a room full of questions has emerged as a fan favorite and reliable backfield weapon, but his contract is up at the end of the season.
So are those of and That leaves only and rookie under contract beyond 2025. Even if earns a new deal, the will need a fresh face in the backfield sooner rather than later. Whether it's in next year's draft or via free agency, this position can't be ignored much longer.
Tight end: preparing for life after Kelce Thirteen seasons in, remains a generational talent-but even legends retire. With no clear heir apparent, the are hoping that or undrafted rookie can eventually fill cleats. It's a tall order, and one that could shape the identity of the offense for years to come.
The aren't in crisis mode, yet. But if they hope to stay at the top of the mountain, they'll need young talent to rise quickly and smart roster moves to patch what the draft didn't fix. The margin for error is shrinking.
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