I have a working theory on how a team builds a long term contender in the NFL. There are five parts:
1. QB - You can’t win year after year without a league average passer.
After that obvious part, the following comes in no particular order. It all matters.
2. Mismatch weapons - Players opponents have to game plan against.
3. Competent protection - You don’t need a wall along the line, but they can’t be a sieve.
4. Depth - The NFL season is a meat grinder.