Spring brings hope to NFL fans everywhere. Teams are spending on new players, hiring better coaches, and the draft looms with promise. But no Super Bowls are won in March. Here's how your team actually performed this offseason.

Cowboys: Empty Promises and Defensive Failure

Jerry Jones promised to be "all-in" two years ago. He wasn't. This year he promised to spend more money than ever before. He didn't.

The trade for edge rusher Rashan Gary was adequate at best. Safety Jalen Thompson was a solid addition. But neither move comes close to addressing the Cowboys' core problem: one of the worst defenses in the league, now without Micah Parsons.

That was supposed to be their offseason priority. It was a failure. The defense remains broken, so they must use their first two draft picks on an edge rusher and cornerback.

Cowboys' Playoff Path: Defense or Bust

Dallas isn't in a terrible position. They possess one of the most potent offenses in the league. But they need to generate a pass rush. They need adequate—not great, not excellent, just adequate—defense to make the postseason.

It's that simple. Fix the defense, and they're in.

Browns: The QB Confusion Never Ends

Will Shedeur Sanders enter training camp as the starting quarterback for Cleveland? Most likely yes, though nothing about the Browns should surprise anyone at this point. They happily juggle three quarterbacks and refuse to rule out Deshaun Watson as a factor.

Sanders should get the starting nod because he showed slightly more upside than Dillon Gabriel as a rookie, and both young quarterbacks need clarity. New coach Todd Monken should pick one, commit to him through spring and summer, and give him all the first-team reps. If it doesn't work, they can switch.

But this is Cleveland. They've been bungling the quarterback position since Bernie Kosar left town.

Jets: Geno Smith Insurance and Day 2 Desperation

The Jets won't trade for another quarterback, but expect them to sign a veteran backup—insurance against Geno Smith's continued mediocrity. Carson Wentz just signed with Minnesota, but someone in his mold makes sense: a former starter now suited for clipboard duty like Russell Wilson or Joe Flacco.

Expect them to draft a quarterback on Day 2. That's a mistake. They should fill other roster holes and wait for the 2027 draft to find a franchise QB.

The best thing their quarterback history can claim is: "At least we're not the Browns!"

Giants at No. 5: Too Early, But Here's the Lean

It's premature to predict John Harbaugh's first draft pick. His is the only opinion that matters now, and we're still learning what he thinks of his roster.

If forced to guess: Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles makes sense. Linebacker is a massive hole, and Styles demonstrated at the combine that he has the impact potential this defense desperately needs.

But the Giants have legitimate needs at offensive line, cornerback, and receiver. Expect the prediction to waffle between Styles, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa, and LSU CB Mansoor Delane over the next month.

As for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love: The rumors are strong, but neither new coach Harbaugh nor GM Joe Schoen seems like the type to spend a top-5 pick on a running back. If they do, it signals Schoen has lost all power in the organization.

Seahawks: The Draft is Their Only Move

What "big move" is even possible now? All significant free agents are gone. Most notable trade chips have been dealt. A.J. Brown doesn't fit.

The draft is their path forward. Watch for a second-tier running back with the last pick of the first round. Replacing Kenneth Walker is a massive hole to fill.

Packers: Capped Out and Stuck

Pick one problem: They need an edge rusher, another cornerback, offensive line help, and receiver support. But they lack the cap space to address any of it in free agency and don't pick until No. 52 in the second round.

With Rashan Gary traded and Micah Parsons recovering from a torn ACL, finding pass rush help is the priority. The 52nd pick won't deliver big-time help.

Their strategy: Rely on internal options. Don't expect that to work out well.

Bears: Pass Rush Still the Answer

Montez Sweat delivered 10 sacks last season. It wasn't enough. The Bears need more pressure up front.

They reportedly circled Maxx Crosby before his carousel ride to Baltimore and back to Las Vegas, signaling they understand the priority. A first-round edge rusher remains likely but not guaranteed.

Saints: Receiver Desperation at No. 8

Chris Olave is their only notable receiver. That's not a sustainable foundation.

Draft a receiver at No. 8. If Carnell Tate is still available and they pass, the entire organization should resign.

The free-agent market has dried up. The remaining options—32-year-old Tyreek Hill, 32-year-old Stefon Diggs, 30-year-old Deebo Samuel, 28-year-old Jauan Jennings—don't fit a growing team's timeline. Receiver is a young man's position.

The draft is the only path to giving young QB Tyler Shough a reliable second target. That's the franchise's top priority.