5 NFL teams that desperately need to strike gold in the 2024 NFL Draft

Teams who need an excellent 2024 NFL Draft

#3 - New York Giants

Following an impressive 2022 campaign under rookie HC Brian Daboll, where they won a playoff game, the New York Giants had an awful 2023 finish at 6-11.

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This offseason will be a vital one for New York, with stars such as Saquon Barkley, Adoree Jackson, Xavier McKinney and Isaiah Simmons all due to become free agents.

Thankfully, due to their poor record in 2023, the New York Giants hold the 6th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

#2 - New England Patriots

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The New England Patriots are embarking on their first season without legendary HC Bill Belichick since 2000, and it may prove to be one of the most important in their history.

After a terrible 2023 where they finished 4-13, the Patriots hold the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They're likely to select a quarterback, as the team looks to cut ties with both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. They may take one of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels, but whoever new HC Jerod Mayo ends up with, they'll need to be a success.

#1 - Chicago Bears

After trading away the 1st overall pick to the Carolina Panthers prior to the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears hold both the 1st and 9th picks in the 2024 edition.

They ended 2023 with a 7-10 record, with new recruit DJ Moore having an excellent season alongside QB Justin Fields.

Owning two high draft picks makes for an interesting offseason for Chicago, as many are speculating that the team could move on from Fields.

Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels have all been touted as the best QBs in the draft, or the Bears may take a punt on potential superstar wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to give Fields another weapon in 2024.

About the author

Matthew David Wear is an NFL writer for Sportskeeda based in Manchester with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland. He has a total work experience of 10 years, having previously worked for the likes of FourFourTwo, World Soccer, Soccer AM, Sunderland Echo and ALS Fanzine.

Matthew follows the Cincinnati Bengals since he feels that they have been underdogs without achieving much success just like his native Sunderland AFC. If he could ever go back in time, he would want to change the 'holding' call on Logan Wilson that led to the Rams winning the game.

His favorite NFL players are Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Logan Wilson and Trey Hendrickson, while his favorite coach is Andy Reid for his unparalleled offensive tactics. His favorite Super Bowl is the LII edition where the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots and Nick Foles was declared MVP.

To stay at the top of his craft, Matthew keeps himself updated with stats, plays fantasy football, and makes sure all the data in his work are from reputed sources. When not working, Matthew likes to stay outdoors and engage in running and hiking.

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