5 worst moves of the 2022 NFL offseason so far
There have been some blockbuster moves for some of the NFL's biggest superstars during the 2022 offseason. We have seen Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams, and Russell Wilson move to new franchises, to name just a few.
While we have no doubt these stars will keep up their form with their new teams, there have been a host of questionable moves by franchises across the NFL this offseason, which they may live to regret in the months and years to follow. Here are five of the worst NFL offseason moves in 2022.
The worst moves of 2022 NFL offseason
#5 - Jacksonville Jaguars signing Zay Jones
The Jacksonville Jaguars made a splash during the 2022 NFL offseason, acquiring Brandon Scherff, Christian Kirk, and Zay Jones to help develop franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. While some eyebrows were raised at the price the Jags paid for Scherff and Kirk, they will undoubtedly be staples of their offense for years to come, whereas the $24 million spent on Jones has to come into question.
Jones' best NFL season came back in 2018 when he went for 652 yards and seven touchdowns. He only started nine out of 17 games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, making a move to pay him so much more questionable. Jones also plays best in the slot, where new star wideout Kirk will likely play, which begs the question: Did the Jaguars need to pick Jones up?
#4 - New England Patriots trade Shaq Mason to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Guard Shaq Mason was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the New England Patriots for just a fifth-round draft selection, which had NFL fans across the league scratching their heads.
Mason is only 28 years old, which is reasonably young for an offensive lineman, and he will have plenty of football in him by the time he turns 29 in August. The move saw Mason reunited with his former Patriots teammate Tom Brady, and the Buccaneers filled a need after losing their starting guard Alex Cappa to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bucs have managed to fill a considerable need for pennies, and Patriots fans will be wondering why Bill Belichick traded Mason for so little compensation for such a key player in their offense.
Since Tom Brady came back to the #Bucs:
- Re-signed C Ryan Jensen
- Re-signed CB Carlton Davis
- Signed WR Russell Gage
- Traded for G Shaq Mason
- Extended WR Chris Godwin
Got their QB back... and their assistant GM.