Bleacher Report

With the NFL trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the next real opportunity for a franchise to improve its roster won't occur until next offseason. A look toward the future regarding incoming talent can be an exciting proposition, particularly in cases where the current season hasn't gone as planned. Free agency often grabs the headlines because of the marquee names involved and the amount of money thrown around in an attempt to quickly improve an area of weakness. But the best-run organizations prioritize the draft to build a consistent winner. NFL scouts will be coming off the road later this month, with initial boards being pieced together in early December by most front offices. A working understanding of how the next batch of talent looks often dictates how a team proceeds when addressing its roster construction.