Some teams learn from their mistakes. Others look those mistakes in the eye, shake their hand, and offer them a contract extension.
These front offices just can’t help themselves—they chase bad ideas like they’re limited-time offers. Let’s count down the teams most committed to doing the same wrong thing over and over again.
10. Indianapolis Colts
They spent years playing quarterback roulette and then acted shocked when the ball landed on “nope.” The obsession with veteran retreads finally ended, but then they went ahead and signed Daniel Jones. Oh boy.
9. New Orleans Saints
They keep pretending the Drew Brees era never ended and building like a Super Bowl is right around the corner. Instead, it’s just more cap gymnastics and a quarterback room that makes you sigh.
8. New England Patriots
They’ve tried to recreate the Brady magic off of vibes alone. Turns out it’s pretty hard to be a good football team without a once in a generation player and a legendary coach.
7. Carolina Panthers
They trade future picks like candy and then act surprised when they’re stuck rebuilding with no tools. Hiring a new coach every 14 months doesn’t exactly scream stability either.
6. Arizona Cardinals
They gave their quarterback a massive contract, then blamed everyone else when it didn’t work. Their rebuilds start before the previous ones even end.
5. Tennessee Titans
They keep pretending the window is still open and drafting quarterbacks like they’re throwing darts in the dark. Nothing says commitment to mediocrity like running it back with a slightly worse version of last year.
4. New York Giants
They paid Daniel Jones like a franchise quarterback and had to pay the consequences. The offensive strategy seems to be “hope our defense saves us” followed by silence.
3. Chicago Bears
They keep drafting quarterbacks high and surrounding them with chaos. No amount of cap space can fix a team that refuses to learn what offensive line play is.
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2. New York Jets
Every year it’s a different plan, the same disaster. Whether it’s signing past-their-prime stars or ignoring the offensive line, they stay committed to the bit.
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1. Atlanta Falcons
This team drafts skill players like they’re assembling a fantasy roster but forgets quarterbacks are kind of important. Then they pay a boat load for Kirk Cousins and draft Michael Penix Jr? We’re confused too.
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