NFL Football 3 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NFL Offensive Philosophies & Quarterback Development

NFL teams are intensely focused on QB preparation, recognizing that foundational skills like taking snaps under center remain critical, a benefit Carson Beck possesses due to his exposure to multiple pro-style college systems. Simultaneously, Pittsburgh is emphasizing the development of rookie Drew Allar, with coach Mike McCarthy specifically working to improve the young signal-caller's footwork and increase his repetitions operating directly behind the line of scrimmage in practice. This focus on traditional mechanics contrasts with offensive personnel trends, as other organizations eye the success of the Rams' 13 personnel sets from 2025, which heavily utilized tight ends, prompting speculation on how replicable that strategy may be following a tight end-heavy draft period this past April.

Personnel Weaknesses & Positional Upgrades

While some franchises look to emulate tight-end focused schemes, the Denver Broncos are specifically targeting internal improvement at that exact position, acknowledging that their tight end production has lagged significantly over the past several seasons. The organization is banking on a revamped roster mix of veterans and youth to finally address what they view as their most substantial offensive weakness heading into training camp.