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The coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on every team in the NFL. Having no offseason training and mini-camp will hurt every team, but there are some teams who are in a better position to still thrive, even without the training.
Let's break down the five teams least hurt by the missed mini-camp.
Honorable mention: Veteran Players
Every year there are veteran players who are usually a surprise cut, but this season there might not be as many of them. With not as many undrafted free agents getting a shot on teams, there will be less chance of them stealing some spots. Veteran players who might have lost their job most seasons could extend their NFL career by another season.
5. New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints might be in a terrible position with no offseason training if Drew Brees had decided to hang up the cleats, but he decided to come back, so they are in good shape. There weren't a whole lot of changes made on either side of the ball for the team, so as long as everyone stays in shape, the Saints should be in good shape.
It's also probably good for Brees because it gives him more time off this NFL offseason. It also could give him more playing time, especially if the Saints were planning on giving an even bigger role to Taysom Hill. With less time, it could keep the team from giving Hill a bigger role.
4. Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks had some changes on defense but the offense, led by Russell Wilson, will mostly look the same. Last offseason this might have been a big issue as they were trying to get Wilson and DK Metcalf on the same page, but they shouldn't miss a beat when they get back together.
This extra time with the family isn't the worst thing for the Seahawks, but they could run into some issues if states don't open up. If the Seahawks don't have fans in the stands for their regular-season games, that could be a big problem.
3. Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers not having minicamp might actually be a really good thing for their franchise, because of the distraction factor that is going to be surrounding this team.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has already answered the questions about Jordan Love, but it's probably going to be a big talking point all season. Every throw or missed throw made by Love is going to be talked about. The NFL media will probably continue to ask Rodgers about Love too.
With no minicamp, it keeps the media and questions for Rodgers away.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year, and they bring back a lot of talent from that club to try and repeat. Patrick Mahomes is a special player, and he shouldn't skip a beat even without the minicamp.
The defense for the Chiefs could use some improvement, but even if they don't improve, the offense can usually make up for it. With all the partying after the Super Bowl, the extra time off isn't the worst thing.
1. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens were bounced out of the playoffs early again in 2019, but they didn't lose a lot during this offseason that should hurt them. The Ravens already have their run-first offense in place, so when they get back together for training camp, there shouldn't be a beat lost.
Other teams in the AFC North like the Cincinnati Bengals are really being hurt with no minicamp, so getting to face the teams like the Bengals twice should be a big advantage as the Ravens try to get a top seed in the AFC.
