NFL Offseason Additions: Who Will Make the Biggest Impact?

As the 2024 NFL season kicks off, one question on everyone's mind is which offseason additions will make the biggest impact on their new teams. Among the many new faces, a few stand out, and GIVEMESPORT took the opportunity to discuss the impact of these players with a panel of experts. One of the most significant additions is Derrick Henry, who joined the Baltimore Ravens from the Tennessee Titans. According to Hannah Wilkes, a Sky Sports presenter, Henry's arrival will be a game-changer for the Ravens' offense. "Derrick Henry on the Ravens will be huge. I really wish that happened before the trade deadline last season. So now, we finally get to see it, and I think it's going to be a fun one to watch NFL defenses try and figure out how to handle the Ravens' offense." With Henry joining forces with Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' backfield duo is expected to be one of the most lethal in the league. Another notable addition is Josh Jacobs, who signed with the Green Bay Packers after rejecting a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Jacobs is looking to have a big debut season in Green Bay, filling a huge hole in the Packers' offense left by the departure of Aaron Jones. Olivia Harlan Dekker, a Sky Sports presenter and lifelong Packers fan, believes Jacobs will thrive in his new role. "Josh Jacobs specifically didn't want to go to the Kansas City Chiefs as a former Raider, because he just kept facing them and losing to them. And he just thought, 'I don't want to be, this guy who's a sellout, goes to the winning team.' So he picked Green Bay. They got Aaron Jones away to the Vikings. They need this star runner, AJ Dillon's hurt for the season. I think he's just primed for a big season in Green Bay."

Saquon Barkley, who joined the Philadelphia Eagles from the New York Giants, has already started to make an impact, impressing in his first outing with two rushing touchdowns and one in the air. Jason Bell, an expert analyst, believes Barkley will be the pick of new offseason additions, potentially even making a case for league MVP. "I've got to go with Saquon Barkley, because I've already said he could be MVP. I just think what he did for the running backs - everybody was talking about devaluing the position. This guy is electric. You heard what the Giants said about him when he left, he was the best player on the team. The fans loved him. I think he could be really active for them and really light it up." Kirk Cousins, who signed with the Atlanta Falcons, is another key addition, despite the team also drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft. According to Neil Reynolds, a Sky Sports lead presenter, Cousins will have a huge impact, leading the charge to the playoffs. "Although they went and drafted a quarterback immediately after signing him, I think Kirk Cousins of the Falcons will have a huge impact. Every season he's finished or played the entirety of, he has thrown for more than 4000 yards. So he has his critics, but he always produces. So, I think he's going to make the Falcons a playoff team. They haven't been there in six years." What if these assumptions are wrong? What if the Ravens' offense doesn't gel with Henry, or Jacobs doesn't fill the hole in the Packers' backfield? What if Barkley's electric play doesn't translate to MVP-level production, or Cousins struggles to lead the Falcons to the playoffs?

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