Any Regrets So Far ?

Every NFL Team's Biggest Offseason RegretBy Kristopher Knox , Featured Columnist      Aug 13, 2014   Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images   In the NFL, the offseason is usually a time for renewed hope. However, not every decision made between the Super Bowl and the start of preseason proves to be a wise one.In reality, the offseason is a time during which plenty of mistakes are made. Otherwise, every franchise would be a perennial contender. While most teams won't be quick to admit their mistakes, they most certainly regret them.Over the next 32 pages we will examine the biggest offseason regret of each NFL team in 2014. Since no offseason move will really pay off until the regular season is actually underway, this is a list based on current general perception and on the choices that could have been made.Atlanta Falcons  Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Not drafting a replacement for Tony GonzalezTony Gonzalez was arguably the greatest tight end to ever grace an NFL field, and his retirement leaves the Atlanta Falcons with a large void on the offense.The Falcons had an opportunity to draft a premier tight end prospect like Austin Seferian-Jenkins or Jace Amaro with their second-round draft selection (37th overall) but chose defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman instead.Hageman helos to fill a need and may prove to be the right choice, but the Falcons may also strongly regret not grabbing Gonzalez's replacement with the pick. The Falcons currently have second-year tight end Levine Toilolo atop the depth chart, according to the team's official website.Carolina PanthersReleasing Steve SmithLast season, the Carolina Panthers fielded just one receiver who was rated among the top 48 by Pro Football Focus. His name was Steve Smith, and the Panthers decided to dump him during the offseason.Smith is 35 years old and saw a dip in production this past season. However, he is arguably the greatest player in Panthers franchise history.According to Don Banks of Sports Illustrated, Smith had initially planned to retire as a Panther following the 2014 season. Allowing him to do so would have been the respectful way for the Panthers to say goodbye to the longtime face of the franchise.New Orleans SaintsTrading Darren SprolesIt is still unclear exactly why the New Orleans Saints decided to deal running back Darren Sproles to the Eagles for only a fifth-round pick.What is clear is the fact that the move leaves New Orleans short another offensive playmaker. The Saints also parted ways with wide receiver Lance Moore during the offseason. Sproles racked up 824 yards of total offense with four touchdowns last season. Tampa Bay BuccaneersReleasing Darrelle RevisIt makes perfect sense why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to part ways with cornerback Darrelle Revis and his $16 million salary this offseason.However, the fact still remains that Revis was the league's top cornerback in 2013, according to Pro Football Focus.That the team couldn't find a way to retain Revis, or at least get something in return via trade, has to leave a sour taste in Tampa's proverbial mouth.For every team.....link