Power Ranking NFL General Managers by 2015 Offseason Performance

Power Ranking NFL General Managers by 2015 Offseason Performance By Kristopher Knox Jun 8, 2015 Patrick Semansky/Associated Press NFL general managers have a unique, challenging and thankless job.This is especially true during the offseason, when these decision-makers face the task of filling key roster holes, minimizing losses, navigating the NFL draft and dealing with contract negotiations, doing all of it in a financially responsible manner.Some NFL executives are better at meeting this challenge than others, of course. Otherwise, front-office turnover around the league would rarely occur.With player movement and contract signings dwindling to a mere trickle, now is a good time to take a look at how the current crop of NFL general managers has performed this offseason.Over the next 32 pages, we will rank every general manager from worst to first, based solely on their work during the 2015 offseason. Attention will be given to each individual's ability to set his team up for short-term and long-term success, both on the field and financially.From Worst to First32. Jason Licht, Tampa Bay BuccaneersPhelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press Key AdditionsDT Henry Melton (free agent)LB Bruce Carter (free agent)QB Jameis Winston (first-round draft pick)OT Donovan Smith (second-round draft pick)Key LossesDE Adrian Clayborn (Atlanta Falcons)DE Michael Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals)AnalysisThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers' foray into free agency last season was an absolute disaster (Michael Johnson, Josh McCown and Anthony Collins are already off the team).Therefore, it made sense when general manager Jason Licht took a conservative approach into this offseason.Licht did bring in linebacker Bruce Carter and defensive tackle Henry Melton over from the Dallas Cowboys. However, Licht's offseason will be forever defined by his decision to select former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston first overall.The Buccaneers needed a quarterback, of course, so the decision was likely only between Winston and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota. Winston appears to be the more pro-ready of the two, though he does come with off-field questions.Winston has been drawing rave reviews in offseason workouts and currently looks like the right choice."He gets better every day,'' tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins said, per Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com. "He's picking up the offense very fast.''The problem here is that the Buccaneers still have more than $20 million in cap space. Licht should have been able to get his team a little more help than he did, which may hamper Winston's adjustment to the NFL.31. Dave Gettleman, Carolina Panthers30. David Caldwell, Jacksonville Jaguars29. Jerry Reese, New York Giants28. Thomas Dimitroff, Atlanta Falcons27. Mickey Loomis, New Orleans Saints26. Trent Baalke, San Francisco 49ers25. Reggie McKenzie, Oakland Raiders24. Ray Farmer, Cleveland Browns23. John Elway, Denver Broncos22. Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys21. Martin Mayhew, Detroit Lions20. John Schneider, Seattle Seahawks19. Bill Belichick, New England Patriots18. Mike Brown, Cincinnati Bengals17. Scot McCloughan, Washington Redskins16. Ryan Pace, Chicago Bears15. Rick Smith, Houston Texans14. Chip Kelly, Philadelphia Eagles13. Les Snead, St. Louis Rams12. Kevin Colbert, Pittsburgh Steelers11. Rick Spielman, Minnesota Vikings10. Steve Keim, Arizona Cardinals9. Ryan Grigson, Indianapolis Colts8. Dennis Hickey, Miami Dolphins7. Tom Telesco, San Diego Chargers6. John Dorsey, Kansas City Chiefs5. Ozzie Newsome, Baltimore Ravens4. Ruston Webster, Tennessee Titans3. Mike Maccagnan, New York Jets2. Doug Whaley, Buffalo Bills1. Ted Thompson, Green Bay PackersDavid J. Phillip/Associated Press Key AdditionsS Damarious Randall (first-round draft pick)CB Quinten Rollins (second-round draft pick)Key LossesCB Davon House (Jacksonville Jaguars)CB Tramon Williams (Cleveland Browns)AnalysisGreen Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson has rarely gone after the splash signing in free agency, and this season was certainly no different.  Instead, Thompson focused on re-signing guys like defensive tackle B.J. Raji, right tackle Brian Bulaga and wide receiver Randall Cobb while building through the draft.Losing cornerbacks Davon House and Tramon Williams in free agency could have an early impact in the regular season, but the Packers added two potential starters in Arizona State safety Damarious Randall and Miami (OH) cornerback Quinten Rollins.The Packers are usually NFC contenders, which seems to prove that Thompson's strategy works. It certainly won't break the bank. The Packers still have nearly $17 million in cap space, despite the amount of top-tier talent residing on the roster.For the complete breakdown of every GM.....link