The 10 most dysfunctional teams in the NFL Shane Clemons Wednesday, 12 February 2014 13:41. 
Tuesday’s move by the Cleveland Browns to relieve Joe Banner and Michael Lombardi of their posts sent shockwaves through the NFL. There’s little doubt the dysfunction within the Browns’ organization is some of the most robust in the league, but where do the Browns rank among the other dysfunctional franchises in the league? Let’s take a look.Dishonorable Mentions: Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville JaguarsBoth the Titans and Jags have had serious problems in the recent past, but they’re doing the right things to get back on track.10) Minnesota VikingsThe Vikings’ biggest transgression has been an inability to put the right people in the right positions. Since Brett Favre crashed the show in 2010, nothing has gone right for Minnesota aside from the anomaly of the 2012 season. With the right people, the Vikings may be able to get back on track like the Titans and Jags seem to be.9) Detroit LionsThe Lions are better now than they were five years ago. Aside from that mediocre compliment, what can we say about the Lions? The roster lacks discipline and an ability to close games out. They’re, in short, the new Houston Texans, a team that squanders their own talent.8 Tampa Bay BuccaneersIt’s tough putting the Buccaneers on this list, but Lovie Smith being hired as the team’s head coach doesn’t fix the team’s inability to find quality players. Really, there’s no doubt they have a good coach, but now all the pressure of success now falls on the personnel department. Jason Licht is unproven in his capacity as GM, and it’s unclear just how patient ownership will be with the new regime.7) Buffalo BillsThe Bills may be the most boring franchise in the league. Doug Marrone has a lot of work to do to get his team headed towards the playoffs in a division that will almost certainly be won by the Patriots again in 2014. E.J. Manuel was just okay, but he didn’t exactly strike us as a franchise passer last year. Without a quarterback, the Bills still have work to do.6) New York JetsThe Jets have a heavy-handed owner and a general manager that inherited current head coach Rex Ryan. Ryan was able to survive 2013 with a big endorsement from Woody Johnson. Missing the playoffs probably won’t save Ryan’s job this time around, and the love affair between Johnson and Ryan may have to come to an end.5) Oakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders have the incredible ability to stay in their own way 100% of the time. Right now, the Raiders have no identity as a team, and they seem prepped for another reset following next season. The good news is the Raiders have improved since Mark Davis took over as the team’s owner.4) Miami DolphinsThe Dolphins are best described as a backwards franchise. Head coach Joe Philbin has more power than general manager Dennis Hickey, and both men report directly to owner Stephen Ross. It’s a strange setup that is likely to end in disaster. The Dolphins’ current regime resembles the top-heavy system the Browns used last season.3) Dallas CowboysLet me give you a scenario. A team is operating with a general manager that cannot be fired, but he’s providing his head coach with mediocre talent at best. Guess what happens when this team fails to produce acceptable results on the field. That model is currently used by the Dallas Cowboys where owner Jerry Jones is also the GM. If Jones gave his coaches good players, it would work just fine, but that’s not the case.2) Washington RedskinsDaniel Snyder has been called the worst owner in sports, and that comes as little surprise to anyone that follows the Redskins. He’s far too involved for his own good, and he’s ran some of his better coaches out of town. The Redskins need a head coach that can control a team, and they need their owner to stay out of the way.1) Cleveland BrownsThe factory of sadness is still working at maximum production. The roster is nearly devoid of all talent, and owner Jimmy Haslam changes the team’s direction a few times per year. That’s a sure fire recipe for disaster, and there’s little hope for the Browns moving forward. It should come as no surprise that the Browns rank as the most dysfunctional team in the league. http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/10_most_dysfunctional_teams_in_the_nfl/15771401?linksrc ="story_sport_nfl_module_head_15771401"
Lovie has at least three full seasons, maybe four.But the glazers make this team dysfunctional, so the bucs deserve being on this list for the time being.
Hard to argue with us being on this list right now. This time next year Im banking that is no longer the case.
How is Buffalo dysfunctional? They just perpetually stay average 6-8 win team right?
Hard to argue with us being on this list right now. This time next year Im banking that is no longer the case.
I just wonder, if lovie somehow manages the team to only another four wins, will that start a chain reaction of players being released/cut/traded in droves?
Hard to argue with us being on this list right now. This time next year Im banking that is no longer the case.
I just wonder, if lovie somehow manages the team to only another four wins, will that start a chain reaction of players being released/cut/traded in droves?
That's a fair question. Im pretty comfortable with saying that if Lovie only gets 4 wins out of this club, it will be because of one thing...poor QB play. Until proven otherwise I just dont see how replacing a mediocre NCAA coach with a good NFL coach isnt worth 3-4 wins off the bat.
The Bucs definitely deserve to be on the list considering they're on their fourth head coach and third general manager in the past six years. The Glazers were great when the old man was in charge but have been terrible owners since the sons took over.The Dolphins are going to be a disaster with Hickey and soon to be Dumbnick coming over. Us Bucs fans are so fortunate that Hickey isn't around to screw things up anymore.
The Bucs definitely deserve to be on the list considering they're on their fourth head coach and third general manager in the past six years. The Glazers were great when the old man was in charge but have been terrible owners since the sons took over.The Dolphins are going to be a disaster with Hickey and soon to be Dumbnick coming over. Us Bucs fans are so fortunate that Hickey isn't around to screw things up anymore.
I really hate when uneducated Bucs fans spout off this nonsense. "The old man" was NEVER involved in the day to day operations of the team. The boys deserve as much credit for building a Super Bowl Champion as they deserve blame for the shibacle of the last six years.
The Bucs definitely deserve to be on the list considering they're on their fourth head coach and third general manager in the past six years. The Glazers were great when the old man was in charge but have been terrible owners since the sons took over.The Dolphins are going to be a disaster with Hickey and soon to be Dumbnick coming over. Us Bucs fans are so fortunate that Hickey isn't around to screw things up anymore.
I really hate when uneducated Bucs fans spout off this nonsense. "The old man" was NEVER involved in the day to day operations of the team. The boys deserve as much credit for building a Super Bowl Champion as they deserve blame for the shibacle of the last six years.
right but wrong!in operational terms, yes, but in decission making only partly. simply because the old man had the last word ! I could never imagine him hiring rah or schiano! ! ! never !!! do not forget what he paid for gruden, and that was soley his decission!whatever, we have lovie now, so years of nightmare are over, it simply couldn't get any worse than last few years!!!
"in operational terms, yes, but in decission making only partly. simply because the old man had the last word ! I could never imagine him hiring rah or schiano! ! ! never !!! do not forget what he paid for gruden, and that was soley his decission"And you know this how, exactly? 'Cause it sounds a lot like you made it up.
Reputable sources have stated repeatedly that the boys ran the show, not Malcolm. People want a reason to have unmitigated hate so they take the good away and credit it to someone else, that way there doesn't have to be any subtlety in their thought process and blame throwing. Same kind of people who do stupid shit with statistics like start a period with the firing of a GM so they can say "Three GMs in six years" when we really have had 3 GMs in 12 years and assuming Licht doesn't die or flame out it will be more like 15 to 18 years. Same thing will go for the coaching.I don't think the team belongs on this list at all. The Glazers are not by any stretch the bad owners people like to pretend they are. And the reasons the writer gives are borderline retarded:"It’s tough putting the Buccaneers on this list, but Lovie Smith being hired as the team’s head coach doesn’t fix the team’s inability to find quality players. Really, there’s no doubt they have a good coach, but now all the pressure of success now falls on the personnel department. Jason Licht is unproven in his capacity as GM, and it’s unclear just how patient ownership will be with the new regime."How does the change in management NOT impact the "inability to find quality players"? Especially when that "inability" was clearly shown to be Dominick's inability as evidenced by the drafts after Schiano arrived. And "unclear how patient"? WTF? The Glazers have shown patience in the past, but they didn't have a choice but cut the clowns lose this year.
How is Buffalo dysfunctional? They just perpetually stay average 6-8 win team right?
You just answered your own question Beavis .
Jacksonville gets a dishonorable mention because they're doing something? I'd put the bucs in that category too...
Lovie has at least three full seasons, maybe four.But the glazers make this team dysfunctional, so the bucs deserve being on this list for the time being.
Hell... Round these parts, that goes away as soon as he loses a preseason game.
I don't disagree with being on a dysfunctional team list.I do disagree with the reasoning provided and being on the list while the Jags aren't.
