Team Structure

[EatonFan]

I think low-tier teams often try to get the superstar player and think that will be 'the thing' that gets them over the hump. They sign big time FAs, but still lose. Having superstars is fine, but if they suck up the cap money to such an extent that their surrounding cast is below average, that gets you nowhere. You still lose. You can scheme against a superstar except maybe for QB.

Have an elite corner? Don't throw that way. Have an elite pass rusher? Double teams and running at them or away from them, etc.