NFL is becoming the NBA: Rams trade for Myles Garrett raises concerns about Superteams, parity and tanking

There are 100 days until the start of the 2026 NFL season.

Traditionally, this is the time of year when nearly every fan base can convince itself it has a chance. Well, almost every fan base. Hope had been one of the NFL's strongest selling points.

That doesn't feel true this year.

In fact, the NFL is starting to resemble the NBA. A small handful of teams appear capable of winning the Super Bowl. Another handful look as if they are actively positioning themselves for the future.