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Fact remains that some teams were more prepared for this than other teams, though, and that allowing a one season wait time before major rule changes regarding rosters are made would make them seem suspicious, as well as make the draft more interesting.  2 of Baltimore's 3 biggest threats were the most-affected teams (PHI and NOLA), and the change only happened after Baltimore wasn't benefitting as much.

The other rule about retirement position changes ALSO comes right after Baltimore has taken advantage of it.  For this one, I think this had more to do with it just not having been a thing in the past, but it doesn't help.

I mean most rules changes in this league have come just after teams exploited them. That's why they were changes. And right now, a fair argument could be made (from your article) that almost every team could be considered a threat to Baltimore. As for Baltimore GM's voting or personal opinions on those rules we can just ask them.

I do agree about that window of time for the rules to take effect though. That would seem rather cut and dry.