Here's the rankings for the NFC South and I must say I think they got it right:

NFC South Rankings from USA Today

#7 - Carolina Panthers Could first two-time defending NFC South champs make it a three-peat? Need a better start, but D still class of division.

I would add that the Panthers defense that excelled down the stretch last season will be improved with the additions of LB Shaq Thompson and S Charles Tillman and the return of DE Frank Alexander.

#14 - New Orleans Saints A lot of signals to suggest the days of Drew Brees throwing for 5,000 yards are over. Expect a tougher, grittier outfit.

The Saints will be making a transition on offense while the defense should be improved. They will need to run the ball to keep teams from dialing in on Brees.

#25 - Atlanta Falcons Matt Ryan should post sick fantasy numbers. Dan Quinn might be sick, too, since Ryan's fantasy owners will win more than Atlanta.

Though I think Dan Quinn has gotten a head start on installing his defense, even the best defensive coordinators need a season to install their scheme. The offense should rebound provided the running game gets back on track. I'm seeing enough improvement in 2015 to be a division contender.

#27 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Seems safe to say they're on the way back after running aground in 2014. But turning ships around is a laborious process.

The Bucs will be a better team in 2015, maybe even a .500 team but not more.

Though I'm obviously predicting a Panther NFC South three-peat there will be no easy wins in the division. I'm thankful the schedule appears to favor us in the first quarter of the division. A fast start would be nice for a change.

What do you think of these rankings Panther fans?