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1. Eagles (1): TE Dallas Goedert was a nice draft pickup. Second-string D-line better than most top units. Now it's just down to Carson Wentz's recovery.

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2. Patriots (2): They won't admit drafting for need but picked replacements for Solder, Butler, Lewis, Amendola. Now they must replace TB12's doldrums.

3. Falcons (8): GM Thomas Dimitroff managed to draft four studs onto roster that had few flaws. No team was closer to eliminating Eagles than this crew.

4. Vikings (3): NFL's top-paid QB was ranked 94th-best player by peers. Ouch. Good reminder that championship-caliber roster must adjust to Kirk Cousins.

5. Rams (4): Case to be made they won offseason after trades for Cooks, Talib and Peters plus Suh signing. Yet "offseason champs" rarely win Super Bowl.

6. Chargers (9): Combo of pass rushers, corners and first rounder Derwin James may comprise league's top nickel D. Bolts might finally be Lombardi-caliber.

7. Saints (5): Riddle us this — if you're OK investing two first rounders into a pass rusher, why not pursue a proven player like franchised Ziggy Ansah?

8. Jaguars (6): They're going to leave a mark. A team that was already rugged only got tougher and deeper during free agency and draft. AFC outlier.

9. Steelers (7): Still look legit. But Pittsburgh hasn't been able to remotely address Ryan Shazier's absence, and Le'Veon Bell distraction drags on.

10. Packers (10): Aaron Rodgers is back (and comfortably golfing). New GM Brian Gutekunst beefed up D. But Pack must overcome league's roughest schedule.

11. Broncos (11): Bradley Chubb headlines what looks to be impact draft. New QB Case Keenum is apparently already winning over locker room. They're back.

12. Texans (13): Deshaun Watson's on way back. J.J. Watt's on way back. Houston owns league's easiest schedule. Could be a force with sufficient blocking.

13. Panthers (12): They have new offensive coordinator but no traditional lead back. Thomas Davis suspensions hurts, and secondary still a question.

14. Titans (15): Owners of second-easiest schedule, they could be nasty if receiving corps steps up and new coach Mike Vrabel has expected impact.

15. Chiefs (16): All six of their draft picks were devoted to defensive side. Only thing this squad may lack is meaningful experience for QB Pat Mahomes.

16. 49ers (14): A full season in Kyle Shanahan's system plus getting a full season out of Jimmy G fuel buzz. But do Niners have enough at skill positions?

17. Giants (29): They got best player in draft, RB Saquon Barkley, and arguably best overall rookie crop. With OBJ on mend, Big Blue primed for big boost.

18. Cardinals (21): Reminder — they were 8-8 in 2017. Don't sleep on team with sixth-ranked D that gets David Johnson back now that QB issue is solved.

19. Cowboys (17): With Zeke and ever better O-line, they're built to grind opponents. But passing game, questionable D mean trouble if they fall behind.

20. Redskins (19): Upwardly mobile? Alex Smith could make 'em quickly forget about Captain Kirk. Allen and Payne could have dramatic effect from D-line.

21. Ravens (22): With one playoff appearance since Super Bowl XLVII, it had become apparent reset was needed. Outgoing GM Ozzie Newsome evidently agreed.

22. Lions (20): "Meh" is becoming ubiquitous ... but it aptly describes Detroit, which feels 7-9-ish as team tries to adapt to rookie coach Matt Patricia.

23. Bengals (27): They've got talent, which seems upgraded by draft class, to return to relevance quickly ... assuming Marvin Lewis can re-engineer DNA.

24. Buccaneers (26): GM Jason Licht has quietly had potentially first-rate offseason, and his club looks far tougher. Will it translate in loaded NFC South?

25. Bears (24): GM Ryan Pace has had louder first-rate offseason, upgrading around Mitchell Trubisky. But like Bucs, can Bears compete in division yet?

26. Raiders (23): Seems several of their rookies will need additional time to acclimate to NFL. Apropos since team, Gruden headed for adjustment period.

27. Seahawks (18): Didn't feel like they did enough to address pressing needs ... unless RB Rashaad Penny makes O-line shine, keeps defense off field.

28. Browns (25): Their navigation of draft board open to serious debate. That said, roster continues to rapidly improve for team that may approach 8-8.

29. Dolphins (31): Virtually everything rides on Ryan Tannehill's ability to recalibrate to league, and offense to him. Suh-less defense remains mystery.

30. Bills (28): Quite a rankings tumble for playoff team. But Buffalo booted its quarterback, saw its O-line decimated and is unproven in several key spots.

31. Jets (30): Snagging Sam Darnold a stroke of good fortune this franchise rarely enjoys. But given state of roster, no reason to rush him into lineup.

32. Colts (32): Did Chris Ballard pick optimal players after Quenton Nelson? Is Andrew Luck any closer to throwing? Questions still far exceed answers.

Note: Previous rank noted in parentheses

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