1Green Bay Packers
LAST SEASON: 15-1 (first place NFC North)
Roster: With impact players on both sides of the ball, the high-scoring Packers may actually have more stars on defense than offense in three years. This is especially true among their front seven, led by DT B.J. Raji and OLB Clay Matthews. The Packers' WR group is aging and the run game is inconsistent, but the Packers will continue to find quality weapons for QB Aaron Rodgers. -- Gary Horton
Quarterback: Right now, Rodgers plays the position about as well as we've seen it played. He's also only 28. That said, is Green Bay comfortable with the current backup situation of Graham Harrell and B.J. Coleman? Matt Flynn's absence at least creates the question. -- Trent Dilfer
Draft: They worked hard to fix the front seven in the 2012 draft. How well they are able to draft pass-rushers will define the next few years, but this is an exceptional scouting department, in which finding great value is routine. -- Mel Kiper
Front office: GM Ted Thompson heads a very efficient scouting staff and he believes in building a team through the draft rather than spending a lot of money in free agency. What's more, they will often re-sign that in-house talent, utilizing the open market only to fill specific needs. It's a model that promotes enduring success. -- Horton
Coaching: This is a coaching staff with great experience and stability that combines a blue-collar work ethic with extreme attention to detail. Nobody in the NFL teaches basic fundamentals like this staff, headed by Mike McCarthy. They are creative and innovative on both sides of the ball, work well together and respect each other. This is a family atmosphere that coaches embrace and do not want to leave. -- Horton
2New England Patriots
LAST SEASON: 13-3 (first place AFC East)
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Roster: Led by TEs Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez and LB Jerod Mayo, the Pats are absolutely loaded with young talent on both sides of the ball. Depending on QB Tom Brady, and quarterbacks are not relevant for this category's rating, New England should be among the best teams in the league for the foreseeable future. -- Matt Williamson
Quarterback: He'll be 35 in Week 1 of 2012, but Brady looks as comfortable as he has ever been. The tight ends are devastating, and now a deep threat has re-emerged. Beyond Brady, I really like Brian Hoyer, and Ryan Mallett lurks deep on the bench as an intriguing talent. The Pats are loaded here. -- Dilfer
Draft: More misses than people realize, but huge hits on Gronkowski and Hernandez -- which were actually risky picks -- changed the whole offense. Now, selections of DE Chandler Jones and LB Dont'a Hightower will help decide how we'll remember the final years of the Brady era. If the defense improves, more Super Bowl trips await. -- Kiper
Front office: The Patriots' "Front Office" is awfully similar to their Coaching category below. Of course everything here revolves around Bill Belichick and few should doubt his ability to assemble a great NFL roster. -- Williamson
Coaching: Belichick is the best head coach in the league and has a tremendous ability to consistently find excellent assistant coaches. There is no reason whatsoever to think that will change down the road unless Belichick decides to hang it up. -- Williamson
3New York Giants
LAST SEASON: 9-7 (first place NFC East)
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Roster: Today, this is a very solid roster with playmakers on both sides of the ball, but there will be some needs to fill in the next couple of years. They will be young and competitive at WR with Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks & Co., but this is an old O-line and the RB position will need to be upgraded. On defense, they have stars in DE Jason Pierre-Paul and (I believe) CB Prince Amukamara to build around. -- Horton
Quarterback: He has the baby-brother look, but Eli Manning turns 32 this season, and since his 1-6 record as a rookie, has started all 16 games in seven straight seasons. He has had his INT issues, but is an elite passer when he gets comfortable with his targets. He has many good years ahead. -- Dilfer
Draft: Nicks and Pierre-Paul constitute back-to-back aced first-round picks in 2009 and 2010. They need to get more from Amukamara and hope RB David Wilson stays healthy. But adding major value while winning Super Bowls isn't easy. -- Kiper
Front office: Although senior vice president and GM Jerry Reese runs the show, there are several layers of accountability. Stability is critical, the roles are well defined, everybody is on the same page in player acquisitions and the coaches are encouraged to have moderate input. They have a philosophy they strongly believe in and their decisions are not based on emotion and whimsical changes. -- Horton
Coaching: Tom Coughlin runs one of the most stable coaching staffs in the league. It is loaded with NFL veterans who have been with him for a long time and the continuity is very impressive. This is not a flashy staff, but they are very thorough and consistent. As long as Coughlin wants to coach, the Giants will have a stable situation. But he could retire in the next couple of years, and that could change everything. -- Horton
4 San Francisco 49ers
LAST SEASON: 13-3 (first place NFC West)
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Roster: Right now the Niners' D is loaded with playmakers and they will stay elite because of their front seven, led by ILBs Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. On offense, they are young and improving along the offensive line, but they will need to restock their skill positions in the next couple of years. There are enough difference-makers capable of several years more of production to keep them very competitive. -- Horton
Quarterback: Alex Smith had his best season in the league last year, but ranked just 22nd in QBR. Why? Well, Smith did his best work because he was so risk averse. He limited INTs, but often at the cost of holding onto the ball, taking a number of needless sacks. The jury is still out on him -- with the added weapons, if he's not better, San Fran must look for more, with Colin Kaepernick waiting in the wings. -- Dilfer
Draft: San Francisco is one of the better drafting teams in recent years. The roster looks strong at nearly every position group, and the fact that the 49ers are No. 4 in these rankings even with the limitations we've seen at QB is a testament to that. DE Aldon Smith (No. 7 pick, 2011) was a risk that paid off big. You like their chances because of solid young talent in a number of spots. -- Kiper
Front office: Trent Baalke is a very astute general manager, and while he has final say on all personnel matters, he lets Jim Harbaugh and the coaching staff have major input. In the past there were too many voices in the front office, but now the chain of command is more clear-cut and simplified. They identify their needs well and, while they prefer to build through the draft, they are not afraid to spend in free agency. When they do, the Niners are very responsible with how they spend their money, and veteran free agents love the positive and energetic coaching staff. -- Horton
Coaching: These guys are at the top of the NFL in terms of teaching staffs, as reflected by their college coaching backgrounds. They are outstanding technicians, they pay tremendous attention to detail and they are very innovative in their schemes on both sides of the ball. Although they haven't been together a long time there is tremendous loyalty to Harbaugh. They also have a nice blend of NFL coaching experience and young coaching enthusiasm. -- Horton
5Pittsburgh Steelers
LAST SEASON: 12-4 (second place AFC North)
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Roster: Just when it looked like Pittsburgh was fielding a very old squad, the Steelers let go of some aged vets this past offseason and had a tremendous 2012 draft class. But many of the key defensive players, such as S Troy Polamalu, LB James Harrison and DE Brett Keisel, will be well past their primes in 2015. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger has won more than 70 percent of his regular-season NFL starts, and has two Super Bowls. He's also just 30, and should be playing behind a dramatically improved offensive line. He could put up his biggest statistical years yet in the next few seasons. -- Dilfer
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Draft: Physical players early, finesse value late -- that's been the recent formula. The offensive line could be a strength with the addition of four key pieces in the past three years. It should be a very good running team if it wants to be. WR Mike Wallace, at No. 84 in 2009, is easily one of the bigger steals in the past few years. Can they hang onto him after 2012? -- Kiper
Front office: The "Steeler Way" has been working extremely well for a long time, as Pittsburgh's front office evaluates college talent and its own players as well as any team in the league. They are exceptional. -- Williamson
Coaching: I am 38 years old and Mike Tomlin is just the third Steelers head coach I have seen in my lifetime. That pretty much sums it up. That is the Steelers' M.O., and it works. However, it will be interesting to see what the change to Todd Haley as offensive coordinator will bring. -- Williamson
6 Detroit Lions
LAST SEASON: 10-6 (second place NFC North)
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Roster: Already competitive, there are some stellar young playmakers in Detroit. The duo of WR Calvin Johnson and QB Matthew Stafford should remain dynamic for years to come. If healthy, RBs Mikel Leshoure and Jahvid Best could give them a strong run game, but there is work to be done on the O-line because of age. On defense, they have a deep D-line rotation with Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley, which bodes well for the future, but the back end needs help. -- Horton
Quarterback: Stafford is perhaps the best young surgeon in the game. He just completed the best age-23 season since Dan Marino in 1984. We rave about Megatron, but look how well Stafford uses tight ends, and moves his eyes to secondary and tertiary targets. He's an elite talent and will be just 27 in 2015. As long as he's healthy (and I don't buy the injury-prone stereotypes; Stafford's were flukey) you get the sense the offense will be. -- Dilfer
Draft: They have aced high picks in recent years, but GM Martin Mayhew now deals with the financial pitfalls of high picks that happened before new CBA. Detroit should be picking later for a while -- the Lions still love a great value even if the need isn't great (see: WR Ryan Broyles). -- Kiper
Front office: Mayhew has grown into one of the best front office executives and evaluators in the NFL and oversees an aggressive scouting staff. Because coach Jim Schwartz has a scouting background, he appreciates the role of the scout and that leads to good working relationships. They are not afraid to spend money and acquire players through free agency or move assets to land their targets in trades or the draft. -- Horton
Coaching: A very stable staff with a good sprinkling of veteran coaches and young energy, Schwartz has two coordinators, Scott Linehan on offense and Gunther Cunningham on defense, who have a lot of experience and know exactly what their boss wants. This used to be a dead-end destination for coaches, but that has changed. Detroit is now an organization that coaches not only want to for, but also stay with. -- Horton
7Philadelphia Eagles
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (second place NFC East)
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Roster: The Eagles do a great job of keeping their roster young and competitive by constantly turning it over, drafting well and making some smart free-agent decisions. Offensive skill players such as RB LeSean McCoy, their key wide receivers, a fairly young offensive line and a defensive line with a deep rotation of young players -- including a youthful group of linebackers -- will keep the roster elite. Questions must be answered down the line about the secondary. -- Horton
Quarterback: Michael Vick turns 32 this summer, has played in 16 games in exactly one of his nine NFL seasons and is described as everything from a potential MVP to a guy who will get his coach fired. It's fair to say he has a ton of talent, but we don't know what we're going to get. This could be his final season in Philly, long-term extension or no. -- Dilfer
Draft: A remarkably good draft in 2012 could shore up the defense and make the Eagles Super Bowl contenders. If Vick has any health issues, is Nick Foles the next guy in line? You never know what they'll do at that spot. But they have a system, draft very well and, at least based on my board, maintain a really strong sense of value and how to maneuver. -- Kiper
Front office: The Eagles own a well-run and well-defined front office in terms of responsibilities. GM Howie Roseman is not a traditional football guy, but he has a good group of scouts and he lets them do their job while Joe Banner manages the business side. Coach Andy Reid has a lot of personnel input and the Eagles are not afraid to be aggressive in free agency if needed. They also do an excellent job of re-signing their own players to keep their core group together. -- Horton
Coaching: A veteran coaching staff with tremendous loyalty to Reid is rarely looking for other jobs. It is an excellent teaching staff and Reid really understands his assistants' strength and weaknesses. The only thing to worry about in this category is if Reid, who has been in Philadelphia a long time, says "enough is enough" and decides to retire. -- Horton
8New Orleans Saints
LAST SEASON: 13-3 (first place NFC South)
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Roster: The guys they will build around in the future are TE Jimmy Graham and RB Mark Ingram, but the defense is not as solid. Age and a lack of difference-makers are a real problem. -- Horton
Quarterback: Last year, Drew Brees, for the most part, kicked a pretty bad interception issue from 2010. There's no question about how far he can take this team, but in a season in which his value should be tested more than ever, his contract issue looms. And there's no viable back-up plan.-- Dilfer
Draft: Average to below-average results in the past three drafts are a concern. Now, some of that is a volume issue, but in assessing the future, you can't add talent if you lack the picks. The 2012 draft was wiped out by the deal to get Ingram, plus the bounty scandal. The Saints have a lot of ground to make up. A big year from DE Cameron Jordan would help. -- Kiper
Front office: The upside for the Saints in these future rankings is that they won't have to deal with the looming bounty suspensions that include GM Mickey Loomis. The Saints have done a nice job in free agency and they have maintained the core of their veteran producers. Director of college scouting Rick Reiprish does a nice job of keeping things organized. The Saints have had a model front office in the past, but how well will they cope with what promises to be a turbulent 2012 season? -- Horton
Coaching: When they are intact this is a strong coaching staff, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Presumably they will again be led by coach Sean Payton beyond this season, but new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will give that side of the ball a nice infusion of ideas. -- Horton
9Houston Texans
LAST SEASON: 10-6 (first place AFC South)
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Roster: The Texans have an excellent young defense that should remain strong for years to come. But the offense worries me, particularly the receivers, as WR Andre Johnson and TE Owen Daniels probably will not be nearly as effective three years from now. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Matt Schaub is a perfect fit in the Houston scheme; no player throws a better deep ball in the play-action game. Playoff success will allow him to take the next step in terms of his league profile. T.J. Yates proved he's a good insurance policy, but he also proved that the Houston coaches have a system that they feel is transferrable. If they can run it effectively, QBs will succeed here. -- Dilfer
Draft: Houston has helped spearhead a defensive revival under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips through the draft. Phillips has a system he likes, and can target specific skills, but also maximize value, because he gives so many looks and utilize different players. Can DE Whitney Mercilus make up for the loss of Mario Williams? The 2012 draft could have several steals and the future looks bright. -- Kiper
Front office: Houston seems to have a real good feel now for what type of player it needs on both sides of the ball and is finding value in the middle rounds that fit their schemes. But this past free agency period didn't go all that well, which made me question how well the Texans will manage the change from a team in a rebuilding phase to a contender plugging gaps via free agency. -- Williamson
Coaching: Gary Kubiak's team finally surpassed mediocrity last season. There are a lot of pieces in place to continue to establish the Texans as an AFC powerhouse. Let's see how well this coaching staff deals with success. The hiring of Phillips as defensive coordinator yielded amazing first-year results, and Phillips should continue to field a top-notch defense over the next few years. -- Williamson
10Baltimore Ravens
LAST SEASON: 12-4 (first place AFC North)
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Roster: Some of the best Ravens players are up in age, but they also have some young stars such as CB Lardarius Webb. And this team always drafts extremely well. I can't see Baltimore's overall talent level dropping off drastically any time soon, even once LB Ray Lewis and S Ed Reed retire. -- Williamson
Quarterback: He draws his share of ire, but Joe Flacco is just 27, has started 64 consecutive NFL games, hasn't had major weapons and has a 44-20 record. He was a dropped pass away from a Super Bowl appearance last season. Is this so bad? -- Dilfer
Draft: No team consistently delivers as much value. Webb (No. 88 overall, 2009) and DE Pernell McPhee (No. 165, 2011) are recent steals. And that's after getting your franchise QB at No. 18 and your franchise RB at No. 55 in the same 2008 draft. Ozzie Newsome is a Hall of Famer … in the front office, too. The Ravens face some big personnel losses on defense coming soon, but few are better equipped to move on. -- Kiper
Front office: The Ravens get it. They have one of the best front offices in the NFL and prove it year after year. There is no reason to think this will change anytime soon. -- Williamson
Coaching: The Ravens have found a fantastic head coach in John Harbaugh, who should be a stalwart in that spot for years to come. Once again, though, Baltimore has a new defensive coordinator in Dean Pees, as that has been a revolving door for future head coaches. The loss of LB Terrell Suggs will test Pees' abilities early. -- Williamson
11Cincinnati Bengals
LAST SEASON: 9-7 (third place AFC North)
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Roster: It appears as though the Bengals have landed two exceptional back-to-back draft classes, adding QB Andy Dalton, WR A.J. Green and a deep and very talented crop in 2012. In a year or two, it is conceivable that Cincinnati has as good of a roster as any team in the league. In 2015, I expect Detroit's Calvin Johnson and Green to be the best wide receivers in all of football -- which really isn't all that much different than 2012. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Dalton quietly had an exceptionally good rookie season. Only Cam Newton diminished it. He has maintained a mature approach that we saw when he was at TCU; he gets deep into his reads, has an accurate arm and should continue to get better. If they can run it a little better, this offense will take a big leap. -- Dilfer
Draft: The 2011 draft (Dalton and Green) could set the tone for the franchise for years. And the Carson Palmer trade turned into lots of value this year. The Bengals are quietly one of the best young rosters in the league. -- Kiper
Front office: Perhaps the Bengals' front office has turned the corner in a big way after its hard work these past two years. We shall see, but hopefully this team doesn't resort back to its old ways. It looks very promising. -- Williamson
Coaching: Marvin Lewis has been at this post for a long time and should remain in control of a Bengals squad that is loaded with terrific young talent. Lewis and his staff have done an admirable job. -- Williamson
12Carolina Panthers
LAST SEASON: 6-10 (third place NFC South)
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Roster: Because of Cam Newton at QB there is a perception that this is a young roster, but the reality is there are not a lot of young stars to build around. This is a veteran offensive line, and their best playmaker, WR Steve Smith, doesn't have a lot of years left. The RB position needs upgrading. On defense, the Panthers have some quality youth on the defensive line and young LB Luke Kuechly seems to be a guy they can build around. -- Horton
Quarterback: Carolina's rise on this list is due to Newton. He had the best rookie season ever, from a statistical standpoint, and his work ethic isn't a question. He has an incredibly high ceiling. People simply didn't realize the kind of arm talent he had. -- Dilfer
Draft: Newton could turn into the pick of the decade. His brilliant rookie season makes people forget how much we still didn't know when he was taken. The 2012 draft -- Luke Kuechly, DE Frank Alexander and CB Josh Norman specifically -- should invigorate the defense. If the defense improves, they can contend in the NFC South. -- Kiper
Front office: GM Marty Hurney seems to have the final voice on personnel matters and he has the trust of owner Jerry Richardson. He also has a better relationship with coach Ron Rivera than he did with John Fox. This is a veteran scouting staff with a trusted voice in college scouting director Don Gregory. They prefer to build through the draft, but they will make a free-agent move to fill a specific need. -- Horton
Coaching: A new, but strong coaching staff really seems to be headed in the right direction. They have two qualified coordinators, Rob Chudzinski on offense and Sean McDermott on defense, that have excelled at developing their talent. Chudzinski especially has done a nice job with Newton. With success on the horizon there is not likely to be a lot of turnover. -- Horton
13Atlanta Falcons
LAST SEASON: 10-6 (second place NFC South)
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Roster: The Falcons have a more veteran roster than you might think. With the exception of QB Matt Ryan and WR Julio Jones, Atlanta will have a much different look in the next couple of years. On defense, it is difficult to come up with a name they can rally around. The draft will be essential to replenishing the depth chart. -- Horton
Quarterback: Ryan must take the next step. His ceiling remains a question because of playoff issues, but he has a lot of talent. He could explode if Atlanta allows him more control. He has the Tom Brady, Peyton Manning intelligence. -- Dilfer
Draft: Jones looks like a draft risk that will pan out at WR, but the pick of Ryan in 2008 is what keeps the Falcons in the middle of the pack for recent draft results. It has been hit-and-miss beyond him. Improving the Falcons' blocking was the goal for the 2012 draft. -- Kiper
Front office: GM Thomas Dimitroff comes from the Bill Belichick coaching tree and runs a scouting department with clearly defined parameters in terms of the specific traits they look for in players. In this organization, everybody has a voice and that leads to consensus building. -- Horton
Coaching: We think of Atlanta as a very stable staff and yet they go to the 2012 season with new coordinators on both sides of the ball, with Dirk Koetter on offense and Mike Nolan on defense, both NFL veterans. Mike Smith is a guy that coaches seem to want to work for. Staff loyalty seems good and they don't panic or overreact when facing challenges. -- Horton
14Dallas Cowboys
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (third place NFC East)
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Roster: Age is a concern. And unless they do a good job in free agency and the draft, the talent level will drop off in the next couple of years. They should remain fairly young at WR and RB, and they seem to be rebuilding their offensive line. Defensively, they are not very young and their best playmaker of the future will be rookie CB Morris Claiborne, but a lot of replacements are needed. -- Horton
Quarterback: Tony Romo is perhaps the NFL's most underrated QB. Given protection, he'll put up big numbers, period. Romo can play hurt, but adding Kyle Orton to the roster gives Dallas one of the NFL's best QB situations. -- Dilfer
Draft: The Jerry Jones-led war room has an unpredictable streak, but the Cowboys' great need picks -- in T Tyron Smith and Claiborne in back-to-back years -- tells me they may have toned it down. The 2009 draft was bad, but they've had good results since. -- Kiper
Front office: Jones may be the most involved owner in the NFL, in terms of player personnel, and every decision goes through him. Although his son, Stephen, continues to take a bigger role in day to day operations. Scouting director Tom Ciskowski is a blue-collar, well-respected guy. They will do whatever it takes to attract players in free agency and aggressively upgrade their roster. -- Horton
Coaching: Not always a real patient organization under Jones, the Cowboys' expectations are so high that if success isn't immediate there can be turnover. However, because this is such a high-profile team with a chance to win every year, they also attract the top coaches in the business and you get the feeling that things have stabilized now that coach Jason Garrett is more comfortable and he has two big-time coordinators, Bill Callahan (offense) and Rob Ryan (defense). The group in Dallas may stay together for a while … if they succeed in the present. -- Horton
15San Diego Chargers
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (second place AFC West)
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Roster: The Chargers have some promising youth at running back, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive line, but the offensive line really has me worried -- and rebuilding a front five isn't easy to pull off. I would also like to see some defensive star power emerge. DE Melvin Ingram could be exactly that type of addition. -- Williamson
Quarterback: The 2011 campaign was a crossroads season for Philip Rivers. Now 30, this coming season could help define the direction for his career. He hasn't won a playoff game since 2008, even as he has put up big numbers. I expect him to bounce back from a 20-INT 2011, but he needs help -- TE Antonio Gates can't play forever. -- Dilfer
Draft: The 2010 draft will be called a bust if RB Ryan Mathews can't become a true No. 1 back. But 2011 and 2012 have served to add depth and potentially a difference-maker or two. If Ingram becomes a star, don't be surprised. -- Kiper
Front office: The Chargers' front office has come under a lot of scrutiny of late -- and deserved much of it. I have mixed feelings for how well this team is built for three years down the road. And where will Rivers be at that point? -- Williamson
Coaching: Norv Turner, a great offensive mind, is perennially on the hot seat as head coach. He needs to put together an impressive season in 2012 or we could certainly see someone new roaming the sidelines in San Diego. -- Williamson
16New York Jets
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (second place AFC East)
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Roster: The Jets have some true star power, boasting several players that are among the very best at their position. But age could set in on players, including C Nick Mangold, CB Darrelle Revis and WR Santonio Holmes, by 2015 if they don't replenish well during these upcoming draft classes. -- Williamson
Quarterback: I still love the potential and talent of Mark Sanchez, but this situation is bordering on toxic. He doesn't have elite talent to throw to, and the offense won't show off a QB's skills. It's do-or-die time in New York, though he could still succeed elsewhere. -- Dilfer
Draft: I wasn't a fan of the 2012 draft, but DE Quinton Coples could fit the scheme, and WR Stephen Hill could prove me wrong and show early returns. This roster lacks pass-rushers and difference-makers on offense. -- Kiper
Front office: New York has a real boom-or-bust front office. Such aggressive moves by GM Mike Tannenbaum can pay off huge or really hurt the club. The Jets have some truly elite players, but also still have some big holes -- and depth overall is a worry here. The pressure is on. -- Williamson
Coaching: Rex Ryan has done a very good job overall as the Jets' head coach and there is no question that he can coach up the defensive side of the ball as well as anyone. Ryan has brought in Tony Sparano to run the offense, which should mean plenty of running and an emphasis on physicality. Still, the coaching staff's biggest challenge will be managing the QB situation, which I expect to be the overall downfall of this organization. -- Williamson
17Chicago Bears
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (third place NFC North)
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Roster: This isn't a roster stocked with young difference-makers, and that will be a challenge going forward with age a factor on every level. They do have a couple of decent young OTs and a pair of decent safeties, but at every other position, guys are closer to the end than the beginning and the backups aren't players who excite. This looks like a roster that could fall apart as veterans retire unless they do a great job in the draft. -- Horton
Quarterback: Jay Cutler is capable of leading a Super Bowl team, but he desperately needs blocking help in Chicago. He has elite arm talent, is great against the pressure and toughness isn't a question. Jason Campbell gives them insurance they didn't have before. -- Dilfer
Draft: Weak recent returns underscored by two straight years (2009-2010) without a pick in the first two rounds. It's created a roster with major age concerns on the defense. Offensive line remains a concern for me. There wasn't a single draft pick used there in 2012. -- Kiper
Front office: With the hiring of former Kansas City college director Phil Emery as GM, the philosophy of this front office will change. Emery will build this team through the draft, listen to head coach Lovie Smith and they will be a little more conservative in player acquisitions than the team has been in the past when chasing a Super Bowl title led to hit-and-miss spending on high-profile free agents. This front office should develop nicely. -- Horton
Coaching: Smith has a loyal coaching staff and his best quality is that he does not have a big ego. He never seemed comfortable with offensive coordinator Mike Martz, but he will be in step with Martz's replacement, Mike Tice. Ditto on defense with coordinator Rod Marinelli. Smith treats his assistants with dignity and this is a good working environment, but there is pressure to win more games now. -- Horton
18Denver Broncos
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (first place AFC West)
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Roster: LB Von Miller should be among the best defensive players in the NFL in 2015, but overall, I don't see a wealth of real young talent on Denver's roster. This past draft was marginal, as I don't see an immediate starter in the group. -- Williamson
Quarterback: His full recovery isn't yet complete, but Peyton Manning looks good. There's no real debate: fully healthy, he gives Denver one of the best handful of QBs in the NFL. The shelf-life is a question, but at 36, Manning can give them several elite years. Brock Osweiler awaits, though he needs time. -- Dilfer
Draft: Still amazing that Tim Tebow went in Round 1, but Miller was a home run the following year. It's all about maximizing the three to four years of the Peyton Manning tenure now. -- Kiper
Front office: John Elway is new at this and the jury is still out, but you have to commend this front office for bringing in a Hall of Fame quarterback to lead the team. How will this team look in 2015 without Manning? Who knows. But by making a bold move in adding Manning they've earned my faith that they can properly manage that hurdle when the time comes. -- Williamson
Coaching: John Fox is an established and respected head coach who adjusted his offense for his quarterback last season and should do the same with a much better QB in 2012. Fox seems like an excellent fit in Denver now and for years ahead. -- Williamson
19Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LAST SEASON: 4-12 (fourth place NFC South)
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Roster: There is youth on this roster due to pretty good recent drafts, and that bodes well for the future. They are in good shape at the offensive skill positions with some work to do on the offensive line. On defense, they are young and talented in the front four, but there is a lot of work to do in the back seven. The player they can build around is rookie safety Mark Barron. -- Horton
Quarterback: With 40 regular-season starts under his belt, it's easy to forget Josh Freeman is still 24. He forced things last year and piled up 22 INTs, but should improve dramatically as he doesn't try to force things for a team going nowhere. That was the story in 2011. -- Dilfer
Draft: Below-average returns over the past two years, but with promise still out there. If Freeman bounces back, he rescues the 2008 draft. The 2012 could be star-studded, as Barron, RB Doug Martin and LB Lavonte David could all be immediate starters. -- Kiper
Front office: This organization changed its course this offseason as it freely spent money on game-changing free agents. The Bucs also are good at re-signing their own players, which helps keep a happy locker room. The front office and coaching staff really know their personnel and that helps the Bucs in attracting the right players. GM Mark Dominik and his scouting staff work well with the coaches, and Dominik leans on personnel director Dennis Hickey for input. -- Horton
Coaching: With head coach Greg Schiano coming from the college ranks, this coaching staff has a real teaching element to it and they will demand discipline and attention to detail from the players. There are not a lot of high-profile names here and the coordinators are not necessarily well known, but you get the feeling that Schiano will oversee every facet of this staff, much like Belichick does. -- Horton
20Washington Redskins
LAST SEASON: 5-11 (fourth place NFC East)
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Roster: Obviously, this future will be built around rookie QB Robert Griffin III. The challenge will be to surround him with talent on both sides of the ball with limited high draft picks. Washington doesn't have a lot of young, talented guys at the offensive skill positions. The Redskins tried to upgrade the passing game in free agency and TE Fred Davis is a solid player. On defense, age is a real problem and with the exception of young edge rushers Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan, upgrades will be needed. -- Horton
Quarterback: RG3 is the man in D.C., and his skill set is tailor made for Mike Shanahan's scheme, as it's based on movement and the ability to throw the ball down the field. I expect him to succeed, but he must, because the Skins will suffer in other areas given the price to acquire him. -- Dilfer
Draft: After years of dealing picks, I loved the haul Washington got in 2011, even though they dealt an incredible amount for RG3. Let's face it, he becomes a one-man measure of their draft success for roughly three years. -- Kiper
Front office: When it comes to making personnel decisions there are two voices in this organization, GM Bruce Allen and Coach Shanahan. Owner Dan Snyder is also very involved, but he will defer to Allen and Shanahan. Washington will spend if it needs to and will go in any direction to improve its personnel if it will help the team win. -- Horton
Coaching: This is Shanahan's coaching staff in every sense and all coaching decisions go through him, although he gives a lot of freedom to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett. He supports his coaches consistently, which leads to tremendous loyalty. Mike Shanahan has had some testy player relationships in the past, but things have smoothed out and, with a new QB to build around, this looks like a stable coaching staff in the future. -- Horton
21Seattle Seahawks
LAST SEASON: 7-9 (third place NFC West)
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Roster: Pete Carroll has turned this roster over more than any other team in the NFL trying to find the right mix of players. As a result, they are at the top of the NFL in terms of youth, which bodes well for the future. They have a solid nucleus to build around along the offensive line with LT Russell Okung, T John Moffitt and C Max Unger. On defense, they have young talent sprinkled in on all three levels. Their depth is also very promising. This looks like a team that could be good for a while. -- Horton
Quarterback: The Seahawks' QB situation could be effectively described as "hopeful." If Flynn is what he showed in brief opportunities in Green Bay, Seattle is a contender because the roster is well-constructed elsewhere. If he isn't, then do you hope Russell Wilson is the answer? -- Dilfer
Draft: They're fuzzy on board value, but Seattle has hit on picks, including some late-round steals such as CB Richard Sherman and S Kam Chancellor. They'll be motivated to make sure surprise pick DE Bruce Irvin becomes a star in this system. -- Kiper
Front office: Led by Carroll and GM John Schneider, this is an aggressive group unafraid to make player moves and turn over this roster. This group will do whatever it takes to improve its personnel. -- Horton
Coaching: The turnover in the team roster has been mirrored in the coaching staff during in the first years of Carroll's tenure. But they now seem to be more comfortable under offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, as he starts the second year. There is a little more stability on defense, with which Carroll is deeply involved, and he seems to trust coordinator Gus Bradley. Still, this is not a place where you can rest on your laurels because Carroll will always be willing to make changes and shake things up. -- Horton
22Buffalo Bills
LAST SEASON: 6-10 (fourth place AFC East)
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Roster: The Bills made great strides in improving their roster through free agency, acquiring DE Mario Williams, and with a strong draft for this upcoming season and beyond. I still have my share of doubts about QB, but that position is excluded from this category. The defense could be elite, and is young behind players such as DT Marcell Dareus and CB Stephon Gilmore. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Will we see the Ryan Fitzpatrick of September, or the Ryan Fitzpatrick of November? Fully healthy, he could bounce back. If he's the answer, Buffalo is on the rise. Not 30 until November, he has time to perform. He has to stop the bad INTs. -- Dilfer
Draft: Can RB C.J. Spiller, Dareus and now Gilmore help us forget the whiff that was DE Aaron Maybin? I like their chances. Buffalo is headed in the right direction. -- Kiper
Front office: As proven this past offseason, the Bills' front office is doing a lot of things right of late. It should stay in place over the next few years and continue to strengthen an emerging roster. Finding the quarterback of the future will be a pivotal move for this group. -- Williamson
Coaching: Chan Gailey has done a very good job for the Bills and should be safe going forward. He has a good reputation for developing quarterbacks, which could be the next big project on his agenda after this season. On defense, Dave Wannstedt looks like an excellent candidate to oversee their transition to a 4-3 scheme, and he has a great cast with which to work. -- Williamson
23Tennessee Titans
LAST SEASON: 9-7 (second place AFC South)
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Roster: The Titans' young defense should be strong in a couple years, but is lacking true superstars. The WR position could be superb, but there should be worries about RB Chris Johnson and perhaps the Titans' excellent offensive tackles, Michael Roos and David Stewart, by that point. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Is Jake Locker the answer? Can his elite skill set translate to elite performance? Can the accuracy issues that have followed him for the past five years improve? Those are the questions, and they'll determine the outlook for Tennessee in the next three years. -- Dilfer
Draft: Locker will hold the fortunes of the draft grade. He was a value question at No. 8 overall, but Tennessee has been very smart in the developmental process. Now with WRs Kenny Britt and Kendall Wright, will Locker prove he was worth that spot? -- Kiper
Front office: I like how this team is being built and Locker now looks to be in an excellent position to succeed going forward. Tennessee's front office probably doesn't get the credit it has deserved of late. -- Williamson
Coaching: Mike Munchak should be able to put more of his thumbprint on the Titans in 2012. It's a key season in his development as a head coach, as well as for the franchise with Locker ready to take over behind center. -- Williamson
24St. Louis Rams
LAST SEASON: 2-14 (fourth place NFC West)
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Roster: Despite high picks, misses in the draft mean there aren't a lot of stars of the future on board (outside of QB). There is some hope at the offensive tackle position, but age at RB and lack of talent at WR limits the offense's future production. On defense there is some youth and skill in the front seven, but unless the Rams really draft well in the next couple of years they won't contend. -- Horton
Quarterback: Sam Bradford regressed last year in a new offense, and with deteriorated blocking in front of him. He has great physical ability, vision and arm talent, but he must prove he can lead a team to wins, not merely be an average QB in the NFL. -- Dilfer
Draft: The Rams are in position to dominate the draft over the next two years, when they have four total first-round picks. The 2013 draft, however, will be huge. The Rams need some serious returns after dealing away the No. 2 pick. -- Kiper
Front office: New GM Les Snead replaces Billy Devaney, and while he has a solid scouting background from his years with Atlanta, all final decisions will likely come from Jeff Fisher and COO Kevin Demoff. Snead comes from the Thomas Dimitroff scouting tree, which means there is a Belichick influence here. There could be several changes ahead as Snead settles in. -- Horton
Coaching: Fisher is a coaches' coach who everybody wants to work for. However, he has a huge challenge on his hands with the indefinite loss of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Fisher has excellent veteran assistants to take up the slack and owns a strong defensive mind himself. It's a challenge that they can overcome both in the short and long term. -- Horton
25Kansas City Chiefs
LAST SEASON: 7-9 (fourth place AFC West)
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Roster: With the exception of the QB position, which doesn't factor in with this category, I love the Chiefs' young group of high-end talent in players such as S Eric Berry, TE Tony Moeaki and LB Justin Houston. They are loaded going forward and I think coach Romeo Crennel & Co. will make a star out of NT Dontari Poe. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Matt Cassel was actually very good in 2010. Note the 27-7 TD-to-INT ratio. But he's back to proving if he's a franchise QB in 2012, and has to, given his contract situation and a loaded 2013 draft for QBs. -- Dilfer
Draft: A return to health for Berry will mean a lot, given they've had some weak returns from high draft picks in recent years, such as DEs Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson. Poe is the guy to watch; he's a boom-or-bust pick. -- Kiper
Front office: GM Scott Pioli & Co. have built a team that is dripping with young talent. But if Cassel isn't a true franchise quarterback -- and I have serious doubts that he is -- the Chiefs might not ever get to where they want to be. -- Williamson
Coaching: Crennel is a great defensive mind, and he needs to show that he is just as capable as a head coach. The Chiefs get a ton of talent back from last year and Crennel & Co. need to capitalize upon it immediately. -- Williamson
26Arizona Cardinals
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (second place NFC West)
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Roster: The depth is not where it needs to be and there are not enough young difference-makers to give a lot of hope for the future. CB Patrick Peterson is a star in the making and there is hope that rookie WR Michael Floyd steps into that category, but options are limited. Their brightest playmaker, WR Larry Fitzgerald, may be at the top of his game for only a couple more years. -- Horton
Quarterback: We really don't know anything yet on Kevin Kolb's ability. The Cardinals are trying to add enough talent to make sure they find out if he's the real deal, but John Skelton was actually more successful than Kolb in 2011. If Kolb doesn't pan out, it's an appealing location for QBs. -- Dilfer
Draft: Peterson looks set to be a star, but he's the only Pro Bowl player they've hit on since CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in 2008. Floyd must become a major contributor for Arizona at WR, as the 2009-2010 drafts have been pretty light on returns. -- Kiper
Front office: GM Rod Graves has the final say on all personnel matters, but one of his best attributes is listening to others in the organization before he makes a final decision. He works well with the coaching staff and they listen to VP of player personnel Steve Keim. Team president Michael Bidwell stays involved and is willing to give them the resources to upgrade their personnel in free agency or the draft. This is not the same conservative Cardinals' front office from the past. -- Horton
Coaching: While Ken Whisenhunt has his blueprints on both sides of the ball he has two coordinators, Mike Miller on offense and Ray Horton on defense, growing into their roles. The coaches' roles are clear and on defense the players are finally settling in to Horton's philosophy. When Arizona loses a coach, it's usually due to a promotion from another team. -- Horton
27Indianapolis Colts
LAST SEASON: 2-14 (fourth place AFC South)
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Roster: With the exception of WRReggie Wayne, DE Robert Mathis and DE Dwight Freeney, it's all ahead of the Colts. Their draft class was excellent -- at least on offense. And I expect Indianapolis to select near the top of the draft next season again. Let's see how the talent around QB Andrew Luck develops. -- Williamson
Quarterback: We were ready to excuse a really tough first year for Luck, but the Colts showed a major commitment to adding pieces around him in the draft. I think Luck has the maturity, smarts and arm talent to be successful right away. He is a rare, rare player. -- Dilfer
Draft: Poor recent results (including weak draft classes) led them to the No. 1 pick in 2012. Recent history has them in the lower third of teams in terms of adding talent, but Luck could change everything. -- Kiper
Front office: It's very hard to judge this front office from the tiny body of work we have seen to date, but I do commend them for surrounding Luck with a wealth of young talent. Now let's see how all this young talent matures together. And there is the matter of this defense. … -- Williamson
Coaching: Everything is new in Indianapolis. There looks to be a strong blend of offensive and defensive coaching, but it's anyone's guess how they will all blend together, especially with a roster that still needs a ton of work. There will be serious growing pains as the Colts institute new schemes on both sides of the ball under new head coach Chuck Pagano. -- Williamson
28Miami Dolphins
LAST SEASON: 6-10 (third place AFC East)
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Roster: There are certainly some long-term pieces in place here, such as LT Jake Long and a solid group of defensive tackles, but overall this is a rebuilding team that needs much more. A few of Miam's defensive players, such as LB Karlos Dansby, could be past their prime three years from now and they currently are far from rich with WR talent. -- Williamson
Quarterback: The suspicion is Matt Moore will start for Miami in Week 1. Moore can win, but he's limited and options at wide receiver are scare. Ryan Tannehill has talent, but the tape says he has a ton of development left. There's no reason to rush him, which lowers their three-year profile. -- Dilfer
Draft: It will be a major setback for Miami if Tannehill doesn't become a very good NFL quarterback. Offensive line picks have been the highlights, with Long (2008) and C Mike Pouncey (2011) both Pro Bowl-caliber players. -- Kiper
Front office: Everything about this organization revolves around the development and maturation of Tannehill because the Dolphins haven't done a very good job of attracting free-agent talent. As it stands right now, there can't be a ton of confidence in Miami's personnel people. -- Williamson
Coaching: Joe Philbin will bring the Packers' way of doing things to the Dolphins. But unfortunately he will not have Rodgers to pull it off in Miami. The Dolphins will also try to bring a very fast-paced offense that teams run in college to this level. It will certainly be interesting. -- Williamson
29 Oakland Raiders
LAST SEASON: 8-8 (third place AFC West)
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Roster: With little in terms of 2012 draft picks, the Raiders' new coaching staff was severely hampered in its ability to acquire their type of players. It's going to be a real uphill climb in that regard and you have to think that DT Richard Seymour and RB Darren McFadden will have little value three years down the road. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Palmer is a gifted thrower of the football but is still prone to mistakes. He needs to be very good for the Raiders to succeed with a limited supporting cast at receiver, or they could draft a QB to develop next season. Do people realize Palmer is just a year older than Eli Manning? -- Dilfer
Draft: The Raiders have quietly landed a ton of late-round value in recent years. But no Round 1 picks in two straight years (2011, 2012) basically costs a team two starters and the potential for stars. A new front office promises major changes. I have a lot of confidence in this program going forward, and fans should as well. -- Kiper
Front office: It looks like the Raiders have the right people in place and this front office did quite a bit without any cards in their hand this offseason. There is a much different way of doing things now in terms of player evaluations in Oakland and if given time -- maybe a lot of time -- it should pay off down the road. -- Williamson
Coaching: With a new coaching staff in place you would think they would be safe for a while, but this is the Raiders we are talking about. Still, this coaching staff remains an unknown at the present. -- Williamson
30Jacksonville Jaguars
LAST SEASON: 5-11 (third place AFC South)
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Roster: This offense is all about RB Maurice Jones-Drew, though it's likely that his play will have tailed off significantly by 2015. There are a few young guys on this roster who should be playing at a high level at that time, such as WR Justin Blackmon, T Eugene Monroe and CB Derek Cox, but it's not an elite core of young talent. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Blaine Gabbert wasn't ready last year, and the Jags didn't have the pieces to make him look ready. There's a legit question if he should start over Chad Henne to begin the 2012 season. They've added pass-catchers, but this is a giant question mark hanging over the franchise. -- Dilfer
Draft: Occasionally confounding, the Jags did it again this year, picking punter Bryan Anger in the third round. They've actually nailed some defensive picks, but if Gabbert doesn't improve immensely, the overall grade is pretty poor. Common trend: You can pick well, but you're defined by whether you get a franchise QB. -- Kiper
Front office: The Jaguars love to mine small schools for gems, but overall, these past two draft classes have lent themselves to serious scrutiny. Progress needs to be shown immediately here, even though this front office has built what looks like a high-end defense. -- Williamson
Coaching: There is a new group of coaches now in Jacksonville, with Mike Mularkey at the helm. Unless the QB situation improves dramatically, which it could, this new group might not be around for long. -- Williamson
31Minnesota Vikings
LAST SEASON: 3-13 (fourth place NFC North)
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Roster: The Vikings have tried for years to "reload" with veteran free agents because they thought that they had Super Bowl-caliber talent. That process stunted the development of young players and now their personnel is old and in need of replacing. On defense, there is virtually no impact youth to build around unless this year's rookie, S Harrison Smith, becomes that guy. On offense, TE Kyle Rudolph, WR Percy Harvin (if healthy) and rookie LT Matt Kalil could form a solid nucleus in the future. -- Horton
Quarterback: Christian Ponder looked like a rookie last year. He has a good set of tools, but there are legit questions about his ceiling. He has some odd tendencies, such as a great ability to throw on the run, but pocket pressure really hampers him. He'll need to show development or Minny could be back to square one. -- Dilfer
Draft: The 2010 draft was a weak one, but it's the 2011 draft that will define them. If Ponder doesn't become a franchise QB, they'll have high picks in years to come. -- Kiper
Front office: The roles in this organization are finally much better defined than in the past and with Rick Spielman making all the final calls as GM it will be a smoother front office. College scouting director Scott Studwell organizes the draft and oversees a strong scouting staff that will be leaned on heavily as the Vikings continue to clean out veterans and rebuild through the draft. -- Horton
Coaching: Head coach Leslie Frazier seems to be growing into his job and the stability of this staff has improved, especially on the offensive side of the ball under coordinator Bill Musgrave. Defensively, there has been more change, but with Alan Williams being assisted by Frazier the Vikings hope they've gotten it right. More victories need to come quickly as the staff faces the pressures of an organization that thinks the team is better than it really is. -- Horton
32Cleveland Browns
LAST SEASON: 4-12 (fourth place AFC North)
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Roster: RB Trent Richardson should be the best running back in the league in 2015 and young stars like LT Joe Thomas, DE Jabaal Sheard and CB Joe Haden should be in their prime. But there is still a lot of uncertainty with the Browns' roster for the long term. -- Williamson
Quarterback: Brandon Weeden has talent, but Cleveland will want to play him right away. The concern is if he struggles early. He's older, but will they be patient with him if he takes time to adjust to the NFL game like most rookies? He doesn't have more physical experience, just years. Bottom line: This is a totally unsettled situation headed into 2012. -- Dilfer
Draft: If Weeden doesn't pan out -- and they probably feel compelled to know soon -- the Browns will be set back. The draft isn't the reason they're this low; the Browns have made some really good picks. The problem is they're still waiting on a good QB pick. It's been a long time since they've had one. Weeden needs to be the answer, or they're running in place. -- Kiper
Front office: Color me skeptical of the Browns' front office -- and this organization isn't exactly patient. Cleveland's front office is now directly tied to Weeden's future success. I can't say that is the perfect position to be in. -- Williamson
Coaching: Since rejoining the league, few teams have had turnover comparable to the Browns. So if things don't improve in the very near future, what are the chances that this current staff retains its jobs for the next few years? Brad Childress has taken over the offensive coordinator job. With Richardson now to lean on, expect Childress to run the ball much more than the Browns did in 2011. -- Williamson
