Let's keep my way too early to speculate offseason team guide going with the NFC South.
Panthers: Gut the coaching staff and front office. Trading Cam for draft picks is a possibility, but there's no one in this upcoming draft that's a better physical prospect than Newton so I would keep him and try to rebuild a team around him. Presumably a new coaching staff would them gut the offense. Stewart needs to go and this team needs to get better on the o-line and on the outside. The defense is solid so now need to tinker their. The most important thing for the Panthers is to get the right coach for Cam. Someone authoritative, but not too out of touch with young pop-culture. Saban is NOT the guy this job. Carolina needs someone more like David Shaw from Stanford. I don't think he leaves, but that's who they should be shooting for.
Bucs: Schiano probably has another year, but I'd be more proactive and move on. It appears relatively clear that he's losing the players and this roster is too young and talented to wallow for another year. It all comes down to the QB so either Glennon needs to dramatically improve or the Bucs need to get their hands on a dynamic QB who's more emotionally compatible with the coaching staff. This team could be next year's Chiefs if they get their leadership in order.
Falcons: As I said in several earlier posts, the Falcons don't have an effective defense, which is why they keep losing games they should win. With the way things are going in ATL the Falcons might just be in a position to draft South Carolina star Jadeveon Clowney. That would be solid pick, but the falcons also need a more stout d-line so that Sean Witherspoon (when healthy) can make plays. On offense the Falcons have to improve their run blocking so that they can take some pressure off their defense. This team must make substantive moves to sure up the weakness they've avoided addressing for years. If they do them they'll finally be a legitimate contender.
Saints: They won't have to do a lot this offseason. This team has great leadership, a nice mix of young and veteran talent, and a QB that will still be at the top of his game in three years. Colston isn't getting any younger and I'd be sure I'd have a dependable receiver to compliment and eventually replace him sooner rather than later. Maybe Nick Toon and Kenny Stills are those guys, but I have my doubts they can fill Colston's role.
Panthers: Gut the coaching staff and front office. Trading Cam for draft picks is a possibility, but there's no one in this upcoming draft that's a better physical prospect than Newton so I would keep him and try to rebuild a team around him. Presumably a new coaching staff would them gut the offense. Stewart needs to go and this team needs to get better on the o-line and on the outside. The defense is solid so now need to tinker their. The most important thing for the Panthers is to get the right coach for Cam. Someone authoritative, but not too out of touch with young pop-culture. Saban is NOT the guy this job. Carolina needs someone more like David Shaw from Stanford. I don't think he leaves, but that's who they should be shooting for.
Bucs: Schiano probably has another year, but I'd be more proactive and move on. It appears relatively clear that he's losing the players and this roster is too young and talented to wallow for another year. It all comes down to the QB so either Glennon needs to dramatically improve or the Bucs need to get their hands on a dynamic QB who's more emotionally compatible with the coaching staff. This team could be next year's Chiefs if they get their leadership in order.
Falcons: As I said in several earlier posts, the Falcons don't have an effective defense, which is why they keep losing games they should win. With the way things are going in ATL the Falcons might just be in a position to draft South Carolina star Jadeveon Clowney. That would be solid pick, but the falcons also need a more stout d-line so that Sean Witherspoon (when healthy) can make plays. On offense the Falcons have to improve their run blocking so that they can take some pressure off their defense. This team must make substantive moves to sure up the weakness they've avoided addressing for years. If they do them they'll finally be a legitimate contender.
Saints: They won't have to do a lot this offseason. This team has great leadership, a nice mix of young and veteran talent, and a QB that will still be at the top of his game in three years. Colston isn't getting any younger and I'd be sure I'd have a dependable receiver to compliment and eventually replace him sooner rather than later. Maybe Nick Toon and Kenny Stills are those guys, but I have my doubts they can fill Colston's role.
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