Quote: My take is in no particular order,  the Jaguars,  Panthers,  Bears,  Eagles,  and Chargers have the potential to be much better in 2017 than they were in 2016.  With the Jets, Browns, and 49ers a long way from being remotely close to where they want to be,  barring moves that put their long term future at risk to the nth degree.

I would venture to say... the Jets with a healthy receiving core and a really good QB (Romo maybe?) could challenge for a WC spot in 2017. Granted their D is not good but, a couple FA signings & draftees and they could be back in the mix.

 

I think the Panthers being just one year removed from a SB would have to be legit playoff hopefuls in 2017.

Eagles and Chargers on the cusp, being that they have talent and injuries (or a rookie QB in Philly's case) and the like brought them down.

 

Jags & Bears are either/ors. Improved play from the QB spot and both of these teams could challenge their respective divisions, imo.

Bears D played well in spots and Howard is a really good RB. Jags D played well in spots, Ivory is a really good RB. Both teams are lacking elite or even above average Olines

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