The Nfc South was a division that was under the radar last season. The NFC South is one of the least talked about divisions in the NFL, and that's kind of a shame to due to the talent in the division. Every team needs something, so let's see what the Falcons, Buccaneers, Saints and Panthers need this offseason to put this overlooked division back on the map.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons still need time to heal from that epic Super Bowl collapse against the Patriots. They had a great season, earning themselves a first round bye and making it all the way to a Super Bowl.
Where the Falcons need to improve is in the middle with their defensive tackles. Atlanta couldn't get a consistent pass rush last year from the middle, which allowed Tom Brady to carve them up in that comeback.
They were in the bottom of the league in pass yards per game, which could've been different if they had a push in the middle. The defense will improve with time, but they should look to beef up those defensive tackle positions in order to be a more complete defense.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a team on the cusp of a playoff birth, but they failed to get it done in the final weeks of the season. They have a future in Jameis Winston, but they need to get a few more pieces in order to put them over the edge.
The Bucs could benefit from a healthy running back, which there are plenty from them to chose from.
The Bucs ranked 24th in rush yards per game. Doug Martin has been battling injuries, and entered rehab. Star free agents, Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles will be on the market, and the beast of Leonard Fournette will be in the draft.
A solid run game could be what makes Winston a great quarterback, so the Bucs should get a back that is healthy and can make a difference in the offense.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints have suffered from bad defense past few seasons, and it happened again last season. With a QB like Drew Brees, your defense only needs to stop the offense two times and Brees will handle the rest.
The Saints needs a big boost in their secondary to help Brees.
The Saints were dead last in pass yards allowed per game, giving up 274 yards a game. QBs could launch passes for days and the Saints corners were left helpless. They released Jarius Byrd, who underperformed during his time there. The Saints have the 11th pick in the draft, so they could use it on their secondary, or they can look to free agency. Hopefully the Saints give Brees a defense so he has one more shot at playoff magic.
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers fell flat, following up their Super Bowl season with a 6-10 record. Cam Newton had an ok year, but something was missing from their team last season. The Panthers need more receiver talent to help out Superman Cam.
The Panthers were 21st in pass yards a game, and they don't have big name receiver. Ted Ginn Jr. is a free agent, and Devin Funchess needs more progression.
They had a visit with former Giant, Victor Cruz in February, so they might be trying to fill that void. They have the eighth pick in the draft, so they might be looking at Mike Williams from Clemson as well. Carolina needs to put some reliable receivers around Cam to make their pass attack more ferocious.
These are the pieces these NFC South teams need in order to put this division back on the map. Talent is abundant in this division, but all these teams need a little more to put them on top. Every team needs something, and let's see if these teams get what they need.
