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It is impressive what the Bucs did bringing back all their starters and it looks like they won't even have to contend with Rodgers. The NFC is really sitting there for the taking. If they can start out strong and be consistent, they can wrap up the conference by early Dec.Rick Gosselin gives his annual "as of June 1st" ranking of all 32 NFL teams.
1. TB Bucs
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32. Detroit Lions
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain the team to beat in the NFL
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won it all last season and, with all 22 starters returning in 2021, have positioned themselves to repeatwww.si.com
Having the Pats at 21 seems a bit low to me. I would think right around 15/16 is about right unless Jones starts sooner rather than later and he is really good then we move up into the top third of the league.
The Steelers at 7 is a joke. I expect them to miss the playoffs this year. Their division is just too good and Ben is too broken down.