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Home of the reigning Super Bowl champs, the Drew Brees-less Saints, the Sam Darnold Panthers, and the new regime Falcons, the NFC South looks much different than it did even a year ago. With two picks in the top ten belonging to NFC South teams and a possible three new starting quarterbacks within the division, the NFC South is going to look much different next year. So let’s take a look at what each team must do to succeed.

Carolina Panthers
Round 1: Pick 8
Round 2: Pick 39
Round 3: Pick 73
Round 4: Pick 113
Round 5: Pick 151
Round 6: Pick 193
Round 6: Pick 222
After going defense in each selection of the 2020 NFL Draft, it is time Rhule and the Panthers give a little love to the offense. Their number one need by far is a new left tackle. I can’t imagine they are actually confident rolling with Cameron Erving at their new blindside blocker for Darnold so thats a must for them. The next biggest need is a tie between tight end and cornerback, they must add a new face to the room at the very least before the start of the season. They’re very weak in those respective positions. Free safety could use a definite upgrade for behind Jeremy Chinn and their nasty new defensive line. Everything looks pretty good other than that.
Best Fit: Rashawn Slater

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1: Pick 32
Round 2: Pick 64
Round 3: Pick 95
Round 4: Pick 137
Round 5: Pick 176
Round 6: Pick 217
Round 7: Pick 251
Round 7: Pick 259
Tom Brady and the 2020 World Champions have eight picks eight picks to work with and need nothing. I am 100% serious they literally have zero needs, not a single one. They should use these eight picks to set up their future and take the all coveted “luxury” picks.
Best Fit: Carlos “Boogie” Basham Jr.

New Orleans Saints
Round 1: Pick 28
Round 2: Pick 60
Round 3: Pick 98
Round 3: Pick 105
Round 4: Pick 133
Round 6: Pick 218
Round 7: Pick 229
Round 7: Pick 255
It’s a new era in New Orleans and Jameis Winston has the reigns to the offense here. The Saints have an extremely talented team but still have a few holes in the depth chart that need to be dealt with. The first of which being cornerback. With Lattimore in a contract year and in the middle of a legal battle and with the release of Janoris Jenkins, the Saints are in need of talented cover men. They also need a wide receiver and badly. They cannot role with Deonte Harris and Tre’Quan Smith opposite Michael Thomas. A side kick for Demario Davis at linebacker would also be nice for them. The Saints lost both Sheldon Rankins and Malcom Brown this offseason so they could really use a 3 tech and a 1 tech for this season. Defensive end is a sneaky need due to the Davenport situation.
Best Fit: Caleb Farley

Atlanta Falcons
Round 1: Pick 4
Round 2: Pick 35
Round 3: Pick 68
Round 4: Pick 108
Round 5: Pick 148
Round 5: Pick 182
Round 5: Pick 183
Round 6: Pick 187
Round 6: Pick 219
It is a new chapter for the Falcons and they hope to make plenty of change in the draft. They might select a new quarterback or a generational talent on offense so the options are all exciting. At the top of their wishlist is a pass rusher and they need one badly. Their pass rush was atrocious in 2020. They also need a cornerback opposite of AJ Terrell in a big way. Either safety spots are also high on the list of needs. On offense, they need a feature running back for Arthur Smith’s scheme. An upgrade at slot receiver would be nice too. Knowing Terry Fontenot is coming from NOLA, I bet they take a page from the Saints’ book and go BPA.
Best Fit: Kyle Pitts
Projected 2021 NFC South Standings
1.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Many expect the Bucs to repeat as Super Bowl champs after they literally brought back their whole team. They have essentially eight luxury picks in the draft and are only getting better. They should edge the Saints out this year and take the number one spot.
2.New Orleans Saints
A report came out this week that Drew Brees limited the Saints offense last year. They are still one of the best coached teams in the league and are bursting at the seams with talent. I bet Jameis Winston keeps them at least in competition for a wild card spot and they finish second in the division.
3.Carolina Panthers
They Panthers are headed in a great direction under Matt Rhule and are going to compete with Sam Darnold. They’ll have a healthy Christian McCaffery and their young defense now has a year of experience together. They should have some flashes of greatness next season.
4.Atlanta Falcons
New coach, new scheme, terrible defense, I don’t expect the Falcons to be impressing anyone. Maybe a few more wins than last year but they don’t exactly have a sky high trajectory for next year. Not until they make some big time changes on defense.
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