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Steven Kriz’s Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) dives for a fumble by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) dives for a fumble by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi /
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2.  Carolina Panthers

Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Losing Josh Norman aside, the Panthers did absolutely nothing in this offseason that would indicate that they aren’t going to be an unreal team again this next season.  The MVP is also getting back his favorite target this year in Kelvin Benjamin.  If he can build on his stellar 2014 rookie campaign, in what will amount to his true sophomore season, the Panthers will be even better in 2016.  Josh Norman was a huge part of that Panther defense that was so special last season, but if you look at the way their defense is constructed, they build from the front-seven out.  Norman was an unheard of commodity before 2015, so perhaps they have someone unheard of that is waiting in the wings.  My guess, they will be just fine, and should have a great chance to get back to the Superbowl this coming year.

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