For the first time since each conference went to four separate
divisions, the NFC South was won by the same team in consecutive
seasons. The Panthers may not have cracked .500 to accomplish the feat,
but did pick up a playoff victory before losing to the eventual NFC
champion Seahawks. Also for the second straight year, both the
Buccaneers and Falcons landed top-eight picks as both teams look to
climb back to the top of the division.Atlanta Falcons
With the eighth overall selection, the Falcons upgraded a pass rush in desperate need of speed off the edge by drafting Clemson’s Vic Beasley. Beasley’s speed, explosiveness and agility are off the charts and he registered 25 sacks in his final two seasons with the Tigers. Beasley should make an immediate impact rushing off the edge in Atlanta, but his lack of bulk and shoddy run defense will have to be covered up by his teammates.
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