Stack the progress of NFL teams in 2020

Better, worse or the same? This is the question many fans are asking about their respective teams for the 2020 NFL season after an offseason of free agency, the NFL draft, retirements of star players and virtual meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rather than offering a global response on each list as it is, it is more revealing to examine it piece by piece, position by position.

Here’s an overview of the NFL Nation teams, listed in alphabetical order, where journalists tried to answer the best, worst or the same question for offense and defense:

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ATL | CIN | CLE | DAL | DEN | GB | LOVE
IND | LV | NE | NYJ | PHI | SEA

Offense: The Falcons and coach Dan Quinn start an inescapable pivotal season following campaigns from 7 to 9. If the Falcons hope to be contenders, a potentially great-powered attack led by QB Matt Ryan, WR Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley, and RB Todd Gurley must do his part. Read more

Defense: Coming Monday.

Offense: The Bengals have a new face of the franchise in rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, but his new offensive line remains a big question. Read more

Defense: After a 2-14 season, Cincinnati has made a considerable effort to revise the defensive lineup by spending the best dollar for the players in hopes of improving a unit ranked 25th in points allowed per game in 2019. Read more

Offense: Although they entered last season with a lot of hype, the Browns dropped to a 6-10 result, extending the longest drought in the NFL playoffs to 18. Are Browns better, at least on paper? Read more

Defense: The new Cleveland regime in the front office and the coaching staff was busy this off-season, making sideline upgrades to strengthen a young core while using the three Day 2 draft picks in defense. Read more

Offense: The Cowboys added legitimate assurance to the quarterback position by bringing in veteran Andy Dalton, but what does the unit as a whole look like given its star generosity? Read more

Defense: Defensive end Aldon Smith is one of Dallas’ biggest defense jokers, who will use a 4-3 pattern and several looks under the guidance of coordinator Mike Nolan. Read more

Offense: The Broncos have been one of the most active teams in a dead off season, but it will take a little more than the sun and the rainbows to shake four consecutive playoff failures and three consecutive loss seasons. Read more

Defense: If things go as the Broncos hope in defense in everything that will become of the 2020 season, the two starters for which they have exchanged their draft choices will have to have a significant impact. A better chance of injury would also help. Read more

Offense: For a team that was at a Super Bowl game last season, how did the Packers approach the offense this offseason? Hint, they didn’t write a receiver. Read more

Defense: The last time anyone saw the Packers’ defense, it was knocked down by the 49ers in the NFC championship game at a speed of 285 yards on the ground. Has the unit improved since this terrible performance? Read more

Offense: While DeAndre Hopkins’ trade-off was the most shocking change the Texans made in attacking this offseason, another change could end up having an equally significant impact – coach Bill O’Brien stepping down game calls. Read more

Defense: The last time the Texans’ defense was on the field, they lost a 24-0 lead in the AFC playoffs to the Chiefs. Has Houston done this offseason enough to improve unity? Read more

Offense: The Colts opted for free will by signing a $ 25 million contract with veteran Philip Rivers in March. But the quarterback was not the only urgent need for Indianapolis. Read more

Defense: Pro Bowl linebacker DeForest Buckner with Justin Houston is expected to make the Colts’ pass much more formidable in 2020. Xavier Rhodes is also expected to help with the cornerback. Read more

Offense: Regarding how general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden addressed their staff this offseason after a 7-9 finish in 2019, things seem to be improving. Read more

Defense: After finishing No. 19 in total defense and only 24th in points allowed, adjustments had to be made on the defensive side of the Raiders this season. And they were. Read more

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Doug Kezirian, Joe Fortenbaugh and Preston Johnson bet under the Raiders’ seven wins due to their new situation in Las Vegas.

Offense: Few, if any, buy the Patriots as a clear competitor to the Super Bowl LV, or even the East AFC favorite that they have dominated for most of the past two decades. But, is this an accurate assessment? Read more

Defense: The Patriots took big free kicks, with three of their best defenders – Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins Sr. and Danny Shelton – coming in with new teams. How is this unit going to bounce back? Read more

Offense: The 2019 Jets were historically bad on offense. They’ve finished last in total yards for the third time in just the past 49 years, and general manager Joe Douglas has taken advantage of this offseason to rebuild that side of the ball. Read more

Defense: Depending on how Jamal Adams ‘situation unfolds, it will be a fascinating season for the Jets’ defense, which surpassed in 2019 against a favorable schedule. Read more

Offense: For a team that shocked the world by drafting a first-round quarterback to Jalen Hurts, there is much to consider when considering whether the Eagles’ offense has improved this offseason. Read more

Defense: Philidelphia went in the right direction by swapping for the Pro Bowl Darius Slay triple corner, but solving one problem, did that create an even bigger problem in another? Read more

Offense: The Seahawks hope that an offensive line reshuffle and skill position adjustments will allow their attack to excel in 2020. Read more

Defense: The defense of Seattle failed in all areas in 2019, except forcing turnover. That’s why general manager John Schneider has made notable additions – even if it’s not branded – at all levels. Read more