With so little NFL news right now, I decided to give spring team rankings a try. This wasn’t easy — it was difficult balancing potential for next season with last year’s results. And my conclusion was surprising: The Patriots are going to be the best team in the NFL again. Not only are they getting Tom Brady back, but they also improved in the offseason. I’ll update these rankings before Week 1.

1. Patriots
2. Steelers
3. Titans
4. Giants
5. Colts
6. Falcons
7. Cardinals
8. Saints
9. Chargers
10. Panthers
11. Ravens
12. Cowboys
13. Eagles
14. Vikings
15. Dolphins
16. Texans
17. Broncos
18. Bears
19. Redskins
20. Packers
21. Bills
22. Jaguars
23. Buccaneers
24. Jets
25. 49ers
26. Browns
27. Bengals
28. Seahawks
29. Rams
30. Chiefs
31. Raiders
32. Lions