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Eight NFL teams that could shock with Super Bowl run in 2017

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7)

Just like we’ve seen with the AFC South, the NFC South is wide open.

It’s no guarantee the Atlanta Falcons will even make it back to the playoffs after suffering a complete meltdown in Super Bowl LI, losing Kyle Shanahan to the San Francisco 49ers and hiring Steve Sarkisian in his stead. The New Orleans Saints appear to be stagnate without a defense these days, and the Carolina Panthers have serious work on defense and the offensive line to seriously threaten anyone right now.

Of all the teams in this division, the Bucs appear to have the best shot at not only winning the division but also making a serious run at a title in 2017.

Jameis Winston still has the tendency to throw into coverage and must break that habit, but he’s also one of the most fearless, most talented young passers in the game today. Add another receiving threat to go along with Mike Evans and tight end Cameron Brate and this passing offense is set to explode.

The Bucs also need to shore up their offensive line and draft another young running back. And it’s imperative to bring in talented defensive backs to shore up what was a mediocre pass defense last year, but that shouldn’t be a problem given the team’s cap situation.

Would it be shocking if the Buccaneers made it to Super Bowl LII? Certainly. But it’s not out of the question.

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