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All information pulled from ESPN.com. Feature was done to assess which NFL franchises were poised to be successful in the 2015 season. The grading scale is based from 0 to 100, weighted scores and ranking methodology can be found here.
OVERALL SCORE 59.88 OUT OF A POSSIBLE 100
Teams were rated in five categories -- Roster, Quarterback, Draft, Front Office and Coaching
Roster -- 6/10
Quarterback -- 7/10
Draft -- 5/10
Front office -- 4.75/10
Coaching -- 6.75/10
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OVERALL SCORE 59.88 OUT OF A POSSIBLE 100
Teams were rated in five categories -- Roster, Quarterback, Draft, Front Office and Coaching
Roster -- 6/10
This isn't a roster stocked with young difference-makers, and that will be a challenge going forward with age a factor on every level. They do have a couple of decent young OTs and a pair of decent safeties, but at every other position, guys are closer to the end than the beginning and the backups aren't players who excite. This looks like a roster that could fall apart as veterans retire unless they do a great job in the draft. -- Horton
Quarterback -- 7/10
Jay Cutler is capable of leading a Super Bowl team, but he desperately needs blocking help in Chicago. He has elite arm talent, is great against the pressure and toughness isn't a question. Jason Campbell gives them insurance they didn't have before. -- Dilfer
Draft -- 5/10
Weak recent returns underscored by two straight years (2009-2010) without a pick in the first two rounds. It's created a roster with major age concerns on the defense. Offensive line remains a concern for me. There wasn't a single draft pick used there in 2012. -- Kiper
Front office -- 4.75/10
With the hiring of former Kansas City college director Phil Emery as GM, the philosophy of this front office will change. Emery will build this team through the draft, listen to head coach Lovie Smith and they will be a little more conservative in player acquisitions than the team has been in the past when chasing a Super Bowl title led to hit-and-miss spending on high-profile free agents. This front office should develop nicely. -- Horton
Coaching -- 6.75/10
Smith has a loyal coaching staff and his best quality is that he does not have a big ego. He never seemed comfortable with offensive coordinator Mike Martz, but he will be in step with Martz's replacement, Mike Tice. Ditto on defense with coordinator Rod Marinelli. Smith treats his assistants with dignity and this is a good working environment, but there is pressure to win more games now. -- Horton
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