Best and Worst 2017 offseason moves by every team: NFC South

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Atlanta Falcons

Best: Giving Takkarist McKinley a stage

Had it not been for the Falcons, we may never have seen McKinley, his grandmother's portrait, or his profanity-laced speech. Atlanta made several good moves to upgrade its already strong roster, but none were executed with the entertainment value of McKinley's draft selection.

Worst: Losing OC Kyle Shanahan

It really seemed like Shanahan was the straw that stirred the drink for Atlanta's top-ranked offense last season. His blend of play-calling kept defenses off balance and utilized the strengths of all his playmakers. It'll be a tall task for new OC Steve Sarkisian to pick up where Shanahan left off.

Carolina Panthers

Best: Reshaping offense with first 2 draft picks

The rest of the NFC South slammed their heads into their hands when the Panthers drafted Christian McCaffrey eighth overall, and then threw papers in the air when Curtis Samuel joined Carolina's backfield in the second round. Pairing these versatile speed demons with the tower of power Cam Newton is a mix of offensive weapons no defenses are prepared to deal with.

Worst: Not giving Newton more protection

Newton's career could be cut short if he doesn't stop taking so many hits. While McCaffrey and Samuel will hopefully lighten the quarterback's load, the Panthers' O-line is a below-average unit at every position except right guard. It's not as if dozens of quality linemen are ripe for the picking, but this should have been a higher priority.

New Orleans Saints

Best: Letting Marshon Lattimore fall into their lap

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. In this case, the Saints were able to fill their No. 1 need with the top-rated cornerback in the draft by just sitting back and waiting. Marshon Lattimore probably never should have gotten out of the top ten, but New Orleans is awfully happy he did.

Worst: Just barely missing on Reuben Foster

There may not have been much the Saints could have done to prevent this, but it still hurts. New Orleans apparently had Foster on the phone - welcoming him and his family to the city - when the 49ers traded up to nab him. The Saints' defense would look very, very different with Lattimore and Foster leading it.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Best: Drafting O.J. Howard 18th overall

The Buccaneers added several key offensive pieces that each could have been considered their best move, but getting Howard at No. 18 takes the cake. Though he's a tight end, Howard's pro-ready, well-rounded skill set was arguably the cleanest in the draft. He's as close to a sure-fire prospect as you can find, and will be one of many talented targets for Jameis Winston to hit in years to come.

Worst: Keeping Doug Martin

The Bucs jumped the gun a year ago, making Martin the fourth-highest paid running back in the league after one good season. Martin wasn't worth any of that contract in 2016, and then got the guaranteed money on his deal voided with a drug suspension, giving Tampa Bay an easy out from a bad deal. Yet, for reasons unknown, Martin remains on the roster.

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