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How did each NFL team grade out now that the Super Bowl is over?

By Rucker Haringey

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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It seems like a long time ago when Ryan Fitzpatrick lit up the NFL to open the season. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, his electric stretch to begin the year was the best stretch of Tampa Bay’s campaign.

In the end, they limped to a 5-11 finish in a very competitive NFC South. Fitzpatrick gave way to Jameis Winston, but it’s unclear whether or not he’s got what it takes to be a franchise quarterback moving forward. The former Florida State star simply gives the ball away too much. Throwing 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions is not an acceptable ratio.

While the offense had manageable problems, the defense was a dumpster fire. The group didn’t do anything well. Teams that wanted to run the football did so easily against Tampa Bay’s uninspiring front. Teams that preferred to pass it simply picked apart a weak secondary. The defense will require a complete overhaul before it can be an average unit.

The only good news for Buccaneers fans is that the season was bad enough to put an end to the Dirk Koetter era. Bruce Arians is a major upgrade in terms of coaching talent. There’s hope in Tampa for the first time in quite a while.

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