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NFL 2017 preview: Looking at strengths, weaknesses and X-factors for all 32 teams

By Peter Panacy

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) greet each other following the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/Appleton Post Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) greet each other following the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/Appleton Post Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK /
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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England quarterback Tom Brady (12) in action against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England quarterback Tom Brady (12) in action against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2017 NFL season isn’t far away, so it’s time for Niner Noise to take a look around the league to see what’s on tap — strengths, weaknesses and X-factors — for all 32 teams as they prepare for Week 1.

The 2017 NFL Draft is now in the rear-view mirror, and each team around the league is now gearing up for the regular season campaign to commence this September.

Offseasons are funny things. No matter how bad last year was, each new year ushers in a sense of hope and promise for the upcoming campaign.

Considering the NFL’s parity, it’s entirely possible a 2-14 team — like the San Francisco 49ers, for example, can wind up contending for a playoff spot the following year.

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OK, so that might be a stretch. But it wouldn’t be a complete shocker either.

What about the rest of the league? How are the remaining 31 teams across the NFL looking at what’s on tap for the upcoming season?

Niner Noise takes an early look at all 32 teams’ strengths, weaknesses and X-factors heading into 2017. Sure, a number of things will change between now and Week 1. Rosters will go through some shakeups. Players rise and fall. And we can never overlook the very real threat of injuries taking their toll.

But for now, let’s dish out a preview for every team around the league and see what the context and situation is for each franchise.