The 2019 rosters for all 32 teams are finally starting to take shape.
The NFL Draft is in the books and most rookie minicamps have come and gone. There are still some intriguing free agents out there, almost all of the big names have been signed to deals by now, too.
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While most teams are likely feeling pretty good about their draft hauls and free-agent signings right now – and plenty of the so-called experts have also issued their grades – we won't truly know how each will team look until the Packers and Bears kick the NFL season off on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
And that won't stop me from ranking all 32 teams, now that we know where the rookies and big-name free agents have landed.
So without further ado, it's time for a post-draft edition of my Wildly Important NFL Power Rankings. Enjoy.
| 1. Patriots | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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I liked their draft class overall (N'Keal Harry and Chase Winovich), but there are still some holes (see Gronk void). As long as Belichick and Brady are there, the defending champs will be a threat. | vs. Steelers, Sept. 8 |
| 2. Rams | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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They drafted a speedy back in Darrell Henderson, which makes you wonder more about the long-term prognosis of Todd Gurley's knee. | at Panthers, Sept. 8 |
| 3. Chargers | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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They're always in the mix with Philip Rivers. With the overall talent improving (love the Jerry Tillery and Nasir Adderley picks), they'll be a force once again in the AFC. | vs. Colts, Sept. 8 |
| 4. Saints | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Drafting Erik McCoy to replace Max Unger was a critical move. Did they get better on defense? That's the bigger question moving forward. | vs. Texans, Sept. 9 |
| 5. Colts | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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I love a lot of the moves the Colts have made during the last two drafts (Quenton Nelson in '18, Rock Ya-Sin in '19), but everything still centers around Andrew Luck's health. | at Chargers, Sept. 8 |
| 6. Chiefs | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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For as exciting as 2018 was to watch unfold, the offseason has been a forgettable one (see Tyreek Hill). Regardless, this team still has some weapons, led by Patrick Mahomes. | at Jaguars, Sept. 8 |
| 7. Bears | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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I hated that they traded away Jordan Howard but I absolutely loved the pick of David Montgomery. This team needs Mitchell Trubisky to take his game to the next level. | vs. Packers, Sept. 5 |
| 8. Texans | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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In every single one of my mocks I had them going offensive line because they need to protect Deshaun Watson better. Taking Tytus Howard at 23 surprised me. Feels like a boom-or-bust move. | at Saints, Sept. 9 |
| 9. Cowboys | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Like the Trysten Hill pick, but can he stay focused on football? Will Taco Charlton offset the loss of Randy Gregory? Lots of questions for a talented Cowboys team as Jason Garrett enters season in the final year of his contract. | vs. Giants, Sept. 8 |
| 10. Falcons | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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The No. 1 priority heading into the offseason was to fix the offensive and defensive lines — and for the team to get bigger, nastier and faster in the process. Mission accomplished, but there’s still more to do. | at Vikings, Sept. 8 |
| 11. Steelers | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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The distractions appear to be gone, for now, and I loved several of the Steelers’ draft picks — especially Devin Bush, who I think will be a star. | at Patriots, Sept. 8 |
| 12. Seahawks | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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They needed to replace Doug Baldwin, Frank Clark and Earl Thomas. They drafted two receivers, a power end and a safety. How will they all fare now? Those are some big shoes to fill. | vs. Bengals, Sept. 8 |
| 13. Eagles | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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It’s the Carson Wentz Show (or bust) now that they’ve let the only quarterback in franchise history to win a Super Bowl walk. Adding Jordan Howard to the backfield should pay big dividends. | vs. Redskins, Sept. 8 |
| 14. Browns | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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It’s fun to watch this team come together. They went heavy on defense in the draft and added maybe the best cover corner in the class. The Browns have a lot of parts, but can they make it call come together and work? | vs. Titans, Sept. 8 |
| 15. Packers | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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I’m not as high on their offseason as some. There are a lot of question marks with this team, beginning with their top pick Rashan Gary. Can he live up to his potential? Feels like a boom-or-bust pick. | at Bears, Sept. 5 |
| 16. Vikings | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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They needed to bolster the offensive line and add some parts to the offense as a whole. They did that — love the Garrett Bradbury pick for them. Will it translate once the season starts? | vs. Falcons, Sept. 8 |
| 17. Panthers | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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They picked up a pair of edge rushers in Brian Burns and Christian Miller, which they needed. They also picked up an offensive lineman. Still, one has to wonder about Cam Newton’s arm. They drafted Will Grier just in case. | vs. Rams, Sept. 8 |
| 18. Ravens | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Really liked their first four draft picks, especially Marquise Brown, who should give the Ravens a dangerous deep threat. Can Lamar Jackson get him the ball though? No one questions his athleticism and ability to run, but he needs to work on the deep(er) ball. | at Dolphins, Sept. 8 |
| 19. 49ers | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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I love what the 49ers are putting together talent-wise, but it needs to translate in the win column now. With a healthy Jimmy G and a defense that just added Nick Bosa, they could be a sleeper pick out West. | at Buccaneers, Sept. 8 |
| 20. Jets | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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The Jets landed the best player in this draft class when they got Quinnen Williams third overall. Adding Jachai Polite in the third was nice value, too. Don’t be surprised if they make a push in the East. | vs. Bills, Sept. 8 |
| 21. Titans | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Can’t blame them for taking Jeffery Simmons 19th overall, even if they have to wait a full season — a top-10 talent before his injury. A.J. Brown gives Marcus Mariota a much-needed weapon. | at Browns, Sept. 8 |
| 22. Jaguars | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Not only did they get one of the best edge rushers (Josh Allen), but they picked up the offensive tackle (Jawaan Taylor) many draft analysts thought was the best in class. Time will tell. | vs. Chiefs, Sept. 8 |
| 23. Bills | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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The Bills might’ve had my favorite draft haul, headlined by Ed Oliver and Cody Ford — two guys I thought would go in the top half of the first round. They still have a lot of work to do on offense, but like the direction. | at Jets, Sept. 8 |
| 24. Bengals | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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New head coach Zac Taylor adds some much-needed size up front (Jonah Williams). Also thought the Ryan Finley pick was interesting as Andy Dalton heads into the final two years of his deal. | at Seahawks, Sept. 8 |
| 25. Raiders | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Say what you want about Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock and their whole outfit, but I liked what they did in the draft. They went heavy on defense and got two good ones in Clelin Ferrell and Jonathan Abram. The Josh Jacobs pick was smart, too. | vs. Broncos, Sept. 9 |
| 26. Buccaneers | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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No surprise seeing Devin White land in Tampa — he’s a nice fit for their defense and a three-down player. Also not surprising: the Bucs addressing the secondary in a big way with two corners and a safety. | vs. 49ers, Sept. 8 |
| 27. Broncos | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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John Elway came out of this draft with some interesting parts, two of which should help Joe Flacco right away — Noah Fant and Dalton Risner. They also might’ve landed their QB of the future in Drew Lock. Stay tuned. | at Raiders, Sept. 9 |
| 28. Redskins | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Watching the quarterback situation in D.C. unfold should be very interesting, but at least they have another option with Dwayne Haskins. My favorite pick was Montez Sweat, a player I thought would end up in Atlanta. He’s a beast. | at Eagles, Sept. 8 |
| 29. Dolphins | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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They got their QB in Josh Rosen and added one of the best defensive tackles in this class in Christian Wilkins. This division is improving and I think the Fins will be a challenger in the coming years. | vs. Ravens, Sept. 8 |
| 30. Lions | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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I thought for sure they’d go defense with the eighth-overall pick, but I do think T.J. Hockenson will give Matthew Stafford a much-needed weapon in the passing game (and help as a blocker, too). | at Cardinals, Sept. 8 |
| 31. Giants | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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Speaking of going defense first … taking Daniel Jones at No. 6 surprised me (and Giants fans everywhere). I’ll go on record and say that I like Jones, just not at 6. Really liked their next two picks — Dexter Lawrence and Deandre Baker. | at Cowboys, Sept. 8 |
| 32. Cardinals | TABEEK'S TAKE | NEXT |
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All eyes will be on Kyler Murray (and Josh Rosen), and rightfully so. The rookie steps right in as the starter now. Murray aside, I really liked the Cardinals draft haul — Byron Murphy, Andy Isabella and Hakeem Butler. | vs. Lions, Sept. 8 |
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