The way too early odds to win Super Bowl LII

The Patriots look to win a sixth Super Bowl in the Bill Belichick/ Tom Brady era. There is reason to hedge bets, with Brady entering his age 40 season and LeGarrette Blount headed toward free agency. Rob Gronkowski's recovery from back surgery is also worth watching.

An amazing Cowboy season ended in disappointment with the loss to Green Bay in the Divisional Round, but the offense is only expected to get better in the sophomore campaigns for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.

As the Packers showed with their late-season winning streak and win over Dallas in the playoffs, it's never smart to count them out. There are significant holes to fill on the roster this offseason, particularly in the defensive secondary, but they will always have a shot with Aaron Rodgers.

The Falcons took a big jump in 2016 despite their Super Bowl collapse and hope to avoid falling back like the Panthers did after their Super Bowl 50 appearance. The NFC South is a solid division again, and the loss of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan will certainly hurt.

Have the Seahawks already peaked? It's clear they need better offensive line play than what they had in 2016, and the defensive needs to add depth after being exposed in the secondary following injuries. Still, they aren't too far away from being atop the NFC again and have arguably the best home-field advantage in the NFL.

The Steelers came up short in the AFC Championship, and Ben Roethlisberger has mentioned the possibility of retiring this offseason. That scenario seems unlikely, but he's also not getting any younger. The Steelers could lean on Le'Veon Bell even more next season.

The Broncos will undergo some major changes next season with the hiring of head coach Vance Joseph and offensive coordinator Mike McCoy. Some expect the Broncos to be major players in the Tony Romo sweepstakes, which has likely pushed up their Super Bowl odds, but John Elway has been insistent that the team likes Trevor Siemian and 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch.

The Chiefs have to address what to do with Eric Berry, Dontari Poe and Jamaal Charles this offseason, but they otherwise have a deep roster that's on the upswing. Some are still skeptical of starting quarterback Alex Smith, limiting the team's perceived upside.

The Giants' defense improved by leaps and bounds in 2016, while the offense regressed. Adding a running back should be a priority this offseason, and the Giants are fortunate that 2017 is one of the deepest and most talented running back draft classes ever. They'd love for next season to end without Odell Beckham Jr. putting holes in walls.

Oakland mage huge strides in 2016, but the team's season was effectively over when Derek Carr fractured his leg. The Raiders have high hopes for next season, but the defense must improve around Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack, particularly in the pass rush.

The reports that Teddy Bridgewater will likely miss another season make the trade for Sam Bradford look better, but the Vikings need to make the playoffs in 2017. In fairness, the team did face an excessive number of injuries in 2016. The biggest offseason decision revolves around Adrian Peterson, who could be a cap casualty.

The Colts have plenty of holes to address this offseason but are off to a nice start after hiring GM Chris Ballard. Ballard has a great background with the Bears and Chiefs and will certainly prioritize getting more protection around Andrew Luck.

2016 was a very disappointing year for the Panthers after a 15-1 record and Super Bowl appearance the previous year. Carolina's offensive line and running game collapsed, and the defense also suffered following another concussion from Luke Kuechly. The pounding that Cam Newton continues to take is a huge concern.

The Cardinals finished the season a disappointing 7-8-1, and Carson Palmer's future in football is in doubt. His plans could ultimately determine the organization's offseason path, but the Cards still have plenty of defensive talent along with elite running back David Johnson.

The Ravens haven't been shy about demanding better play from Joe Flacco. They had a top defense in 2016, but the offense failed to hold up its end of the bargain. Losing Steve Smith Sr. to retirement will hurt, but the team is encouraged by young running back Kenneth Dixon.

Few teams made bigger strides in 2016 than the Bucs. Jameis Winston continues to show why he was the No. 1 overall pick in 2015, while Mike Evans has emerged as a clear elite wide receiver. Running back is a major issue after Doug Martin's struggles and PED suspension, so the team could add in the draft or free agency.

Houston has three consecutive 9-7 seasons under head coach Bill O'Brien and finally won a playoff game this year. With a top defense, along with Lamar Miller and DeAndre Hopkins on offense, the weapons are all in place. Of course, the problem remains at quarterback, and Brock Osweiler isn't guaranteed the starting job heading into 2017. It's also hard to imagine the team being able to afford a viable replacement via free agency or trade.

While he played like a rookie at times, No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz also showed flashes of brilliance in 2016. He needs much better weapons around him, and the Eagles have prioritized adding a receiving threat to his arsenal. The defense also has potential but could use additional talent for capable defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

Despite a shaky start, new Dolphins head coach Adam Gase helped lead the team to the playoffs as a Wild Card. Running back Jay Ajayi emerged as a star while Ryan Tannehill improved, but the team still needs to add talent on the edges of the roster. Losing defensive coordinator Vance Joseph to the Broncos won't help.

Tennessee's dream of a power running game delivered this season, with the team ending up just outside the playoffs. Perhaps if Marcus Mariota didn't fracture his leg late in the year, the Titans would have won the AFC South. The team is likely to address its weak wide receiver corps this offseason.

Washington fell short on a playoff spot at the end of the year and has almost no choice but to extend Kirk Cousins during the offseason. Losing bright offensive coordinator Sean McVay to the Rams is no small loss, and the team could also lose DeSean Jackson in free agency.

The personnel and coaching turnover in Cincinnati took its toll on the Bengals in a tough division during 2016. Andy Dalton regressed without the wide receiver weapons that he had previously, while Jeremy Hill failed to step up following Giovani Bernard's knee injury. Head coach Marvin Lewis has been very successful in his time with the Bengals but will probably need to make some noise to keep his job after 2017.

Matthew Stafford has solidified himself as a star, even though he struggled late in the year due to a finger injury. It's still unclear if Zach Zenner is the future at running back or if the team will look elsewhere this offseason. The Lions have the makings of a dangerous team, but losing the NFC North to Green Bay in Week 17 was a huge disappointment.

Defense continues to be a major problem for the Saints, particularly in the secondary. They've had years to improve the issues, but cap problems have left New Orleans without much relief. The offense is still elite with Sean Payton and Drew Brees, but Brees isn't getting any younger. The NFC South is also becoming one of the league's tougher divisions.

The quarterback position is up in the air in Buffalo, with the front office apparently far from enthused about Tyrod Taylor. New head coach Sean McDermott has a chance to impact what was a messy locker room under Rex Ryan, but it remains to be seen if the Bills have the talent to compete in the AFC East.

The "Los Angeles" Chargers will take some time to sink in, and the franchise ended 2016 at the bottom of arguably the NFL's toughest division. Anthony Lynn got some experience as Buffalo's interim head coach before heading to the Chargers, and the organization still has quarterback solidified with Philip Rivers.

Interim head coach Doug Marrone earned the permanent gig, and he has a talented, young roster. It still remains to be seen if he can fix Blake Bortles, which will be key if the Jaguars have any chance of making a significant jump. The good news is that the AFC South remains arguably the worst division in football.

The Bears enter the offseason with huge questions at quarterback, with Jay Cutler likely to go elsewhere. Jordan Howard did emerge at running back in his rookie season, and there is some optimism about head coach John Fox's program in his third season. Addressing quarterback will be key, as will making a decision on Alshon Jeffery with his pending free agency.

The Jets regressed severely last season and are aged at several key positions. It's clear they need to look outside the organization for a quarterback, but that's only one area among several that needs addressing. Head coach Todd Bowles has a tall task ahead of him.

Getting rid of head coach Jeff Fisher was progress, but young head coach Sean McVay is being thrown into the fire with some major personnel issues. The offensive line was in shambles, resulting in a major regression for Todd Gurley, and Jared Goff was lost in his rookie season. Adding Wade Phillips to coordinate the defense does give that side of the ball a boost.

The 49ers have an argument as the least talented roster in football, so hiring John Lynch to run the front office was a shock given his lack of experience. There aren't many positions on the roster with keepers currently, so Lynch and new head coach Kyle Shanahan will have to draft and develop players efficiently.

The Browns were just relieved to get a win in 2016, though their struggles weren't surprising after basically punting last offseason. They have two high first-round draft choices and are likely to address quarterback with either the draft or a trade. Head coach Hue Jackson needs and deserves more talent than he had in his first season.