Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Bears and Patriots among teams who set themselves up for success
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These clubs took different approaches to get where they are today
The changes that the Philadelphia Eagles made last offseason led to their ultimate Super Bowl run. Linebacker Zack Baun flourished post-position change while defensive backs Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean were catalysts for a defensive renaissance. The Eagles were fifth on last year's list of top offseasons despite losing both of their coordinators.
Looking ahead to this season, the NFC East franchise once again makes an appearance despite taking an entirely different approach than a year ago, but it is not at the top. For the second consecutive year, the Chicago Bears are No. 1 on the list with hopes of ascending in the NFC.
Here is the list of the 10 best NFL offseasons:
