Starting with the team that proved preseason expectations can go wrong, the Buccaneers were the surprise team of the NFC South last season. EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. was their first-round pick, and if he can be a star right away, the Buccaneers defense would be much better. For Preseason, the Panthers are the one team out of the division that has played a preseason matchup, which was the Hall of Fame game. First-round pick Monroe Freeling did not play in the preseason game as well. Still, the rookie class is extremely exciting, and the first preseason game against the Jaguars could be a perfect time for the young players to step up right away.