Ranking the NFC’s Best Defenses After the 2026 NFL Draft (opens in new tab)

When I’m ranking the best NFC defenses after the 2026 NFL Draft, I’m not just looking at who added the best players. It does matter, but it’s not the whole story that goes into building a great defense. We have to factor in what the defense did last season, who they lost in free agency, coaching, fit, chemistry, and whether the pieces fit together. Defense isn’t just lining up a bunch of talented players and hoping it works. Communication, leadership, and trust play a big role. After factorin...