This team is an elite team. They were 13 and 3 last year, in most years that gets you the one seed.
The defense will be better if they are able to stay healthy. To end the year Poyer was hobbled, Hyde was out, Miller was out, Phillips was out, Tre wasn't himself, Elam was a rookie that was still learning, and then you had the Hamlin impact as well. With some better injury luck and some development from the young guys, the defense could be better without Edmonds.
On offense, the two biggest issues were receiving options and the offensive line. The guards will be improved and I'm still optimistic with a healthy offseason and his athleticism Brown could be an above average right tackle. Adding some more slot options and adding Kincaid in the draft, plus Josh's elbow healing can improve the passing game.
They also added a couple of running backs that will be improve their options for short yardage.
There is a lot to be excited about.