Columnist Jeff Schultz asks the question, how far do the Falcons have to go to catch the Carolina Panthers, this season’s division champs, who by the way, will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

As Schultz wrote, “The simplest way to break down a franchise is with the four corners: ownership, coaching, quarterbacks, personnel/general manager.”

Then, he gives us his breakdown of the division.

Read the column and find out:

• Whether the Panthers rank first in every category.

• If the Falcons rank last in any category.

• If the Falcons rank first in any category.

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