If the Jaguars are moving to London, they'll be ditching the world's largest outdoor scoreboards in the process.

Four months ago, the Jaguars unveiled concept pictures of a proposed scoreboard. Today, the Jaguars, in conjunction with the City of Jacksonville, announced the Jaguars would be adding two such video boards as part of a $63 million project on Everbank Field.

The City of Jacksonville will cover $43 million while the team will be responsible for the remaining $20 million. The team will also be responsible for over-budget work.

Today we're making a statement to the NFL, the nation and the world that Jacksonville is world-class," owner Shahid Khan said.

Renovations to the stadium, including the construction of the giant boards, will begin following the 2013 season.

[Concept Picture via Big Cat Country]

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Yesterday, we brought you the short list of the NFL's most overrated teams. That doesn't mean everyone says those teams are going to the Super Bowl, it just means they seem to be over valued for what they bring to the table. Likewise, today's list is composed of those teams that are constantly slammed, even if they're not as bad as everyone believes them to be. We're not saying all these teams are going to the playoffs, just that they won't be at the bottom of the league.

New York Jets

Say what you will about the New York Circus Jets, the team has a solid defense, and a hard-nosed attitude on the field. If Rex Ryan can find a quarterback on his roster that doesn't turn the ball over very often, his team will be in a lot of close games deep in the fourth quarter. If they can make plays down the stretch, the Jets could end up better than expected, and Ryan may even be able to save his job. A playoff run, however, may be a stretch.

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears will need solid quarterback play to win games this season, and luckily, Jay Cutler is a guy that can make plays. With improved offensive line performance, the Bears could be a surprise playoff contender in the NFC. Considering the high level of expected competition from the NFC, though, it's tough to imagine the Bears sneaking into the postseason.

New Orleans Saints

If you haven't heard much from the Saints this offseason, you're not alone. Following a year without head coach Sean Payton, the Saints have been virtually forgotten as an NFC power. While I still expect the Falcons to win the NFC South without too much difficulty, I would be surprised to see the Saints and their high-octane offense miss the postseason for a second straight year.

St. Louis Rams

Last season, the St. Louis Rams quietly battled to nearly a .500 record. This season will be all about taking the next step for the Rams. They're in a very tough division, but they played well within the NFC West last year. If they can do that again, they have the potential to be one of the most pleasant surprises in the NFL. That will, however, require Sam Bradford to begin playing like a top draft pick.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Coming off a 2-14 campaign, there's really only one direction for the Jaguars. They won't be making the playoffs in 2013, but with a new regime, they should be competitive in most of their games. This will also be the last chance Blaine Gabbert gets at quarterback, assuming he beats out Chad Henne and Mike Kafka. Much like the Jets, the Jaguars won't be in the playoffs, but they should turn at least a couple heads with a perfectly mediocre record.

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New York Giants, UP: The Giants will be exceptionally motivated after their finish a season ago. Eli Manning is still a clutch quarterback, and Tom Coughlin still knows how to coach. Still, there's work to be done. The Giants need to find a running game to get back to form, and the NFC East features a couple of unique offenses the Giants will have to defend. Still, they look good compared to the rest of their division.

Washington Redskins, SLIGHTLY DOWN: We're still not sure what we can expect from Robert Griffin III upon his full return, so it's difficult to put a stock rating on the Redskins. For now, we'll settle with "slightly down," but if Griffin comes back looking great, you can expect the Redskins' stock to shoot back up. In their case, it really is all about Griffin.

Philadelphia Eagles, UP: Eagles players have done nothing but rave about how great they think the Eagles' new offense is. It'll be tough to evaluate Chip Kelly's new offense until at least preseason action, if not even later than that. While the Eagles may have jumped over the Cowboys in our stock watch, the lack of a declared starting quarterback is holding them down from going higher.

Dallas Cowboys, FLAT: The Cowboys have had a rough offseason, with very little positive change, at least as that change is perceived. Tony Romo will have to develop into a better leader, and despite what coaches say, I'm apprehensive that he can make that leap. The NFC East is the most competitive division in football from top to bottom, but the Cowboys currently rank at the bottom. Still, there's plenty of time for improvement.

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Aside from a new attitude that came with a new head coach, the Arizona Cardinals may have a new aspect to their offense this season that doesn't involve turnovers.

According to Chris Wesseling, Bruce Arians said, on NFL AM, there's "no doubt" Rashard Mendenhall is the Cardinals' starting running back. Arians went on to heap praises on Mendenhall, saying he's an every down back and that the ball carrier is in for an "outstanding season."

The Cardinals are certainly a team that could benefit significantly from a strong running game. With Carson Palmer taking snaps, it seems likely that the Cardinals will be able to push defenses away from the line of scrimmage with their vertical passing game. If that's the case, Mendenhall will have some light fronts to run through.

In years past, the Cardinals have totally lacked a legitimate running game, putting far too much pressure on their passing attack. That was okay when Kurt Warner was taking snaps, but since his retirement, the Cardinals have been unable to find a quarterback able to distribute the ball with Warner's efficiency.

In five years in the league, Mendenhall has broken the 1,000 yard mark twice on the ground, both times coming in his only seasons he played in all 16 games. He played very little in his rookie year and missed much of last season with an injury. If he can stay on the field in Arizona, it'll be the Cardinals' first legitimate running threat in recent memory.

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I guess it makes sense when you consider costs that are exceeding the billion-dollar mark, but it's strange to see the next wave of NFL stadiums as they become very exotic and Olympic-like. 

The Atlanta Falcons are replacing the Georgia Dome, even though it's only 21 years old, and the now-approved design for the new venue is the wildest we've seen yet in American football. The open-air concept will apparenly "twist" to open and close. 

Some shots:

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In the ongoing debate about whether a team in London is a viable option for the NFL, there's been very little player input up to this point. Now, Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis has given Mike Freeman of CBS Sports his take on the Jaguars playing more than one game in London, and if he's right, the prospect of eventually putting a team in London don't look good.

Lewis told Freeman playing multiple games across the pond "would be highly stressful for a team. It would disrupt a big part of your season. There would be a competitive disadvantage for a team that did that. . . . [P]laying two games in London would be pretty rough for any team no matter what you try to do."

If Lewis is correct in saying that multiple games across the Atlantic is disruptive, imagine how tough it would be for a team that plays eight games in the continental U.S. and eight in London. Sure, there would be a small edge in playing at home, but the difficulty of constantly traveling back and forth across an ocean would be extremely tough, especially in years such a team would be scheduled to play one of the western divisions.

As far as the level of disruption the Jaguars would face by playing two games in London, I'm not sure I see that quite as much. Yes, it makes for some rough weeks, especially when talking about the weeks immediately following the trips to London, but it's not unmanageable.

The bigger problem, from the league's perspective, is that the inability to put a team in Europe means that the NFL will have a very difficult time growing outside of the United States. Yes, there's room for growth in Canada and Mexico, but the big potential is in Europe, but it looks like the league doesn't have a way to spread that far.

Look for the NFL to be very creative in the coming years about how they want to pursue growth in Europe. There's a lot of possibility over there, but the NFL needs a presence there before we can realistically expect a spike in American football overseas.

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New England Patriots, FLAT: Not a lot has changed in the AFC East since we last visited the division after the draft. The Patriots are still the team to beat, hands down. Although their stock is flat, that's not a reflection of the quality of the team. You can't go any higher than Super Bowl contender, and that's where the Patriots are at.

Miami Dolphins, FLAT: Some would say the Dolphins are looking better since last month, and others would disagree. At the end of the day, it's hard to predict the Dolphins' stock. They're really young, but on the other hand, they're expected to make a nice jump in 2013. Whether that happens or not will determine how far they go, but if this were a real stock, I'd stay far, far away from picking the Dolphins to make a jump.

New York Jets, DOWN: Since the draft, the Jets have had more than a little bad news. David Garrard is now out of the quarterback mix, and Geno Smith has yet to impress. In Mark Sanchez's first day of practice, he threw three interceptions. The Jets' hopes for 2013 continue to fall, but they're still not the worst team in the division.

Buffalo Bills, ROCK BOTTOM FLAT: Speaking of the worst team in the division, there remains no hope in Buffalo. The Bills have little to no weapons on offense, a rookie quarterback that is perceived to have been greatly overvalued by the Bills, and it's unclear if they'll be able to field a respectable defense. Other bad teams around the league have made strides in the right direction, but not so in Buffalo. Expect the Bills to have a very high draft position at the end of the year.

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With every offseason, there are a handful of teams expected to contend for a Super Bowl, often based on their performance from the prior season. While 2012 may be a good indicator of things to come, there's no guarantees in the NFL from season to season. Here's the short list of the most overrated teams going into the 2013 season.

Seattle Seahawks

Should we go ahead and play the Super Bowl between the Seahawks and the 49ers (and yes, I realize they're both from the same conference)? The Seahawks have a couple huge issues working against them. They lost their creative defensive coordinator. While scheme doesn't necessarily dictate the success of a defense, it'll be difficult for Dan Quinn to get the same production out of the defense as Gus Bradley got a year ago. In addition, Russell Wilson will surprise no one this time around.

Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins may be the most trendy pick in the NFL, but anyone picking them inherently assumes great development from the team's young players. That's just not realistic in the NFL. No one knows if Ryan Tannehill will continue to develop into a great passer or if he'll simply fizzle out. It seems as if we're all desperate to see the Dolphins find some success in a post-Marino world. Early returns from Tannehill and Co. have been great, but it's still too early to tell.

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys' appearance on an overrated list is almost a given. Tony Romo still has problems in must-make-a-play scenarios, and their head coach, Jason Garrett, still struggles to make wise decisions, especially in regard to clock management. In other words, the Cowboys are gearing up for another disappointing season.

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens may be the defending Super Bowl champions, but they'll have a difficult time getting back to the big game with all their lost talent. They still have star power from John Harbaugh, Joe Flacco and Ray Rice, but it's far more likely that they'll either miss the playoffs or make an early exit in the wildcard round than make a deep run in 2013. They simply aren't as good as they were a season ago.

San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers are a great football team, and I hesitated to put them on this list. The only reason they caught the tail-end of the list was due to an assumption they'll be not only making the playoffs, but making a deep run. With a young quarterback, their offense could struggle some weeks, and there are a lot of other good football teams in the NFC that could knock them out of the playoffs early, such as the Packers, Falcons, Saints, or their division rival, the Seahawks.

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Since Johnny Manziel tweeted that he can't wait to get out of college football, a lot of speculation has begun about what kind of quarterback Manziel will be in the NFL. He's athletic, and he has the measurables, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll make a smooth transition to the pro game.

Mike Freeman of CBS Sports took the time to ask some general managers around the NFL what they thought of Manziel, and predictably, there was no consensus opinion of the young quarterback.

"He could end up being a more accurate passer than any of those three," one GM told Freeman of Manziel in comparison to Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson.

Despite some very positive reviews, Manziel also had his detractors. One scout told Freeman Manziel will have a difficult staying in the league, and continued by saying Manziel "has Canada written all over him." Another scout said the most Manziel could hope to be was Jeff Garcia.

When we do see Manziel enter the NFL draft, there's no doubt his height will be a factor, despite successful quarterbacks lacking a tall stature. At 6'1", Manziel will undoubtedly be knocked down the draft board by some teams, while others may not care so much about his height.

Manziel's accuracy will also be hotly debated, making this coming season that much more important. If he can show that he's a consistent, accurate passer, look for Manziel to shoot up the draft board and become a legitimate candidate for quarterback needy teams, and trust me, there will be a lot of them.

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Green Bay Packers, FLAT: What can you really say about the Green Bay Packers? Will they win their division? Almost certainly. Will they be considered a Super Bowl contender heading into the postseason? Yep. Is Aaron Rodgers still the most valuable player in the NFC North? You betcha. Yeah, the Packers are at the top of their division, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Minnesota Vikings, FLAT: To me, the Vikings are still a fringe playoff team. They may sneak in, but with the Saints getting their head coach back and the Seahawks and 49ers dueling for the NFC West, it's hard to imagine the Vikings making the playoffs unless they can pull a major upset and topple the mightily Packers.

Detroit Lions, SLIGHTLY RISING: The Lions may be on the rise, but it's a slow climb from the bottom of the division. Despite the addition of Reggie Bush, too much of the offense still relies on Matthew Stafford, and there's still too many questions on defense. In addition, there's simply too much competition in the NFC North to expect the Lions to have a breakout season.

Chicago Bears, SLIGHTLY FALLING: Even with a pretty good quarterback, there's too many holes in the Bears' roster to expect anything but a rough season. There's still problems on the offensive line. The defense will be put in far too many bad positions to succeed. The Bears are beginning to look like a roster in need of a blowup and rebuild, not a playoff contender.

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