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Rank the top 8 NFC teams (1 Viewer)
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Despyzer
Lousy Attention Whore
I think I'd rather wait until after the draft and free agency periods are concluded.I will wait a few posts before posting my own, I don't want to influence how others may rank the teams. For your top ranked team, could you please include a sentence or two as to why you think they will be the best.
This should be interesting
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
1. Seattle
2. Carolina
3. Philly
4. Dallas
5. Chicago
6. Washington
7. Tampa Bay
8. NY Giants
EDIT: forgot all about Chicago
2. Carolina
3. Philly
4. Dallas
5. Chicago
6. Washington
7. Tampa Bay
8. NY Giants
EDIT: forgot all about Chicago
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Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
4 from the East, 3 from the South, 1 from the west, and none from the north.
Kit Fisto
Footballguy
1. Seattle (Div. Champ)
2. Carolina (Div. Champ)
3. Chicago (Div. Champ)
4. Dallas (Div. Champ)
5. Washington (wild card)
6. Atlanta (wild card)
7. NY Giants
8. Tampa Bay
I had Philly on this list, I guess it was just second-nature, but I honestly don't see them better than 8-8 this year. Everyone in the East has gotten better this offseason, while they seem to have regressed.
2. Carolina (Div. Champ)
3. Chicago (Div. Champ)
4. Dallas (Div. Champ)
5. Washington (wild card)
6. Atlanta (wild card)
7. NY Giants
8. Tampa Bay
I had Philly on this list, I guess it was just second-nature, but I honestly don't see them better than 8-8 this year. Everyone in the East has gotten better this offseason, while they seem to have regressed.
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
Right at this moment:
Seattle
Carolina
Dallas
Giants
Falcons
Eagles
Bears
Bucs
i think the Eagles could move up depending on FA. Skins who I think will not be as good, Cards who will be better, and Minnesota are the next three.
Seattle
Carolina
Dallas
Giants
Falcons
Eagles
Bears
Bucs
i think the Eagles could move up depending on FA. Skins who I think will not be as good, Cards who will be better, and Minnesota are the next three.
Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
1. Seattle (Div Champ, best record)
2. Carolina (div champ)
3. Chicago (Div champ)
4. Washington (div champ)
5. TB
6. Dallas
7. Philly
8. Atlanta
Just on the outside: NYG
2. Carolina (div champ)
3. Chicago (Div champ)
4. Washington (div champ)
5. TB
6. Dallas
7. Philly
8. Atlanta
Just on the outside: NYG
BoulderBob
Footballguy
1. Seattle (All the tools are in place)
2. Chicago (Could slip, but they are still a young team who will only get better)
3. Eagles (Wouldn't be surpirsed if they end up with 12+ wins)
4. Panthers (Contenders with their offensive and defensive lines)
5. Cowboys (Parcells is a winner)
6. Bucs (Another team that could win 12)
7. Cardinals (It has to happen eventually, right?)
8. Vikings (Wouldn't surprise me if they win 12 and take the North)
Apologies to Giants/Skins fans, but the East is brutal
2. Chicago (Could slip, but they are still a young team who will only get better)
3. Eagles (Wouldn't be surpirsed if they end up with 12+ wins)
4. Panthers (Contenders with their offensive and defensive lines)
5. Cowboys (Parcells is a winner)
6. Bucs (Another team that could win 12)
7. Cardinals (It has to happen eventually, right?)
8. Vikings (Wouldn't surprise me if they win 12 and take the North)
Apologies to Giants/Skins fans, but the East is brutal
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Assani Fisher
Footballguy
Why didn't you just ask people to post who they thought the 8 best teams from last year were? You probably would've gotten the same answers. People sure aren't thinking outside the box much. Every year theres huge shakeup and this year will be no different.
1. Atlanta
2. Washington
3. St Louis
4. Dallas
5. Carolina
6. Chicago
7. Seattle
8. TB
1. Atlanta
2. Washington
3. St Louis
4. Dallas
5. Carolina
6. Chicago
7. Seattle
8. TB
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
Yeah that is quite a bit outside the box. That's outside the box factory.
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Doesnt look like he's asking for playoff teams but rather the top 8 records.
1. Bears - Being able to start the season with Griese and Grossman is a lot better than starting with Orton. Best D in the league, strong running game, and now a respectable passing game.
2. Cowboys - Older players need to stay healthy. This team is really loaded with potential with the addition of TO. They werent as far behind as their record indicated. Parcells makeing his last push.
3. Seahawks - Division looks only slightly more competative. Also they've kept roughly the same offense together for several seasons now which helps. Defense overperformed last year but isnt bad. Hutchinson a big loss.
4. Falcons - They built most of the offense through the draft and have kept the youngsters in town and developed them. Third year for the coaching system should show serious improvement. Big addition on defense with Abraham.
5. Panthers - I think they get Keyshawn or Moulds to compliment Smith. I dont like them gambling on Foster being healthy.
6. Eagles - Defense isnt what it used to be and TO is gone. Still they have plenty of good players left to come back up with the return of McNabb.
7. Buccaneers - They might take a step backward first but I think Simms is going to make it as the starter before long. Will lose a bit on the defensive side but an improved running game should balance out.
8. Rams - Coaching change and getting Bulger back should help. Two games each against San Fransisco and New Orleans does also.
1. Bears - Being able to start the season with Griese and Grossman is a lot better than starting with Orton. Best D in the league, strong running game, and now a respectable passing game.
2. Cowboys - Older players need to stay healthy. This team is really loaded with potential with the addition of TO. They werent as far behind as their record indicated. Parcells makeing his last push.
3. Seahawks - Division looks only slightly more competative. Also they've kept roughly the same offense together for several seasons now which helps. Defense overperformed last year but isnt bad. Hutchinson a big loss.
4. Falcons - They built most of the offense through the draft and have kept the youngsters in town and developed them. Third year for the coaching system should show serious improvement. Big addition on defense with Abraham.
5. Panthers - I think they get Keyshawn or Moulds to compliment Smith. I dont like them gambling on Foster being healthy.
6. Eagles - Defense isnt what it used to be and TO is gone. Still they have plenty of good players left to come back up with the return of McNabb.
7. Buccaneers - They might take a step backward first but I think Simms is going to make it as the starter before long. Will lose a bit on the defensive side but an improved running game should balance out.
8. Rams - Coaching change and getting Bulger back should help. Two games each against San Fransisco and New Orleans does also.
Assani Fisher
Footballguy
Two years ago the Rams were a playoff team. Then last year they lost their first and second string QBs....why wouldn't they bounce back with their QB back?
The past few years, the loser of the Super Bowl has finished below .500. Does anyone see this happening to Seattle? I find it a little hard to imagine, but they lost Hutchinson, there were concerns Alexander would not perform as well once he got his pay day, and Holmgrem is pretty much a lame duck (he is known to be retiring soon.)
By the way, I expect Atlanta to implode this year. Jim Mora Jr. does not look like he has his act together. And I think something is getting ready to go horribly wrong with Michael Vick (injury or a Daute kind of season).
By the way, I expect Atlanta to implode this year. Jim Mora Jr. does not look like he has his act together. And I think something is getting ready to go horribly wrong with Michael Vick (injury or a Daute kind of season).
Gopher State
Footballguy
1. Green Bay 
2. Detroit :X
2. Minnesota
2. Chicago
Next 4 don't matter.
2. Detroit :X
2. Minnesota
2. Chicago
Next 4 don't matter.
1. New York Giants. Manning is now beginning to get well up on his learning curve, they have great offensive weapons, and they are addressing their DBs in FA with some D help in the draft, I would guess.
2. Carolina. Solid team on both sides of the ball, know how to win. Beefing up the D line in FA.
3. Seattle. Reigning champs get a little more competition in division the other 3 teams get better. Nice offseason move adding Peterson.
4. Chicago. Adding Griese may move them way up the charts, but two teams in their division are going to improve significantly.
5. Green Bay. They get a lot better as their skill guys from last year come back healthy, they add a ton of D help and an OG in FA as they are way under the cap, and they add a stud or two in the draft. This is a team that won 5 straight division titles before being decimated by injuries last year, and they played a lot of teams very, very tough last season before losing to them.
6. St Louis. Mad Mikey leaving will help immensely, as will 3 great FA moves on D. The team becomes more balanced, and becomes more of a power running team.
7. Washington. They added some help to an already ferocious D in FA, and Randle El is a nice fit as the #2 WR.
8. Tampa Bay. I don't like Simms at QB all season, but I'll give Chuckie the nod over DAL and its withering O-line, and AZ with its immense skills guys playing behind a swiss cheese O-line.
2. Carolina. Solid team on both sides of the ball, know how to win. Beefing up the D line in FA.
3. Seattle. Reigning champs get a little more competition in division the other 3 teams get better. Nice offseason move adding Peterson.
4. Chicago. Adding Griese may move them way up the charts, but two teams in their division are going to improve significantly.
5. Green Bay. They get a lot better as their skill guys from last year come back healthy, they add a ton of D help and an OG in FA as they are way under the cap, and they add a stud or two in the draft. This is a team that won 5 straight division titles before being decimated by injuries last year, and they played a lot of teams very, very tough last season before losing to them.
6. St Louis. Mad Mikey leaving will help immensely, as will 3 great FA moves on D. The team becomes more balanced, and becomes more of a power running team.
7. Washington. They added some help to an already ferocious D in FA, and Randle El is a nice fit as the #2 WR.
8. Tampa Bay. I don't like Simms at QB all season, but I'll give Chuckie the nod over DAL and its withering O-line, and AZ with its immense skills guys playing behind a swiss cheese O-line.
hutchins929
Footballguy
1. Carolina Panthers (NFC South Champs)
2. Seattle Seahawks (NFC West Champs)
3. New York Giants (NFC East Champs)
4. Detroit Lions (NFC North Champs)
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Dallas Cowboys
7. Chicago Bears
8. Tampa Bay Bucs
9. St. Louis Rams
10. Washington Redskins
11. Atlanta Falcons
12. New Orleans Saints
13. Minnesota Vikings
14. Philadelphia Eagles
15. San Fransico 49ers
16. Green Bay Packers
2. Seattle Seahawks (NFC West Champs)
3. New York Giants (NFC East Champs)
4. Detroit Lions (NFC North Champs)
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Dallas Cowboys
7. Chicago Bears
8. Tampa Bay Bucs
9. St. Louis Rams
10. Washington Redskins
11. Atlanta Falcons
12. New Orleans Saints
13. Minnesota Vikings
14. Philadelphia Eagles
15. San Fransico 49ers
16. Green Bay Packers
Texasmouth
Footballguy
1. Carolina
2. Dallas
3. Seattle
4. Tampa Bay
5. Washington
6. Chicago
7. Arizona
8. Atlanta
2. Dallas
3. Seattle
4. Tampa Bay
5. Washington
6. Chicago
7. Arizona
8. Atlanta
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
But at #3? Seriously? Their defense is average; their offense needs to find an identity, 1st year coach, aging skill position players, and Bulger unable to stay healthy. Ronald Bartell, Butler Jerametrius 01/5 and their other CBs are the biggest concern. The defensive line is decent with Little leading the way but Glover is on the downside of his career and to me is not that great of a pickup. their LBs are good and Witherspoon and Tinoisamoa will be a nice dynamic tandem that will be the key to the defense. But they have little depth anywhere and the loss of either of those two linebackers who will key the defense will be very difficult.
On offense they will be good if they employ Steven Jackson a little better but the fact that the defense will continue to give up too many points, they will likely be sucked into playing from behind which changes their attack plans.
The division will also be better. Arizona has made vast improvements and Seattle will at least be as good as they were last year. And the schedule does not play in their favor at all. They do play Wash, Chicago, KC, Denver, and Seattle at but winning even two of those is a stretch. Then road games at San Diego, Minnesota and at Carolina also do not play well into the hands of a wildly inconsistent team. The best case scenario is below.
Home:
Arizona (W), San Francisco (W), Seattle (L), Chicago (L), Detroit W), Denver (L), Kansas City (W), Washington (L)
Away:
Arizona (L), San Francisco (W), Seattle (L), Green Bay (W), Minnesota (L), Oakland (W), San Diego (L), Carolina (L)
7-9 and that is assuming a win over KC and a road win at GB and Oakland. I think fans of the team should be excited and optimistic, I've seen with the Lions for years but reality is that not everyone will be good. To me this is a team that is duct taped together for a run that will not happen.
That's why.
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GreedoShotFirst
Footballguy
seeing as who the poster is, I think you can safely assume that he is
Gargoylez
Footballguy
1. Seattle Seahawks (By default, less then great division and above average talent) NFC WEST CHAMPS
2. Tampa Bay Bucs (Still the #1 defense in the NFL. Witha better offensive line IMO, last year they would of been in Seattle instead of the foreskins - they seem to be addressing that now) NFC SOUTH CHAMPS
3. Washington Redskins (Killer defense and a good running game. Now more weopons. Hard to get by these guys) NFC EAST CHAMPS
4. Chicago Bears (Great Defense and an improving offense. Hopefully not a one year wonder like under Jauron) NFC NORTH CHAMPS
5. Atlanta Falcons (Bounce back year, improving D, Vick maturing (hopefully))
6. New York Giants (On the shoulders of Eli Manning really.)
7. Dallas Cowboys (Defense again getting better, Bledsoe, the statue, has a weopon in Owens, about time he had anyone to throw to)
8. Carolina Panthers (Offense shakey IMO. Take Steve smith out of the mix and all you have is TE MeShawn Johnson)
9. Philadelphia Eagles (Defense is good, offense is still a question mark with no real weopon. Will they have a hangover from last year?)
10. Minnesota Vikings (Will the defense EVER live up to its talent base?)
11. St. Louis Rams (Offense takes a hit, Defense still not to good, but enough offense to win some games)
12. Detroit Lions (Work in progress, definate improvement - offensive side definately)
13. Green Bay Packers (Favre or no favre... they have issues)
14. Arizona Cardinals (Need an offensive line. Worst in the NFL last year and Poor Shippa nd Arrington paid the price. James can now flounder in a Cardinals uniform and retire. Is this the burial ground for old great RB's?)
15. New Orleans Saints (no help in site really. Brees will help in consistancey on offense, but to expect him to be the saviour??? no.)
16. San Fransico 49ers (Rebuild, rebuild, rebuild.)
2. Tampa Bay Bucs (Still the #1 defense in the NFL. Witha better offensive line IMO, last year they would of been in Seattle instead of the foreskins - they seem to be addressing that now) NFC SOUTH CHAMPS
3. Washington Redskins (Killer defense and a good running game. Now more weopons. Hard to get by these guys) NFC EAST CHAMPS
4. Chicago Bears (Great Defense and an improving offense. Hopefully not a one year wonder like under Jauron) NFC NORTH CHAMPS
5. Atlanta Falcons (Bounce back year, improving D, Vick maturing (hopefully))
6. New York Giants (On the shoulders of Eli Manning really.)
7. Dallas Cowboys (Defense again getting better, Bledsoe, the statue, has a weopon in Owens, about time he had anyone to throw to)
8. Carolina Panthers (Offense shakey IMO. Take Steve smith out of the mix and all you have is TE MeShawn Johnson)
9. Philadelphia Eagles (Defense is good, offense is still a question mark with no real weopon. Will they have a hangover from last year?)
10. Minnesota Vikings (Will the defense EVER live up to its talent base?)
11. St. Louis Rams (Offense takes a hit, Defense still not to good, but enough offense to win some games)
12. Detroit Lions (Work in progress, definate improvement - offensive side definately)
13. Green Bay Packers (Favre or no favre... they have issues)
14. Arizona Cardinals (Need an offensive line. Worst in the NFL last year and Poor Shippa nd Arrington paid the price. James can now flounder in a Cardinals uniform and retire. Is this the burial ground for old great RB's?)
15. New Orleans Saints (no help in site really. Brees will help in consistancey on offense, but to expect him to be the saviour??? no.)
16. San Fransico 49ers (Rebuild, rebuild, rebuild.)
2006 nfc playoff teams in rank order
car 11-5 keyshawn the missing part + great coaching
wash 11-5 top team in nfc but ? with qb
sea 11-5 weak division
dal 10-6 owens improves team for parcells last try
phil 10-6 still mcnab and great defense attitude
det 9-7 great coaches turn it around
just miss again
atl 9-7
min 9-7
car 11-5 keyshawn the missing part + great coaching
wash 11-5 top team in nfc but ? with qb
sea 11-5 weak division
dal 10-6 owens improves team for parcells last try
phil 10-6 still mcnab and great defense attitude
det 9-7 great coaches turn it around
just miss again
atl 9-7
min 9-7
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
DeJuan Groce? So we put him in Butler's spot. Big upgrade there. They are going to the Super Bowl on Groce's back. No doubt, calling it here. Right here I'm calling that.
Considered it called.
Yep.
Called.
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
Fatness what will happen to Seattle? Just curious knowing your usually good insight. It's not because I didn't list the Skins is it?
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Buckeyedawgs
Footballguy
1. Dallas (Div. Champ)
2. Seattle (Div. Champ)
3. Minny (Div. champ)
4. Carolina (Div. Champ)
5. Chicago (wildcard)
6. Washington (wild card)
7. Atlanta
8. NY Giants
2. Seattle (Div. Champ)
3. Minny (Div. champ)
4. Carolina (Div. Champ)
5. Chicago (wildcard)
6. Washington (wild card)
7. Atlanta
8. NY Giants
houndirish
Footballguy
Not based on record, based on who I feel will truly be the best teams (I think the East is at a disadvantage due to the relative strength of the division versus say the North and West.):
1. Carolina - Best balanced team. Has the potential for a dominant defense. Offense should be more consistent.
2. NY Giants - All pieces on #4 ranked scoring offense return. Eli has one more year of experience. Upgraded cornerback and added depth to the secondary. Linebacker play may determine how far they advance.
3. Dallas - Return of healthy Flozell is huge. TO will have incredible year. Young defense is on the verge of wreaking havoc.
4. Seattle - OK, I'm a bit of a believer in the Super Bowl jinx. Also the West, while not strong, is at least improved from a year ago. Seattle can't sleepwalk through the division like last year.
5. Chicago - Dominating D paired with offense that's gaining momentum. Full season of Grossman can only improve team scoring.
6. Washington - Brunell can't carry this team deep in the playoffs by himself. Portis likely can't stay healthy logging 25 + carries per game all season. The defense will still be stingy but I still see QB play holding this team back.
7. Atlanta - Lots of speed on D. This team still needs a lesson in heart. The way they rolled over for Carolina last year was disgusting. I don't know that Abraham gives you that but teamed with Kerney and Coleman the Falcons won't lack a pass rush. I agree this team carries an awfully high "Combustible Factor" where they could derail and go 5-11 but I think they've got at least one more year of playing winning football.
8. Minnesota - Childress has a no nonsense approach that was sorely missing in Vikingville. He'll get some production out of all that talent.
Outside looking in:
St Louis - improved and will be better with healthy Bulger but the D isn't all the way there yet.
Philly - Somebody has to finish last in the East. Philly's offense and line got worse, the D has the potential to be Jekyll and Hyde. But they still have McNabb.
Green Bay - Despite his horrific play in '05, Favre could still play on a winning team in Green Bay this year. If the Packers shore up their rush defense they won't need to shoot for 24 points a game.
1. Carolina - Best balanced team. Has the potential for a dominant defense. Offense should be more consistent.
2. NY Giants - All pieces on #4 ranked scoring offense return. Eli has one more year of experience. Upgraded cornerback and added depth to the secondary. Linebacker play may determine how far they advance.
3. Dallas - Return of healthy Flozell is huge. TO will have incredible year. Young defense is on the verge of wreaking havoc.
4. Seattle - OK, I'm a bit of a believer in the Super Bowl jinx. Also the West, while not strong, is at least improved from a year ago. Seattle can't sleepwalk through the division like last year.
5. Chicago - Dominating D paired with offense that's gaining momentum. Full season of Grossman can only improve team scoring.
6. Washington - Brunell can't carry this team deep in the playoffs by himself. Portis likely can't stay healthy logging 25 + carries per game all season. The defense will still be stingy but I still see QB play holding this team back.
7. Atlanta - Lots of speed on D. This team still needs a lesson in heart. The way they rolled over for Carolina last year was disgusting. I don't know that Abraham gives you that but teamed with Kerney and Coleman the Falcons won't lack a pass rush. I agree this team carries an awfully high "Combustible Factor" where they could derail and go 5-11 but I think they've got at least one more year of playing winning football.
8. Minnesota - Childress has a no nonsense approach that was sorely missing in Vikingville. He'll get some production out of all that talent.
Outside looking in:
St Louis - improved and will be better with healthy Bulger but the D isn't all the way there yet.
Philly - Somebody has to finish last in the East. Philly's offense and line got worse, the D has the potential to be Jekyll and Hyde. But they still have McNabb.
Green Bay - Despite his horrific play in '05, Favre could still play on a winning team in Green Bay this year. If the Packers shore up their rush defense they won't need to shoot for 24 points a game.
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
I was getting worried. I thought you made some calls and knew "something.":sweatwipedoffforehead:Fatness what will happen to Seattle? Just curious knowing your usually good insight. It's not because I didn't list the Skins is it?I had them fourth on the list and forgot them.
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MLBrandow
Guest
1) Washington (Div. Title)
2) Tampa Bay (Div. Title)
3) New York Giants (WC)
4) Carolina Panthers (WC)
5) Philadelphia Eagles
6) Chicago Bears (Div. Title)
7) St. Louis Rams (Div. Title)
8) Seattle Seahawks
Per the original post's request:
WAS - I feel like it's their year. I bashed them all of last year, and they proved me wrong. So now I'm a Gibbs-supporter until he proves me otherwise. I think they've got a core here to give Gibbs 2 legitimate title runs for the next two years. This year with Brunell and next year with Campbell.
TB - That TB has really only been re-signing its own free agents says a lot. I realize I'm a big TB fan, so I may have some hometown bias, but I'm very pro-Gruden/Allen right now. For me, this offseason actually ranks higher than the '02 one.
NYG - When they get LaVar Arrington, they are going to be quite dangerous. Eli Manning breaks into the elite QB status this year, and the Pro Bowl.
CAR - I really feel like they are a strong team this year again. But the Bucs will probably beat them in Charlotte again.
PHI - This year I really expect a dogfight in the NFC East, but the Eagles just don't look as dangerous as the Redskins or Giants this year. The 'Skins seem like they've got a fire under their asses. And the Giants will be the young guns getting in there. Just not sure there's room for PHI in the playoffs with such strong wildcard teams.
CHI - Going to soldier field is still going to look like watching a half time show and a little bit of football broke out. Their defense is too good and their offense still won't be good enough.
STL - I just plain believe in the Rams. I like what they are doing on both sides of the ball, and I'm picking the upset.
SEA - Feel free to pelt me with stones since Seattle is in free-spending mode and just came off of an NFC Championship. I think they'll have a tough year on the road and I don't see them with more than 8 or 9 wins, which is what they've had every year with a real schedule. In 2007, I like the Seahawks back up there as a dominant team, but this year is going to be the hazing year for a team that outperformed itself last year and earned a very tough road schedule and some surprise losses in their division.
And before I get any Cowboy homers on me, I am already on record for predicting TO to have an amazing season, and I'll probably take him in the late first round (if I pick there) in redraft leagues. But the Cowboys are still an 8-8 team.
2) Tampa Bay (Div. Title)
3) New York Giants (WC)
4) Carolina Panthers (WC)
5) Philadelphia Eagles
6) Chicago Bears (Div. Title)
7) St. Louis Rams (Div. Title)
8) Seattle Seahawks
Per the original post's request:
WAS - I feel like it's their year. I bashed them all of last year, and they proved me wrong. So now I'm a Gibbs-supporter until he proves me otherwise. I think they've got a core here to give Gibbs 2 legitimate title runs for the next two years. This year with Brunell and next year with Campbell.
TB - That TB has really only been re-signing its own free agents says a lot. I realize I'm a big TB fan, so I may have some hometown bias, but I'm very pro-Gruden/Allen right now. For me, this offseason actually ranks higher than the '02 one.
NYG - When they get LaVar Arrington, they are going to be quite dangerous. Eli Manning breaks into the elite QB status this year, and the Pro Bowl.
CAR - I really feel like they are a strong team this year again. But the Bucs will probably beat them in Charlotte again.
PHI - This year I really expect a dogfight in the NFC East, but the Eagles just don't look as dangerous as the Redskins or Giants this year. The 'Skins seem like they've got a fire under their asses. And the Giants will be the young guns getting in there. Just not sure there's room for PHI in the playoffs with such strong wildcard teams.
CHI - Going to soldier field is still going to look like watching a half time show and a little bit of football broke out. Their defense is too good and their offense still won't be good enough.
STL - I just plain believe in the Rams. I like what they are doing on both sides of the ball, and I'm picking the upset.
SEA - Feel free to pelt me with stones since Seattle is in free-spending mode and just came off of an NFC Championship. I think they'll have a tough year on the road and I don't see them with more than 8 or 9 wins, which is what they've had every year with a real schedule. In 2007, I like the Seahawks back up there as a dominant team, but this year is going to be the hazing year for a team that outperformed itself last year and earned a very tough road schedule and some surprise losses in their division.
And before I get any Cowboy homers on me, I am already on record for predicting TO to have an amazing season, and I'll probably take him in the late first round (if I pick there) in redraft leagues. But the Cowboys are still an 8-8 team.
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