Rank the top 8 NFC teams (1 Viewer)

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm seeing Philly with some violent swings on these lists.

NFC East is brutal, no question. Pick 4 out of a hat and that is a good an order of finish as any. Four teams at 9+ wins is not out of the question.

Yes I am an Eagles fan, but I like to think I can be objective.

They have issues, no question. They also have been far too quiet this FA season.

One thing that people seem to overlooking is the schedule OUTSIDE the division.

Philly plays 5 of the 6 worst teams from last season. GB, Ten, Hou, SF, and NO are all on the schedule. While the rest of the division does play NO, Ten and Hou, the 4th place schedule affords them the Niners and the Pack.

You may think 2 games don't matter much - but I seem to recall a lot of uproar over a 9th home game for someone last year....

 

[The Man With No Name]

1. Seattle

2. Carolina

3. Dallas

4. NY Giants

5. Detroit

6. Tampa Bay

7. St. Louis

8. Atlanta

 

[DoctorDetroit]

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.

Playoffs

(6)Carolina at (3)Chicago

(5)NY Giants at (4)St. Louis

(6)Carolina at (1)Washington

(4)St. Louis at (2)Tampa Bay

(2)Tampa Bay at (1)Washington

Super Bowl XLI

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Redskins

Final Score: Chiefs 36, Redskins 29

MVP: Larry Johnson

For fear of getting suspended I'll just say this: I have no idea what you are talking about.

 

[This_Is_Not_VRR]

The Seahawks have put up one of the most dominant home records in the NFL over the past 3 years. They are damn near a lock to win 8 games at home again this year. The only thing that will prevent them from winning anything short of 10 games next season is injuries.

 

[BlueOnion]

Power Rankings

1 Seattle

2 Carolina

3 Tampa Bay

4 NY Giants

5 Atlanta

6 Philadelphia

7 Dallas

8 Chicago

Playoff Projections

1 Seattle (Division Champs)

2 Carolina (Division Champs)

3 NY Giants (Division Champs)

4 Minnesota (Division Champs)

5 Tampa Bay (Wildcard)

6 Atlanta (Wildcard)

Honorable Mentions for Playoff Spots

a Dallas

b Arizona

c Chicago

d New Orleans

e Philadelphia

f Washington

 

[hutchins929]

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

So your saying that Detroit will host a wildcard game!!!

 

[hutchins929]

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.

Oh I forgot Grossman is a God... You people in Chicago don't get it.you can put Grossman on IR right now just like the Cubs can with half their pitching staff.

 

[MLBrandow]

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.

Oh I forgot Grossman is a God... You people in Chicago don't get it.you can put Grossman on IR right now just like the Cubs can with half their pitching staff.

Mark Prior is going to stay healthy all year!

 

[hutchins929]

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.

Oh I forgot Grossman is a God... You people in Chicago don't get it.you can put Grossman on IR right now just like the Cubs can with half their pitching staff.

Mark Prior is going to stay healthy all year!

and the Tigers will win 100 games

 

[DoctorDetroit]

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.

Oh I forgot Grossman is a God... You people in Chicago don't get it.you can put Grossman on IR right now just like the Cubs can with half their pitching staff.

Mark Prior is going to stay healthy all year!

and the Tigers will win 100 games

I can hope.

 

[brownsman92]

here they are by best record

1.seaturds

2. prankers

3. drunk bears

4. buc####

5. giant turds

6.redqueers

7. cowgirls

8. falfags

i just opened up a can of msg whoopass on all of these teams candy asses

 

[tlovyankee]

1. Chicago

2. Carolina

3. Seattle

4. Dallas

5. Washington

6. Atlanta

7. Giants

8. Arizona

 

[brownsman92]

1. Chicago

2. Carolina

3. Seattle

4. Dallas

5. Washington

6. Atlanta

7. Giants

8. Arizona

#### the bears and panthers. next year they are straight on their way to ####### hell. oh and screw the ### #### cardinals

 

[tlovyankee]

1. Chicago

2. Carolina

3. Seattle

4. Dallas

5. Washington

6. Atlanta

7. Giants

8. Arizona

#### the bears and panthers. next year they are straight on their way to ####### hell. oh and screw the ### #### cardinals

I do not see how you do not think they will be at the top. Both have good Defenses and being in the NFC that is the key to winning. Chicago is in the weakest division in the NFL so they will their wins. Carolina was close last year and with them signing Key he could be what they were looking for to help out Smith. I am not riding the Arizona hype but they are making the right moves and being in the NFC they have a good chance to be there.

 

[fatness]

here they are by best record

1.seaturds

2. prankers

3. drunk bears

4. buc####

5. giant turds

6.redqueers

7. cowgirls

8. falfags

i just opened up a can of msg whoopass on all of these teams candy asses

Joined: Today, 06:39 PM

 

[hutchins929]

1. Chicago

#### the bears and panthers. next year they are straight on their way to ####### hell. oh and screw the ### #### cardinals

I do not see how you do not think they will be at the top. Both have good Defenses and being in the NFC that is the key to winning. Chicago is in the weakest division in the NFL so they will their wins. Carolina was close last year and with them signing Key he could be what they were looking for to help out Smith. I am not riding the Arizona hype but they are making the right moves and being in the NFC they have a good chance to be there.

The Bears will not win the Division next year and I will proove it!2001 Chicago Bears 13-3 overall record with a 6-2 division record

2005 Chicago Bears 11-5 overall record with a 5-1 division record

oddly similar right?

well the 2002 Bears were 4-12 overall and a 2-4 division record

and 2006 will be oddly similar as well.

in 2001 they had 2 divisional losses, then they had 2 divisional wins in 2002.

in 2005 they had 1 divisional loss and so they will have 1 divisional win in 2006.

So after my mathmatical breakdown you must agree that the Bears will have the same number of games dropped off as from 2001 to 2002 and will have an overall record of 2-15 and a 1-5 division record.

 

[DoctorDetroit]

here they are by best record

1.seaturds

2. prankers

3. drunk bears

4. buc####

5. giant turds

6.redqueers

7. cowgirls

8. falfags

i just opened up a can of msg whoopass on all of these teams candy asses

Joined: Today, 06:39 PM

:IBTL:

 

[Texasmouth]

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.

Oh I forgot Grossman is a God... You people in Chicago don't get it.you can put Grossman on IR right now just like the Cubs can with half their pitching staff.

But unlike previous years, the Bears have planned for that to happen. Griese will step right in and might make the Bears even better. Mark my words, no one is going to want to see the Bears in the playoffs next season. They are really deep at every offensive position. They are have one of the best defenses in football and now they have playoff experience. They still play in possibly the worst, or second worst division in football. The Viking aren't going to do squat, the Packers aren't going any where and the Lions are a year away.

 

[houndirish]

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.

Oh I forgot Grossman is a God... You people in Chicago don't get it.you can put Grossman on IR right now just like the Cubs can with half their pitching staff.

You think Orton produces better than Grossman on a per game basis?And by the way, I don't live in Chicago.

 

[dgreen]

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.

The three SBs didn't do it for you?

 

[DaWidowMaker]

1. Seattle-They are the champs and they play in the easiest division in football even though it is improving.

2. Carolina- Keyshawn signing is huge in my opinion. However they have a big question mark at RB. Deshaun has never been sturdy and with the absence Stephen Davis I guess its back to Nick Goings.

3. Dallas- The defense should be top 5 and with the return of Flozell the offense could be also. Could be in trouble with an injury to Bledsoe but other than that plenty of depth on this team.

4. Chicago- At least they have 2 solid QB's should Grossman go down again. Tag-team tandem of Jones and Benson is tough. 1 big play WR away from a real SuperBowl threat in my eyes.

5. Washington- Good thing coaches salaries don't count towards the salary cap. Archuleta isn't better than Clark but on paper is the glaring weakness on this team. If Brunnell goes down see #3 Dallas.

6a. Tampa- If Simms keeps progressing like he did towards the end of the year they could take the division, if not they won't make the wildcard. Defense is always solid, WR's are solid and Cadillac is the truth.

6b. Arizona- With the opening of the new stadium, signing of Edge and an under the radar defense this team is poised for at least a .500 season. Could sneak in if they sweep the 9ers, Rams and get one at home vs the Seahawks.

 

[redman]

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.

The three SBs didn't do it for you?

What have you done for me lately!

 

[hutchins929]

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.

Oh I forgot Grossman is a God... You people in Chicago don't get it.you can put Grossman on IR right now just like the Cubs can with half their pitching staff.

But unlike previous years, the Bears have planned for that to happen. Griese will step right in and might make the Bears even better. Mark my words, no one is going to want to see the Bears in the playoffs next season. They are really deep at every offensive position. They are have one of the best defenses in football and now they have playoff experience. They still play in possibly the worst, or second worst division in football. The Viking aren't going to do squat, the Packers aren't going any where and the Lions are a year away.

The Bears, IF they get in the Playoffs this year, will run there mouths again and will cover Steve Smith one on one and loose in the first round. the simple fact that the division sucks, as you've mentioned, would make one believe that any team in the division has a shot at it. oh and by the way the Lions have been a year away for 3 years now.

 

[dickey moe]

Anyone who doesn't have Dallas on their top 8 list is a hater, pure and simple.

 

[Jazzman]

Seahawks

Panthers

Redskins

Packers

Bucs

Giants

Falcons

Cowboys

 

[fatness]

Anyone who doesn't have Dallas on their top 8 list is a hater, pure and simple.

I only included them on my list because of their fans. I hate seeing grown men pout.

 

[dickey moe]

Anyone who doesn't have Dallas on their top 8 list is a hater, pure and simple.

I only included them on my list because of their fans. I hate seeing grown men pout.

 

[Billy1x]

Washington (Division Champ) - Improved Offense

Arizona (Division Champ) - Improved Offense & Defense

---New Stadium & Air Conditioning

Green Bay (Division Champ) - Improved Running game & Defense

Carolina (Division Champ)

Runner Ups

Seattle - Lost ground on both sides of the ball

Dallas - Still maturing but close

Chcago - Offense is marginally better

Falcons - Vick holds them back

 

[simmonjm]

Dallas- The only real problem for this team will be an injury to Bledsoe.

Tampa Bay- Another year under the belt for Chris Simms as he makes less mistakes also look for Clayton to have a good year.

Seattle- Hutchinson loss will hurt a little bit, but the defense picks up the slack

Carolina- Running game may ultimately hold them back

Washington- A dominant defense only concern will be Brunell staying healthy

Detroit- The addition of Martz, and Marinelli do wonders for this team and there potential is starting to show

Chicago- Still trying to prove that last year wasnt a fluke offense will be more consistent

Atlanta- Rebounds this year with a defense led by Abraham that will reminiscent of the 2004 ATL defense.

Outside looking in

Philly- If they played in any other division they would make the playoffs.

Arizona- Splitting the series with the Rams and getting swept by the Hawks hurts.

N. Y.- Eli is too inconsistent for this team to win regularly also the heart and soul of this team Barber and Strahan are getting older.

Minnesota- Their LB ers will hold them back and cost them games