I like the NFL, but I'm not quiet as obsessed with it as I am with soccer and college football. This NFC preview is going to be brief, but I will still tell you where I think everyone is going to be at the end of the year.
Let's Go!
NFC East
1. Philadelphia Eagles- Vick will have a monster year. He will really be what the Eagles envisioned last year and I'm sure that the Eagles won't want the embarrassment they had last season.
2. New York Giants- The Super Bowl Champions won't be as good as they were last year, but they will still have a solid season. Eli Manning is going to have to carry the team because of all the talent they lost, but if he does, they are looking like a playoff lock. If he doesn't, well... you know.
3. Dallas Cowboys- This is what this team has turned into: a bunch of losers. They are going to fail as "America's" team once again. Romo doesn't have what it takes to be a serious playoff QB and he doesn't have a lot of solid players around him to help out.
4. Washington Redskins- This team will play better than their fourth place finish, but they play in a tough division. RG3 will have a decent season, but I feel a lot of people are going to be harsh on him after watching Cam Newton tear it up. This team will be dangerous soon, but this won't be the year.
NFC North
1. Green Bay Packers- The offense will continue to amaze. Rodgers, Jennings, and Nelson are unstoppable and will continue their dominance through the air. The running game will improve with Cedric Benson in the back field. The defense will still need work, but they won't be terrible like last season.
2. Detroit Lions*- The team from the D will be great. They got great wide outs and Stafford is almost a top 5 QB. The defense will be great as well with all of their play makers. The interesting part will seeing if they can respond from all the off season turmoil.
3. Chicago Bears- They will be right in the running all the way until the end. Cutler will have a good season throwing the ball while the defense will continue to be great. If they played in a weaker division they would be a playoff team.
4. Minnesota Vikings- Christian Ponder will have another 'meh' kind of year. I don't see a lot in this team especially with the uncertainty surrounding Peterson. If he comes back strong they may have a chance at a .500 season.
NFC South
1. New Orleans Saints- Hat an off-season for this team. It would be tough for anyone to overcome it, but Drew Brees isn't just anyone. His leadership will be a huge reason why the Saints win this division. The defense will be depleted, but they can still stop a lot of teams.
2. Carolina Panthers*- I think this team is going to be scary good this season. Cam Newton will avoid the sophomore slump and the running game will still be prominent. The defense will be the question. If they can give their offense a chance by slowing down the other team, I think they can go far.
3. Atlanta Falcons- Matt Ryan is going to be great, but for some reason these guys won't go to the playoffs. They have all the weapons on offense, but I think the defense is going to get torched by a lot of teams in their division and their conference.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- This team has some promise. Josh Freeman will have another solid year through the air and LeGarrette Blount will pound teams on the ground. The defense will be improved, but the rest of the offenses in this division will still get the best of them.
NFC West
1. San Francisco 49'ers- Last year wasn't a fluke. This team will get really close to the Super Bowl again. They added talent on the offensive side and Alex Smith will continue to throw as great as he did last season. The defense will be one of the best in the league and will really shut down some teams.
2. St. Louis Rams- The Rams will look good this season, but let's remember that they are still miles away from being great. Sam Bradford will mature this season and will cut down on his interceptions this season. Steven Jackson will have another great year on the ground and could have a break out year if he doesn't get hurt.
3. Seattle Seahawks- They added a whole bunch of guys, but they are unproven. Marshawn Lynch will be the star of this team and will continue to pound other teams on the ground. The defense will be iffy and will be what ultimately keeps them from getting better.
4. Arizona Cardinals- There are a lot of issues with this team. The QB situation is going to be the main story line of the season because the rest of the team isn't worth talking about. They will have a chance to have a high draft pick though!
*Wild Card Teams
NFC Championship Game
Packers over 49ers
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