NFL 2008 Outlook (NFC)

I was going to do both divisions, but I didn't.


-West-

(Matt Hasselbeck says "Got Rings? I don't!)

I still think that the Seahawks are the team to beat. They have more of a running game with Julius Jones and still have a solid QB in Matt Hasslebeck. Although, I do think that Arizona will make a good push (see: last years Browns) and contend for at least the WIld Card spot, if not a division title. The Rams and 49ers are still teams with potential but I just don't see either team having what it takes to contend in this division.

1. Seattle Seahawks
2. Arizona Cardinals
3. St. Louis Rams
4. San Francisco 49ers


-South-

(Reggie Bush and Ray-J's leftovers.)

This is one of the least impressive divisions in football. I think though that the Saints will take it this season. Drew Brees will be himself and with weapons like Marques Coleston and Reggie Bush, the Saints will be in good shape offensively. If anyone is going to contend it is going to be the Bucaneers, who won the division last season. I think that the Bucs have a great shot to win the division with Jeff Garcia and Ernest Graham leading the way. The Falcons are turning the corner and getting over the dog-killer it seems, which is 100% a good thing. Matt Ryan looks like he can compete in this league. The Panthers are a ways off from the playoffs in my opinion, but still have good weapons in Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett for QB Jake Delhomme to throw to.

1. New Orleans Saints
2. Tampa Bay Bucaneers
3. Carolina Panthers
4. Atlanta Panthers


-East-

(The Jersey says it all. *Plaease see bottom.)

Maybe the best division in football sports the NFC's best team, the Dallas Cowboys. The 'Boys will win this division, but it won't be easy. They have a tough schedule and play great opponents in their division. The division also sports the Superbowl Champs from last season, the New York Giants. The G-Men are not going to repeat, but they should be competitive enough to sneak into the playoffs again. The Philadelphia Eagles are a team on the rise. Again being led by Donavan McInjury and Brian Westbrook, the Eagles are poised to potentially turn the corner this season and make a playoff run. FInally there is the Washington Redskins who finished their season strong last year and would like to continue their excellent performance into this season. Questions at QB though will keep them out of the playoffs this season in my opinion.

1. Dallas Cowboys
2. New York Giants
3. Philadelphia Eagles
4. Washington Redskins

-North-

(No jokes... he's just a beast.)

Ah yes, the division without a QB. Aaron Rodgers WILL step up this season and take over where Favre left off. I think Rodgers is a very good player and will handle the pressure fine for the Packers, leading them to a division title. Coming in at a close second place will be the Vikings. The Vikings will get big time play by Adrian Peterson, but since they play the Giants Week 17 and the Packers play the Lions, I give the division to the Pack. The big question will be Tarvaris Jackson at QB for the Vikings. Rounding out the division are the Lions and the Bears. I think both teams will have decent records, but with no real great QB's or RB's, I don't see them going too far.

1. Green Bay Packers
2. Minnesota Vikings
3. Detroit Lions
4. Chicago Bears
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*-I am in no way homophobic or a hater of gay people. I just hate Tony Romo.