NFL 2011 Season Preview

NFC EAST
1. PHILADELPHIA - Even if Michael Vick gets hurt, it's hard to not have them listed as one of the top teams in the conference.
2. DALLAS  -  No more Wade Phillips coaching this talented bunch and with the addition of Rod Ryan and the return of Romo this team should be back and better than ever.
3. NY GIANTS - The bad luck is already starting with them losing their 1st round pick for 6 weeks a day after signing him.  Other questions are how many picks is Eli going to throw?
4. WASHINGTON - Mike Shannahan has already proven to be way overrated, and is going to go with Sexy Rexy as the starter for Christ's sake.  Good luck.  This should be the worst team in football.

NFC NORTH
1. GREEN BAY - Aaron Rodgers and all that weaponry and the defense is still going to be good.  They will not repeat as champs of the league, but the division is almost a gimme this year.
2. MINNESOTA - Donovan does have one more good year left and this is the perfect squad for him to be on to have it.  Watch out for Percy Harvin and the TE Shianco to have big years.
3. DETROIT - They may be one year away from being a play-off team but the Lions, like last year, will be a competitive team.
4. CHICAGO - You can run but you can't hide from your performance in that Cahmpionship game, Cutler.  This guy is always due for at least 15-20 INT's and their defense is getting old.

NFC SOUTH
1. NEW ORLEANS - They now have a stud RB in Ingram and a very deep D line and secondary, so I expect a better version of the 2009 team.
2. ATLANTA - This team wanted to be explosive on offense to keep up with the Saints and drafting Jones and Rogers was the way to do it.  They're defense should be better, but I don't think they're the most complete team in the Div. this year.
3. TAMPA BAY - Mostly everyone is expecting a better year than last year from this team but I think in this division, winning more than 8 games is a stretch.
4. CAROLINA - Well with Cam starting at QB, they should be better, but not much.

NFC WEST
1. ARIZONA - I do beleive Kolb is going to be good and they drafted a good RB, which they needed.(Ryan Williams)  They're defense and special teams will be a plus again.  Patrick Peterson- Defensive Rookie of the Year?
2. ST. LOUIS - Bradford shouldn't have too much of a sophomore slump, and Spangola has done a good job so far, but that was 1 year.
3.SAN FRANCISCO - Worst kind of situation for a rookie caoch is this year with the lockout, plus they need a QB.  I think Harbaugh will be great in years to come.
4. SEATTLE - Tavaris Jackson as the starting QB is all I need to say.


AFC EAST
1. NEW ENGLAND - Well they wanted to improve after losing two straight home play-off games, and they did, and that won't happen this time.  Steven Ridley should help them grind more and Occiocinco should stretch the field, plus, Haynesworth on defense is pretty huge.
2. NY JETS - This team will still be in the mix to win this conference, as long as they JUST make the play-offs.
3. BUFFALO - The Bills lost quite a few close games last year and Fitz should be able to play well as long as they can get some production from C.J. Spiller
4. MIAMI - Still no QB, and not much else to even talk about.

AFC NORTH
1. BALTIMORE - They were so close last year and now it's their time, if any.
2. PITTSBURGH - Still a very good football team, but their defense is aging and you can't win every year in this league.
3. CINCINNATTI - Losing Carson Palmer was the best thing to happen at the time for this team.  There's lots of young talent at WR and they're D line is one of the best in the NFL.  Andy Dalton may be the most underrated QB coming out.
4.CLEVELAND - They seem to beleive in Colt McCoy in Cleveland and there's much reason to, but there are still several problems that need solving.

AFC WEST
1. SAN DIEGO - Phillip Rivers is an MVP candidate and they will be back this season.
2. KANSAS CITY - I expect a drop-off from last year's 10-6, but still a competitive team.
3. OAKLAND - Jason Campbell = mediocrity, which is around where I expect them to finish.
4. DENVER - Hiring John Fox was the right move but it will take a little time.

AFC SOUTH
1. INDIANAPOLIS - As much as I don't want them to, with the crappiness of this division, it's hard not to crown 'em.
2. HOUSTON - The defense should be better, which should put them over the edge, but Matt Schuab has shown inabilty to close games, and I personally think Kubiack is a fraud.
3. JACKSONVILLE - Well if they would just improve their defense already.
4. TENNESSEE - Hassleback doesn't have much at all left in the tank.  Just look at his stats last year. Well, it won't be any easier with this team.  Letting go of Jeff Fisher was not wise.  This Munchak guy could be fired after this season.

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME :    NEW ORLEANS   vs   DALLAS
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:     NEW ENGLAND  vs    BALTIMORE

SUPERBOWL XLVI:   NEW ORLEANS SAINTS   vs    NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
PREDICTED SCORE:  24-21 SAINTS