I usually save the NFC east for last because my favorite team plays there so I will preview the North in NFC and West of the AFC. These two divisions have the most uncertainty of allof the divisions and they have probably the most talent. The North in NFC has the reigning M.V.P. in Rodgers, 5000 yard passer in Stafford, Cutler and Marshall back as a tandem. The AFC west has Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, Carson Palmer and Matt Cassell back from injury. How do you pick a favorite in the AFC west and how do you keep the Bears and Lions out of the playoffs? Lets dive in..
The NFC north is loaded on both sides of the ball. The defending divisional champs the Packers are angry because of last years collapse. They go 15-1 during the regular season and was poised to repeat as champs until they ran into the New York Football Giants. Aaron Rodgers could have easily passed for 5000 yards. They still dont have a running game but who cares if they are scoring at will. The Packers weakness is their defense cannot get off the field. Several quarterbacks last year torched their secondary because they had no pass rush. they think they have rectified that with the draft of Nick perry but he is one man and Rome was not byuilt in one day. They should be great again but still need a running game that could help their defense. Cedric Benson could bethe answer.
The Detroit Lions are the team that everyone will be watching this year. After an off season arrests, this team needs to grow up and save all of their off field shannigans for the field. They have sick talent on the defense. They have the best receiver in the game who wants to set records this season. Stafford threw for 5g's last year and when healthy he is a top 5 quarterback. They have problems in their secondary but their pass rush could overcome it. They need a consistent running back. I look forward to seeing the growth. If they don't grow up soon this could be a disaster..
The Bears have Forte back in tow and added Marshall. they have a great tight end and if Cutler is not on his butt a lot this year they could be a playoff team. The defense get Briggs, Urlacher and Peppers back. They have a good secondary. They need the weather to help them use their advantages over the Packers and Lions. they have a consistent back. They just haveto stay healthy. If the Bears stay healthy, they will make the playoffs and go very deep. Cutler is due for a huge year. They have Hester as well and Johnny Knox. i like this team to challenge for a large prize this year..
The Vikings will be rebuilding. They have individual players who can start and star on any team. Percy Harvin, Jared Allen are superstars. Adrian Peterson is a wait and see. Christian Pounder has a lot to work with, but is he really ready? Leslie Frazier will be the first coach fired this year. It is not his fault, but this team is going to struggle.
The Afc west is a quarterback driven division. I believe the Peyton Manning got the shaft from Indy and is on a mission to prove that they failed him. He will learn how hard it is to play in inclimate weather and how badly you need a running game. He has a lot of no name receivers, but they can run the ball. They have a good tough defense, but they need to grow up quickly. They can rush the passer with both of their ends who are special. Champ Bailey is aging but he can still play. This team will go as far as Peyton takes them. He will bethe most watched player in the league this year.
The Chiefs had a weird last year. They were the only team to defeat the Packers, a coaching change during the season, injuries to every key position , and Dwayne Bowe is still unhappy. They Get Jamaal charles back in the backfield as well as Matt Cassel. They get better on defense which was pretty darn good last year. They have the right recipe to win with a balance running attack and a head coach who can really coach defense. Dont sleep on the Chiefs this year. I may pick them to win the division.
The San Diego Chargers are the enigma team of the AFC. They have a solid defense and an explosive offense. Phillip Rivers is as good as anyone but he admits last year he forced way too many balls. He does not have an Elway arm but he has the best deep ball in football. They did lose Vincent Jackson so this team needs to find a deep threat. They need a running back who will play tough. Matthews is always hurt. Their defense has to also show up. Lovetheir first round pick in Melvin Ingram. He is a beast. Norv Turneris on his last legs. No win this year and he is done..
The Raiders have more talent than all three teams in this division. They have the best running back. They have unreal speed at receiver. Theyhave a sick D-line and linebacker McClain is awesome. Carson Palmer has to stop throwing interceptions. It is simple as that. If the Raiders have a turnover ratio that favors them this year they will be in the playoffs and can challenge for the super bowl.. They need McFadden to stay healthy and play like the star that he is. Period.
The records will be: NFC North: Packers: 13-3, Bears: 11-5, Lions:10-6, Vikings 2-14
The records will be: AFC West: Oakland: 10-6, Broncos: 10-6, Chiefs 9-7, Chargers 9-7
The player to watch in NFC North: Jay Cutler.. Put up or shut up..
The player to watch in AFC West: Peyton Manning.. is he enough to get it done?
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