1. New Orleans Saints
An offensive juggernaut is also becoming a defensive one at the same time.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This team shouldn’t have any excuses playing for a guy like Lovie Smith.
3. Atlanta Falcons
They should get back to .500 with a healthy Julio Jones and a different attitude on defense.
4. Carolina Panthers
Amazing the turnover they had with the offensive line and receiving corp after a 12-win season. Continue reading
1. Green Bay Packers
Finally, a running game worthy of playing with Aaron Rodgers.
2. Chicago Bears
It will be tough, but the Bears are playoff worthy with the improvements on defense.
3. Detroit Lions
A new coaching staff should get this talented team back on track.
4. Minnesota Vikings
This is probably the most desperate team in need for a stable quarterback in the NFL. Continue reading
1. Philadelphia Eagles
A few tweaks to the defense should keep them ahead of the curve in a winnable division.
2. New York Giants
This is a make or break year for Eli Manning if you can believe it.
3. Dallas Cowboys
Too many unknowns on defense with all that talent on offense going to waste.
4. Washington Redskins
A year to reset will do them a lot of good.
1. Denver Broncos
With a shored up defense Denver is ready for another trip to the Super Bowl.
2. San Diego Chargers
After a rough start they clinched a playoff spot and look to build on that this year.
3. Kansas City Chiefs
They’re a solid team with Jamaal Charles and a great defense.
4. Oakland Raiders
With all that cap space they made some solid moves, but this division won’t be kind to them. Continue reading
1. Indianapolis Colts
The class of the division by far with the possibility of getting a first round bye.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
Having them finish this high isn’t out of the question. It doesn’t mean they are playoff contenders though.
3. Houston Texans
Getting back to basics is what they need and a new coaching staff will do just that.
4. Tennessee Titans
It’s a transition year with a new coach, new defense and no CJ2k. Continue reading
