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Its finally here, preseason is over and with only days to go to kick off there's no better time to see what the other experts here predict.
AFC EAST
This division is anybodies; the Patriots will be up there but it is yet to be seen if Branch will be playing at 110% like he was in previous seasons and there is some age questions about their defense. The Dolphins and Bills will be looking for Brown and McGahee to have big seasons which they are capable of. The Jets still dont have a starting QB set, who knows how good Chads shoulder really is. I give the Dolphins the division, Culpepper + Brown + Chambers = explosive offense.
AFC NORTH
Unfortunately for the Browns the loss of LeCharles Bentley takes them out of the division race, they built the o-line around him this off season and with him gone there is a massive hole. I dont think McNair is the answer for the Ravens at QB but their season really depends on if Lewis can regather his previous form. That leaves the Bengals and Steelers, I dont know if Palmer will be the same in the early parts of the season which might be what decides this division. I think the Steelers will be the team to beat, "to be the best you have to beat the best".
AFC SOUTH
You can take out the Titans and Texans straight away. The Jaguars will be leaning on their front four again on defense, I would love them to beat the Colts but their lack of offense is a concern. Saying all that the Colts did nothing to make themselves better rather they lost a key player - yet I still think they will take out the division.
AFC WEST
Crunch time for Rivers, he will have no excuse for lack of tools - but I still think he will have problems in his "rookie" season. The Chiefs have the league MVP in Larry Johnson but again doesn't matter what they do in the off season who they buy their defense is their weakness. I think the Broncos will be hard to beat but with a RB controversy who knows. Oakland will I think push for a wild card spot, their defense is a lot better then what people give them credit for plus with Moss on offense a TD is only seconds away. I give the Broncos the West.
NFC EAST
I think the hardest division to pick a winner from. Three of the four teams could reach the Superbowl and no one would be suprised and the fourth is a team that most definitely rebound and compete this season. I dont like the Cowboys QB as a player which is why I give the division to the Redskins. With the Giants being in the wild card hunt for sure.
NFC NORTH
Wide open, I like the Bears and I like the Packers to win it. The Bears offense is still a worry and with players not wanting to play for Benson that could spell trouble. The Packers defense got two big up grades with Hawk and my boy Woodson but how much has Favre got left? The Vikings have their QB of the future in Tarvaris Jackson - this kid impressed me during pre season and with the age question mark over Johnson is he ready to lead the Vikings this season and again the Lions are here to make up the Numbers.
NFC SOUTH
Three of the four have a shot. The Saints will struggle so take them out, I think the Bucs will challenge but being one dimensional on offense can Williams handle it? Vick will win games and he will lose games for the Falcons but a wild card spot isn't out of the question. That leaves the Panthers to win the division and go the whole way and take out the Superbowl.
Kust
AFC EAST
This division is anybodies; the Patriots will be up there but it is yet to be seen if Branch will be playing at 110% like he was in previous seasons and there is some age questions about their defense. The Dolphins and Bills will be looking for Brown and McGahee to have big seasons which they are capable of. The Jets still dont have a starting QB set, who knows how good Chads shoulder really is. I give the Dolphins the division, Culpepper + Brown + Chambers = explosive offense.
AFC NORTH
Unfortunately for the Browns the loss of LeCharles Bentley takes them out of the division race, they built the o-line around him this off season and with him gone there is a massive hole. I dont think McNair is the answer for the Ravens at QB but their season really depends on if Lewis can regather his previous form. That leaves the Bengals and Steelers, I dont know if Palmer will be the same in the early parts of the season which might be what decides this division. I think the Steelers will be the team to beat, "to be the best you have to beat the best".
AFC SOUTH
You can take out the Titans and Texans straight away. The Jaguars will be leaning on their front four again on defense, I would love them to beat the Colts but their lack of offense is a concern. Saying all that the Colts did nothing to make themselves better rather they lost a key player - yet I still think they will take out the division.
AFC WEST
Crunch time for Rivers, he will have no excuse for lack of tools - but I still think he will have problems in his "rookie" season. The Chiefs have the league MVP in Larry Johnson but again doesn't matter what they do in the off season who they buy their defense is their weakness. I think the Broncos will be hard to beat but with a RB controversy who knows. Oakland will I think push for a wild card spot, their defense is a lot better then what people give them credit for plus with Moss on offense a TD is only seconds away. I give the Broncos the West.
NFC EAST
I think the hardest division to pick a winner from. Three of the four teams could reach the Superbowl and no one would be suprised and the fourth is a team that most definitely rebound and compete this season. I dont like the Cowboys QB as a player which is why I give the division to the Redskins. With the Giants being in the wild card hunt for sure.
NFC NORTH
Wide open, I like the Bears and I like the Packers to win it. The Bears offense is still a worry and with players not wanting to play for Benson that could spell trouble. The Packers defense got two big up grades with Hawk and my boy Woodson but how much has Favre got left? The Vikings have their QB of the future in Tarvaris Jackson - this kid impressed me during pre season and with the age question mark over Johnson is he ready to lead the Vikings this season and again the Lions are here to make up the Numbers.
NFC SOUTH
Three of the four have a shot. The Saints will struggle so take them out, I think the Bucs will challenge but being one dimensional on offense can Williams handle it? Vick will win games and he will lose games for the Falcons but a wild card spot isn't out of the question. That leaves the Panthers to win the division and go the whole way and take out the Superbowl.
Kust
