Here are my predictions:
AFC North: Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Browns
Ravens win this division easily. With the addition of Anquan Bolden, the Ravens' offense is much better. Plus, with Terrance Cody next to Ngata, Ray Lewis must be licking his chops.
Bengals will have a good season. Why? They understand what it takes to win. Mike Zimmer has improved their defense and it will be better. Cedric Benson's problems may hurt them though..
Steelers are doomed. Why? Big Ben is out, and their O-line needs work. The defense should be better, but too many good teams out there.
Browns are a joke. I will enjoy watching them lose at least 12 games again.
AFC South: Colts, Titans, Texans, Jaguars
Colts in first place. reason? Peyton Manning. Enough said.
Vince Young will regress, but Chris Johnson is simply unbelievable. Titans bounce back
Texans had a good year last year, and Andre Johnson is the man, but Colts and Titans are just better.
I like the Jaguars. I really do. I like Jack Del Rio. I love MJD. But, they are just not that good right now. Will see these guys in LA soon!
AFC East: Jets, Patriots, Dolphins, Bills
Jets have a lot of talent, a coach with bravado, and are really good. The Patriot reign is over..
Patriots are always dangerous, but remember, all great dynasties fall. (i.e. SF 49ers, Cowboys, Packers, etc...)
Dolphins will have a shot at 2nd in the division, but not good enough yet. Watch out for B Marshall though...
Bills in last. Gee, do I have to say something that you already didn't know?
AFC West: Chargers, Broncos, Raiders, Chiefs
Chargers are just too good to lose this division. Ryan Matthews will have a good year.
Broncos are doomed. Josh "I'm arrogant" McDaniels will run this team into the ground. But, they are better than the next two teams...
Raiders must have tied Al Davis up in the back during the draft because they had a solid draft, and they dumped overhyped Russell. They will improve. Don't let Al out!
Chiefs still need work. Give them time. they will be a force. In 2020. hahahaha
NFC North: Vikings, Packers, Bears, Lions
Vikings win in a tight race. Of course this prediction changes if Favre doesn't come back.
Packers have all the tools to make a strong playoff push. Let's see if Rogers goes to the next level.
Bears will be good, but unfortunately, Packers/Vikes are better. Swan song for Lovie Smith.
Lions will improve. But they have a long way to go.
NFC South: Saints, Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers
Saints are defending champs. Brees throws for a jillion yards.
Falcons also are contenders. Ryan makes a big step and proves he will be the elite QB in the future.
Panthers need help. Defensive help. Badly....
Bucs will be better, but I know they miss Gruden...
NFC East: Cowboys, Giants, Redskins, Eagles
Drafting Dez Bryant will pay dividends for Jerry Jones. But, can they advance to the Super Bowl?
Giants return to form. Manning plays better, but can they catch the Cowboys?
Redskins will be good. Not playoff good, but good. McNabb and Shanahan will make this team fun to watch. In less than 3 years, they will run this division.
Eagles made the dumbest move letting McNabb go. He was the reason why they even made those NFC title games. But their defense won't be as sound. We all miss Jim Johnson....
NFC West: 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks, Rams
My 49ers win this division because everyone else sucks. Let's see if Alex Smith can perform...
Cardinals take a step back with Leinart, but he may surprise people.
Seahawks have Pete Carroll, but he's a college coach. This will be interesting.
Rams will be in position to get the #1 pick next year too!
Playoffs:
AFC
Colts, Ravens, Jets, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals
AFC Rep: Ravens
NFC
Saints, Vikings, Cowboys, 49ers, Packers, Giants
NFC Rep: 49ers. Kidding.... not yet. It will be the Vikings.
Superbowl: Ravens over Vikings.
Eh, these are predictions in June. There is so much football to go....
