NFC East-Dallas, Philadelphia, NY Giants, Washington

Some people believe the NFC East is the strongest division in football. I think Dallas wins it easily, simply because they are the total package. The only weakness is Roy Williams in pass coverage, but the plan is to limit him to 1st and 2nd downs, which could work if this was 1970, and teams still played 3 yards and a cloud of dust football. Memo to Dallas, team's pass on any down in the 21st Century. Even with Roy Williams struggling in pass coverage, the defense should more than hold up it's end of the bargain. On offense the receiving core concerns me, but when TO lines up for a team, they more than likely will have success in the passing game. Philadelphia, like the rest of the division, has a lot of holes, but a healthy McNabb and Westbrook should more than help them win a lot of games. I think NY has lost too much in the offseason, and it would shock me if they contend for a playoff spot. The luster will wear off quick, and the sports radio idiots will soon start calling for Couglin and Manning's heads again. Washington is a good solid football team, and could possibly bump NY from the third spot, but I still have questions about Campbell at the quarterback position. I like the kid, and I believe he can be a pretty good starter eventually, but how many systems has this guy played in over the past 5 years. Can someone please let this guy grow in one system.


NFC West-Seattle, Arizona, San Francisco, St. Louis

Earlier, I mentioned that many people believe the NFC East is the strongest division in the NFL. Well, the NFC West is hands down the weakest. Seattle should win this one for about the 5th time in a row, with the only competition possibly coming from a young Arizona Cardinal team. Arizona is the more talented team from top to bottom, but their youth and inexperience might stop them from winning the division. I give the edge to Seattle based on experience, and not much else. Seattle's running game, receiving core, and offensive line are all question marks. The defense should be very solid, unless worn down by the offense's inability to move the ball. Arizona has drafted well over the past few seasons, and this could possibly be the season they finally take the next step to the playoffs. I like Kurt Warner as the starter, and he should be able to get the ball to Boldin and Fitzgerald regularly. Hopefully the Cardinal can open holes for Edge, and on the defensive side of the ball they have playmakers everywhere, including one of the most underrated players in the league in safety Adrian Wilson. SF and St. Louis will battle for the cellar. San Francisco has a solid defense, but even with the addition of the Mad Scientist (Mike Martz), the offense will struggle. St. Louis is the opposite, with a horrible defense, and a good solid offense, IF EVERYONE REMAINS HEALTHY. Look for both organizations to fire their coaches after another bad season.