*This article was written by our good friend Andrew Lazarz
Here we are, about to embark on another exciting season of football. Below are my predictions of who will win their divisions and why:
AFC North:
Cincinnati Bengals РWhile they aren’t my favorite team, I’m really excited to see their new offensive weapons like: T.O., Jermaine Gresham, and Jordan Shipley. I can see them winning their division for the second straight year despite what some of the critics say about the Baltimore Ravens winning it.
AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts – All I only have two words to say about this team: Peyton Manning. Enough said.
AFC East:
New York Jets – No.1 defense last year with some new additions like Antonio Cromartie and Jason Taylor, these guys will dominate the AFC East. Sorry New England fans.
AFC West:
San Diego Chargers – This pick was a tough one because the Chargers lost Cromartie and LT to the Jets, but with Rivers still as QB they have the better offense in this division.
NFC North:
Minnesota Vikings – With Favre back and Adrian Peterson in the backfield, I expect the repeat of last season.
NFC South:
New Orleans Saints – Defending Super Bowl champs, and with Drew Brees as QB, expect them to dominate once again.
NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys – This pick was also a tough one since the Giants and the Redskins look pretty good this year, I predict that Dallas has too many weapons for the rest of division.
NFC West:
San Francisco 49ers – Since Mike Singletary took over as head coach this team has been on the comeback. Arizona’s days are numbered if Matt Leinart didn‚Äôt learn anything from Kurt Warner.
My predictions on the disappointing teams this season:
AFC North:
Cleveland Browns РWith Jake Delhomme and Colt McCoy on the team they still won’t make a difference in this tough division. Also, expect Pittsburgh to struggle without Ben Roethlisberger at QB for the first four to six weeks.
AFC South:
Jacksonville Jaguars – Terrible picks during the draft and lack of fan support, expect them to finish at the bottom of the barrel. I can see this team’s future becoming the Los Angles Jaguars.
AFC East:
Buffalo Bills – Who cares they got C.J. Spiller in the draft, this team is still one-dimensional and they passed on Jimmy Clausen in the second round. Expect them at the bottom of the divisional food chain.
AFC West:
Oakland Raiders – Main reason: Al Davis is still in charge. Who cares they have Jason Campbell at QB, they still suck.
NFC North:
Chicago Bears РI hate to say this about my favorite team, but they have the worst offensive line in the NFL. With a new offensive coordinator at the helm it still won’t fix this problem. Go figure, when Chicago gets a good QB (Jay Cutler) they can’t protect him. Only if they had him back during the Super Bowl instead of Rex (I can’t take a snap properly) Grossman.
NFC South:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers РI’m not too impressed with this team and it was also a toss-up with the Carolina Panthers, but the Panthers have a better offense than Tampa.
NFC East:
Philadelphia Eagles РThis pick was also a tough decision, but I’m going with my gut instinct on this one.
NFC West:
St. Louis Rams РDespite receiving the first pick in the draft, this team still has a few years to get better. Huh… this reminds me of the Detroit Lions.
Well, those are my predictions on who’s who and who’s not this year. I hope I’m wrong, at least when it comes to the Bears, but I’m sticking to my gut on this. If I offended you with any of these predictions go grab a tissue and let the fun begin. And oh, by the way, the New York Jets are going to win the Super Bowl.
