2008 NFL Preview

I am not going as detaliled as I would like, so here it goes, the complete reader's digest version of my predictions, plus some commentary at the end, and away we go!

* Denotes playoff birth


AFC North

1. Steelers* (Bye)
2. Browns*
3. Bengals
4. Ravens


The Steelers may be the next AFC dynasty, with great talent on offense. The Browns surge is no fluke, but the Bengals are a mess and the Ravens are at least 2 years away from being any good.


AFC West

1. Chargers*
2. Broncos
3. Raiders
4. Chiefs

The Chargers are still the best, and you guys will love rookie RB Jacob Hester. The Broncos are not as good as thought, but better than the Raiders who have a weak defense, and the Chiefs who have a new team.

AFC East

1. Patriots* (Bye)
2. Bills
3. Jets
4. Dolphins

We know how good New England is, but the Bills are the Browns of 2007. The Jets will still struggle, and the Dolphins are in a tailspin, but with Parcells they have a brighter future.

AFC South

1. Jaguars*
2. Colts*
3. Texans
4. Titans

Jacksonville has the better team this year, as the Colts are starting to age, and noticeably at that. Houston could have a breakout year, but the Titans are taking a big step back.



NFC North

1. Packers*
2. Bears*
3. Vikings
4. Lions

With or without Brett Favre, the Packers are still the best. The Bears defense carries them yet again. The Lions just suck, and the Vikings need a QB, and Tavaris Jackson is not it, neither is Gus Frerotte.

NFC West

1. Seahawks*
2. Cardinals
3. 49ers
4. Rams

Mike Holmgren goes out on top once again, but the Cards should really do well-if Edge doesn't get hurt (no RB depth). The 49ers Alex Smith is a bust-but Mike Martz has to be a big coup as the OC. The Rams are terrible. End of story.


NFC East

1. Giants* (Bye)
2. Eagles*
3. Cowboys
4. Redskins

Eli Manning continues to make strides, and TE Jeremy Shockey is no longer a locker room distraction. The Eagles have a chip on their shoulder from a year ago. The Cowboys are overrated, and Jim Zorn has help in Jason Taylor on defense, and on the bright side, Jason Campbell can be a good NFL QB.

NFC South

1. Saints* (Bye)
2. Panthers
3. Buccaneers
4. Falcons

The Saints are marching, and want to show last year was a fluke. The Panthers are also as determined, but not as talented as the Saints. The Bucs are old, and the Falcons are now an expansion franchise who will be good in 3 years.