1) Giants- Why do I put them here? It's simple. They are the super bowl champs. Are the Patriots super bowl champs? No, so until next year the Giants are #1.<o:p></o:p>
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2) Patriots- They didn't go 18-1 for nothing. They had a great team, maybe one of the greatest ever. Their defense is aging, and that could be a problem for them.<o:p></o:p>
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3) Colts- They never have a bad year. With Peyton Manning at QB, how could you? Harrison and Freeney will be returning from injuries. If they stay healthy, they could make a serious run at the super bowl. Could we see a Manning 3-peat? Maybe.<o:p></o:p>
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4) Packers-I'm not entirely sure where to place the Packers because their rankigns depend on Brett Favre's retirement. Brett Favre=4, no Brett Favre way <4.<o:p></o:p>
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5) Romo is still developing and TO is just a fantastic reciever. I think trading Marion Barber would be a mistake, but who knows. Whatever the case, this team will come back as one of the best in the NFC.
6) Jaguars- I'm going with the Jaguars here. Them and the Chargers are pretty tight though. So why the Jaguars here? Well I believe that Garrard will only get better, they have a tough defense, and they have a monstorous running game. Why not the chargers? Rivers hasn't proven to me yet that he is a legit starting QB. He makes too many mistakes.<o:p></o:p>
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7) Chargers- See above
8) Seahawks- If they can find a way to revive that running game they have had in years past, they could be serious competition in the NFC, and even the NFL.
9) Steelers- When you look at this team on paper, you wonder why they don't do better in games? If they can develop some more team chemistry, they could have one of the best teams in the NFL.
10) Browns- Wow, where did they come from? Jamal Lewis did have a good year, but he is past his better years, and his age will start to show. Also their pass defense is horrendous. Expect this young team to take a couple more years before becoming elite.
11) Eagles- Just like the steelers, they have a great team on paper. They have been plagued by injuries though. Brian Westbrook is a top 5 back, and with this team healthy they can be great.
12) Saints- They will come marching in. Something in me wants to put them higher, but my better judgement says no. They showed after their 0-4 start what team the nation expected them to be. If they can start off playing like they did mid-late season, than they could be tough.
13) Redskins- Wow, this coaching situation is a disaster. Why would a team higher the Offensive and Defensive coordinators before hiring a head coach? Good thing they have talent.
14) Buccaneers- Jeff Garcia is not getting any younger. They could have one more run to the wild card-round of the playoffs, but that's about it.
15) Panthers- Am I crazy? Of course not. When