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Lets get right into this: my picks for the NFL season.

Now that my baseball picks have been just a hair to the right of mediocre, I've decided to try my hand and NFL picks. We'll start with the NFC and go East to West.

NFC East:

1. Eagles: a healthy McNabb, good receiving core, and defense make them my pick for the top spot in the NFC East. The addition of Michael Vick helps their case, because even if you don't know where or when he's going to play, you still have to prepare for him.
2. Giants: good defense, good running game, okay QB, and iffy receivers. They'll probably push for a wild card slot, but I don't think they get past the Eagles in the division.
   
3. Redskins: as usual, good defense, spotty and oft-injured offense. They'll probably finish 8-8 or 9-7 if they get really lucky.
   
4. Cowboys: I have them coming in last in the division, as I believe the inaugural season in Taj-Ma-Jerry will end below .500. Another November/December collapse and a few tight games put they Cowboys in a tough spot, and probably puts Wade Phillips out of a job.
   

NFC North:

1. Packers: Aaron Rodgers is a good QB. He's got a good team around him, good protection and a good defense. With all that goodness Green Bay should make a solid run at the playoff
2. (or 3) Vikings: The Great Waffler (Favre) and the schism not-withstanding, the Vikes have a good team. Great running game, excellent defense, decent receivers. No QB to speak of. Favre is already hurt, and if it gets worse, look for the Vikes to fall right out of the playoffs.
3. (or 2) Bears: Da Bears added some key people. Most notably QB Cutler. However, I still question his consistency, especially if things look bleak at the end of the season. I like the Bears to make a lot of noise in the NFC North, but I don't think they'll take the division.
   
4. Lions: The Lions will win more games than last year. Not terribly difficult given they went 0-16 in 2008. I think Stafford is the best of the rookie QBs and if he makes friends with Calvin Johnson, the Lions might win four or five games. They've made some good moves, they just need to maintain this upward movement.

NFC South:

1. Falcons: I like their offense, and the defense isn't bad. Matt Ryan should improve in his sophomore season, with additional weapons, they'll make a run at the playoffs.
2. Saints: They'll be the same team they've been the past few years. They'll be a great offense, decent defense, and I have them as the  second wild card team with the G-men.
   
3. Panthers: Right now the Panthers have more questions than answers. In a tough division, questions aren't good things to have. Going 0-4 in the preseason hasn't provided me with any confidence. But hey, they'll probably be better than the Bucs.
4. Buccaneers: They just fired their offensive coordinator, they have a QB who's only just been named the starter, and they have a rookie coach. Tampa Bay, welcome to a rebuilding year.

NFC West:

1. Seahawks: They are the one shining light in a dismal division. With healthy starters returning and some good moves, Seattle will certainly improve on their wins of last season and make a run in the playoffs.
2. 49ers: I love Mike Singletary.  I really do, and his no-nonsense  attitude goes a long way in my book, and I like his style. They're my dark horse team. I'm not sure about them, they could wind up going 5-11 or worse, but I feel like they have a better season in them.
   
3. Rams: With a rookie coach and Bulger as the QB, St. Louis won't win that many games. However, the defense looks like it'll be much better and next year, look out, the Rams could be back in playoff contention.
4. Cardinals: It's hard to imagine last year's NFC champ at the bottom of the division, but I just don't trust them. I have more faith in the Madden Curse taking our Fitzgerald and and the Superbowl hangover taking care of the rest of the team. Call me crazy, but that's where the Cards fall. (A shameless pun, I know)
   

  Now for the AFC.

AFC East:

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