Thank you for reading the inaugural addition of my new weekly article that will include my thoughts on the 2008 NFL season. Since it's the preseason, I decided to start out with first installment predicting the top-five surprises of the 2008 NFL season.

5. The success of Aaron Rodgers

Seriously, Rodgers is jumping into a role for which Brett Favre and Mike McCarthy have been molding him for the past three years. He knows the playbook like the back of his hand. He has a great offense. I believe that, by the end of the season, Rodgers will accrued 3,500 yards, 28 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and a rating of 98.5. The Packers will go 9-7 and claim the NFC Wildcard.

4. The failure of the Philadelphia Eagles

OK, I will admit they have the most underrated running back in the NFL in Brian Westbrook, but they have a now-mediocre Donovan McNabb and now a below-average defense. The Eagles will go 6-10 and fail to make the playoffs.

3. The NFL-leader in jerseys sold will be...(drum roll please)...Jason Cambell

He will have a magnificent season this year. With Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El as two of his receivers and tight end Chris Cooley already on board, the team spent its three second-round picks on wideouts Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly and tight end Fred Davis and its third-rounder on offensive tackle Chad Rinehart. Campbell will throw for 3,400 yards, 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions with a 101.3 rating.

2. The Oakland Raiders will have some success

I should say a bunch of success. The Raiders really improved this offseason, mainly with the drafting of Darren McFadden. With a rapidly developing Jamarcus Russell and the addition of former Denver Bronco Javon Walker, he should have a great season as long as his arm stays healthy. I think the Raiders will go a surprising 10-6 and win the AFC Wildcard.

1. How far the Redskins will go

My most surprising pick, and the most controversial, is my prediction for Washington's season. I say they will go 11-5, win their division, and go to the Super Bowl. They have a fairly underrated defense that will do even better this season with the addition of Jason Taylor on the defensive line. The NFL's surprise of the season.