Breaking Down the 2009 NFL Divisional Winners

In a huge move to instill hope for Chicago fans, Da Bears traded Kyle Orton, plus two firsts,a third, and a supplemental draft pick to Denver for Jay Cutler.

The Bears also signed Orlando Pace to a deal, after he passed a physical, earlier in the day.

A big winner in this trade will be Oakland and San Diego, who will surely battle for the AFC West now.

Denver is officially in rebuilding mode, and I just don't believe Kansas City, even with Matt Cassel, will be competing for the division title yet.

I will replace Minnesota, with Taveras Jackson, and Sage Rosenthals at quarterback, with the Chicago Bears, Jay Cutler, and that defense, to win the division this upcoming season.

I had chosen the Vikings to repeat, but their quarterback situation is a big question mark, while Cutler is a proven pro bowler with a gun for an arm.

I still like Philadelphia and New York to battle for the NFC East, with an edge to the Eagles this season to win the division.

New England looks very good in the AFC East, with the Dolphins grabbing a wild card again.

Pittsburgh should win their division again, with Baltimore holding down a wild card once more.

New Orleans and Atlanta will be the in running for the NFC South, as Carolina will have a production drop off from last season, and Tampa Bay looks to be a .500 team at best.

Arizona will compete well in their weak division, but the 49ers may have a chance to challenge this coming season. Seattle and the Rams will not be .500 teams next season, once more.

Indianapolis should have a battle from Houston this season, and Tennessee will be in the mix as well. This might be the closest contested division in football next season.

I actually like Houston to make the playoffs next season. Good running back production, good wide receivers, and an improved defense will help this team in 2009.

Congratulations to Chicago for finally getting a quarterback. 

T.W. Krems is smiling today. Hang in there, buddy.

Thomas[ NFL Mikee ]Moreland