NFC South: Best In the League

The NFC South division was a very strong division last season and I have hopes of them being every bit as strong, if not stronger, this 2009 season.

Tampa Bay could have some problems due to a coaching situation since they fired Jon Gruden and Jeff Garcia and hired a new head coach, Raheem Morris, and Jim Bates as the defensive coach. They also have quarterback problems, including trying to figure out when Josh Freeman will be ready to play at the NFL level. Overcoming both of these issues could prove to be disastrous or could work to their benefit.

The Saints could lead the league in offense again this year but they will not move any further if they cannot improve their defense and learn to not let the other team through.

It is a good conference since Carolina was in the divisional playoffs and were the NFC South champions, and Atlanta was in the wild card playoff, even though they lost.

If any of the teams can improve on their away game winning percentages then there could be a future for the NFC South.

I feel as though the lineup for the postseason playoffs would be the Falcons first followed by the Saints, the Panthers and then the Buccaneers in last because of their newly added personnel.

I would say the Falcons would be first because they have recently picked up Tony Gonzalez to help Roddy White on the deep route and I think that Matt Ryan could be the new Tom Brady.

While the Saints have the best offense statistically in the league with a heavy load on Reggie Bush, the Falcons have the best balanced offense with everyone working together.

The NFC South is one of the most competitive divisions in the league and their chances of making it to the playoffs are great for this 2009 season.