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NFC East

1. Washington Redskins
2. New York Giants
3. Philadelphia Eagles
4. Dallas Cowboys

Analysis: The Washington Deadskins have won two of the past three Super Bowls, so I'm not putting them anywhere but the top of the division. I also think the New York Giants have improved this offseason and should continue to be competitive. I worry about the Philadelphia Eagles and think that some decisions this offseason weren't all that great, but that keeping Eli was the right move. I'm putting myself and the Dallas Cowboys in last place. Yes, it means I lose the team, but I don't trust Kurt Warner to stay healthy behind this line.

NFC North

1. Minnesota Vikings
2. Green Bay Packers
3. Detroit Lions
4. Chicago Bears

Analysis: The Minnesota Vikings proved last year they are a force to be reckoned with and nothing has changed. They should easily win the division. I think the Green Bay Packers are tending back toward their Brett Favre-era selves, but still will be a few games behind the Vikings. The Detroit Lions should also be good, but I feel they will come up short for saving their GM's job. In last place, we have the Chicago Bears, who appear to be a season off from being competitive in the NFC.

NFC South

1. Carolina Panthers
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Atlanta Falcons

Analysis: To be clear -- this division is up for grabs. None of the teams have a good signal caller. Except for the Carolina Panthers, who have the GOAT, Bruce Gradkowski. How could they lose with him in charge? I also think the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will improve their record dramatically. Their young team is a year older and the rest of the division is lackluster. I expect the New Orleans Saints to stay par for the course, but will win games if they push their rushing game. In last place is the Atlanta Falcons. This team was set to implode and it's unfortunate that GM St. Marie had to inherit it.

NFC West

1. Seattle Seahawks
2. Arizona Cardinals
3. St. Louis Rams
4. San Francisco 49ers

Analysis: The Seattle Seahawks are here to stay, take note NFC West. GM Hewko has finally got his team clicking in his way and he will contend year in and year out. I also think the Arizona Cardinals will be good -- they have Carson Palmer back and that's the whole reason they didn't return to the playoffs in 2006. It's unfortunate to put the St. Louis Rams in third place, but they shouldn't be in the cellar. They're good, but I expect their team to have a few bad bounces. Same goes for the San Francisco 49ers, but their one weakness is big: they need Kyle Orton to take the next step.

NFC Playoff Seedings

1. Carolina Panthers
2. Minnesota Vikings
3. Seattle Seahawks
4. Washington Redskins
5. New York Giants
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers