Ah the NFC, where hope springs eternal. No team is out of it. Hey even a team with a quarterback from U of F won the NFC last year which means just about anyone can. I mean New Orleans went from 3 and 13 to a Pete King pick maybe even Kyle Orton can get laid.
So who am I picking to the maybe move up to the ranks of the playoff bound? In decreasing order of probability here are my NFC risers....
1. San Fran - Yes they are a trendy pick between a young rising Alex Smith and Nate Clements solidifying the defense. What is failed to be mentioned is that San Fran faces fewer of last year's playoff teams (5 ) than any other team in the league. Easy schedule and a better team yes I think this is San Fran's year to get a playoff bid. Why they won't - Lack of Norv Turner and experience
2. Carolina - Ah Carolina. Perennially on the bi-annual playoff beat. Last year they
didn't which means by definition they should make it this year. They have depth at nearly every position for when the injury bug hits. I would also note they play the NFC West and the AFC South. Hmm maybe they won't disappoint. Why They Won't - Two words Jake Delhomme
3. Saint Louis - Good offense. Check. Improved Rush Defense Check. Decent schedule. Check. Umm so what am I missing. Why They Won't - Is it just me or does Scott Linehan look like he's perpetually confused by complex things like doorknobs.
4. Detroit - Saint Louis of the North. Jon Kitna can still throw a good ball, they're finally actually loaded at receiver and they have a three headed monster in the backfield of Tatum Bell, Kevin Jones and TJ Duckett. Mad Scientist Mike Martz will put up the yards and points. Why they won't - Matt Millen is still the GM. Plus Mike Martz's plans for world domination might interfere with his offensive play callling.
5. Land o'Cheese - Did anyone realize Green Bay ended last season at 8-8. Yeah I'm not sure how that happened either. Reading into the pre-season is about as helpful as Publius on a Saturday morning after 5 star binger BUT Green Bay has been marching through opponents like Germany going through Poland (wait to early?) Why they won't - Favre is distacted by Peter King's constant love letters and singing telegrams
6.Arizona - Hey if anyone can bring Arizona actually do the playoffs its the Whizanator. Installing Pittsburgh toughness and Pittsburgh blocking. They do have good receivers and Leinart seems to be coming along. Why they won't - The Cardinals remember they're the Cardinals.
7. Washington - Joe Gibbs makes sure everyone knows he believes in NASCAR, Jesus and Jason Campbell. I'm not too sure any of those three can help at football. They have a good running game and possibly a suffocating defense. That could be enough in the unsettled NFC East. Why They Won't - Joe Gibbs without the hogs up front blocking is just another loony religious nut.
8. Minnesota- Minnesota has two key ingredients that should be enough for a playoff team: stopping the run and running the ball. Heck they even have Purple Jesus now. They are playing in the NFC Black and Blue division which should mean an easy road. So the better question is why won't they? Why They Won't Tavaris Jackson I'm not sure could lead USC to a bowl bid let alone the Vikes. This is also the year their coach gets arrested at a gay strip club.
9. Tampa Bay - Hey remember when Jon Gruden was a boy genius. Or Tampa had a dominating defense. Or when Jeff Garcia's girlfriend did a flying kick into another girl in a jealous rage. I'm not sure what that has to do with anything but that was sweet. Why they won't - No offensive line + Jeff Garcia = another busted spleen. Cadillac Williams like his namesake will declare bankruptcy.
10. Atlanta- Maybe the light will finally go on for Harrington. Maybe a college coach will
succeed in the NFL coming from a minor program. Maybe suddenly public opinion will shift and dog torture will be legalized freeing Michael Vick. Hey maybe Bush won't make a decision that is the complete opposite of competent. Why They Won't - If the polarity of the Earth's magnetic field is not reversed and these things don't come to pass.
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