We’re halfway home in the NFL preview, and it’s time to transition into the NFC. Will it be as exciting as the AFC? Will the NFC Preview be as exciting as the AFC Preview? Well, now that I’ve set the bar low, let’s take a look. As always, the teams are listed in order of expected appearance.
Seattle Seahawks – I hate this team. Every time I look at them and see Matt Hasselbeck and his crappy corps of wide receivers, I think “how can they possibly compete?” Sure, they have Shaun Alexander, one of the best backs in the league, and a skilled offensive line, despite the departure of Steve Hutchinson. And yes, their defense is hard hitting and skilled. So, I reflect and see that Hasselbeck and the CCoWRs is the only problem with this team. And that fills me with great consternation. As I may have mentioned, I hate this team.
Arizona Cardinals – The Cardinals are going to be drastically improved. After Kurt Warner inevitably goes down, the Cards have confident back-up Matt Leinart ready to step in to throw to Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald and hand off to Edgerrin James or J.J. Arrington. Their defense is suspect to say the least, but you can never discount the power of a new stadium. That will definitely be enough to get a team in the playoffs, especially in the mediocre NFC and after playing the even mediocre-er NFC west. And yes, they are mediocre enough to warrant the invention of a new word.
St. Louis Rams – The Rams got a new coach in the off season in Scott Linehan, former offensive coordinator extraordinaire. They also have one of the most veteran, effective offenses in the NFL, including almost all the same components as their old “Greatest Show on Turf”. So hiring an offense minded coach was not the best of ideas. Monte Kiffin. That’s who they should have added to the roster. Especially when their defense is still horrible. At least they still play San Francisco, so it won’t be too bad.
San Francisco 49ers – Geez, they don’t even have an offensive PR video to distract from the on-field product.
This is definitely a two team division when it comes to the post-season. The Cardinals are going to surprise people because, hey, it’s the Cardinals and why should they be any good? Now, was that as exciting as the AFC preview?
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