1) Carolina Panthers
2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3) Atlanta Falcons
4) New Orleans Saints
Carolina certainly looks like the team to beat on paper. They may not be as good as everyone thinks they will be and Tampa Bay did win the division last year. However, the experience of Jake Delhomme over Chris Simms and the talent on the offensive should make the difference. If not, then the schedule might with Tampa Bay playing Seattle and Chicago. It could even keep the Bucs from making the playoffs with three strong teams in the NFC East. Atlanta collapsed down the stretch last year and that negative momentum might carry into this season. They also face a brutal schedule this December and it is hard to think they stand a chance if Michael Vick remains as inconsistent as he has been in the past. The undersized defensive line does not help either. New Orleans is probably better than most people think, but the problems with the offensive line, defensive tackles, and linebackers should ensure they finish last in a tough division.
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