NFL PREVIEW: NFC SOUTH

Here is the NFC South

Predicted Order of Finish:
1. New Orleans Saints 12-4
2. Atlanta Falcons 9-7
3. Carolina Panters 7-9
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-11

New Orleans
Pros: They are the Super Bowl Champs. Brees is still there. WHO DAT!?
Questions: Will they have a SB hangover? Can they defend their title? Can Brees beat the Madden Curse?




Atlanta
Pros: They have a ton of weapons, and Harry Douglas might be a great Fantasy sleeper at WR. Michael Turner is due for a bounce back year. They also signed Dunta Robinson to try to control the likes of Marques Colston and Steve Smith.
Questions: Everything goes down hill if "Mr. Professional Throw" Matt Ryan doesn't develop into a big time QB. He is behind Flacco in that draft class right now.

Carolina
Pros: They have a great running game, and Steve Smith is a game changer when healthy
Questions: Who is their QB, and for how long? Who plays opposite Smith? Who replaces Julius Peppers?

Tampa Bay
Pros: Call me crazy, but I love the Bucs' youth. I think they will compete in 2 years. I especially love Gerald McCoy, as well as their young receivers Arrelious Benn and Syracuse University's own Mike Williams, who is already listed as their #1. Ronde Barber is still back there giving orders as well. And Tanard Jackson, another Orangeman, is a defensive star in the making.
Questions: They are still so young, will they be able to be consistent? Who is their starting running back? Will Josh Freeman mature in his 2nd year?

This is a solid division. I think Tampa will be a tough game for every team they play. The Saints defend their division crown and head back to the playoffs as the 2 seed. John Fox might lose his job in Carolina, opening it up for a possible Bill Cowher comeback.