Draft Insiders.com '08 NFL Predictions

Draft Insiders' Digest '08 NFL Predictions
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Giants Start NFL Title Defense

NFC

East
New York Giants - Eli has arrived to make G-Men annual threats for title.
Dallas Cowboys - The Boys have trouble winning in the postseason.
Philadelphia Eagles - Veteran club could surprise here.
Washington Redskins - Tough spot for first year coach Jim Zorn.

North
Chicago Bears - Club needs stability at the QB spot to win this even division.
Minnesota Vikings - Vikings are loaded except for the QB position.
Green Bay Packers - Aaron Rodgers takes over the reigns.
Detroit Lions - Lions are just mediocre.

South
Carolina Panthers - Panthers ready to return to the playoffs.
Tampa Bay Bucs - Gruden has this club prime for a playoff run.
New Orleans Saints - Saints offense can light it up.
Atlanta Falcons - Rookie Matt Ryan starts a new era with early growing pains.

West
Seattle Seahawks - Seahawks are still class of this division.
Arizona Cardinals - Cards are capable of surprising.
St. Louis Rams - Rams looking for defense to step up for playoff run.
San Francisco 49ers - 49ers are at the crossroads in this program.

Divisional Champs
NY Giants, Chicago, Carolina and Seattle

Wild Card Clubs
Dallas & Philadelphia

NFC Championship
Seattle over NY Giants - Seahawks can surprise here.

AFC

East
New England Patriots - Pats were only one game short of perfection in '07.
New York Jets - Jets looking to Brett to return them to respectability.
Buffalo Bills - Bills are improving and look for breakout season.
Miami Dolphins - Tuna needs more time in Miami to right this disaster.

North
Pittsburgh Steelers - Big Ben is focused for a comeback season.
Cleveland Browns - Browns have improved further and capable of playoff run.
Baltimore Ravens - Ravens are a tough vet group with key questions on offense.
Cincinnati Bengals - Bengals slipping despite huge talent in Carson Palmer.

South
Indianapolis Colts - Colts are geared for another run at the title.
Jacksonville Jaguars - Emerging club must show it can take the next step in the postseason.
Houston Texans - This club is quietly improving and looks to surprise here.
Tennessee Titans - Young club has many questions to answer.

West
San Diego Chargers - Chargers could be the class of the entire league.
Denver Broncos - Broncos are in a transition period with many questions.
Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs hope to turn the page with strong rookie class.
Oakland Raiders - Raiders need young talent to emerge to show improvement.

Divisional Champs
New England, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis & San Diego

Wild Card Clubs
Cleveland & Jacksonville

AFC Championship
San Diego over New England - Chargers focusing on revenge vs the Patriots.

SUPER BOWL XLIII
San Diego Chargers over Seattle Seahawks

Chargers get their first ring in great Super Bowl matchup of West coast clubs.