Chip Kelly might be one of the most compelling story lines in the NFC this season. Everyone articulates how wildly unpredictable he is, but hey, I accurately forecasted his pick in the NFL Draft this past April. That’s because with Kelly and I there’s a “great minds think alike” vibe going on; as evidenced by our Rose Bowl press conference moment in 2012.
NFC East
Philadelphia
Dallas
NY Giants
Washington
Randy Moss on if Sam Bradford is a fit for the Philadelphia offense: “He hasn’t really showed us in his young career what’s he’s able to do. A quarterback in that system really needs to be good at his decision-making.”
That’s alright though, Kelly will figure it out.
NFC North
Green Bay
Minnesota
Detroit
Chicago
Picking the Bears last, to quote Comic Book Guy on The Simpsons, “oh, REAL original?”
Hey, I’m as much of a believer in Fangio and Foxy as anybody, but there’s only so much those two brilliant minds can accomplish given the cards they were dealt.
NFC South
New Orleans
Carolina
Atlanta
Tampa Bay
Jon Gruden on conference call earlier this week, regarding the Matt Ryan-Julio Jones pitch and catch combination:
“You know it can be lethal. A couple years ago they proved that. Julio Jones is one of the top three or four receivers in the game. Glad he’s healthy.”
Still, even with those two All-Stars, they have the third most talented overall roster in the division.
NFC West
Seattle
St. Louis
Arizona
San Francisco
NFC Wild Cards: Minnesota, Dallas
NFC title game: Green Bay over Dallas
NFC wins the Super Bowl: Green Bay over Denver
NFL Media Day Preview Series
–Tony Gonzalez very optimistic on Raiders prospects, loves uniform and colors
–John Fox is the best thing the Chicago Bears have going for them
-Does Chicago Deserve a three-peat as NFL Draft host?
-Erin Coscarelli Oakland Raiders Season Preview
-Erin Coscarelli Chicago Bears Season Preview
-Brandon Marshall says he has no regrets over taking the Showtime gig last season
-Tony Gonzalez sees Khalil Mack becoming the NFL’s best Linebacker
–London Fletcher on the art of NFL punditry
–Los Angeles will have at least one NFL team by 2017
–Every National Media Story on Jay Cutler is the same exact thing
–Bart Scott sizes up the NFC North race
-Can Vic Fangio be the Chicago Bears savior?
-Curtis Conway analyzes Bears off-season
–Jim Nantz sees Raiders returning to relevance soon
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