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1 Patriots · Trends 1
All eyes will be on Tom Brady when they open camp. If he's the same pre-injury Brady, they're the best team. Sorry, champs.
2 Steelers · Trends 2
Will the off-the-field trouble with Ben Roethlisberger have an impact? I doubt it, but you never know.
3 Eagles · Trends 5
Talent is plentiful for the Eagles. Donovan McNabb has to be thrilled with what they've done to the offense in the offseason. The loss of defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is a concern.
4 Colts · Trends 3
As long as Peyton Manning is throwing passes, they're a Super Bowl contender. Jim Caldwell will keep this team playing at a high level.
5 Cardinals · Trends 4
Fall off after the Super Bowl? Not a chance. The Cardinals are built to win for a while, or as long as Kurt Warner stays on the field.
6 Giants · Trends 6
They have to get somebody at the receiver spot who can stretch a defense. That was a glaring omission late last season. They should be better on defense than in 2008.
7 Falcons · Trends 9
As Matt Ryan matures as a passer, the offense will be even better. The concern is in the secondary, especially at corner.
8 Saints · Trends 10
Did they do enough to fix the defense, even adding new coordinator Gregg Williams? If they did, they could be a Super team. We know the offense will score.
9 Chargers · Trends 11
They have a talent-rich roster that puts them in the AFC elite and should easily win the West. Now we have to find out if L.T. is the same runner he was two years ago.
10 Ravens · Trends 8
They found their quarterback last season in Joe Flacco. But who does he throw to this season? Will Derrick Mason come back? Their passing game has to be better to take the next step.
11 Titans · Trends 7
Jeff Fisher's team will be tough again, but do we really think they can come close to duplicating last season's success? Kerry Collins is the key.
12 Cowboys · Trends 15
Despite being a non-playoff team last season, this is still a talented squad. Now that T.O. is gone, they have no more excuses. The pressure is on Wade Phillips.
13 Bengals · Trends 16
Is this high? Some will say so. I think this is a playoff team in 2009 that will push the Steelers and the Ravens. Watch out for that defense.
14 Bears · Trends 14
Jay Cutler gives them a real throwing threat. Now they have to fix a defense that slid last season.
15 Texans · Trends 12
They have talent at key spots, but the deciding factor for their playoff chances will be how well they fill in around that talent. The secondary is a big concern.
16 Packers · Trends 18
Aaron Rodgers will be even better, but it's about the defense and better play from offensive line. They have to make a smooth switch to the 3-4 on defense to be a playoff team.
17 Vikings · Trends 17
There is talent, but the passing game is lacking, no matter who throws it. Even with Favre, I just don't think there's enough.
18 Panthers · Trends 13
This is a tough team to gauge. I think they're the third best in the division, but if Jake Delhomme plays better they could easily be the best.
19 Bills · Trends 19
They will be better, but they aren't in the same class with the Patriots. Trent Edwards has to play like he did early in 2008 or T.O. might explode on him.
20 Dolphins · Trends 26
This will be their step-back season. Then look out in 2010. There is talent, a lot of it young, so they are building something special. When they're good enough to dump the Wildcat is when they will be a playoff team again.
21 Seahawks · Trends 20
New coach Jim Mora inherits a team with talent, but he has to hope like crazy that Matt Hasselbeck's back holds up. If not, it will be a long season.
22 Jaguars · Trends 24
This will be their rebuilding season, even if they don't want to admit it. There will be a lot of young players being featured. They will be playoff ready again in 2010.
23 Buccaneers · Trends 22
Who wins the quarterback job and how well that person plays will determine how well they play as a team. The gut here is that Byron Leftwich is that guy.
24 Jets · Trends 21
New coach Rex Ryan brings a fresh approach to the Jets. But that won't matter if they don't get good quarterback play from whoever wins the job -- see Mark Sanchez.
25 Redskins · Trends 23
If they don't play well this season is this the landing spot for Mike Shanahan next season? Jason Campbell has to show the decision-makers on this team that considering replacing him was a mistake. If he does, they'll be higher than this.
26 Broncos · Trends 25
New coach Josh McDaniels is building this team his way -- which means without Jay Cutler. That's not a smart start. But who are we to argue with a Boy Genius.
27 49ers · Trends 27
I'm not as excited about this team as some others are. I hear it's Alex Smith's job to lose at quarterback. He has to play better than he did in the past.
28 Raiders · Trends 28
It's all about JaMarcus Russell. Can he take his game up a notch -- or two? If he does, they could be a .500 team.
29 Rams · Trends 31
They didn't do a lot well last season, so new coach Steve Spagnuolo has a lot of work in front of him. The defense has to be better, but it can't be much worse.
30 Chiefs · Trends 29
There are a lot of holes to fill, so new coach Todd Haley will face a tough first season. Is Matt Cassel really the long-term answer?
31 Browns · Trends 30
Their biggest issue is picking a quarterback. I would pick Brady Quinn, but Eric Mangini said it's an open competition. The Browns will be feisty this season, but they won't win more than four games.
32 Lions · Trends 32
Put Matt Stafford in now. And then let him take his lumps as he builds for the future. Don't delay his growing process. Jim Schwartz is smart enough to realize that.
