1st - Seattle Seahawks (12-4): This team has a real shot at repeating this year. They have not lost a whole lot from last year, and they kept their coaching staff. They will make yet another run.
Will do better than predicted record if: They sweep the division, and play really well on the road. They have a great home-field advantage, and I see them winning at least half their games on the road. Wilson needs to continue to play well, and play with confidence.
Will do worse than predicted record if: They suffer a lot of injuries, and the defense doesn't adjust to the new rules. They have two options, complain about the new rules, or learn to adapt...which will they do???
2nd - Arizona Cardinals (9-7): This team just lives in the shadow of the Seahawks and 49ers...this team will finally get some decent notice around the league
Will do better than predicted record if: Palmer can have a huge season. I think that they have a great defense, it all depends on the Palmer situation. He has the tools around him to play well, it is just a question on whether he will come through or not.
Will do worse than predicted record if: They have the Palmer that loves to give points away to the other team. One of Palmer's problems has always been the Pick 6. He had a pretty good year last year, and if he plays any worse than last year, it could be a long year.
3rd - San Francisco 49ers (8-8): The reason I have them at 8-8 is because there is only so much that a team can go through and still win. They have a number of injuries already, and the suspension to Smith will hurt them. I have a huge concern about their offense.
Will do better than predicted record if: They can have a record of at least 4-5 when they get Smith back. If Kap can figure out a way to get the ball to the play-makers that are around him, this team could be dangerous.
Will do worse than predicted record if: Kap and the offense look as bad as they did during the pre-season. This offense could not score on anyone. They didn't even look like they were on the same page during any game. We shall see if these starters can get their act together.
4th - St. Louis Rams (6-10): I feel so bad for Rams fans. Every year they get their hopes up that Sammy B will play for them, and every year he gets hurt. They need a healthy QB and this team could be dangerous.
Will do better than predicted record if: They find a QB that can play somewhat reasonable football. They have a defense that is a force to be reckoned with. If their defense can score a lot of points for them this year, something good could happen. They just need a QB that can be a game-manager that will stay on the field for them.
Will do worse than predicted record if: They have to pass the ball a lot this year. If they can find a way to hand the ball off, and use the screen game they might be ok. The last thing this team needs to do is put ANY football game in the hands of a QB.
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