Picks to Click

GRAY

So yes, it's a week 1 is already over and performances from the first game for each repective team may shape my predictions....but still BUSE has to stay true to its foundation as a reservoir of sports knowledge
NFC Playoff Picture

EAST

I'm picking the Giants to win the East. With the Defensive line healthy with 5 hr energy Umenyora and SoBe lifewater dancin Justin Tuck, the Giants are going to beat up on the teams they are supposed to, and I doubt they will even lose one game at home all year. That should give them the divisional edge over the Eagles with a hurt McNabb and the Cowboys....who always seem to choke of late.

NORTH

Gotta go with AP. It doesn't matter who quaterbacks this team. Unless Peterson hurts himself somehow, (and i do mean hurts himself because no one tackles him) then the Vikings are going to literally run away with the North. The Packers will be impressive in spirts, but will lose games because of a lack of offense. The Bears will do the same, but lose because of a lack of coaching. The Lions will repeat at 0-16.

SOUTH

Now, Offense doesn't usually win champisonships but it will get you to the playoffs. Though Atlanta runs the ball tough, I expect the firepower of the Saints to get the job done in the south.

WEST

Seahawks will go ahead and grab this division as I am a believer that the loser of the Super Bowl does not make the playoffs the next year...so sorry Arizona Cardinals, you will fair no better than the Patriots in 08, the Bears in 07, or the Seahawks in 06. the combination Houshmenzadeh at wideout and the SuperBowl Runner-up curse will place the Seahawks in the driver's seat.

Wildcard--give me the Falcons and the Eagles. I refuse to believe that just because T.O. is gone that the Cowboys will become the focused team that everyone claims they will be this year. They still have a drama queen at wideout in Roy Williams, and I feel another choke coming on for the inagural season to their new stadium. The Eagles always excell down the stretch and when McNabb gets healthy and Vick starts to contribute, they will be too dynamic for the weak NFC.
Don't expect shit from the Bears....though I was optimistic about their chances to make the playoffs before Cutler got cut up Sunday night, they simply lack coaching....no motivators, no leaders, and most importantly....no play-callers worth their salaries.

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AFC Playoff Picture
EAST

No surprise here. Brady is back. Moss is a beast, as well is Maroney. And even though the defense is not as stacked as they once were, you can shoe them in over the Jets with a rookie QB and the Dolphins and their novelty offense.
NORTH

I'm not saying the Steelers aren't excellent. But the Ravens are my surprise squad this year. They are winning this division and it will be because of Joe Flacco. Every year, the NFL has some sappy story about a team over coming adversity to rally and have an incredible season...que Steve McNair's tragic death and Derrick Mason's "fake" retirment. I like the Ravens to beat everyone up at home, and edge the Steelers out for the best record in that division.

SOUTH

Even though they started the season with a loss, the weapons are still there to be the best in the south. Indy is always good to give them a run. But the defense is still stellar, even without Hanyesworth.

WEST

Chargers, taking it easily this year in a perrenial weak division, with Orton at the helm of their closest competition.

Wildcard--I'll take the Steelers and the Colts. The Steelers because I trust the superbowl champs to make the playoffs. And the Colts of course because Peyton Manning is hilarious. Debate away.