As I stated earlier

By Eric Williams

When considering equality, the upcoming 2006 NFL season, might be the greatest showcase in NFL background. At no time in recent memory can I recall there remaining lots of reputable contenders in every single with the respective conferences.
Owning stated that, right here are my predictions for each team along with the playoffs and Super Bowl.

AFC East

New England Patriots
I am surprised at the number of consumers feel the Patriots are all of a sudden planning to fall apart. Nicely, it really is not gonna occur.
13-3

Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins won their final six video games final season to finish 9-7 and put, not simply the Patriots, but the whole AFC, on recognize, that they are for actual.
12-4

Ny Jets
Every little thing I am hearing from Ny is the fact that 35-year-old rookie head coach; Eric Mangini has the things it will take to realize success like a head coach in the NFL. Getting explained that, I do not care if your man will be the reincarnation of Vince Lombardi, the Jets certainly are a crew that should certainly struggle to stay about .500 this season.
5-11

Buffalo Expenses
I invariably liked Marv Levy when he was coaching the Payments via their four losses, but I have to state that maybe it I time for that man to walk far from the game and appreciate retirement like most of the people his age.
3-13

AFC West

Denver Broncos
As I stated earlier, the Broncos need to be a playoff crew yet again in 2006.
I know Jake Plummer's decision-making tends to make him look like he is two methods away from a psychiatric facility, but Plummer really had an excellent regular season in 2005.
13-3

Chargers
I will go n record appropriate now and say that I believe the Chargers committed a major boo-boo by enabling former beginning quarterback, to walk from town as an unrestricted in favor of the talented, but untested former first-round pick, Philip Rivers.
9-7

Kansas City Chiefs
Not just do the Chiefs have a new head coach in Herman Edwards, but they also possess a new offensive coordinator in Mike Solari. Then again, the Chiefs certainly are a veteran-laden staff that ought to be in a position to deal with the adjustments without the need of also much problems.
7-9

Oakland Raiders
I'm ecstatic that Raiders proprietor, Al Davis decided to give Art Shell a further crack at coaching this proud franchise which has turned into on the list of most beleaguered teams in all of football. Having explained that, Shell will undoubtedly have his function reduce out for him. At this point, the Raiders have way more question marks compared to the 'Riddler.'
3-13

AFC North

Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals' substantial - and only - query could be no matter whether former Heisman trophy winning quarterback, Carson Palmer, can bounce back through the horrific knee injury he suffered inside the playoffs towards the Steelers.
10-6

Steelers
As normal below head coach Bill Cowher, the Steelers will the moment again discipline one more sturdy defensive group. No matter if they might run the ball successfully with no the energy working of Jerome Bettis are going to be a question the Steelers can reply only when the common season starts.
10-6

Ravens
The Ravens have necessary a brand new quarterback for your final few seasons, but head coach has idiotically continued to think that former starter, Kyle Boller, had what it will take to be a beginning quarterback while in the NFL.
9-7
Cleveland Browns
Head coach Romeo Crennel has presently begun the transformation of the Browns from bungling losers into competent specialists. Year-two beneath Crennel must continue this practice because the Browns now have numerous talented players who will need to make even greater contributions than they did final season.
8-8

AFC South
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Indianapolis Colts
The Colts took a tremendous blow when thy decided to allow beginning running back, Edgerrin James bolt for the truckload of cash the supplied him this offseason.
10-6

Jacksonville Jaguars
I in fact like what head coach Jack Del Rio has executed in his brief tenure in Jacksonville. The Jags might have taken benefit of their weak schedule last season, finishing having a 12-4 record, nevertheless they can be very hard pressed to repeat that effectiveness in 2006 with among the toughest schedules within the league this season.
6-10

Tennessee Titans
I'm by now on record as saying that the ownership and front office will be the most despicable and idiotic employers in all of skilled sports (okay next to your Philadelphia Phillies, Sixers and Flyers) but I'll state that the financial strategy they created a couple of years in the past appears to be doing work to perfection, no matter how negative they screwed in excess of franchise player, Steve McNair.
5-11

Houston Texans
The Texans' loss stands out as the Titans acquire here. I have absolutely nothing at all towards Mario Williams - and I think he is likely to turn out to be a fine player for a lot of many years - but for that life of me, I nonetheless cannot see why Houston did not decide on working back Reggie Bush with all the first overall variety of this year's draft.
3-13

NFC East

Cowboys
I know a large amount of Cowboys critics are concentrating on the fact that can't solve every one of the teams' ailments all by himself, but I'm happening record ideal now to say that the 'Boys will likely be significantly better than expected in 2006..
12-4

Philadelphia Eagles
This year's Philadelphia crew might resemble a number of the Eagles teams that reached 3 consecutive NFC championship contests ahead of the enigmatic Terrell Owens ever arrived within the "City of Brotherly Take pleasure in."
11-5

Washington Redskins
I have continuously been a huge Joe Gibbs fan and it truly is easy to see why the guy may be a Hall of Fame head coach with 3 Super Bowl championships. Gibbs understands football - and more importantly - he knows how to construct a workforce.
10-6

Ny Giants
I believe the Giants has to be thanking their fortunate stars that Tiki Barber is as excellent as he is. I like a great deal, but he had better step up his discovering curve inside a hurry now. I'm also not positive how long head coach Tom Coughlin's overbearing act will go over together with the Giants' veteran players either.
8-8

NFC West

Seahawks
Recent background suggests the Seattle will struggle mightily simply to make the playoffs this season, but I state that the Seahawks are planning to buck that disturbing trend zx6r parts. They will need to win at least four division video games and perhaps 5 or 6, setting themselves up for a further deep playoff run in the practice.
14-2
Rams
I fully count on the Rams to get a stage backwards this season because they get started their initially season of your Scott Linehan era. The Rams, who had been formerly referred to as "The Biggest Show on Turf" considering that of their high-powered offense underneath former offensive coordinator and head coach, Mike Martz, will appear to balance their offense further underneath Linehan and grow to be way more of the power group on both sides on the ball.
8-8
Arizona Cardinals
Okay, now all excuses are off for the Cardinals. After acquiring operating back Edgerrin James and drafting rookie quarterback, Matt Leinart, the Cards has to be a much-improved workforce compared to the 1 that ended last season that has a disappointing 5-11 record.
7-9

San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have nowhere to go but up. The Niners grabbed an remarkable prospect in Maryland tight finish Vernon Davis with their primary round selection this year and by all accounts, he could flip out to be a genuine star.
2-14

NFC North

Chicago Bears
I definitely like what Lovie Smith has performed with his crew the past three years and also the Bears have one of the many simplest schedules inside the league this season, not to mention the truth that they are really returning 22 starters from last year's workforce. So why is one thing bothering me in regards to the Bears?
9-7
Minnesota Vikings
I believe the Vikings produced among the perfect acquisitions inside the NFL this past offseason whenever they hired former offensive coordinator, Brad Childress to grow to be their new head coach, changing an nearly comically inept Mike Tice.
7-9
Green Bay Packers
I have definitely admired the way in which has played the game. He was been a real warrior for just about two decades now and has come to get recognized because the encounter of your franchise.
6-10
Detroit Lions
It would seem like every single three years or so, the Lions hire a brand new head coach and a completely new regime requires in excess of to carry on the Lions' losing tactics. The Lions new head coach, Rod Marinelli tends to make the third new head coach while in the division, which needs to be entertaining ample in itself.
4-12

NFC South

Carolina Panthers
I genuinely feel the Panthers need to be regarded as one of many favorites to, not simply win this division, but win the complete NFC. Head coach John Fox is as great of a defensive coach as there exists in all of football and has assembled this group to the prolonged haul.
12-4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs has to be even much better than they were final season if quarterback Chris Sims continues the maturation he showed just after taking in excess of since the starter final season.
10-6
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons really are a team that might basically go both 6-10 or 10-6 this season - based around the health and maturation of quarterback Michael Vick who can seem totally astounding 1 2nd and fully perplexing the next.
5-11
Saints
The Saints had the worst record in the NFC last season, but with every little thing they suffered as a result of together with the Hurricane Katrina related uprooting, they've got definitely nothing to be ashamed of. Aside from, this workforce is going to be immensely a variety of from the crew that closed out final season.
2-14

AFC Playoffs

New England

Cincinnati

Denver

Indianapolis

Wild Cards

Miami

Pittsburgh

Denver above Pittsburgh

Miami over Indianapolis

Cincinnati above Miami

New England in excess of Denver

AFC Championship: Cincinnati in excess of New England

NFC Playoffs

Seattle

Carolina

Dallas

Chicago

Wild Cards

Tampa Bay

Philadelphia

Dallas in excess of Tampa Bay

Philadelphia above Chicago

Carolina more than Philadelphia

Seattle above Dallas

NFC Championship: Seattle over Carolina

Super Bowl: Seattle over Cincinnati