i agree.  i feel like they will take a step back, if only slightly.  I feel like NO will be our biggest foe this year.

The Falcons are overhyped but he says some dumb stuff in that article.

Flacco a Pro-Bowler?  Not yet.  Not in that division.  Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, and Tom Brady are locks so he's going to have a tough time for sure.

The Saints will suck again.  And yes, they are 1 injury away (Brees) from going 2-14 or something, depending on when it were to happen.  Even if he's healthy, they are more likely a 7-9 team.  ESPN the Mag picks us to win at 9-7 and they are probably about right this time.  We are by far the most complete team.  Just remember, the Falcons and especially the Saints wish they had our defense whereas our offense is equally as lethal with our run attack and Smith.

If E. Brown continues his pre-season success he will have a real shot at Defensive Rookie of the Year.

If the Steelers repeat it will be a sign of a down year in the NFL.  I don't see them getting passed the Ravens, Patriots, Chargers, and if Peyton can settle down Indy, they will at least contend.  14-2....yea right.  They got lucky to go 12-4 last year and Big Ben isn't getting any better.

I love how North Eastern Sports writers are so biased that they can't help themselves but to write articles like that.

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With out injuries and the Falcons having to replace five starters on a shoddy D to begin with the Saints are by far the most complete team.  If we get healthy and can even find an avg starting DT and Meeks system actually works and the guys can pick it up then that will change but for now they are the top dogs IMO.