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Just having a little fun with predicting teams wins/losses based off last season performance, this seasons schedule, draft picks potential impact and FA/Trade Pickups.

AFC North-
Baltimore Ravens- 12-4
Pittsburgh Steelers- 12-4
Cincinnati Bengals- 8-8
Cleveland Browns- 5-11

AFC South-
Tennessee Titans- 13-3
Indianapolis Colts- 12-4
Jacksonville Jaguars- 9-7
Houston Texans-8-8

AFC East-
New England Patriots- 12-4
Miami Dolphins- 11-5
New York Jets- 8-8
Buffalo Bills- 7-9

AFC West-
San Diego Chargers- 10-6
Denver Broncos- 8-8
Oakland Raiders- 6-10
Kansas City Chiefs- 3-13

NFC North-
Minnesota Vikings- 10-6
Chicago Bears- 10-6
Green Bay Packers- 9-7
Detroit Lions- 3-13

NFC South-
Atlanta Falcons- 11-5
Carolina Panthers- 9-7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers- 9-7
New Orleans Saints- 8-8

NFC East-
New York Giants- 13-3
Philadelphia Eagles- 13-3
Dallas Cowboys- 10-6
Washington Redskins- 9-7

NFC West-
Arizona Cardinals- 10-6
San Francisco 49ers- 9-7
Seattle Seahawks- 8-8
St. Louis Rams- 7-9

Just remember, these standing are just my interpretation of each teams records throughout the season. I am going by a realistic optimism for each team. No favoritism is there. Or trust me, Giants would be at the 10-6 level as well along with the Patriots down near the bottom as well. I looked at the schedules for each individual team when I took those records into consideration. Let me know your thoughts please and what you would think each team/division or even the league would do.

AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens [12-4]
Pittsburgh Steelers [11-5]
Cincinnati Bengals [7-9]
Cleveland Browns [5-11]

AFC SOUTH
Tennessee Titans [12-4]
Houston Texans [10-6]
Indianapolis Colts [10-6]
Jacksonville Jaguars [6-10]

AFC EAST
New England Patriots [13-3]
Miami Dolphins [10-6]
Buffalo Bills [7-9]
New York Jets [5-11] [Sanchez = Ryan Leaf]

AFC WEST
San Diego Chargers [11-5]
Kansas City Chiefs [7-9]
Oakland Raiders [5-11]
Denver Broncos [5-11] [Here's why]

NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears [12-4]
Minnesota Vikings [9-7]
Green Bay Packers [7-9]
Detroit Lions [3-13]

NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons [11-5]
Carolina Panthers [10-6] [Must be Delhomme's birthday EVERYDAY!]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers [9-7]
New Orleans Saints [8-8]

NFC EAST
Philadelphia Eagles [11-5]
Dallas Cowboys [10-6] [And you said T.O. leaving was a bad thing.]
New York Giants [10-6]
Washington Redskins [8-8] [And the coach of the year is NOT...]

NFC WEST
San Francisco 49ers [10-6]
Seattle Seahawks [8-8]
Arizona Cardinals [8-8]
St. Louis Rams [3-13]

You do bring up some very good points. I will admit of all the teams I have been keeping tabs on this off season the Giants is one I really haven't paid too much attention too. Some of my pics were based on facts that I have been reading and finding keeping up with some teams, other pics are just gut reactions.

btw, you ask if I think the Giants are "really going to be that good" with a 12-4 record I predicted, yet you predicted them to win the east with a 13-3 record. just thought I bring that to your attention mate.

haha, well then talk to a trustworthy Giants source. Me!

I've been monitoring them for years, and especially closely over the last season and offseason.

Defensively, they are among the best. With their acquisitions and with Umenyiora coming back from injury, the Giants will have the best defensive line currently in the NFL. A rotation of Umenyiora, Tuck, Kiwanuka, Canty, Robbins, Cofield, Bernard, Alford, and Tollefson is both deep and great. As for linebacker, they are good. Well above average, but nothing great. Pierce is one of the smartest LBs in the NFL and orchestrates the entire defense well, but he's losing athleticism. Boley was a very good addition as a coverage LB, and Sintim was a steal at #45 who is a pass-rushing LB. Our secondary is the same. Good, but nothing epic. Webster, Ross, and Dockery are all good. We added two new CBs in the Draft, for depth. Kenny Phillips should be a beast at safety next year, and Johnson and Brown will round out the category.

Offensively, the Giants are still pretty solid, backed by their rushing attack. Their offensive line is one of the best. Pass blocking is very good, and run blocking is great (probably the best in the NFL as a group). Snee, O'Hara, Diehl, Seubert, and McKenzie are all good, and Beatty was a steal at #60 in the Draft. The Giants still have one of the best running back rotations in the NFL. Jacobs is a rare guy with agility, size, and strength. Bradshaw is a proven guy that can take on the number two role. Andre Brown and Danny Ware will battle it out for the number three spot. Overall, they are still among the best in terms of rushing. Quarterback is fine. Eli Manning is a very good QB, and is coming off a Super Bowl MVP and a Pro Bowl trip. He is very successful, but could still improve his accuracy, especially in bad weather conditions (Meadowlands winds). Carr is a good option at backup. Which brings us to wide receiver. Yes, the loss of Plaxico Burress was crucial. He will probably never be replaced. He has strength, size, speed, and great hands. The ultimate red zone and deep threat. The loss of Toomer was also a negative. At #29, the Giants drafted Hakeem Nicks, who should progress very nicely. He has polished route-running skills, strength, and very good hands. He can also go up there and get the ball. He should be one of those rookies who can make an immediate impact. The Giants also drafted Ramses Barden in the third round. This 6'6'' 230 athlete should be a huge advantage, if he is coached and taught properly. Steve Smith is a very good slot receiver, and Hixon is good enough to be a starter on the flank. A solid group of receivers, but nothing that great. There is tons of potential, but they are a work in progress. The Giants probably could have traded for Edwards or Boldin, but chose a different path.

Special teams is solid. Feagles is still a great positional punter. Kicking accuracy and kickoff distance needs work. Coverage is fine. And if Hixon is our returner, then that should be a huge plus.

I might be biased, but I have the Giants going anywhere from 11-5 to 13-3. They will definitely make the playoffs, and will battle it out with the Eagles for the NFC East crown.

Dude...Jake aint THAT bad. It was probably just a rough day for him. It happens to every QB at a point. And another reason he aint that bad, he's the one who led Panthers to MANY victories this last season. Plus he holds the record for longest throw in Superbowl History. He is amazingly taletned. And I quote on this from a Sports Center episode last year, Jake Delhomme looks to me like a young Eli Manning or Tom Brady. He isn't as bad as every pictures him to be.

Predictions:

AFC North:
Pittsburgh Steelers [14-2]
Baltimore Ravens [11-5]
Cincinnati Bengals [7-9]
Cleveland Browns [5-11]

AFC South:
Indianapolis Colts [13-3]
Tennessee Titans [12-4]
Houston Texans [8-8]
Jacksonville Jaguars [6-10]

AFC East:
New England Patriots [12-4]
Miami Dolphins [10-6]
Buffalo Bills [7-9]
New York Jets [5-11]

AFC West:
San Diego Chargers [9-7]
Denver Broncos [8-8]
Kansas City Chiefs [7-9]
Oakland Raiders [5-11]

NFC North:
Minnesota Vikings [11-5]
Green Bay Packers [10-6]
Chicago Bears [5-11]
Detroit Lions [2-14]

NFC South:
Carolina Panthers [12-4] (People said they couldn't make the Playoffs last Season. Let's try and go further and prove them wrong, AGAIN!)
Atlanta Falcons [11-5]
New Orleans Saints [9-7]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers [6-10]

NFC East:
New York Giants [12-4]
Philadelphia Eagles [11-5]
Dallas Cowboys [9-7]
Washington Redskins [5-11]

NFC West:
Seattle Seahawks [10-6]
Arizona Cardinals [9-7]
San Francisco 49ers [8-8]
St. Louis Rams [4-12]

Your just saying that because you like the Cowboys.

your just saying THAT cause i said the panthers will go 6-10