Brees hands to Bush
Brees hands to Bush We will start the defending division winners, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs schedule favors success in 2008 as they are slated to play only 4 playoff teams from last year. Also, QB Jeff Gracia will be playing with a bit of a chip on his shoulder after the team's very public run at Brett Favre in August. Jeff has always had to prove himself, everywhere he played and he has always had success. If the defense can hold up as they did last year, and Garcia can stay healthy, they definitely have a shot at repeating.
 
The Carolina Panther have so many question marks for 2008, reports out of Carolina say their new mascot will be "The Riddler". Seriously, if Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith, (once he returns from a two game suspension) can reestablish a solid connection, their offensive can be explosive. The real problem will be their
defense, their inconsistancy over the last few years has really hurt. The defense will have to step it up a notch for the Panthers to have a chance at the division.

The Altanta Falcons lead my new head coach Mike Smith and rookie QB Matt Ryan. What can we say about the Falcons? Well, they will finish last even with the addition of Michael Turner.

That leaves us with the New Orleans Saints. The Saint are odds maker's favorites at 6/5 to take home the division title. QB Drew Brees is poised to have a tremendous season under center. With a healthy Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush two-headed running attach, not to mention Jeremy Shockey and Marques Colston as targets for Bress. The Saints should put up a lot of points in 2008.

Here is how they will finish:

1. New Orleans Saints 11-5
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-7
3. Carolina Panthers 7-9
4. Atlanta Falcons 3-13