2006 teams I think may play a factor:
I say Pats around 12-4 to 14-2 (a healthy backfield and DB's can fair even better)
MIA the next best in the division around 9-7, they dont have a Playoff QB
Colts somewhere around 11-5 (if they DONT have Edgerrin James)
Bengals 12-4, Steelers MAYBE 13-3 probably could be 11-5 or so
Chargers 11-5 or so, KC 10-6, DEN somewhere around there,
NFC:
NYG maybe 10-6, they need a quarterback
WAS 12-4 (finished 05 strong)
PHI 9-7 (still rebuilding)
DAL: 8-8 (getting old)
ATL: 11-5 (need consistency)
TB: 10-6 (not at the next level yet)
CAR: if they can avoid injuries expect Steve Smith & co. to go around 12-4
CHI: cannot deny the defense, will have better offense next year, NFC best 14-2
(eveyone else in North dog crap)
SEA: (provided they still have Alexander) 14-2, they will keep getting better
ARI: a quick offense with good recievers and ex. Superbowl MVP Warner, with some defense help can be a 9-7 or 10-6 possibility
I pick New England hands down for next year. A healthy secondary with guys like Bruschi and Harrison back 100% will be hard to beat, and you know Belichek's gonna get some great people around him during the offseason. I see a lot of positive changes over at the Pat's camp.
For NFC, I like the Bears. They havent had much for contract disputes that I know of, and if they have the same-yet-more-experienced defense as last year, then they will be a tough team to take. A more experienced Grossman could lead them to top the NFC. (Not Seattle, as Alexander's whereabouts are in question).
For the Superbowl, I pick New England over Chicago because they are a more complete team. Chi-town has an amazing defense, but their offense is still questionable. The best offense is a good defense, but Tom Brady doesnt make many mistakes. Chicago needs to get their front 4 in there and disrupt him if they want to have a fighting chance. However, New England's defense can man handle the Bear's offense, so they'll need good field position if they want to put points up on the board.
I say Pats over Bears, 14-10
I AM DONE!!!!