Ok, so I'm new here and I'm gonna jump in head first and start out with predictions for the league.  I'm going to start with the NFC North, firstly because thats where my Lions play, and secondly because it is the easiest to predict since I'm almost positive there are going to be at least three losing records.  The NFC  North is like the NL West, not really relevant but teams gotta play somewhere.

Detroit Lions 6-10

This one hurts.  I'd love to say the Lions are going to win 10 and make the playoffs for the first time in 4 billion years but it just will not happen.  8 of their games are against play off teams or should have been play off teams from last season.  The Lions haven't done enough this off season to make a huge difference.  Kitna is not the QB needed, and honestly Stanton isn't the QB Millen was dreaming of when he reached for him two years ago.  I love the WRs for Detroit and the running game should be at least used this year if not improved.  The defense isn't the best but if they play anything like they did the first half of last year they can make a difference.  Lions out in 6.  Again.

Chicago Bears 5-11

Chicago only has one weapon anymore and unfortunatly for them Devin Hester can't score EVERY time he touches the ball.  The defense is not nearly as prolific as it was 2 years ago, and the offense is laughable.  It is hard to say Detroit is better off on offense than anyone, but you have to admit Chicago is sad.  The QB conundrum is a joke, it is a little like choosing between having your teeth pulled without being numbed and having your foot removed awake.  Who wants either?  They let the only two people capable of catching the ball leave, and brought in people who wouldn't start on other teams.  I just don't see it this year Bears fans.  So sorry.

Green Bay Packers 8-8

The Pack is good.  Last year was amazing, and kudos to Brett for making such an amazing run.  But that was last year.  This year they are going to have to follow a man that they have seen ride pine for the past few years.  Nothing against Rodgers but he is as yet unproven.  I'm sure the Packers can pull off 8 wins pretty easily and I wouldn't be shocked to see them win more, but I just can't give them more looking at their schedule.  They are lucky in the fact that their last four games are against, for the most part, losing teams.  The Jags in week 15 are the only hitch in the end of the season road.  Grant should have a great season as Rodgers works out the kinks and the defense is solid. 

Minnesota Vikings 9-7

I'm giving the Vikes a 9-7 mostly for the fact that they play Chicago twice and that is a for sure two wins.  The run defense is going to shut down Forte and that will make the Bears fall back on Gross/Orton.  The Vikings have a huge question mark at QB that will put alot of pressure on AP, which is going to lead to an injury.  The man is bound to get hurt with the cutting and jumping he does.  The defense is going to hurt sometimes, but the D line can only do so much and I'm not enamored with the secondary on this team.  Anytime a team that can pass well plays Minnesota they might have a more difficult time than before but I don't see them shutting down QBs like Manning (either of them) or Brees.  It just won't happen. 

So there you go.  NFC North is done, with more to follow.  Feel free to bash me, praise me, or just say hi.