2012 NFL Picks

Well, here we are. We are on the brink of another NFL season. The NFL is America's passion where on every given day, one team can beat another. We analyze every game like its the only game.

There are a lot of great story lines for this years season. Here are some of the stories that I'll be watching this season:

NFC:

1. Can the Giants repeat? They have a very good team with a solid core on offensive and defense. Can they make another run to the playoffs and the Super Bowl?
2. Can the Packers recover? From 1-53, they have the best team on paper. But last year's loss to the Giants very difficult.
3. How good are the 49ers? They had a great year last season. Alex Smith played up to the draft hype and they had the best defense in the league. But can they repeat that success?
4. What are the Saints? The bounty scandal has taken its toll on the Saints. They don't have key players and coaches for most, if not all of the season. What will they do? Can Brees carry them or will they have a down year?
5. Can teams like the Lions and Falcons breakthrough and win some playoff games? I picked the Lions last year as my sleeper and I think people are waiting on Matt Ryan to step up as a top QB.

AFC:

1. What does Peyton Manning have left?
2. What does Tim Tebow mean for the Jets? Are they going to use him as a wild cat player or are they going to use him at QB?
3. What do the Ravens have left on defense? They aren't getting any younger.
4. Can the Raiders finally turn the corner and make the playoffs?

With that in mind, I think some teams are going to be clearly better. For example, Carolina will be much better as Newton matures.

I also think some teams will be worse. The Jets have no speed on offense and confusion at the QB position that will lead to a dysfunctional year.

So here we go; These are my picks for the 2012 NFL Season!

NFC:

East: Giants

North: Packers

South: Falcons

West: 49ers

Wild Card #1: Bears

Wild Card #2: Lions

AFC:

East: Patriots

North: Steelers

South: Texans

West: Chargers

Wild Card #1: Broncos

Wild Card #2: Ravens

NFC Champion: Chicago Bears

AFC Champion: San Diego Chargers

Super Bowl Winner: Chicago Bears

There you have it. I do have other thoughts and maybe I'll write them before they play on Sunday. But if you want my thoughts during the season, read my twitter.