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Dallas: The Cowboys have the best roster in the NFC and should make it to the Super Bowl. Of course, they should have made it to Arizona this time. The Cowboys have to learn to win the big game, but this roster is loaded. Odds: 3-1.

New York: You can’t sleep on the Giants anymore. This team will remain good next season and it could be better if quarterback Eli Manning continues to develop. This is a confident, close team that will win a lot of games in 2008. Odds: 4-1.

Seattle: Mike Holmgren set the tone by saying next season will be his last as head coach. Holmgren’s players will want to send him out the right way, and it could happen. The Seahawks have a very balanced roster and it will be inspired. This team has a real shot. Odds: 5-1

New Orleans: It all depends on third-year coach Sean Payton. He has to get his team on the right track. The Saints were off kilter all season. If they can get some defense and find a consistency, the Saints will challenge for double digit wins. Odds: 7-1.

Green Bay: The Packers could slide a tad next season. They will rue blowing the NFC championship game at home last month for a long, long time. Quarterback Brett Favre will likely come back, but he’ll be 39 and he looked old against the Giants in the title game. The Packers could slip. Odds: 8-1.

Philadelphia: The Eagles are a weird team, but this is a weird conference. If quarterback Donovan McNabb stays in Philly and he stays healthy, the team has a chance to be a playoff team. Odds: 12-1.

Tampa Bay: The Buccaneers are a solid team, but they don’t seem special. The offense needs to find a playmaker if the Buccaneers have a chance of hosting the Super Bowl. Odds: 15-1.

Minnesota: If the Vikings can get some decent play form their quarterback they can make a difference in the NFC. Running back Adrian Peterson is a stud and the Vikings are outstanding on both the offensive and defensive lines. They might wins some games. Odds: 20-1

Washington: Who knows who the coach will be and who knows if the team can continue to play inspired next season after the emotions following Sean Taylor’s death. Yes, lots of questions, but there is some talent here. Odds: 20-1

Arizona: If Matt Leinart can play and the Cardinals don’t trade receiver Larry Fitzgerald, there is a chance for a playoff run. But, again, these are the Cardinals, so don’t expect much. Odds: 24-1.

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Detroit: What Lions team will we see? The good team from the first half of 2007 season, or the disaster that ended the season? There are some decent pieces here, but not enough to expect a quality team. Odds: 25-1.

St. Louis: Scott Linehan is a lot like Marvin Lewis in Cincinnati. He needs to worry about his job, not the Super Bowl. Odds: 35-1.

Chicago: The Bears fell hard in 2007 after going to the Super Bowl the year before. Will they rebound? Well, if they can get a stud quarterback maybe, but the defense is no longer great. This team can take another fall before things get better. Odds: 38-1.

Carolina: John Fox is a fine coach and he’ll need to be. This team will still struggle in 2008. Odds: 45-1.

San Francisco: Not going to get burned by this team again even though there is some good talent. Quarterback Alex Smith appears to be a professional mess and so are the 49ers. Odds: 55-1.

Atlanta: New coach Mike Smith’s only job is to right the ship after a horrendous 2007 in Atlanta. Odds: 75-1.

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