Yeah I dont think the NFC can be handed to anyone at this point. I certainly understand why they are picking the Packers as all the pieces are there if it comes together, and lets face it they have the most potent offense in the division by a mile when you consider the personel issues the Vikes face all of a sudden.
As with every team in football though there are question marks, and IMO a big one on the Packers secondary. Two pro bowlers and then a bunch of ifs/maybes. I do think that Dom Capers 2nd year with these guys will releive some of the coverage issues however, but alot of that will have to do with how good the LB's are at getting to the QB.
The biggest problem with them last year was a horrid O line but when they got healthy they were quite good and they have everyone back this year and have suplemented it as well. So no concerns there at all unless injuries start to mount again. I do worry about a team that carries more FB's than RB's into a season as well...if Grant goes down, so does their running attack (which was vastly overlooked last year BTW).
I see the Pack as very very similar to the Saints of a year ago though, and would not be at all surprised if they stay relatively healthy to see them winning the NFC. I dont get any of the Dallas "love" other than the fact that their division will be a whole lot weaker than in years past which should translate into them winning it...but what i saw of their 1st team offense this pre-season should have them really nervous.
The Saints will be strong again, the Falcons should be better as well and the Vikes have the maestro back but a weaker team than last seasons end so who knows. Beyond that only SF and the Giants are teams that could be really strong but have large question marks around core areas.
To me, barring major injuries, the NFC comes down to NO, GB and Atlanta...from there its a coin flip and who gets home field through the PO's.
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