TK's Outlook on the 2009 NFL Season

Ok friends, for those who don't know I love football. It's my favorite sport ever and there is nothing like the game of football. Every play can make it or break it for a team and with a lot going on in the NFL this off season, what with the whole Plaxico Burress thing and the Michael Vick situation, it's finally good to see the preseason games in full swing. So as I did for the MLB I gave my predictions, so it's time to take a look at the upcoming NFL SEASON!

Let's take a look at the AFC. This is by far the most dominant of the two conferences as it is packed with at least four to five teams that can easily win the Super Bowl this year, but we'll touch on that later.

AFC EAST:
Winner- New England Patriots.
TK's take- They are stacked and with Tom Brady back and what appears to be close to 100 percent, watch out NFL. He had a whole year to rest up and heal and I think that he is going to take the Patriots to a whole new level. They are loaded on both sides of the ball and with Brady and Moss hooking up for at least 15 plus TD's again this year, they are the team to beat in the AFC East. (Sorry this is hard to say cause I love the Miami Dolphins, in the same division.)

AFC NORTH:
Winner- Pittsburgh Steelers.
TK's take- This team didn't really suffer any losses this off season and still boast one of the most in your face defenses in the entire league. Big Ben has really come into his own and has the same weapons to throw to this year and with a defense like they have they don't have too score to many points to win games, not a bad situation to be in if you ask me. Look for them to win the AFC North pretty handily again this year.

AFC WEST:
Winner- San Diego Chargers
TK's take- This division is getting stronger but the other teams in this division are still a year or two away from challenging the Chargers. Rivers and LT are both going to have strong years this season and with Merriman returning to the Chargers Defense, look out Denver, KC and Oakland or joke land. The Chargers won't face any competition in the easiest division in football. They will run away with it.

AFC SOUTH:
Winner- Indianapolis Colts
TK's take- The Colts minus Marvin Harrison, that's weird to say, but never fear Manning still has Wayne to throw to. The defense might not be top notch but with Peyton Manning at the helm, I don't think the Colts have anything to worry about. Tennessee won't be as good as last year and Jacksonville hasn't made the proper steps to contend for a division title. Houston was .500 last year and I just don't see them shocking the league this year.

AFC WILD CARDS: MIAMI DOLPHINS (OF COURSE) AND BALTIMORE RAVENS

NFC CENTRAL:
Winner- Minnesota Vikings
TK's take- Take the best running back in football and give him Favre, and what do you get. Well the recipe either for disaster or success, and I just don't see how this combo can fail. While I dislike Favre, even more so after this recent cry baby back and forth with the Vikings, the guy doesn't need to be a superstar to help take this team to the playoffs and when they get there anything can happen.

NFC EAST:
Winner- Philadelphia Eagles
TK's take- McNabb and Vick on the field at the same time, that's something I'd pay to see. I think this team is going to shock a lot of people this year and dominate a lot of games. I think both players are ready to show what they are made of and let's not forget about Brian Westbrook, one of the most explosive players in the entire league with a defense whose ready to prove they are one of the best. Watch out for the Eagles this season folks!

NFC SOUTH:
Winner- Atlanta Falcons
TK's take- I love the Falcons and I think Matt Ryan only in his second year is going to be great yet again. He has Tony Gonzalez to throw to and I think this team is very dangerous. They are coached well and it's amazing to see how much can change in one year. I think the Falcons aren't a one year flash in the pan, they have a plan and look for it to further develop in year two for the newly rejuvenated Falcons.

NFC WEST:
Winner- Arizona Cardinals
TK's take- This division isn't tough and really it could go to anyone when you think about it. The Cardinals should be pretty consistent with last year's remarkable Super Bowl run and with the same core of talent as last year I think they can easily win this division again. San Fran is building while Seattle isn't going anywhere for the time being and New Orleans can still be good but they are just too inconsistent which is odd seeing they have Brees and Bush!

NFC WILD CARDS: Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers

TK'S PREDICTIONS:
AFC TITLE GAME: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

NFC TITLE GAME: CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

SUPER BOWL MATCHUP: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

SUPER BOWL CHAMPION: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (BRADY IS OUT FOR BLOOD!)

TK out, let the games begin!