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2010 NFL Cream Of The Crop: The Early Favorites For The NFC Crown

May 21, 2010   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Up to this point, I have been shocked seeing so many early predictions for the 2010 season. With training camp and preseason not even under way (where injuries happen), I won't make my predictions until the summer.
However, that doesn't mean I don't have an idea of early contenders for each conference. Last week, I talked about the AFC and listed my early favorites.
Now, I present to you the teams to beat in the NFC this season.
 
New Orleans Saints
Until the champs are beat, the New Orleans Saints in my opinion are the team to beat in the whole league, especially the NFC. Virtually every key player has returned on both sides of the ball, including Darren Sharper.
The Saints were also smart by taking Patrick Robinson in the late first round to further the cornerback depth.
 
Green Bay Packers
I may take a hit for putting this team to high in some minds. However, I am on the Green Bay Packers' bandwagon. This team is ready to move ...

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