Welcome to the state of the NFL before free agengy and the draft. Rookies don’t make an impact for at least 8 games, so here ’s what will go down in the NFL for 2009.

AFC North: We will start with the division that prduced our Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Look for more of the same in 2009 from the Steelers. This will be a tough team to beat, and I am picking them to again win this division.

The Ravens are bounf to improve, but if they lose Ray Lewis, who knows. Joe Flacco can only take this  so far, and I think they are doomed to another wild card, maybe and an an early playoff exit.

Cleveland will make it to 8-8 or perhaps even 9-7 with the emergence of Brady Quinn. Cincinatti is doomed to last in this divison once more.

AFC  East: Tom Brady and Matt Cassell will ead this team back to the top of this divison. Miami will be competitive, but have a small letdown from their resurgence last season. Buffalo and The Jets will have a very tough time keeping up with these teams in 2009.

AFC South: Look for improvement by the Houston Texans in 2009 as they finally get over the hump. Indy will be right there, with a healthy Peyton Manning. Tennessee will have a hard time living up to last season, and the Jags bring up the rear once more.

AFC West: San Diego will still be the team to beat in this weak division. Denver must get used to a new system and that could be troublr in the mile high city this fall. Oakland will improve vastly and surprise plenty of people. Kansas City will have a rough time staying anywhere near San Diego in the standings for the season.

NFC East:This will be a really interesting division again this season. I think with some free agengy help, the Eagles will be dominant in 2009. Dallas has too many qusetions and too much drama, as usual.

Washington’s offense was anemic at times last season, and i see no moves to improve this dismal outlook. One for year for Jim Zorn, and that might be it fot the former quarterback.The Giants will have a good running attack, but must get help for Eli to keep hold of this division. Who gets Harrison, or Boldin will win this battle.

NFC North: minnesots wins by default. Chicago will never makes the playoffs or win this division with just a good quarterback. They need a great quarterback. We will ever see this in our lifetime? Green  Bay has big defensive issue s to compete effectively in the black and blue division of the NFL.

NFC South: Change is brewing here. Look for Atlanta and New Orleans to compete for this division title. Carolina will have a falling off from last season, and Tampa Bay is droppiong too many quality players to have a chance this season. Derrick Brooks cut baffles me, especailly with $70,000,000 below the salary cap.

NFC  West: The Rams and Seahawks will not win many games yet. This leaves San Francisco to keep up with Arizona. Won ‘t happen in 2009. Kurt Warner signs for two more seasons and  this offense will continue to produce.

AFC Division Winners will be New Engalnd, Pittsburgh,Indianapolis, and San Diego. Wild Cards, Ravens and Texans.

NFC  Division Winners: Eagles, Falcons, Vikings, and Cardinals. Wild Cards,Giants ans Saints.    Thomas[ NFL Mikee] Moreland