In a huge move to instill hope for Chicago Bear fans, the Bears acquired Jay Cutler for Kyle Orton, two first round draft picks, plus a third round pick and one more supplemental draft pick.
The Beras sighned some protection for Cutler also, by snagging Orlando Pace.
This move helps Oakland and San Diego also. With Cutler out of the division, and Kansas City still rebuilding, look for the Chargers and the Raiders to slug it out for the AFC West.
I had picked the Vikings to repeat as that division winner, but now i chose the Bears.
Philadelphia and New York should be near the top of the NFC East, as Dallas is not looking like they van keep up. Washington also has not made enough moves to keep up with the offenses off Philadelphia and New York.
New England looks very good in the AFC East with Miami perhaps snatvhing another wild card entry.
Pittsburgh should win their division once more, with Baltimore grabbing the wild card.
In the NFC South, look for New Orleans to battle with Atlanta for that division. Carolina will have a drop off in production this season and Tampa Bay looks to be dreadful.
Indianapolis and Houston will compete strongly for the AFC Central, while Tennessee may be in the mix also. This may be the closest contested division in football this coming season. Look for Houston to really step up in 2009.
Congratulations to Chicago for finally landing a franchise quarterback.