NFL Preview
As you know, there's nothing I'd like better than to write a comprehensive NFL preview.
But I'm far too lazy. So instead of my predictions, I will, for the second consecutive year, do the next best thing: Let my friend Phil Prusa do all the work, then cut and paste.
Take it Phil:

My quick hits on each team and each division in the NFL. Teams are listed by division in the order of best to worst with my projected record for the 06 season. If you see a (*) by a team, that's my wildcard pick.

AFC EAST
1. Patriots (10-6)
No Team has ever won 3 straight Super Bowls. Don't look for New England to break that trend this year after all the losses that they have taken this year. Should still be able to take the division though

2. Bills (9-7) *
That defense is scary good. Starting QB JP Losman can make or break this team. Could remind people of the Ravens Super Bowl team a few years ago: great defense and just enough offense to win.

3. Jets (8-8)
Suddenly, QB Chad Pennington is injury prone and the offense sputters. I think Herman Edwards is a good coach, but he's going to have his work cut out for him with this squad.

4. Dolphins (7-9)
Nick Saban and Ricky Williams should be good for 2 or 3 wins right off the bat. Defense is never an issue with this team. Miami could be a contender within a year

DIVISION OVERVIEW: Should be a three way race with New England clawing their way up top. Look for Miami to spoil one of these teams seasons.

AFC NORTH
1. Steelers (10-6)
Sure Ben Roethlisberger may not get his team to 15 wins again. Solid running game and defense is the calling card of this bunch anyway.

2. Ravens (9-7)
An injury that has not been given much press: rookie LB Dan Cody (2nd round pick) done for the year after being place on IR. Still, with two of the best playmakers in Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, Baltimore's defense is still very good.

3. Bengals (7-9)
So close, yet oh so far away. Couldn't stop the run or the pass in the preseason until beating the Colts in a game where Indy rested 20 of 22 starters.

4. Browns (6-10)
New coach Romeo Crennel gets a pass this year as Cleveland rebuilds. Brutal schedule won't help matters any.

DIVISION OVERVIEW: Hard nosed, tough football? Thy name is AFC North

AFC SOUTH
1. Colts (12-4)
The offensive fireworks should propel Indianapolis to another divisional title. How long they stay in the playoffs is another matter

2. Jaguars (10-6) *
Time for the breakout year for Bryon Leftwich. Jags need more consistency to be a contender, but the wildcard looks like it is theirs for the taking.

3. Texans (8-8)
Is David Carr a bust? Probably not, but his body probably feels that way after years of sacks. Offensive line continues to be a problem for this team.

4. Titans (6-10)
Could be the last year for QB Steve McNair. Tennessee might regret not taking a quarterback in the first round of the 05 NFL Draft.

DIVISION OVERVIEW: The two games Indianapolis and Jacksonville play each other could decide the division.

AFC WEST
1. Chargers (11-5)
This could go downhill really quick if Drew Brees is a one year wonder. Losing TE Antonio Gates for the first two games (suspension from his holdout) doesn't help the Bolts cause.

2. Broncos (8-8)
Drafting Maurice Clarett was just the latest brainfart from this organization. Wasn't Mike Shannonhan supposed to be a genuis?

3. Chiefs (7-9)
Same story every year....offense scores a lot of points but the defense couldn't stop a pop warner team from running up the score on them.

4. Raiders (5-11)
Good: The trading for Randy Moss. Bad: Defense still has more holes then a chunk of swiss.

DIVISION OVERVIEW: Once proud division now features a lot of average play.

NFC EAST
1. Eagles (12-4)
They may be the soap opera of the NFL, but come game time, this team can flat out play. It also helps being able to play in a rather weak division.

2. Redskins (8-8)
Owner Dan Synder changes quarterbacks as often as I change socks. He actually has gone on record to say that he likes taking quarterbacks in the Draft because they are "sexy" picks. On principle alone, I cannot rank them higher than this.

3. Cowboys (7-9)
Kind of sad I have the Texans getting a better record then the 3-time Super Bowl Champions on the 90's. Just a random collection of players that have not jelled during Parcells stay.

4. Giants (6-10)
Betcha a dollar Eli Manning wishes he just went to San Diego.

DIVISION OVERVIEW: Eagles should give thanks that they play in this joke of a division

NFC NORTH
1. Vikings (11-5)
Lose Randy Moss and win your division? Vikings may have had the best offseason of any team this year. QB Daunte Culpepper has to make it all come together now.

2. Packers (10-6) *
If this is the final year for Bret Farve, his swan song will go to the playoffs on the Wildcard. Packers are a flawed team, but should be able to get some help in the other two teams are fairly weak.

3. Lions (9-7)
Offensively this team is ready. Joey Harrington is out of excuses especially after the drafting of Mike Williams. Now they just have to stop people on a consistent basis.

4. Bears (4-12)
Hope you got Cedric Benson on your fantasy team. With the injury to QB Rex Grossman, he's going to see a lot a of time.

DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW: Only the Bears figure to be non-contenders in this group

NFC SOUTH
1. Panthers (10-6)
Last season was bizarre with the rash of injuries and a killer schedule. Carolina will rise to claim the division. Could field the nastiest defense in the NFC this year.

2. Falcons (9-7) *
Lighting will not strike twice with this team. Still, Michael Vick can motor this team to postseason action. Just hope he doesn't go down with injury.

3. Buccaneers (8-8)
Slowly, Tampa Bay is rebuilding themselves. They should finally be able to run the football, but the passing game remains an issue.

4. Saints (5-11)
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Saints basically has to play 16 away games this year. Seeing the disaster that hit New Orleans, football is certainly not a top priority right now. This would take it's toll on anyone.

DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW: Panthers vs Falcons should be one of the more interesting series this year.

NFC WEST1. Rams (9-7)
Could be the last year for the Rams window. Not a Mike Martz fan here. Also not sold on Mark Bulger.

2. Cardinals (8-8)
I know a lot of publications have the Cards in as a wildcard. I just do not like Kurt Warner as the starting QB. That said. He does have weapons on offense and the defense should be among the best in the NFC. Just something about Arizona and winning just dont seem right.

3. Seahawks (7-9)
Too soft, too inconsistent for my liking.

4. 49ers (5-11)
Start up the pools, place your bets as when Alex Smith starts a game this year.

DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW: Weakest division in the NFL though Arizona could be a surprise

Recap:
AFC DIVISIONAL WINNERS:Patriots
Steelers
Colts
Chargers
AFC WILDCARDS:
Bills
Jaguars

NFC DIVISIONAL WINNERS:
Eagles
Vikings
Panthers
Rams
NFC WILDCARDS:
Packers
Falcons

SUPER BOWL PREDICTION: EAGLES OVER STEELERS
Yeah, I don't think I can stomach a Terrell Owens victory either.