A few predictions:
1 Kaepernick's narccasistic nature leads to a sophomore slump, along with the sudden lack of wideouts and teammates bashing each other in the head with bottles, and the 49ers take a major step back next year. Plus statistics show that super bowl losers typically slump the next year. Odds are against them. With that in mind, I think they make the playoffs but won't finish against...
2 Seattle, filling that void, and winning the NFC. The addition of Harvin, along with the emmergence of Russle Wilson in the last half of the season with the best QBR in the last 9 games, and the continued success of Lynch and the O line, the Hawks take the next step forward. The D will again be tops in the league as far as points allowed, but will have an improved pass rush with the addition of cliff avril. Clemons returns quickly from his mcl and I see that as the teams most improved position. The secondary remains the best in the league.
3 Super bowl winners Baltimore will make the playoffs, but will not appear in the super bowl again. They lost too many parts in free agency due to lack of cap space.
4 Tom Brady still manages to get the Pats into the post season even without Hernandez, Gronk gone for first 4-6 games presumably, an injury prone Amendola replacing a super productive Welker, and Flyod gone. Pats average 6 points less per game, but still make the playoffs in their week division.
5 My surprise playoff team this season will be...the Dolphins. I think Tannahil takes a step forward with another year, and he was armed with some weapons at wideout in the off season and some protection up front. Another team I think that will be much better this year is KC, but I don't see them making the playoffs.
6 I think the NFC west is the strongest division the next year. The seahwaks and niners on top, and St Louis probably much better this year after stock pilling draft picks from the RG3 trade, and Arizona will only be better with Palmer at the helm.
7 Mark Sanchez gets benched for Geno Smith by...at least week 6. The Jers still suck. Rex Ryan loses his job.
8 Peyton Manning chokes in the playoffs again. Throws a shit ton of picks.
9 Cowboys...same old shit. Romo fails in post season with epic interception(s).
10 Philly goes with Barkley. Vick holds the ball too long for Chip Kelleys liking. They are not much better than last year.
11 Tebow will not be on the Patriots roster come week 1. I don't think this needs to be explained.
That's all I've got for now...