NFL: Top Teams in the NFC

1. New Orleans Saints- After what they did last season, it may be a hard act to follow, but they have one of the most talented squads in the NFL, and clearly the NFC. Rallying behind quarterback Drew Brees, who was surprisingly one of the best in the league last year and Reggie Bush, the superstar who can put on the speed to avoid defenders and catch out of the backfield, this team is ready to roll. Marques Colston is back from and injury that kept him sidelined for most of the season, and Deuce McCallister's overshadowed nature will allow him to quietly have another great season.

2. Seattle Seahawks- After their injury-plagued season last year, losing Matt Hasslebeck along with Shaun Alexander, this team is ready to make another roll to the playoffs. With seasoned head coach Mike Holmgren at the helm of the franchise, and superstar Deion Branch poised to have a better year, the Seahawks are on of the NFC's elite heading into next season.

3. Philadelphia Eagles- The Eagles are ready to turn around their season while hoping to keep their starting quarterback Donovan McNabb healthy. They've cultivated their past draft picks to get them ready for this year, including Hank Baskett and Kevin Kolb, should they need to fill in for a starter. The team made a great choice in picking up Takeo Spikes, a veteran linebacker that will anchor the defense along with Sean Considine, Brian Dawkins and Lito Sheppard. And nobody can forget the ever- growing talents of running back Brian Westbrook.

4. San Francisco 49ers- This team is growing with each game they play, and their youthful talents continue to shine, particularly in the games they won last year. Quarterback Alex Smith grew in confidence within the pocket and helped to get their offense rolling. Hidden gem Frank Gore powered the other half of their offense to be one of the best running backs in the NFL. They made a controversial decision in picking up Bills cornerback Nate Clements this off season. Although he carried a hefty price tag, he was worth the talent and also will help to back the defense this year.

5. Dallas Cowboys- This team came up short last year, but look for a bounce back after their heart breaker in Seattle. Led by the most publicized Tony Romo, who will look to improve his pocket presence this off season, and the arrival of the new head coach Wade Phillips, the team is looking to move in a different direction from the Bill Parcells era. Terrel Owens should be straightened out under the disciplinary action of Phillips, and the team as a whole should benefit from the change in coaching staff and roster changes. Look for some major talent to spring up in "Big D" this year!