re: NFC South Predicts

Come on guys, are we all homers? I love my Saints just as much as the next Saints fan but no one who has posted yet has us even finishing second in the division?
My prediction:
1. Atlanta (12-4)
-I don't see how they could be any worse than last year. They pretty much have everyone back and with the addition of Julio Jones, that offense could be better than it was last year.
2. New Orleans (11-5)
-We have a very difficult schedule this year which has already been mentioned. I think our offense will be better with the additions of Ingram and Sproles as well as the emergence of Jimmy Graham. Add that to the fact that we no longer have to feel obligated to get the ball in Reggie's hands anymore which should make the offense more effective. I think we need Cam Jordan to step up and play well this year and the defense should be in pretty good shape especially if Johnny Patrick can step in and be effective in his rookie season. I say 11-5 because we have such a difficult schedule but I could also see 13-3 with us winning the division like some of you have said. Like I said, I love my saints, but I'm just trying to be a realist.
3. Tampa Bay (8-8)
The bucs have a lot of young talent but I think they still need at least one more year to put it all together and make a serious run. Freeman is going to be a good one and Blount is my sleeper to make the pro bowl at RB in the NFC this year. Young man was straight up impressive at the end of last season.
4. Carolina (5-11)
I think Cam is going to be a good one but not this year. It will probably take him 9 to 10 games to break into the starting lineup and more than likely, he'll just look like a rookie quarterback. They are installing a new coach in Ron Rivera who I really like. He needs some time to implement his system but in 3-4 years, I see the Panthers being contenders again.