It's time for Cold Hard Facts where we present a member of the league a six-pack of questions about a something going on in the league. This week, we ask pack1797 about the NFC and whether they have what it takes to compete with a dominate group of AFC teams.
1. The defending champion New Orleans Saints are 10-1 and could easily be undefeated had owner beeswarm not had to take a brief leave of absence. The only other teams with at least 8 wins are the CPU controlled 49ers and Eagles and majesty95 Vikings. Is there anybody in the NFC that can knock off the defending champs?
2. Let's say the Saints once again come out of the NFC. Who do you see as the favorite to represent the AFC in this year's Super Bowl and can they beat the champs?
3. We've seen the AFC beat up on each other for the first two seasons of the league. They are kind of like the SEC in that way, a lot of good teams at the top and all battling for the same prize. What separates the AFC and NFC? Are there just better teams over there or did they just get better owners?
4. There are a few teams in the NFC that were expected to be contenders but haven't lived up to expectations. What's it going to take for the Seahawks, Cowboys and Packers to get back on top?
5. Most people expect that once Drew Brees calls it quits that the Saints are going to take a significant step backwards. They are built to win now. What is the next team or teams that are poised to take a step up and compete in the NFC?
6. Once the Saints do start declining, will we see a run of titles from the AFC? Are they just too strong top to bottom? Or are one of those up-and-coming NFC teams capable of keeping the NFC competitive?