The rest of the NFC South is way behind and must be much more competitive than they were in 2006 if they want to reach the NFC Playoffs. Michael Vick’s alleged involvement in the dog fighting scandal has left the Atlanta Falcons in a bad situation (recently, Commissioner Roger Goodell banned Vick from the Falcons training camp). Without their star QB and perhaps the best player on the team, it’s hard to believe that Atlanta will be any good this season, especially with Joey Harrington as the possible starter. The Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also have issues at the QB position. While the Cardiac Cats have a rapid declining Delhomme at the helm, the Bucs are gearing up for a major quarterback controversy.

Will the New Orleans Saints remain the team to beat in the south and will any of the other three teams make a serious run for the playoffs?