National Football League

NFL team previews: Expert analysis

Published Aug. 15, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

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The NFL's regular season is just around the corner, but it’s never too soon to be prepared. Will your team sustain its success, or is it still hungry for postseason glory? Our team of experts has the information you need to get ready.

NFC WEST

San Francisco 49ers
Will Harbaugh lead Niners to SB?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
St. Louis Rams
Fisher enters as new coach	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Seattle Seahawks
Is Flynn ready for the big time?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Arizona Cardinals
Can Kolb shake Skelton?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff

NFC EAST

New York Giants
How difficult is it to repeat as champion?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Philadelphia Eagles
Vick aims to take fewer hits in 2012	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Dallas Cowboys
Is the window closing on Jerry's world?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Washington Redskins
Will RG3 save Shanahan?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears
Cutler, Marshall reunite in the Windy City	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Green Bay Packers
Rodgers looks to follow up MVP season	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Minnesota Vikings
How will Peterson recover from injury?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Detroit Lions
Can Lions play with discipline?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff

NFC SOUTH

New Orleans Saints
Will Bountygate scandal haunt Brees?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Atlanta Falcons
Will new coordinators get team over the hump?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Schiano strives to clean up mess	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Carolina Panthers
Can Newton avoid sophomore slump?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos
Manning, Manning, Manning	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Kansas City Chiefs
Crennel gets an entire season	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Oakland Raiders
Silver and Black start fresh	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
San Diego Chargers
Will Turner survive Year 6?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills
Is this the year to climb out of the cellar?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Miami Dolphins
Philbin era begins in South Florida	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
New England Patriots
Belichick and Co. aim for the SB	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
New York Jets
Sanchez or Tebow? The drama grows	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens
How will an aging defense hold up?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Cincinnati Bengals
Young talent looks to improve	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Cleveland Browns
New ownership ushers in new era	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Pittsburgh Steelers
Big Ben learns new offense	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans
Will team survive offseason losses?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Indianapolis Colts
Luck takes over the reins	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Jacksonville Jaguars
Gabbert on hot seat?	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff
Tennessee Titans
Locker or Hasselbeck? QB battle out front	Watch Schrager	Watch Billick	Countdown to Kickoff