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NFL Preview: Chris J. Nelson's 2010 Awards and Standings Predictions

The 2010 NFL Regular Season is finally upon us with tonight's opener between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.

That being the case, I thought it was time to post my annual predictions for the NFL standings, playoffs, and major awards.

2010 NFL Power Rankings: Will the New Orleans Saints Repeat?

The regular season is under way in just 48 hours when the Vikings take on the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints Thursday night.

AFC West Prediction: The Chargers Era Is Over!

For the last few years, the AFC West has been considered one of the weakest divisions in the NFL.  San Diego was the only team that was considered a playoff and Super Bowl contender before the season.

Oakland Raiders Are Ready To Start Season, but Are They Ready To Start Winning?

The Oakland Raiders have finished the 2010 preseason schedule with a 3-1 record and are now looking to prove they can play just as well, if not better, during the regular season. The Raiders have been trying to rebuild ever since losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's in the Gruden Bowl.

2010 Oakland Raiders Draft Review: How Stong is this Class of Rookies?

We are halfway through the preseason and the Oakland Raiders look to have one of their best drafts in a long time.  My question now is "How many will actually be starters?" At first, I only figured two for sure and possibly three, but now it looks like there could be more.

Alabama Crimson Tide Will Repeat In 2010 Because of Teamwork

It is no secret that the 2010 Alabama Crimson Tide will have to overcome certain adversities if they want to find themselves hoisting the Coaches Trophy again at the end of the 2010 NCAA football season.

The most important hurdle for the Tide is to keep focus.

Raiders-Chargers: Battle For The AFC West Crown: The Defense Rules

"All warfare is based on deception," Sun Tzu wrote in his classic military manifesto, "The Art Of War." And few people know that better than NFL coaches. If teams won games based on predictions or by having the more skilled players, there would be no reason to play the game.

Oakland Raiders' Roster Not Without Blemishes: Is a Big Trade Coming Up?

The Oakland Raiders are showing a lot of promise in the weeks leading up to the season opener on September 12th.


However, there are still some holes on this Raider team, and I wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Al Davis makes a huge trade in the upcoming days.


Mr.

College Football Preseason Top 25: Alabama Crimson Tide, OGS's No. 1

The One Great Season College Football Countdown ends Friday. We've been counting down the preseason Top 25 teams in 2010. Today's No. 1 is Alabama.

Oakland Raiders Have Got To Do It With Fire and Flare: Defeat The 49ers

After viewing the Hue Jackson interview today, it made sense to revisit an earlier article. Jackson has an "in your face" attitude, and it's speading among the Oakland Raiders.


They need to shore up for their battle with the San Francisco 49ers.