the new schedule
 

i was just purusing the new schedule to see which games i can make it to and where they are, after tallying who i think we could beat and who might get lucky and actually beat us i realized it looks like one hell of a tough schedule, lookiing at it realistically even with our fantastic offseason up to this point i see us going 9-7 again, i always concede splitting games with division foes, let's face it carolina has made some damn good moves and the nfc south looks to be one of the toughest divisions in the nfl next year, so my question is do you think we can make the playoffs with a 9-7 record?

the new schedule
 

Its a little early to say were we are as a team yet. I agree with your accessment of the Panthers and I would say Atlanta has done very well for themselves also. You\'re right the NFC South looks like one hell of a meat grinder right now. I want to see what the draft holds and if we are able to make any significant post June 1st pick-ups before troting out the crystal ball. There is still alot of off season left for everyone, although none of our division rivals have near the cap room we still have. Hope we put it to good use, we might kick all there asses!