NFC East
Team	Realignment's impact
	Jerry Jones' problem is that, without the Cardinals in the NFC East, they might be the division doormats for the next year or two.
	Think about it. By next February, will any Giants fan remember that the Arizona Cardinals were even in this division?
	Donovan McNabb can't figure out what hurt the Eagles' offense more – the release of wide receiver Charles Johnson or the Cardinals' rebuilding defense.
	With the Cowboys in a down cycle, it won't take Marty Schottenheimer long to establish his style of football in the NFC East.

NFC South
Team	Realignment's impact
	Considering their lack of a pass rush last year and the fact that he drafted offense this year, Falcons coach Dan Reeves won't mind not having to play the pass-happy Rams twice a season.
	George Seifert won't miss his long trips to San Francisco, but he certainly better develop Jeff Lewis or Chris Weinke quickly as starters this year. Warren Sapp will be in their faces in 2002.
	The Saints are losing two pretty good rivals – the 49ers and the Rams – but their defensive numbers should rise in this division with the Falcons, Panthers and Bucs.
	The Bucs didn't care what division they played in. They are more worried about the divisional playoff games and whether they can get homefield advantage in the postseason.

NFC North
Team	Realignment's impact
	Because their general manager search is taking as long as realignment, they better resolve their quarterback problems before the 2002 season. The Bears need direction because, even though they are in the NFC North, they have been moving south as far as direction.
	Team president Matt Millen won't have to keep signing and drafting offensive linemen now that Warren Sapp and the Bucs are moving south.
	Brett Favre will miss his buddy Warren Sapp, but the Packers' offensive line might pay the Bucs' moving expenses to the NFC South. They won't miss him.
	The Vikings are going to miss their first-half explosions that lead to home victories every time they play the Bucs in the Metrodome. They won't miss those often disappointing trips to Tampa, though.

NFC West
Team	Realignment's impact
	The days of drafting guards in the first round are over. The Cards move into an NFC West that features some of the best offensive minds in the league – Mike Holmgren of the Seahawks, Steve Mariucci of the 49ers and Mike Martz of the Rams. Better draft defense.
	The Rams will drive new defenses in the NFC West crazy with their aggressive style of offense.
	Suddenly, the 49ers' home field is looking a lot older with new stadiums going up in Seattle and Arizona, and the fact that the TWA Dome in St. Louis isn't that old.
	Face it, the NFC is in a down cycle and the Seahawks will be going in at just the right time.