Since this thread is about favorites, I'll talk about my team first, and then get into other stuff.
I mite be a Bears fan but I'm not stupid. They arguably have one of the easiest schedules in the league, but I think it's far from easy for the Bears. I'm more worried about the Packers than I'm about the Vikings for some reason. Maybe because the Vikings don't have a QB.? The Bears will be lucky getting 10 wins this season. They'll have a QB but not much weapons. Hester on slot, two descent TE, one good RB, and a slightly fix offensive line, still slacking on WR. The good part is they have a good young QB at 25 that they can eventually build around.
Over all, I hope my Bears prove me wrong and do better than I'm anticipating.
Just like Cutler and many others, Eli Manning's personality isn't a crowd favorite. But he can arguably play his position very good, and being only 28, the Giants are set on QB. It's more about how they play the game than it is about how they act. However T.O. will always get on my nerves.
My thoughts on the other teams:
San diego is still a playoff team. They were plagued with injuries last season, but I think they'll be ready.
Eagles had a good draft and look to be the strongest thus far in the east.
I thought the NFC south was the strongest divison last year. I think the falcons, panthers, and saints are still strong contenders. And for the other teams I don't see much. I think the Cards and Pats will win there divison. The The Steelers will still have to battle against a great Ravens team and I think, a much more improved Bengals team this season.