NFC North has to be the strongest. The North represented the NFC championship 2 years ago. The Bears were hot and likely would have made the playoffs again if Cutler and Forte dont get injured. They could even give the Packers a run for their money this year for the division who are without question the best team in the NFL. The Lions off field issues didnt stop them from making the playoffs last year. I see them being more experienced and better in terms of talent. Stafford at age 23 threw for 5000 yards and will only get better given how young he is and Calvin one of the most unstoppable offensive weapons in the league. They added pieces and I think their defense will be better as well. For being the worst team in the division the Vikings still have pieces to at least be competitive. AP arguably the best RB in the league and Ponder had his moments that showed he could be a qaulity QB.
The last time the Giants won the Superbowl they missed the playoffs two years straight. Im not writing them off which is what I know Giants fans love hearing but I am saying its not like they came into the next season improved last time which was not too long ago. They're not not consistent enough to be in the same category as teams like the Packers, Saints, Patriots, Steelers. They regressed the last time they won, where as the Packers continued there win streak from the superbowl year all the way until week 15. I do consider the Giants the best team in the East and I still think they're dangerous but they're an odd team. Nobody know whats type of Giants team we'll get this year. But as the best team in the East compared to the best team in the North, the Packers, they lose when it comes to "strength" of the division. The Eagles have a ton to prove before they can be considered for a division title, wild card, or any deep run in the playoffs given what they showed last year. Even in their better year in 2010 they had a worse record than the Bears and again the Bears made it to the NFC Champsionship. The Cowboys just wont do anything ever I dont even need to give an explanation. Whether they make the playoffs or not it just doesnt matter. They should be in last place when it comes to Vegas coming out with the odds of who will win the superbowl. And finally the ********. Yes RGIII looks like he could turn this team around quickly but ill believe it when I see it. Who knows what will happen with a rookie QB on a team who has been one of the most miserable teams in all of football for years. In no way am i bashing or saying the East sucks. They're all definitely solid teams. I just dont see them being stronger than the North when comparing the 2.