10-6 in the NFC does not get you into the playoffs just ask the Arizona Cardinals, however, I would sign on the dotted line for a 10-6 record in a heart beat.
I just don't know what to make of a W/L record necessary to make the playoffs.
It's all about our intra divisional record and that's exceedingly difficult to predict as of this date. It may not follow last year's script at all. Injuries could strike the Niners or Seahawks, or both, at critical positions such as QB, for example. Both are overdue for that, I think.
A break or two here or there and it's possible that any of these '14 NFC team versions could come out on top. Yes, ANY of them.
All 4 teams are not only capable, but likely to dominate outside our division. So again, it just comes down to heads up divisional play. Kinda like 6 extra playoff games this season.
And we all know ANYTHING can happen in a "playoff" game, don't we?
Camp and preseason will be a barometer for our '14 chances, but at least until then I am very optimistic about our chances. Especially if Bradford remains healthy.