re: If there were to be an "American Football Cup" of teams between the states

If it wasn't for the hole at QB and OL, North Carolina would be pretty stout. I'd give them a fighting chance just due to the pass rush and huge WRs who can go for jump balls. (See New York Giants super bowl wins to see how much a great pass rush can hide deficiencies)

QB- David Garrard
HB- JJ Arrington
HB-
WR- Hakeem Nicks
WR- Greg Little
WR- Keenan Allen
TE- Jimmy Graham
TE- Alge Crumpler
OT- Chris Hairston
OG-
C-
OG-
OT- Sean Locklear

DE- Julius Peppers
NT- Cam Thomas
DT- Stephen Bowen
DE- Mario Williams
LB- Quinton Coples
LB- Brandon Spikes
LB- Bruce Carter
LB- Aaron Curry
CB- Chris Culliver
CB- Leigh Torrance
S- Crezdon Butler
S- Brian Williams