... src="http://bleacherreport.com/images/pixel.gif">Year after year in the NFL a team no one expected to make noise at the beginning of the season ends up outperforming media expectations. Whether it was the Saints in 2009 or the Titans in 2008, an unexpected team ends up as a legitimate Super Bowl contender come playoff time every year.

Here are five relatively un-talked about teams that are primed to have a big year in 2010.

Carolina Panthers (8-8 in 2009)

I think the Saints are still the team to beat in the NFC South this year, and I really like what the A...

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