If You Had to Predict the NFL Season Right Now

[Roughneck]

Not a list but a quick comment:

I agree that I think the Vikings are going to be bad - really bad.

Looking at their schedule, that Team could collapse midway through the season with that bum Childress getting fired and an interim handling things the rest of the way.

I've never seen such arrogance from a coach who's accomplished zero in the NFL.

I completely disagree. I think Minnesota is going to end up being one of the more pleasant surprises in the League this year. They have a great DL (best in the NFL in Rushing Yards Allowed last season) and will obviously be able to run the ball like crazy with the Taylor/Peterson monster, thus controlling the clock & tempo and keeping their defense rested. They'll need very little out of Tavaris Jackson to be successful this on offense but, with a full NFL offseason as the Starting QB under his belt, I think he'll end up having a good/really good season in 2007. Combine that with a weak Division (Bears plummeting back to Earth, Lions still being the Lions, Ancient Favre still being ancient Favre, etc.), a manageable schedule, and I like the Vikes to win the North this season.

 

[theebs]

I'm bored at work Theebs. Humor me.

I hear ya. Ok for humor's sake.

AFC
East

New England
Buffalo
NY Jets
Miami

South

Colts
Jags
Texans
Titans

North

Ravens
Bengals
Steelers
Browns

West

Broncos
Chargers
Chiefs
Raiders

NFC

East

Eagles
Cowboys
Commanders
Giants

South

Saints
Panthers
Bucs
Falcons

North

Bears
Packers
lions
Vikings

West

Seattle
49ers
rams
Cardinals

Afc #1 seed----Pats
Afc #2 seed----Broncos
Afc #3 seed----Ravens
Afc #4 seed----Colts
WC #1---------Chargers
WC #2---------Bengals

Nfc #1 Seed----Seattle
Nfc #2 Seed----Eagles
Nfc #3 Seed----Saints
Nfc #4 Seed----Bears
WC #1---------Cowboys
WC #2---------Commanders


hows that!

 

[Crown Royal]

Why are the Bills getting the nod from people?

 

[joseephuss]

The Colts will struggle. They are still a playoff team, but I think they will suffer a hangover from winning it all last season. Plus they will have less experienced depth at running back and lose Glenn at LT. That will slow down a potent offense. Their defense stepped it up in the playoffs last year, but over the long haul of a season will once again play below average.

I think the Chargers fall apart half way through the year. Part of it will be LT suddenly becoming human. It was at this point in his career that Emmitt started to slow down. I expect the same for LT once mid-season hits. As he goes, the rest of the team will go.

Those are about the only feelings I have going into the year. Just hunches.

 

[AtlCB]

Why are the Bills getting the nod from people?

The Lions are getting the nod as well. I guess they are this season's Arizona Cardinals.

 

[Crown Royal]

The Lions are getting the nod as well. I guess they are this season's Arizona Cardinals.

I gave them a little nod because I like the coach and Kitna. That being said, I've been wrong about them and Arizona so much now that it's ridiculous.

But I just don't see the same talent for Buffalo.

 

[Stash]

I completely disagree. I think Minnesota is going to end up being one of the more pleasant surprises in the League this year. They have a great DL (best in the NFL in Rushing Yards Allowed last season) and will obviously be able to run the ball like crazy with the Taylor/Peterson monster, thus controlling the clock & tempo and keeping their defense rested. They'll need very little out of Tavaris Jackson to be successful this on offense but, with a full NFL offseason as the Starting QB under his belt, I think he'll end up having a good/really good season in 2007. Combine that with a weak Division (Bears plummeting back to Earth, Lions still being the Lions, Ancient Favre still being ancient Favre, etc.), a manageable schedule, and I like the Vikes to win the North this season.

Wow!

That is a major disagreement.

This is how I see the Vikings.

As for their DL, they have two great DT's not a great DL. When your starting DE's gets 0 sacks, you've got problems.

Neither Udeze or James sniffed the QB last year, that's why the Vikings pass defense suffered.

They do have two solid backs, but every team has to throw the ball. Minnesota has no QB and no WR's - a bad combination.

So overall, they can't pass or stop the pass - looks like a recipe for disaster to me.

Not to mention the fact that the guy who coached the defense (Tomlin) is gone, while the offensive genius who brought nothing to the table remains.

I see them winning about 4 games.

 

[dbair1967]

NFC (in order)

Dallas, Chicago, Arizona, New Orleans...wc's Seattle and Philly

AFC

San Diego, New England, Cinci, Indy, wc's Pitt and Denver

I absolutely wont be surprised if the Colts and Saints dont make the playoffs

also wouldnt be surprised if Philly fell flat on their face and ended up no better than 8-8 but that will still easily finish 2nd...

David

 

[dbair1967]

Why are the Bills getting the nod from people?

have no idea...they lost alot, especially on defense

Losman is a huge question mark

they are a 3rd place team IMO...maybe last

David

 

[Crown Royal]

NFC (in order)

Dallas, Chicago, Arizona, New Orleans...wc's Seattle and Philly

AFC

San Diego, New England, Cinci, Indy, wc's Pitt and Denver

I absolutely wont be surprised if the Colts and Saints dont make the playoffs

also wouldnt be surprised if Philly fell flat on their face and ended up no better than 8-8 but that will still easily finish 2nd...

David

I tried so hard to convince myself to choose AZ, but after two years of them making me look foolish, I just couldn't do it.

 

[dbair1967]

I tried so hard to convince myself to choose AZ, but after two years of them making me look foolish, I just couldn't do it.

I think the better coaching will be a big difference...they have some good players

I think SF takes a big step back with the loss of Norv Turner...Alex Smith wasnt very good anyway, and losing Norv will be a huge setback..

St Louis may end up being somewhat of a surprise team there, but I think their defense is going to stink

David

 

[windward]

AFC East:
1. Patriots
2.Jets
3. Bills
4.Dolphins

AFC North
1.Bengals
2. Steelers*
3. Ravens
4. Browns

AFC South
1.Colts
2.Jaguars
3.Texans
4.Titans

AFC West
1.Denver
2.San Diego*
3.Kansas City
4.Oakland

NFC East
1.Dallas
2.Eagles*
3.Commanders
4.Giants

NFC North
1.Bears
2.Lions
3.Vikings
4.Packers

NFC South
1.Panthers
2. Saints
3. Bucs
4.Falcons

NFC West
1. Seattle
2.St. Louis*
3. 49ers
4.Cardinals

* denotes wildcard
Seedings:
1. Indianapolis
2. New England
3. Cincinnati
4. Denver
5. San Diego
6. Pittsburgh

1. Dallas
2. Seattle
3. Carolina
4. Chicago
5. St Louis
6. Philadelphia
This will probably change when I usually make my official picks after preseason

 

[dalboy]

NFC

East Dallas, Eagels
West 49ers, Seahawks
South Saints
North Bears

49ers over eagels
bears over seahawks

Cowboys over 49ers
saints over bears

cowboys over saints

AFC

East Patriots
West Chargers
South Colts, Titans
North Ravens, Bengels

Titans over Ravens
Colts over bengels

Titans over Chargers
Colts over Patriots

Titans over colts

Cowboys over Titans

Patriots are overated, Chargers are like the past colts, and the Titans are going to be good if Young dosen't get hurt they will be good. But the Cowboys are going to be #1 baby!!!!!!

 

[TunaFan33]

NFC
East-Philly(Goose is right, they're the team to beat unless said otherwise)
South-Saints
West-Niners(Hawks' window is closed)
North-Bears(Duh)
WCs-Dallas and Skins

AFC
East-Pats
North-Ravens
South-Jags(going on a limb here 'cuz Colts are VERY depleted)
West-Broncos(Norv will get out-coached, yet again, in critical games)
WCs-Jets and Steelers

 

[mmohican29]

AFC

Pats, Ravens, Chargers, and Colts
Bengals, Titans, Jets WC's

NFC

Cowboys, Bears, 49ers, and Saints
Eagles, Seahawks, Rams WC's

 

[Zaxor]

My predictions are based using the Crystal Ball 5000 from cracked.

AFC

1. West - The Broncos take the division as I believe Cutler will be improved the Chargers just have too much talent to not get the Wildcard. KC and the Raiders take up the rear with KC hovering around .500 and the Raiders around 4-6 wins.

2. South - The Jags take the Division and leave the Colts out of the playoffs...The Colts need defense and they don't have any and Payton will not be able to score everytime they have the ball but the opposing offense may be able to. The Texans and the Titans will struggle again this year.

3. North - The Ravens will run roughshod over the defenseless Bengals. The Bengals will have a tough time holding off Pittsburg but still manage to get a wildcard spot

4. East - The reasons for the patriots not being as good as before was being blamed on their lack of WR's which is only part of the problem the other problem was that teams are starting to get pressure on Brady and I believe it will be their O-line that lets them down this year. I see the Jets taken the division and leaving NE to wonder what happened as they sit at home along with the Bills and Dolphins

NFC

1. West - A case could be made for every team to finish first or last but I think of all the teams the seahawks have the most solid chance of finishing on top followed by the Rams, 9ers & Az.

2. South - I think Carolina takes this and NO sits at home, I also think that ATL will actually be a better team than many are predictiing but not good enough to stay out of the cellar in their division...TB if Garcia stays healty could make a little noise but they have to stay healthy.

3. North - I think Detroit takes this Division and I think the Bears and the Pack will battle for a wildcard spot with Minny winding up in the cellar

4. East - The Cowboys and the Eagles one gets the divison the other gets the first WC spot

 

[Crown Royal]

Why do people like Carolina so much, is my other question?

 

[superpunk]

Why do people like Carolina so much, is my other question?

Maybe they aren't aware that ol' "Chuck and Pray" is still their QB - or they listen to Randy Galloway too much.

They don't have the talent for a run - they might sneak in the playoffs, but they aren't going anywhere.

 

[HighTechDave]

I'll check the "Magic 8 Ball" and get back to everyone after the last preseason game.

 

[Crown Royal]

Maybe they aren't aware that ol' "Chuck and Pray" is still their QB - or they listen to Randy Galloway too much.

They don't have the talent for a run - they might sneak in the playoffs, but they aren't going anywhere.

Must be.