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You never know what the season will bring but I wanted to throw out my predictions for the season. I will do both the NFC and AFC Conferences.
In the NFC Conference, I see it this way. I have the Cowboys winning the NFC East at 12-4. Philly will follow with 10-6. Washington at 8-8 and Giants at 6-10(See a long Year Of the Champs).
1) Dallas: 12-4 The Cowboys will land the #1 seed for the second year in the row. They get homefield avantage.
2) Philly: 10-6 Philly will land the #5 WildCard berth.
3) Washington: 8-8
4) Giants: 6-10
In the NFC South:
1) New Orleans: 11-5. and will get the #2 seed. I think they rebound after a tough season last year. They have alot of talent there and should win that division.
2) Tampa Bay: 10-6. Tampa still has some quality players and their defense will help carry them along the way this season. TB gets the last WildCard playoff spot(#6).
3) Carolina: 9-7. Carolina's much improved running game should help take pressure off of Delhomme who is coming off Tommy John surgery. Carolina's defense is still a major concern.
4) Atlanta: 6-10. This record isn't as bad as it looks considering the year they had last year. With Matt Ryan at the helm expect some ups and downs with a rookie who's offensive line will be questionable.
In the NFC North:
1) GreenBay: 10-6. This will be the first year without Brett Farve. GB has talent but expect a little drop off with new starter Aaron Rodgers first year behind center. GB Lands the # 3 seed.
2) Vikes: 9-7. Some media members think they will represent the NFC in the SuperBowl but.... I strongly disagree. With Tarvaris Jackson and a less than desireable WR corp, teams will continue to stack the line of scrimmage to shut down AP and make Jackson beat you. The four game suspension of LT McKinnie will not help Jackson's case. Also, the Vikes did little to improve on of the worse CB's in football. A good pass rush will help but may not be enough.
3) Detroit: 8-8. The Lions will go as much as Jon Kitna takes them. Kitna has talent around him with Calvin Johnson, Roy Williams and rookie Kevin Smith running the ball. The problem with Detroit is once again, they will have a problem with run/pass blocking and looks like their CB's may hurt this team. If the Lions expect to win, they may have to score alot of points.
4) Chicago: 5-11. I'll keep this short. They will stink. How's that?
The NFC West:
1) Arizonia Cardinals: Finally..... Finally Arizonia puts it together with Seattle going in a different direction, IMO. The cards go to the playoffs with Kurt Warner leading the way. Arizonia earns the #4 seed. It won't take much to win this division. 9-7 will do it.
2) San Fran: 8-8. With J.T. Sullivan as the new QB for Mike Martz's offense and a strong running game from Frank Gore, San Fran will be in the thick of things in the weakest conference in football.
3) Seattle:7-9. 7-9 is me being nice to a team that is banged up at several key positions and have a few suspensions as well. This will be the last year for their head coach and Jim Mora JR. is waiting in the wings.
4) Rams: I'll keep this short too. 5-11. Too many holes on this team. I see the Rams firing their coach at the end of the year.
So here is how I see the NFC Conference going. Now to the AFC Conference.
Let me start off with the AFC East. This division will be much improved but until somebody beats New England I can't not say they are the best in their division. I do see them taking a step back after losing the SuperBowl. Well, it's hard not to take a step back after going 18-1.
Pats: 11-5 and win another division title and the #3 seed.
2) Jets: 10-6. Brett Farve now takes over for the Jets after the long drama in the offseason. The Jets spent 140 million in the offseason to make upgrades to their team. After going 4-12 last year, this is a huge turn around. Farve gets the Jets to the playoffs, getting the #6 seed.
3) Buffalo: 7-9. The Bills improved their defense with Stroud and draft pick Leodis McKelvin. The Bill will need to lean on this defense because of a offense that has too many holes. Marshawn Lynch will be the KingPin for the Bills. But have question marks at Oline that has injuries and their best LT a hold-out.
4) Miami: 4-12. Former Cowboys O-line coach Tony Saprano is in his first year as head coach. The pickup of Chad Pennington will help out after QB being one of their major weakness. Running the Rock will be Ricky Williams, not Ronnie Brown. Their O-line should be much improved but a new system and young talent will hurt this team this year but is set for years to come.
AFC South:
1) Colts: 11-5. The Colts are the class of this division until further notice. As long as the Colts have Manning, Wayne, Harrison and Addai it's too hard to pick anybody else. Their defense is very good too. They get the #2 seed.
2) Jags: 10-6: The Jags continue to chase the Colts but IMO fall short once again. Too many questions at WR, O-line and a pass rush could hurt the Jags. They will also will be playing without one of their big men in Marcus Stroud whom is playing for Buffalo. The hold-out of Derrick Harvey whom the Jags were hoping was going to be able to pressure Manning. They grab the #5 Wildcard seed.
3) Houston: 8-8: Houston is in a tough spot here. I don't think they have the talent that the Colts and Jags have. Schaub and Andre Johnson are the main guys here but have to many questions at RB and CB with former Cowboy Reeves as their starting CB. Ouch!
4) Tenn: 6-10: Sorry Texas fans... Vince Young is a better college football player than an NFL star. VY has looked bad in the preseason even though you can't put much into preseason. Talent wise, just don't think they have the talent like the other in this competitve division. I just don't see VY taking this team very far.
The NFC North:
1) Steelers: 10-6: Big Ben had a very good season last year and see more of the same. The problem is that he took a major pounding last year being sacked alot. Also, their running game is in question with Willie Parker coming off injury and rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall having fumbling problems.
Not to sure that their defense will be has dominate as they were a few years ago. They grab the #4 seed.
2) Cleveland: 8-8. Cleveland who just missed the playoffs last year. IMO, I have them struggling under Derek Anderson who will be starting his first full season. Injuries and more film on Anderson will be their undoing. Don't be surprised if Brady Quinn gets a look this year.
3) Baltimore: 6-10. This maybe me being a little nice but with Harbaugh as their head coach I think he will get this turned around quickly. They still have a good defense but too many questions at QB, maybe go with a rookie and at RB and O-line respectively.
4) Bengals: 1-15: Yes!!! The Bengals will be the Bungles of old. Wow! Where should I start. They get rid of Rudi Johnson and their best LT Willie Anderson. They have injuries at WR with Chad Ocho Cinco may miss time with a shoulder problem. TJ Housmanzedah wants a new contract and has been hampered by a hammy. Things are so bad for Cinni that they resigned suspended Chris Henry(5 Game Suspension).
In short, don't see their defense stopping anybody. Poor Carson Palmer!
AFC West:
1) Chargers: 12-4. This is a weak division and the Chargers will cruise. LT and the gang will dominate their division and will end up with the #1 Seed in the AFC Conference.
2) Denver: 8-8. Jay Cutler To Brandon Marshall will be their meal ticket. They also have the Zone-Blocking scheme were they are almost certainly have a 1,000 yard rusher. But the problem is they made no upgrades to their defense.
3) Raiders: 7-9. The Raiders may not be that bad this year. They add McFadden thru the draft this year and have some good talent on their D. This team will go as far as JaMarcus Russel takes them. If Russel can't figure it out they will end up being last in the division. If Their D can stop the run, they will be tough to beat. Lots of IF'S IMO.
4) KC: 3-13. Other than Larry Johnson who is coming off a foot injury and Gonzo who is 36 years old, KC doesn't have much. Brody Croyle is not a NFL QB IMO. This team doesn't have much talent and will struggle all year. This could be the end for Herman Edwards.
For the Playoffs, The NFC Conference Championship will be NewOrleans traveling to Dallas. This time Dallas doesn't let this slip out of their hands. They hang on for dear life and make a trip to the SuperBowl.
Over at the very competitve AFC Conference, I see SanDiego, like Dallas finally advance to the SuperBowl by beating the Colts.
The SuperBowl will be the Cowboys VS Chargers! Two familar coaches go head to head on the big stage. This could be one for the ages.
If I had to put money on it, not that I gamble, but I would have to give a slight Dallas with Romo, Barber, Owens, Witten and a defense that I think and hope will be stiffling. A top five defense may not be out of question. Time will tell.
Finally... the playoff drought is over as well as a SuperBowl title. Cowboys get the Six Ring a year later.
Guys, I tried very hard not to be bias. I tried to be fair and honest. I think the Cowboys have the most talent in the NFL. That always doesn't mean that you win(See Last Year) but I feel that this year will be different. The Cowboys are stacked and are ready to take home another ring. See Ya in Miami.
In the NFC Conference, I see it this way. I have the Cowboys winning the NFC East at 12-4. Philly will follow with 10-6. Washington at 8-8 and Giants at 6-10(See a long Year Of the Champs).
1) Dallas: 12-4 The Cowboys will land the #1 seed for the second year in the row. They get homefield avantage.
2) Philly: 10-6 Philly will land the #5 WildCard berth.
3) Washington: 8-8
4) Giants: 6-10
In the NFC South:
1) New Orleans: 11-5. and will get the #2 seed. I think they rebound after a tough season last year. They have alot of talent there and should win that division.
2) Tampa Bay: 10-6. Tampa still has some quality players and their defense will help carry them along the way this season. TB gets the last WildCard playoff spot(#6).
3) Carolina: 9-7. Carolina's much improved running game should help take pressure off of Delhomme who is coming off Tommy John surgery. Carolina's defense is still a major concern.
4) Atlanta: 6-10. This record isn't as bad as it looks considering the year they had last year. With Matt Ryan at the helm expect some ups and downs with a rookie who's offensive line will be questionable.
In the NFC North:
1) GreenBay: 10-6. This will be the first year without Brett Farve. GB has talent but expect a little drop off with new starter Aaron Rodgers first year behind center. GB Lands the # 3 seed.
2) Vikes: 9-7. Some media members think they will represent the NFC in the SuperBowl but.... I strongly disagree. With Tarvaris Jackson and a less than desireable WR corp, teams will continue to stack the line of scrimmage to shut down AP and make Jackson beat you. The four game suspension of LT McKinnie will not help Jackson's case. Also, the Vikes did little to improve on of the worse CB's in football. A good pass rush will help but may not be enough.
3) Detroit: 8-8. The Lions will go as much as Jon Kitna takes them. Kitna has talent around him with Calvin Johnson, Roy Williams and rookie Kevin Smith running the ball. The problem with Detroit is once again, they will have a problem with run/pass blocking and looks like their CB's may hurt this team. If the Lions expect to win, they may have to score alot of points.
4) Chicago: 5-11. I'll keep this short. They will stink. How's that?
The NFC West:
1) Arizonia Cardinals: Finally..... Finally Arizonia puts it together with Seattle going in a different direction, IMO. The cards go to the playoffs with Kurt Warner leading the way. Arizonia earns the #4 seed. It won't take much to win this division. 9-7 will do it.
2) San Fran: 8-8. With J.T. Sullivan as the new QB for Mike Martz's offense and a strong running game from Frank Gore, San Fran will be in the thick of things in the weakest conference in football.
3) Seattle:7-9. 7-9 is me being nice to a team that is banged up at several key positions and have a few suspensions as well. This will be the last year for their head coach and Jim Mora JR. is waiting in the wings.
4) Rams: I'll keep this short too. 5-11. Too many holes on this team. I see the Rams firing their coach at the end of the year.
So here is how I see the NFC Conference going. Now to the AFC Conference.
Let me start off with the AFC East. This division will be much improved but until somebody beats New England I can't not say they are the best in their division. I do see them taking a step back after losing the SuperBowl. Well, it's hard not to take a step back after going 18-1.
Pats: 11-5 and win another division title and the #3 seed.
2) Jets: 10-6. Brett Farve now takes over for the Jets after the long drama in the offseason. The Jets spent 140 million in the offseason to make upgrades to their team. After going 4-12 last year, this is a huge turn around. Farve gets the Jets to the playoffs, getting the #6 seed.
3) Buffalo: 7-9. The Bills improved their defense with Stroud and draft pick Leodis McKelvin. The Bill will need to lean on this defense because of a offense that has too many holes. Marshawn Lynch will be the KingPin for the Bills. But have question marks at Oline that has injuries and their best LT a hold-out.
4) Miami: 4-12. Former Cowboys O-line coach Tony Saprano is in his first year as head coach. The pickup of Chad Pennington will help out after QB being one of their major weakness. Running the Rock will be Ricky Williams, not Ronnie Brown. Their O-line should be much improved but a new system and young talent will hurt this team this year but is set for years to come.
AFC South:
1) Colts: 11-5. The Colts are the class of this division until further notice. As long as the Colts have Manning, Wayne, Harrison and Addai it's too hard to pick anybody else. Their defense is very good too. They get the #2 seed.
2) Jags: 10-6: The Jags continue to chase the Colts but IMO fall short once again. Too many questions at WR, O-line and a pass rush could hurt the Jags. They will also will be playing without one of their big men in Marcus Stroud whom is playing for Buffalo. The hold-out of Derrick Harvey whom the Jags were hoping was going to be able to pressure Manning. They grab the #5 Wildcard seed.
3) Houston: 8-8: Houston is in a tough spot here. I don't think they have the talent that the Colts and Jags have. Schaub and Andre Johnson are the main guys here but have to many questions at RB and CB with former Cowboy Reeves as their starting CB. Ouch!
4) Tenn: 6-10: Sorry Texas fans... Vince Young is a better college football player than an NFL star. VY has looked bad in the preseason even though you can't put much into preseason. Talent wise, just don't think they have the talent like the other in this competitve division. I just don't see VY taking this team very far.
The NFC North:
1) Steelers: 10-6: Big Ben had a very good season last year and see more of the same. The problem is that he took a major pounding last year being sacked alot. Also, their running game is in question with Willie Parker coming off injury and rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall having fumbling problems.
Not to sure that their defense will be has dominate as they were a few years ago. They grab the #4 seed.
2) Cleveland: 8-8. Cleveland who just missed the playoffs last year. IMO, I have them struggling under Derek Anderson who will be starting his first full season. Injuries and more film on Anderson will be their undoing. Don't be surprised if Brady Quinn gets a look this year.
3) Baltimore: 6-10. This maybe me being a little nice but with Harbaugh as their head coach I think he will get this turned around quickly. They still have a good defense but too many questions at QB, maybe go with a rookie and at RB and O-line respectively.
4) Bengals: 1-15: Yes!!! The Bengals will be the Bungles of old. Wow! Where should I start. They get rid of Rudi Johnson and their best LT Willie Anderson. They have injuries at WR with Chad Ocho Cinco may miss time with a shoulder problem. TJ Housmanzedah wants a new contract and has been hampered by a hammy. Things are so bad for Cinni that they resigned suspended Chris Henry(5 Game Suspension).
In short, don't see their defense stopping anybody. Poor Carson Palmer!
AFC West:
1) Chargers: 12-4. This is a weak division and the Chargers will cruise. LT and the gang will dominate their division and will end up with the #1 Seed in the AFC Conference.
2) Denver: 8-8. Jay Cutler To Brandon Marshall will be their meal ticket. They also have the Zone-Blocking scheme were they are almost certainly have a 1,000 yard rusher. But the problem is they made no upgrades to their defense.
3) Raiders: 7-9. The Raiders may not be that bad this year. They add McFadden thru the draft this year and have some good talent on their D. This team will go as far as JaMarcus Russel takes them. If Russel can't figure it out they will end up being last in the division. If Their D can stop the run, they will be tough to beat. Lots of IF'S IMO.
4) KC: 3-13. Other than Larry Johnson who is coming off a foot injury and Gonzo who is 36 years old, KC doesn't have much. Brody Croyle is not a NFL QB IMO. This team doesn't have much talent and will struggle all year. This could be the end for Herman Edwards.
For the Playoffs, The NFC Conference Championship will be NewOrleans traveling to Dallas. This time Dallas doesn't let this slip out of their hands. They hang on for dear life and make a trip to the SuperBowl.
Over at the very competitve AFC Conference, I see SanDiego, like Dallas finally advance to the SuperBowl by beating the Colts.
The SuperBowl will be the Cowboys VS Chargers! Two familar coaches go head to head on the big stage. This could be one for the ages.
If I had to put money on it, not that I gamble, but I would have to give a slight Dallas with Romo, Barber, Owens, Witten and a defense that I think and hope will be stiffling. A top five defense may not be out of question. Time will tell.
Finally... the playoff drought is over as well as a SuperBowl title. Cowboys get the Six Ring a year later.
Guys, I tried very hard not to be bias. I tried to be fair and honest. I think the Cowboys have the most talent in the NFL. That always doesn't mean that you win(See Last Year) but I feel that this year will be different. The Cowboys are stacked and are ready to take home another ring. See Ya in Miami.
