Like every year..this is my prediction
Pats vs Seahawks
I dont care..
Thursday, September 4, 2008
NFL Preview(NFC East)
NFC East
Cowboys(11-5)
By the slimmest of margins..I gave the title to Dallas...I think this team has the most talent and it should be carried out this year to win.I think the addition of Adam Jones should help keep safety Roy Williams off the field as much as possible and that cant do anything but help this team do well.Offensively Romo to TO or Jason Witten should be norm,but I think ability of Patrick Crayton will get them over the hump,because TO will get the doubles,someone else will need to step up their game.Marion Barber is the guy everyone is raving about but I think he'll be less effective this year,I feel his running style for his body isnt a good mix..and he'll get the bulk of the carries where Julius Jones could have helped out.Felix Jones is a good backup but I dont think he'll pay dividends like he should in his 1st year.Give him time.
Eagles(10-6)
I really like this team...alot...IF Donovan McNabb is healthy...if he isnt...eliminate this record...but I'll go with that he is...if there is any team who has had success with "no name" talent other than the Patriots..its the Eagles..Other than McNabb and )do everything running back) Brian Westbrook,it will be offense by committee.Rookie DeSean Jackson,Hank Baskett and Reggie Brown will have to be the threats on the outside and I think that could be enough if Reggie can do his part,he was in danger of losing his job last year,but Kevin Curtis is out with a hernia so he'll have to do for now.This defense is a standout with a trio(yes,trio) of pro bowl caliber cornerbacks...Sheldon Brown,Asante Samuel and Lito Sheppard are going to cause alot of problems for offenses..now add Brian Dawkins and Trent Cole..and you have the potential for an elite defense.That is if like McNabb,everyone stays relatively healthy.
Giants(9-7)
I'm not sold on Eli Manning...still lol...and I feel terrible about it...you dont outduel "The Great" Tom Brady for a super bowl and get nothing...but eh..I think I'm more sour on the defense and who isnt there this year than I am about Eli and his streaky play.The defense has lost Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora while others have walked from the team via free agency...but the secondary isnt that bad with small upgrades..but I feel the offense is going to have to carry this team and I dont know if Eli can..yet..sorry.
Redskins(8-8)
The only reason I dont have my home team(from Virginia) higher is because of Jason Campbell...I like him..but he's had a different system every year...that cant happen with a young QB.This team is maybe 2nd to Dallas in terms of talent..maybe even more..but something is always up..injury..something..to hold them back.Hopefully the team doesnt give up on Campbell early and go with Todd Collins,even though the team did that last year and made it to the playoffs...wait a minute.....
Cowboys(11-5)
By the slimmest of margins..I gave the title to Dallas...I think this team has the most talent and it should be carried out this year to win.I think the addition of Adam Jones should help keep safety Roy Williams off the field as much as possible and that cant do anything but help this team do well.Offensively Romo to TO or Jason Witten should be norm,but I think ability of Patrick Crayton will get them over the hump,because TO will get the doubles,someone else will need to step up their game.Marion Barber is the guy everyone is raving about but I think he'll be less effective this year,I feel his running style for his body isnt a good mix..and he'll get the bulk of the carries where Julius Jones could have helped out.Felix Jones is a good backup but I dont think he'll pay dividends like he should in his 1st year.Give him time.
Eagles(10-6)
I really like this team...alot...IF Donovan McNabb is healthy...if he isnt...eliminate this record...but I'll go with that he is...if there is any team who has had success with "no name" talent other than the Patriots..its the Eagles..Other than McNabb and )do everything running back) Brian Westbrook,it will be offense by committee.Rookie DeSean Jackson,Hank Baskett and Reggie Brown will have to be the threats on the outside and I think that could be enough if Reggie can do his part,he was in danger of losing his job last year,but Kevin Curtis is out with a hernia so he'll have to do for now.This defense is a standout with a trio(yes,trio) of pro bowl caliber cornerbacks...Sheldon Brown,Asante Samuel and Lito Sheppard are going to cause alot of problems for offenses..now add Brian Dawkins and Trent Cole..and you have the potential for an elite defense.That is if like McNabb,everyone stays relatively healthy.
Giants(9-7)
I'm not sold on Eli Manning...still lol...and I feel terrible about it...you dont outduel "The Great" Tom Brady for a super bowl and get nothing...but eh..I think I'm more sour on the defense and who isnt there this year than I am about Eli and his streaky play.The defense has lost Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora while others have walked from the team via free agency...but the secondary isnt that bad with small upgrades..but I feel the offense is going to have to carry this team and I dont know if Eli can..yet..sorry.
Redskins(8-8)
The only reason I dont have my home team(from Virginia) higher is because of Jason Campbell...I like him..but he's had a different system every year...that cant happen with a young QB.This team is maybe 2nd to Dallas in terms of talent..maybe even more..but something is always up..injury..something..to hold them back.Hopefully the team doesnt give up on Campbell early and go with Todd Collins,even though the team did that last year and made it to the playoffs...wait a minute.....
NFL Preview(NFC South)
NFC South
Tampa Bay(9-7)
It will be close between Tampa,Carolina and New Orleans,but it wont take much to win the division.I went with Tampa because of the standout defense that brings it every game.They have standouts at every level of their defense from Gaines Adams to Derrick Brooks to Ronde Barber to Jermaine Phillips...expect them to hold teams under 20pts(16 last year) for another year.The offense...isnt so standout...Jeff Garcia is a solid option at quarterback,but other than Joey Galloway at receiver,you really cant pencil in anything for anyone else...this is who needs to step up:
-Any running back;Warrick Dunn,Earnest Graham...gotta keep the defense honest..very much needed.
-Anyone not named Joey Galloway;Ike Hillard,Alex Smith,Michael Clayton,Jerramy Stevens...go catch something!
New Orleans(8-8)
The offense will be pretty explosive this year..I may be the one of the few players who thinks Reggie Bush will pan out still...Drew Brees is still undervalued at quarterback(ask the Chargers who they'd want) Marques Colston is a legit monster at WR and Jeremy Shockley is their new horse at tight end...and Shockley is good when he is on the field..take that with a grain of salt because hes always nicked up with something..but he is tough so he should atleast try to get out there.Defensively is the hold up for me here...their defensive line is pretty nice,but other than that..I should legitimately shrug at..no real defensive stoppers...so expect high scoring games,but dont make plays for December.
Carolina(7-9)
This is the team that is always a dark horse.You cant predict anything about them other than unpredictability...I believe everyone(nearly) picked them to make the super bowl not too long ago..and they simply didnt deliver.They kinda have the talent to make it.Steve "Fists of Fury" Smith is the star on that team and its amazing to watch a guy who is 5'8ish get open and take contact..the 2nd receiver is always a question but I think with the additions of DJ Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad(re-addition) and 2nd year player Dwayne Jarrett should provide help on the outside. The running back tandem of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart will be a force to be reckoned with but the big question mark on offense is QB Jake Delhomme.He had elbow surgery last year and honestly to me wasnt that good of a QB prior...so..alot will depend on him.The defense is another question mark.They have all the talent to be a shut down defense..but somehow they just didnt..it was sad to see talent wasted like that.Julius Peppers is one of the scarest players to be playing against as a quarterback(like I did it or something lol) but yet somehow mustered up a meer 2.5 sacks last year and played 14 games.Who knows.
Falcons(5-11)
Matt Ryan is a rookie...and the starting quarterback...Michael Turner gets from behind LT in San Diego and gets a full load shot...this team isnt good...but I dont expect them to bomb like everyone else...mainly because of the schedule...I think these are winable games
-Detroit
-Kansas City
-Chicago
-Denver
-St Louis
and mix in the unpredictability of Carolina...not bad...too bad no one in Atlanta will see most of these games...regardless I think Ryan is a little further along in his maturity compared to his other rookie QB counterparts and he actually has a target in Roddy White who had an overly quiet 1200 yards last year with a revolving door of QBs. The defense isnt great overall at key positions but I'm sure something can be made of it.I think they're better than New Orleans' defense..for what its worth.
Tampa Bay(9-7)
It will be close between Tampa,Carolina and New Orleans,but it wont take much to win the division.I went with Tampa because of the standout defense that brings it every game.They have standouts at every level of their defense from Gaines Adams to Derrick Brooks to Ronde Barber to Jermaine Phillips...expect them to hold teams under 20pts(16 last year) for another year.The offense...isnt so standout...Jeff Garcia is a solid option at quarterback,but other than Joey Galloway at receiver,you really cant pencil in anything for anyone else...this is who needs to step up:
-Any running back;Warrick Dunn,Earnest Graham...gotta keep the defense honest..very much needed.
-Anyone not named Joey Galloway;Ike Hillard,Alex Smith,Michael Clayton,Jerramy Stevens...go catch something!
New Orleans(8-8)
The offense will be pretty explosive this year..I may be the one of the few players who thinks Reggie Bush will pan out still...Drew Brees is still undervalued at quarterback(ask the Chargers who they'd want) Marques Colston is a legit monster at WR and Jeremy Shockley is their new horse at tight end...and Shockley is good when he is on the field..take that with a grain of salt because hes always nicked up with something..but he is tough so he should atleast try to get out there.Defensively is the hold up for me here...their defensive line is pretty nice,but other than that..I should legitimately shrug at..no real defensive stoppers...so expect high scoring games,but dont make plays for December.
Carolina(7-9)
This is the team that is always a dark horse.You cant predict anything about them other than unpredictability...I believe everyone(nearly) picked them to make the super bowl not too long ago..and they simply didnt deliver.They kinda have the talent to make it.Steve "Fists of Fury" Smith is the star on that team and its amazing to watch a guy who is 5'8ish get open and take contact..the 2nd receiver is always a question but I think with the additions of DJ Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad(re-addition) and 2nd year player Dwayne Jarrett should provide help on the outside. The running back tandem of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart will be a force to be reckoned with but the big question mark on offense is QB Jake Delhomme.He had elbow surgery last year and honestly to me wasnt that good of a QB prior...so..alot will depend on him.The defense is another question mark.They have all the talent to be a shut down defense..but somehow they just didnt..it was sad to see talent wasted like that.Julius Peppers is one of the scarest players to be playing against as a quarterback(like I did it or something lol) but yet somehow mustered up a meer 2.5 sacks last year and played 14 games.Who knows.
Falcons(5-11)
Matt Ryan is a rookie...and the starting quarterback...Michael Turner gets from behind LT in San Diego and gets a full load shot...this team isnt good...but I dont expect them to bomb like everyone else...mainly because of the schedule...I think these are winable games
-Detroit
-Kansas City
-Chicago
-Denver
-St Louis
and mix in the unpredictability of Carolina...not bad...too bad no one in Atlanta will see most of these games...regardless I think Ryan is a little further along in his maturity compared to his other rookie QB counterparts and he actually has a target in Roddy White who had an overly quiet 1200 yards last year with a revolving door of QBs. The defense isnt great overall at key positions but I'm sure something can be made of it.I think they're better than New Orleans' defense..for what its worth.
NFL Preview(NFC North)
NFC North
Packers(10-6)
I had a tie here with the Vikings...I like Aaron Rodgers more than Tavaris Jackson..but just because I like him doesnt mean he'll do better than the other guy.I give the Packers the edge here because I like all parts of the offense...the defenses are very even,I like the skill positions...I think the WR core(Driver and Jennings) is more experienced and will help their QB more than Minnesota's core(Berrain and Rice).Running back Ryan Grant came on last year but I dont know if he is one of those guys who came out of no where because the bar was set low,or because he is the real deal.Regardless I feel that Aaron Rodgers will ease the faithful in Green Bay about Brett Farve...even if he doesnt,they still have a defense and decent running game to give them a chance much like the Bears did a few years ago with Rex Grossman.
Vikings(10-6)
The defense is there...the running game is very much there...the WRs are kinda there...the quarterback?....who knows...last year he was my pick for worst quarterback last year..They finished 8-8 last year and missed the playoffs..with the star Adrian Peterson running all over the place..it will be Tavaris Jackson who will be the most important player for them because it will be his play that will hold back or help Adrian Peterson by keeping those extra players out of the box.Anything else on this roster isnt really important other than Tavaris Jackson's TD/Int ratio.
Lions(5-11)
And the bad..its like the northern version of the Bengals...good QB(Jon Kitna),elite WRs(Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson)...uh..former runningback Rudi Johnson...no defense...i'll be honest with you there is only 2 players on this defense that I know of...former Seahawk Chuck Darby and Ernie Sims...thats not good.
Bears(4-12)
And the ugly....this offense might be the worst in football..I like the decision at the QB with Kyle Orton over Rex Grossman,but there isnt anyone to throw to...Devin Hester?..he's still learning the position..Marty Booker?....no..but on the bright side the defense is still sout but with the offense going 3 and out alot..look for the defense to be on the field alot more than the offense and it shouldnt be that way.
Packers(10-6)
I had a tie here with the Vikings...I like Aaron Rodgers more than Tavaris Jackson..but just because I like him doesnt mean he'll do better than the other guy.I give the Packers the edge here because I like all parts of the offense...the defenses are very even,I like the skill positions...I think the WR core(Driver and Jennings) is more experienced and will help their QB more than Minnesota's core(Berrain and Rice).Running back Ryan Grant came on last year but I dont know if he is one of those guys who came out of no where because the bar was set low,or because he is the real deal.Regardless I feel that Aaron Rodgers will ease the faithful in Green Bay about Brett Farve...even if he doesnt,they still have a defense and decent running game to give them a chance much like the Bears did a few years ago with Rex Grossman.
Vikings(10-6)
The defense is there...the running game is very much there...the WRs are kinda there...the quarterback?....who knows...last year he was my pick for worst quarterback last year..They finished 8-8 last year and missed the playoffs..with the star Adrian Peterson running all over the place..it will be Tavaris Jackson who will be the most important player for them because it will be his play that will hold back or help Adrian Peterson by keeping those extra players out of the box.Anything else on this roster isnt really important other than Tavaris Jackson's TD/Int ratio.
Lions(5-11)
And the bad..its like the northern version of the Bengals...good QB(Jon Kitna),elite WRs(Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson)...uh..former runningback Rudi Johnson...no defense...i'll be honest with you there is only 2 players on this defense that I know of...former Seahawk Chuck Darby and Ernie Sims...thats not good.
Bears(4-12)
And the ugly....this offense might be the worst in football..I like the decision at the QB with Kyle Orton over Rex Grossman,but there isnt anyone to throw to...Devin Hester?..he's still learning the position..Marty Booker?....no..but on the bright side the defense is still sout but with the offense going 3 and out alot..look for the defense to be on the field alot more than the offense and it shouldnt be that way.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
NFL Preview(NFC West)
NFC West
Seahawks(10-6)
I'll try to contain my homerism here..but I feel that Seattle is still ahead of all of these other teams in the West.As long as Matt Hasselbeck's back is good,the pass offense should be okay I think.Even with injuries to WRs Deion Branch and Bobby Engram,I think that the young guys who will play(Courtney Taylor and Jordan Kent) will be capable in making plays along with Nate Burleson.The ground game is in flux a little bit from my eyes,but it shouldnt be as bad as last year with the body of Shaun Alexander filling that hole.The combination of Julius Jones and Mo Morris should be enough to keep the ground game valid but I dont think either really should explode as the #1 guy yet.The defense will be a big staple for this team this year,which is odd because before last year the defense was always the questionmark.The D-tackles are a little light but the standout is Patrick Kerney who was 2nd in the league last year in sacks.The linebackers are argubly the best in football with the combo of Julian Peterson,Leroy Hill and Lofa Tatupu who are all playmakers in their own rights and the secondary is very solid with probowler corner Marcus Trufant.The 2nd corner spot is a bit of a sore spot with young guy Kelly Jennings,but he should grow and make plays as well.
Cardinals(8-8)
Now I know everyone is picking them to overthrow the Seahawks this year...but I'm holding off on that for one more year.The offense should be examined a little more...this is what I'm wondering:
-Will Matt Leinart play this year?
-Will Edgerrin James hold up for another 1200 yd year?
-Is Anquan Boldin's injury connected to his discontent with management?
-Is the defense ready to stop the run(gave up 97 yds a game)?
These things are really picking at me and this is what I came up with
-Yes,because Warner will get hurt
-No but he will get over 1000 yds
-Yes it is but he'll still show up for games
-Marginally yes..but not enough to make a difference
Rams(7-9)
This team is a year late to me..last year was going to be the year for the Rams..but injuries happened..everywhere it seemed..and it fell apart.I think the main thing everyone should be looking at is how the offensive line is doing.It matters to everyone on the offense.Marc Bulger took waaaaay more hits with a shuffled offensive line..he could only play 12 games last year and threw 35x or more in 6 of those games.Thats way too many to not have Mike Martz....so they will need Steven Jackson to play more than 12 games(like last year) and making people pay and open things up...and that can happen with a better offensive line.He only topped 100 yards 2x and both were in blowout losses and only got 25 carries once...they need him bad to play.Defensively this team took a good player in Chris Long,but he cant play in the secondary...inwhich they were 21st in yardage.Thats all I got.
49ers(5-11)
This offense isnt very good.Other than runningback Frank Gore...they dont have another reliable guy to go to.Everyone is waiting around for Vernon Davis to make the jump to elite tight end,but I think that will depend on if JT O'Sullivan can accually deliever in a starting role.Now that Mike Martz is there controlling the offense,you would think there would be alot of airing the ball out...but with Issac Bruce and Bryant Johnson....you would think....uh..how is this going to happen?....you and me both.I actually like the defense parts,but as a sum..doesnt really seem like they can pull it together..atleast not yet.Is it too early to fire Mike Nolan?
Seahawks(10-6)
I'll try to contain my homerism here..but I feel that Seattle is still ahead of all of these other teams in the West.As long as Matt Hasselbeck's back is good,the pass offense should be okay I think.Even with injuries to WRs Deion Branch and Bobby Engram,I think that the young guys who will play(Courtney Taylor and Jordan Kent) will be capable in making plays along with Nate Burleson.The ground game is in flux a little bit from my eyes,but it shouldnt be as bad as last year with the body of Shaun Alexander filling that hole.The combination of Julius Jones and Mo Morris should be enough to keep the ground game valid but I dont think either really should explode as the #1 guy yet.The defense will be a big staple for this team this year,which is odd because before last year the defense was always the questionmark.The D-tackles are a little light but the standout is Patrick Kerney who was 2nd in the league last year in sacks.The linebackers are argubly the best in football with the combo of Julian Peterson,Leroy Hill and Lofa Tatupu who are all playmakers in their own rights and the secondary is very solid with probowler corner Marcus Trufant.The 2nd corner spot is a bit of a sore spot with young guy Kelly Jennings,but he should grow and make plays as well.
Cardinals(8-8)
Now I know everyone is picking them to overthrow the Seahawks this year...but I'm holding off on that for one more year.The offense should be examined a little more...this is what I'm wondering:
-Will Matt Leinart play this year?
-Will Edgerrin James hold up for another 1200 yd year?
-Is Anquan Boldin's injury connected to his discontent with management?
-Is the defense ready to stop the run(gave up 97 yds a game)?
These things are really picking at me and this is what I came up with
-Yes,because Warner will get hurt
-No but he will get over 1000 yds
-Yes it is but he'll still show up for games
-Marginally yes..but not enough to make a difference
Rams(7-9)
This team is a year late to me..last year was going to be the year for the Rams..but injuries happened..everywhere it seemed..and it fell apart.I think the main thing everyone should be looking at is how the offensive line is doing.It matters to everyone on the offense.Marc Bulger took waaaaay more hits with a shuffled offensive line..he could only play 12 games last year and threw 35x or more in 6 of those games.Thats way too many to not have Mike Martz....so they will need Steven Jackson to play more than 12 games(like last year) and making people pay and open things up...and that can happen with a better offensive line.He only topped 100 yards 2x and both were in blowout losses and only got 25 carries once...they need him bad to play.Defensively this team took a good player in Chris Long,but he cant play in the secondary...inwhich they were 21st in yardage.Thats all I got.
49ers(5-11)
This offense isnt very good.Other than runningback Frank Gore...they dont have another reliable guy to go to.Everyone is waiting around for Vernon Davis to make the jump to elite tight end,but I think that will depend on if JT O'Sullivan can accually deliever in a starting role.Now that Mike Martz is there controlling the offense,you would think there would be alot of airing the ball out...but with Issac Bruce and Bryant Johnson....you would think....uh..how is this going to happen?....you and me both.I actually like the defense parts,but as a sum..doesnt really seem like they can pull it together..atleast not yet.Is it too early to fire Mike Nolan?
Monday, September 1, 2008
NFL Preview(AFC North)
Pittsburgh(10-6)
I was back and forth with who should win this division...I went with the Steelers because they seem tougher on defense than the Browns.But it can easily go the other way if the offensive line doesnt hold up like it hasnt as of late.Also this team is no spring chicken...last year they limped into the playoffs with injuries to its big playmakers...if they are going to make a run they need everyone to be healthy.Big Ben is a quality QB and has all the options in the world with reliabilty(Hines Ward),speed(Santonio Holmes) and size(Limas Sweed and Heath Miller) but none of that matters if the ground game isnt going.They have 2 very good options with Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall,offensively this team is stacked at skill positions.Defensively they are stacked as well with no real weakness...just know that.
Cleveland(10-6)
This team is on the verge...they are a high powered offense with an improving defense..but I think it will be the defense that holds them back,by not holding anyone.I said they were improving,but it may not be at a playoff level yet.The addition of Shaun Rogers will help the push up front but I didnt think the secondary was that great anyways.What you should take from this team is alot of high scoring..and no Brady Quinn...yet
Cincinnati(6-10)
6 is a tad generous...this team isnt very good..I love the combo of TJ Houshmandzadeh,Chad Ocho Cinco(lol) and Carson Palmer..its an elite combo..but anywhere else isnt good...no Rudi Johnson..so the running game is in flux right now...combine that with the ever decline of defense being played there...I dont know how this team could do well in any fase of the game right now.
Baltimore(5-11)
5 is also a bit generous..this team doesnt really seem know what to do at QB right now..Troy Smith had the inside track in the preseason,but has gotten sick and hasnt played...Kyle Boller is hurt with some kind of shoulder injury..but..is still playing?...and they just signed Joey Harrington...so that means rookie Joe Flacco is the day 1 starter...so you just dont know what the offense is capable of.Willis McGahee is the workhorse..but wait..his knee has been acting up on him..so enter Ray Rice?...do you see where I'm going with this?...defensively the team is still elite...but age is starting to get up there for the mainstays on this team...and word is Ed Reed has a career threatening injury he's dealing with so you never know whats going on with the backside...mix in a new coach..and you have last place everyone
I was back and forth with who should win this division...I went with the Steelers because they seem tougher on defense than the Browns.But it can easily go the other way if the offensive line doesnt hold up like it hasnt as of late.Also this team is no spring chicken...last year they limped into the playoffs with injuries to its big playmakers...if they are going to make a run they need everyone to be healthy.Big Ben is a quality QB and has all the options in the world with reliabilty(Hines Ward),speed(Santonio Holmes) and size(Limas Sweed and Heath Miller) but none of that matters if the ground game isnt going.They have 2 very good options with Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall,offensively this team is stacked at skill positions.Defensively they are stacked as well with no real weakness...just know that.
Cleveland(10-6)
This team is on the verge...they are a high powered offense with an improving defense..but I think it will be the defense that holds them back,by not holding anyone.I said they were improving,but it may not be at a playoff level yet.The addition of Shaun Rogers will help the push up front but I didnt think the secondary was that great anyways.What you should take from this team is alot of high scoring..and no Brady Quinn...yet
Cincinnati(6-10)
6 is a tad generous...this team isnt very good..I love the combo of TJ Houshmandzadeh,Chad Ocho Cinco(lol) and Carson Palmer..its an elite combo..but anywhere else isnt good...no Rudi Johnson..so the running game is in flux right now...combine that with the ever decline of defense being played there...I dont know how this team could do well in any fase of the game right now.
Baltimore(5-11)
5 is also a bit generous..this team doesnt really seem know what to do at QB right now..Troy Smith had the inside track in the preseason,but has gotten sick and hasnt played...Kyle Boller is hurt with some kind of shoulder injury..but..is still playing?...and they just signed Joey Harrington...so that means rookie Joe Flacco is the day 1 starter...so you just dont know what the offense is capable of.Willis McGahee is the workhorse..but wait..his knee has been acting up on him..so enter Ray Rice?...do you see where I'm going with this?...defensively the team is still elite...but age is starting to get up there for the mainstays on this team...and word is Ed Reed has a career threatening injury he's dealing with so you never know whats going on with the backside...mix in a new coach..and you have last place everyone
NFL Preview(AFC East)
AFC East
1-Patriots(13-3)
How do you reward a team who goes almost undefeated last year?...give them the easiest schedule..this schedule challenges them very lightly and add that to a easy conference...be prepared to make the debate of an undefeated schedule again this year.The offense changes very little..WR Stallworth out,RB Lamont Jordan in...they will still be explosive with the combo or Brady,Moss and Welker every week.One issue could be the RB situation..Maroney hasnt lived up to his billing thus far of being a solo back,nor being healthy the entire season.But if you line up Kevin Faulk and Jordan to spell Maroney,you still have a good solid running game.My issue for the defense is the secondary.Its not good.They just added Deltha O'Neal from the Bengals...and honestly I cant see anyone not being good enough to play defense for the Bengals making a real impact for anyone else.I would predict if anyone can throw deep on this team alot of shootouts.
2-Jets(10-6)
When looking at the roster I wasnt too impressed...Favre has weapons..but the defense is real iffy for me..but the schedule is overly easy...they play the NFC West this year so that can be atleast 3 wins off the bat lol.Like I said Favre has weapons,on the outside he has the duo of Jerricho Cotchery(who had the quiestest 1100+ yds last year) and Laveranues Coles who is really reliable as well.As long as Thomas Jones can provide what he did last year with yardage(1100+) but with more touchdowns(only had 1,not a misprint) it will be a solid,balanced offense.The defense I really dont know much about anymore.I know they werent very good last year..got rid of its best player in Jonathan Vilma(to NO) and...nothing stands out..so anything could happen defensively.
3-Bills(8-8)
I like this team...QB Trent Edwards was average last year but I think he can build off that for a better season this year.The big spot of the offense was Marshawn Lynch who had 1110 yards last year and 7 tds...look for him to add to that if Edwards gets his stuff together.The WR core is pretty weak other than Lee Evans.Its pretty easy to shut Evans out because he's a bigger deep threat than anything else,but there really isnt a 2nd receiver to help out when the double team come to Evans every game.This team is a big possesion receiver from pushing for a playoff spot to me.The defense seems to be more stout this year with the additions of Kawika Mitchell and Marcus Stroud.Both will seem to make impacts along with Angelo Crowell,Terrence McGee and a full season from Paul Posluszny.
4-Dolphins(5-11)
I'm kinda down on this team right now..they are in a transition year or years...so there isnt much to like on the defense anymore..I'll move on.Chad Pennington should add stability to the offense,as many jokes as I crack about Chad,he is overly accurate and should help the WRs alot...speaking of which the WRs arent good..the top 3 WRs
Ted Ginn Jr
Ernest Wilford
Derek Hagan
All have been described as WRs with questionable hands as of late..one of these guys is going to have to step up and become the main guy,my pick is Ginn..but I dont know why.The duo of Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown is pretty nice to have,but the WRs are going to have to do their job so Chad can open things up..but with that said..5-11 is how I see it
1-Patriots(13-3)
How do you reward a team who goes almost undefeated last year?...give them the easiest schedule..this schedule challenges them very lightly and add that to a easy conference...be prepared to make the debate of an undefeated schedule again this year.The offense changes very little..WR Stallworth out,RB Lamont Jordan in...they will still be explosive with the combo or Brady,Moss and Welker every week.One issue could be the RB situation..Maroney hasnt lived up to his billing thus far of being a solo back,nor being healthy the entire season.But if you line up Kevin Faulk and Jordan to spell Maroney,you still have a good solid running game.My issue for the defense is the secondary.Its not good.They just added Deltha O'Neal from the Bengals...and honestly I cant see anyone not being good enough to play defense for the Bengals making a real impact for anyone else.I would predict if anyone can throw deep on this team alot of shootouts.
2-Jets(10-6)
When looking at the roster I wasnt too impressed...Favre has weapons..but the defense is real iffy for me..but the schedule is overly easy...they play the NFC West this year so that can be atleast 3 wins off the bat lol.Like I said Favre has weapons,on the outside he has the duo of Jerricho Cotchery(who had the quiestest 1100+ yds last year) and Laveranues Coles who is really reliable as well.As long as Thomas Jones can provide what he did last year with yardage(1100+) but with more touchdowns(only had 1,not a misprint) it will be a solid,balanced offense.The defense I really dont know much about anymore.I know they werent very good last year..got rid of its best player in Jonathan Vilma(to NO) and...nothing stands out..so anything could happen defensively.
3-Bills(8-8)
I like this team...QB Trent Edwards was average last year but I think he can build off that for a better season this year.The big spot of the offense was Marshawn Lynch who had 1110 yards last year and 7 tds...look for him to add to that if Edwards gets his stuff together.The WR core is pretty weak other than Lee Evans.Its pretty easy to shut Evans out because he's a bigger deep threat than anything else,but there really isnt a 2nd receiver to help out when the double team come to Evans every game.This team is a big possesion receiver from pushing for a playoff spot to me.The defense seems to be more stout this year with the additions of Kawika Mitchell and Marcus Stroud.Both will seem to make impacts along with Angelo Crowell,Terrence McGee and a full season from Paul Posluszny.
4-Dolphins(5-11)
I'm kinda down on this team right now..they are in a transition year or years...so there isnt much to like on the defense anymore..I'll move on.Chad Pennington should add stability to the offense,as many jokes as I crack about Chad,he is overly accurate and should help the WRs alot...speaking of which the WRs arent good..the top 3 WRs
Ted Ginn Jr
Ernest Wilford
Derek Hagan
All have been described as WRs with questionable hands as of late..one of these guys is going to have to step up and become the main guy,my pick is Ginn..but I dont know why.The duo of Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown is pretty nice to have,but the WRs are going to have to do their job so Chad can open things up..but with that said..5-11 is how I see it
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