Thursday, August 30, 2007
NFL Predictions
We're just a couple of weeks away from the start of another NFL Season, so I guess it's prediction time.
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Providing Donovan F. McNabb is healthy, Philly is one of the better teams in the NFC. I'm not completely sold on Cowboys QB Tony Romo, he tailed off after a fine start, and I'm not just talking about a botched field goal attempt in the playoffs. He'll need to prove more. The Giants have a poor coach, players who don't believe in him and a QB who's not as good as his dad or brother. They're going nowhere. The 'Skins are going in the right direction, but they've got a long way to go...
The Bears have a great defense, generally enough offense and the ability to win a weak division. I sincerely hope that this is Brett Favre's last season in Green Bay (and the NFL). I'd like to see him go out as a winner. The Lions are better, but 10 wins? That's just insane. The Vikings will run the ball and run it effectively. They won't do any of the other things they need to do to win many games.
I'm still not sold on Reggie Bush, but I'm completely sold on the way coach Sean Payton used him. Payton is one of the best offensive minds in the NFL. Panthers WR Steve Smith may be the best player in the NFC. They play good defense, have a smart QB and they know how to win. The Bucs are a mess, particularly at QB. They seem to have no direction. The Falcons will be better than most people think, which is to say they won't be the worst team in the NFL. Just what did coach Bobby Petrino sign on for?
The 'Hawks were dangerous down the stretch. A good defense and the best RB in the conference make them a good bet to win this division. The 'Niners are good enough to win as well, but they're young, though every bit as good as Seattle. The Rams will score a ton of points. The opposition will score more. Should be fun to watch though. The Cardinals will be better this year. I am so sick of hearing that. They always suck. They shouldn't, they have talent and a new coach, but they'll suck, they always do.
The Pats weren't in the Super Bowl last year because they didn't have a decent WR. My how they fixed that! And no, I don't mean Randy Moss. If Moss doesn't destroy the chemistry of this team, they'll win, and win big. The Jets are amazing, and I still don't understand how they do it, but figure they can do it again. Buffalo is better. So are the Dolphins, but Trent Green isn't the answer, look for rookie Beck to start by midseason.
The most competitive division in football, anyone can win, including Cleveland, though that's a longshot. The Steelers were better than last year's record indicated. A new coach shouldn't negatively impact them. The Ravens should run the ball better with McGahee, but McNair has to drop off at QB, and he won games by the skin of his teeth last year. The Bengals would be better if they didn't have all of those hoolums on their team. I think that will hurt them more this season. The Browns had a fantastic draft and already have a nice base of young talent. There's too much talent above them to improve their record too much, though.
The Colts will win the south because they're a great team, but as much because no one here challenges them. The Jags are unsettled at QB, though their running game and defense seem sound. Vince Young will be better in Tennessee, but the team is in for a big drop off. They've lost too much talent to improve on last year's record. Houston seemed to turn it around offensively last year, so they dumped their starting QB for Matt Schaub. How does that make sense?
San Diego has as much talent as anyone, but with a new head coach and two new coordinators, I have a hard time predicting too much for them. The Bronco's D, a strength most of the season let them down in the stretch and hasn't looked good in the preseason. KC can't be as good as last year and look for a huge drop off for Larry Johnson. What the hell are the Raiders doing? They play good D, but this is the worst team in the NFL.
Super Bowl XLII
Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots
But that's just another wild ass guess.
BOJ
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NFC EASTPhiladelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Washington Redskins
Providing Donovan F. McNabb is healthy, Philly is one of the better teams in the NFC. I'm not completely sold on Cowboys QB Tony Romo, he tailed off after a fine start, and I'm not just talking about a botched field goal attempt in the playoffs. He'll need to prove more. The Giants have a poor coach, players who don't believe in him and a QB who's not as good as his dad or brother. They're going nowhere. The 'Skins are going in the right direction, but they've got a long way to go...
NFC NORTHChicago Bears Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Minnesota Vikings
The Bears have a great defense, generally enough offense and the ability to win a weak division. I sincerely hope that this is Brett Favre's last season in Green Bay (and the NFL). I'd like to see him go out as a winner. The Lions are better, but 10 wins? That's just insane. The Vikings will run the ball and run it effectively. They won't do any of the other things they need to do to win many games.
NFC SOUTHNew Orleans Saints Carolina Panthers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Atlanta Falcons
I'm still not sold on Reggie Bush, but I'm completely sold on the way coach Sean Payton used him. Payton is one of the best offensive minds in the NFL. Panthers WR Steve Smith may be the best player in the NFC. They play good defense, have a smart QB and they know how to win. The Bucs are a mess, particularly at QB. They seem to have no direction. The Falcons will be better than most people think, which is to say they won't be the worst team in the NFL. Just what did coach Bobby Petrino sign on for?
NFC WESTSeattle Seahawks San Francisco 49ers St. Louis Rams Arizona Cardinals
The 'Hawks were dangerous down the stretch. A good defense and the best RB in the conference make them a good bet to win this division. The 'Niners are good enough to win as well, but they're young, though every bit as good as Seattle. The Rams will score a ton of points. The opposition will score more. Should be fun to watch though. The Cardinals will be better this year. I am so sick of hearing that. They always suck. They shouldn't, they have talent and a new coach, but they'll suck, they always do.
AFC EASTNew England Patriots New York Jets Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins
The Pats weren't in the Super Bowl last year because they didn't have a decent WR. My how they fixed that! And no, I don't mean Randy Moss. If Moss doesn't destroy the chemistry of this team, they'll win, and win big. The Jets are amazing, and I still don't understand how they do it, but figure they can do it again. Buffalo is better. So are the Dolphins, but Trent Green isn't the answer, look for rookie Beck to start by midseason.
AFC NORTHPittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns
The most competitive division in football, anyone can win, including Cleveland, though that's a longshot. The Steelers were better than last year's record indicated. A new coach shouldn't negatively impact them. The Ravens should run the ball better with McGahee, but McNair has to drop off at QB, and he won games by the skin of his teeth last year. The Bengals would be better if they didn't have all of those hoolums on their team. I think that will hurt them more this season. The Browns had a fantastic draft and already have a nice base of young talent. There's too much talent above them to improve their record too much, though.
AFC SOUTHIndianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Tennesse Titans Houston Texans
The Colts will win the south because they're a great team, but as much because no one here challenges them. The Jags are unsettled at QB, though their running game and defense seem sound. Vince Young will be better in Tennessee, but the team is in for a big drop off. They've lost too much talent to improve on last year's record. Houston seemed to turn it around offensively last year, so they dumped their starting QB for Matt Schaub. How does that make sense?
AFC WESTSan Diego Chargers Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders
San Diego has as much talent as anyone, but with a new head coach and two new coordinators, I have a hard time predicting too much for them. The Bronco's D, a strength most of the season let them down in the stretch and hasn't looked good in the preseason. KC can't be as good as last year and look for a huge drop off for Larry Johnson. What the hell are the Raiders doing? They play good D, but this is the worst team in the NFL.
NFC
East Philadelphia Eagles
North Chicago Bears
South New Orleans Saints
West Seattle Seahawks
Wild Card Carolina Panthers
Wild Card San Francisco 49ers
AFC
East New England Patriots
North Pittsburgh Steelers
South Indianapolis Colts
West San Diego Chargers
Wild Card Denver Broncos
Wild Card New York Jets
Super Bowl XLII
Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots
But that's just another wild ass guess.
BOJ
# posted by Blind Orange Julius @ 12:14 PM 
