This is another very solid division, and I am really glad that I saved this one for last. Even though the 49ers have beaten my team not once, but twice in the Super Bowl, I love to watch them play football. Seattle is also a very fun team to watch.
1st - San Francisco 49ers (12-4): This might be a low win total, but their schedule is going to be a tough one. They have one of the most exciting QB's and a fantastic defense lead by a former Bengal named Justin Smith. The fact that they were practically given Bolden is not even fair.
2nd - Seattle Seahawks (11-5): This record completely depends upon whether they have any WR's step up and come to life. Russell Wilson can not go into a sophomore slump if they are going to be as good as they were last year.
3rd - Arizona Cardinals (9-7): I feel really bad that they are stuck in this division, because they have such a great defense. I really think that Larry Fitz is going to have a much better season, and that Palmer might be able to finally be a QB in the top half of the league again.
4th - St. Louis Rams (8-8): Honestly I don't really have a great reason for putting them in fourth, other than the fact that something seems to go wrong every year for them. This year, it could very well be that Jackson is gone away. Where will their running game come from?
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
NFC South Predictions
This is going to be a very tough division to play in. I feel that there is going to be a good team that will get a high draft pick simply because the teams in the division are beating up on each other. Outside of the AFC North this is probably my favorite division to watch. You have a mobile quarterback, a great defense, and one of the best pocket passers in the game.
1st - Atlanta Falcons (12-4): This team is really good, plain and simple. Now that they have brought Gonzalez back, their offense is almost unstoppable. The only concern that I have is that the defense will not be able to hold up for the whole season.
2nd - New Orleans Saints (10-6): I really feel that with their coach back that they will be a much better team. I just don't trust their defense, and that one factor could turn this 10-6 team into a 6-10 team, plain and simple.
3rd - Tampa Bay Bucs (8-8): I know that this may upset bucs fans, but honestly, I do like the off-season that your team had. The only problem is that Freeman is one of the most inconsistent QB's in the game today. If he can play well, you could very well see your team making a deep run this year.
4th - Carolina Panthers (6-10): Good news, they are headed in the right direction and have a very dynamic QB. Bad news, this team plays in this division. I think that with a receiver like Smith, and a pretty good pass rush that this prediction could be way off.
1st - Atlanta Falcons (12-4): This team is really good, plain and simple. Now that they have brought Gonzalez back, their offense is almost unstoppable. The only concern that I have is that the defense will not be able to hold up for the whole season.
2nd - New Orleans Saints (10-6): I really feel that with their coach back that they will be a much better team. I just don't trust their defense, and that one factor could turn this 10-6 team into a 6-10 team, plain and simple.
3rd - Tampa Bay Bucs (8-8): I know that this may upset bucs fans, but honestly, I do like the off-season that your team had. The only problem is that Freeman is one of the most inconsistent QB's in the game today. If he can play well, you could very well see your team making a deep run this year.
4th - Carolina Panthers (6-10): Good news, they are headed in the right direction and have a very dynamic QB. Bad news, this team plays in this division. I think that with a receiver like Smith, and a pretty good pass rush that this prediction could be way off.
NFC North Predictions
This division is just the like the NFC East, because all of the teams could do really well, or they could just be terrible. I feel like this division also will just beat the crap out of each other. These divisional games should be a ton of fun to watch.
1st - Green Bay Packers (10-6): Honestly every time I see their symbol or hear their name I think of Red from That 70's Show. Rodgers is a great QB, and he has plenty of weapons around them. I'm just glad that they finally look like they will have a running game.
2nd - Chicago Bears (9-7): To be perfectly honest with everyone, I don't trust Cutler as far as I can throw him. I am not sure how people can even consider him elite, but he needs to prove to me that he can play well from game to game. On a side note, I love the city of Chicago.
3rd - Detroit Lions (8-8): I feel that this is the year where the Lions defense might be able to get their act together. They have a pretty good offense, but they just have not had the secondary step up to the plate. I feel like the pressure that the d-line will be able to created will really be effective this year.
4th - Minnesota Vikings (7-9): I really have no idea what to think about about the Vikings this year. They have no offense other than Peterson, and their defense is mediocre at best. But heres the thing, they find a way to win, and I can't count that out.
1st - Green Bay Packers (10-6): Honestly every time I see their symbol or hear their name I think of Red from That 70's Show. Rodgers is a great QB, and he has plenty of weapons around them. I'm just glad that they finally look like they will have a running game.
2nd - Chicago Bears (9-7): To be perfectly honest with everyone, I don't trust Cutler as far as I can throw him. I am not sure how people can even consider him elite, but he needs to prove to me that he can play well from game to game. On a side note, I love the city of Chicago.
3rd - Detroit Lions (8-8): I feel that this is the year where the Lions defense might be able to get their act together. They have a pretty good offense, but they just have not had the secondary step up to the plate. I feel like the pressure that the d-line will be able to created will really be effective this year.
4th - Minnesota Vikings (7-9): I really have no idea what to think about about the Vikings this year. They have no offense other than Peterson, and their defense is mediocre at best. But heres the thing, they find a way to win, and I can't count that out.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
NFC East Predictions
I know a lot more people that are fans of the NFC East than any other division in all of the NFL. This is one of the most intriguing divisions in all of football I think. Personally I believe that all four teams can win the division, or all four teams could be in last place. Here goes nothing:
1st- New York Giants (10-6): I feel that the offense will be able to carry the defense this year for them. Manning is a stud at QB, and they have some excellent WR's. Part of the other reason why I think that the Giants will finish in first is simply because they can fly under the radar. The Giants finished with a horrible second half of the season, and I have to believe that they will use it for motivation.
2nd- Dallas Cowboy (9-7): I know that I will catch a ton of flack for this, but I just get so tired of hearing about how great the Cowboys will be each year. I think that they have potential to have a winning record with their new defensive look, but that's about it. Plus Romo is terrible at the end of almost every season, so come crunch time, he will flop.
3rd- Washington Redskins (9-7): I think that there will be a lot of panic in Washington D.C. to start the year because it will take RGIII time to get acclimated to the NFL again. Their defense is going to be okay, and they have a great RB.
4th- Philadelphia Eagles (6-10): I know that I am on the high end of the win totals that are predicted, but I feel that Chipper will be able to figure everything out. The only problem that the Eagles are going to face is that Vick WILL get injured and the offense trying to run a ton of plays every game and not being successful on 3rd down conversions (this leads to the defense being stuck out on the field for a while every game).
1st- New York Giants (10-6): I feel that the offense will be able to carry the defense this year for them. Manning is a stud at QB, and they have some excellent WR's. Part of the other reason why I think that the Giants will finish in first is simply because they can fly under the radar. The Giants finished with a horrible second half of the season, and I have to believe that they will use it for motivation.
2nd- Dallas Cowboy (9-7): I know that I will catch a ton of flack for this, but I just get so tired of hearing about how great the Cowboys will be each year. I think that they have potential to have a winning record with their new defensive look, but that's about it. Plus Romo is terrible at the end of almost every season, so come crunch time, he will flop.
3rd- Washington Redskins (9-7): I think that there will be a lot of panic in Washington D.C. to start the year because it will take RGIII time to get acclimated to the NFL again. Their defense is going to be okay, and they have a great RB.
4th- Philadelphia Eagles (6-10): I know that I am on the high end of the win totals that are predicted, but I feel that Chipper will be able to figure everything out. The only problem that the Eagles are going to face is that Vick WILL get injured and the offense trying to run a ton of plays every game and not being successful on 3rd down conversions (this leads to the defense being stuck out on the field for a while every game).
AFC West Predictions
This has the potential to be the worst division in football as well, but with the potential best team from the conference in it. I am beginning to think that Manning is a machine, and that he is not even human, I honestly don't really have anything to say about it other than that.
1st - Denver Broncos (12-4): With the competition that is inside of the division, there should be no reason (other than injuries) that the Broncos don't just run away with this division. Manning will have at least 6 huge games (all inside of the division), and once again will put up a solid year. The defense will be just as good as it was last year. The only thing that I would be scared of if I were a Broncos fan is that because their schedule is so weak that they might struggle come play-off time with the competition.
2nd - Kansas City Chiefs (7-9): The Chiefs are a much improved team, but I am not one of those people that think they will be in the play-offs. Considering how bad they were last year, a seven win season should be considered a success. I am just afraid that Smith will miss a couple of games, and that could really hurt the Chiefs offense this year.
3rd - San Diego Chargers (5-11): I am done giving the benefit of the doubt to the Chargers, as I have done the last two years. They have a new coach, almost no receivers, and their defense is going to be mediocre at best. This is a remedy for a high draft pick next year, and with that pick maybe they can get an actual WR, or dare I say it, the replacement for the over-rated Rivers.
4th - Oakland Raiders (3-13): Oh the Raiders, I think of my roommate every time I see your name. The reason why I give you three wins this year is because I think that Pryor either gets the starting job, or takes it over. I have to be honest, I like the direction that you guys are going finally (I also love the Palmer trade as a Bengals fan), but you are headed in the right direction.
1st - Denver Broncos (12-4): With the competition that is inside of the division, there should be no reason (other than injuries) that the Broncos don't just run away with this division. Manning will have at least 6 huge games (all inside of the division), and once again will put up a solid year. The defense will be just as good as it was last year. The only thing that I would be scared of if I were a Broncos fan is that because their schedule is so weak that they might struggle come play-off time with the competition.
2nd - Kansas City Chiefs (7-9): The Chiefs are a much improved team, but I am not one of those people that think they will be in the play-offs. Considering how bad they were last year, a seven win season should be considered a success. I am just afraid that Smith will miss a couple of games, and that could really hurt the Chiefs offense this year.
3rd - San Diego Chargers (5-11): I am done giving the benefit of the doubt to the Chargers, as I have done the last two years. They have a new coach, almost no receivers, and their defense is going to be mediocre at best. This is a remedy for a high draft pick next year, and with that pick maybe they can get an actual WR, or dare I say it, the replacement for the over-rated Rivers.
4th - Oakland Raiders (3-13): Oh the Raiders, I think of my roommate every time I see your name. The reason why I give you three wins this year is because I think that Pryor either gets the starting job, or takes it over. I have to be honest, I like the direction that you guys are going finally (I also love the Palmer trade as a Bengals fan), but you are headed in the right direction.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
AFC South Predictions
The first prediction that I have is that this could potentially be one of the worst divisions this year in all of football. Everything hinges on whether or not Luck has a sophomore slump for the colts. If he does, then this division might only have one team with a winning record, if not (which I feel will be the case), then there will only be two teams with winning records.
1st - Houston Texans (10-6): I really feel that they will hit ten wins mostly because they will win at least 5 in the division. I like the addition of Ed Reed, adds some more leadership to that defense with J.J. Watt. The only problems that I see are these three things: 1- health of Foster, 2- Schaub and his ability to play late in the year, 3- Johnson getting injured. Those are the three factors that can make this team worse than 10 wins.
2nd - Indianapolis Colts (9-7): The only problem that I see with the Colts this year is their defense. They might be able to put points up on the board, but can they stop anybody? I'm not sure that they will be able to. I like what Luck has done so far, and I am even more excited to see what he can do in year number 3 next year.
3rd - Tennessee Titans (7-9): I have to be honest for a minute here, I like what I saw from them when they played the Bengals this year in pre-season. I bumped them up to 7 wins here because of that, but I feel that outside of their running game (which I think that Johnson will be just as good as in the past), they don't really have anything else. I like their WR's as a core, but there are two problems. I don't know that there is a great one to throw to, and I just don't know how the ball will get to them.
4th - Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14): Man is this team going to be bad this year. I feel that I am being generous by giving them two wins, I am not even sure that they can hit that this year. For all you Jags fans out there I would say watch all of the top QB's in College Football because one of them will be on your team next year, and you will probably be picking number 1 overall.
1st - Houston Texans (10-6): I really feel that they will hit ten wins mostly because they will win at least 5 in the division. I like the addition of Ed Reed, adds some more leadership to that defense with J.J. Watt. The only problems that I see are these three things: 1- health of Foster, 2- Schaub and his ability to play late in the year, 3- Johnson getting injured. Those are the three factors that can make this team worse than 10 wins.
2nd - Indianapolis Colts (9-7): The only problem that I see with the Colts this year is their defense. They might be able to put points up on the board, but can they stop anybody? I'm not sure that they will be able to. I like what Luck has done so far, and I am even more excited to see what he can do in year number 3 next year.
3rd - Tennessee Titans (7-9): I have to be honest for a minute here, I like what I saw from them when they played the Bengals this year in pre-season. I bumped them up to 7 wins here because of that, but I feel that outside of their running game (which I think that Johnson will be just as good as in the past), they don't really have anything else. I like their WR's as a core, but there are two problems. I don't know that there is a great one to throw to, and I just don't know how the ball will get to them.
4th - Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14): Man is this team going to be bad this year. I feel that I am being generous by giving them two wins, I am not even sure that they can hit that this year. For all you Jags fans out there I would say watch all of the top QB's in College Football because one of them will be on your team next year, and you will probably be picking number 1 overall.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
AFC North Predictions
Well my team plays in this division, and I will try my best not to be partial to any of the teams that play inside of the division. This has the potential to be one of the toughest divisions in football, or one of the easiest divisions in all of football (it all depends on how the Steelers and Browns play). One thing is for sure, this IS the hardest hitting division in all of the NFL.
1st - Baltimore Ravens (11-5): I know that I am going to catch a lot of flack from my fellow Bengals readers, but they are the champs. I honestly like the replacements they have, plus they now have a lot of youth on defense. They went from being a team that was really old defensively, to saying goodbye to two of the best players to ever wear a Ravens uniform.
2nd - Cincinnati Bengals (10-5): I am beyond excited for my team this year. I think the addition of Effiert, and I think that he will really help Andy. Say what you want about Dalton, but the kid does not turn the ball over and he is a winner. Our defense has a great amount of depth, and the addition of Harrison for third down pass rushing situations is going to be the key.
3rd - Cleveland Browns (7-9): Honestly this is the franchise that I feel the worst for out of all sports. They have now watched a team leave their city and win TWO Superbowls, while they have been terrible every year since then except for one. Good news Browns fans, the future looks bright for you. I love your RB, some of your WR's, but you need more help in many areas (such as a QB). I love the fact that your ownership spent money this off-season, that should show you the direction that you are headed in.
4th - Pittsburgh Steelers (7-9): I did not put them here because I strongly dislike them, I put them here because the have lost a lot, and didn't replace much of it. I am not as high on Jones at LB as most people. I watched him for most of his career, and think that he has a lot to work on in order to be a good LB in the NFL. Big Ben WILL get hurt this year because you O-Line is terrible (mixed with the pass-rush of the division). Your receivers are mediocre at best, mixed with the fact that you don't have a deep threat anymore to stretch the field. Oh, and you RB's will fumble A LOT this year.
1st - Baltimore Ravens (11-5): I know that I am going to catch a lot of flack from my fellow Bengals readers, but they are the champs. I honestly like the replacements they have, plus they now have a lot of youth on defense. They went from being a team that was really old defensively, to saying goodbye to two of the best players to ever wear a Ravens uniform.
2nd - Cincinnati Bengals (10-5): I am beyond excited for my team this year. I think the addition of Effiert, and I think that he will really help Andy. Say what you want about Dalton, but the kid does not turn the ball over and he is a winner. Our defense has a great amount of depth, and the addition of Harrison for third down pass rushing situations is going to be the key.
3rd - Cleveland Browns (7-9): Honestly this is the franchise that I feel the worst for out of all sports. They have now watched a team leave their city and win TWO Superbowls, while they have been terrible every year since then except for one. Good news Browns fans, the future looks bright for you. I love your RB, some of your WR's, but you need more help in many areas (such as a QB). I love the fact that your ownership spent money this off-season, that should show you the direction that you are headed in.
4th - Pittsburgh Steelers (7-9): I did not put them here because I strongly dislike them, I put them here because the have lost a lot, and didn't replace much of it. I am not as high on Jones at LB as most people. I watched him for most of his career, and think that he has a lot to work on in order to be a good LB in the NFL. Big Ben WILL get hurt this year because you O-Line is terrible (mixed with the pass-rush of the division). Your receivers are mediocre at best, mixed with the fact that you don't have a deep threat anymore to stretch the field. Oh, and you RB's will fumble A LOT this year.
Friday, August 16, 2013
AFC East Predictions
I know that I will probably upset many people through the process of writing these blogs, but I am excited to evaluate each team and make a prediction on the division. Here is what I believe the division will look like and a possible record for each team:
1st - New England Patriots (13-3): I honestly don't see anyone dethroning the champs of the previous years. Brady is just too good and no matter what receivers they put in, he has a way of getting them the ball. The defense is another story, like most years, I worry about how the defense will play against top-tier offenses.
2nd - Miami Dolphins (8-8): The defense is good, but they way over-paid for Wallace. I understand that he is a deep threat, but he drops a lot of passes. The defense should be pretty good, and I might be wrong with the record here. They are not ready to be better than the Pats, but give them a year or two.
3rd - Buffalo Bills (6-10): I know that they got a new Quarterback in Manuel, but honestly that team needs a lot of work still. Their offensive line is mediocre at best, and they still need help on defense. Other than Stevie Johnson and Spiller they have no offensive weapons. Give them another 3 years and I think that they will be a pretty good team.
4th - N.Y. Jets (2-14): I think that honestly this is pretty generous with two wins. The Jets are so bad I don't even have words to describe it. All that I have to say is that they still are even considering Sanchez at Quarterback, that pretty much sums it up. Their defense is not enough of a force to keep them in games. If there is a team that could go 0-16, this is it.
1st - New England Patriots (13-3): I honestly don't see anyone dethroning the champs of the previous years. Brady is just too good and no matter what receivers they put in, he has a way of getting them the ball. The defense is another story, like most years, I worry about how the defense will play against top-tier offenses.
2nd - Miami Dolphins (8-8): The defense is good, but they way over-paid for Wallace. I understand that he is a deep threat, but he drops a lot of passes. The defense should be pretty good, and I might be wrong with the record here. They are not ready to be better than the Pats, but give them a year or two.
3rd - Buffalo Bills (6-10): I know that they got a new Quarterback in Manuel, but honestly that team needs a lot of work still. Their offensive line is mediocre at best, and they still need help on defense. Other than Stevie Johnson and Spiller they have no offensive weapons. Give them another 3 years and I think that they will be a pretty good team.
4th - N.Y. Jets (2-14): I think that honestly this is pretty generous with two wins. The Jets are so bad I don't even have words to describe it. All that I have to say is that they still are even considering Sanchez at Quarterback, that pretty much sums it up. Their defense is not enough of a force to keep them in games. If there is a team that could go 0-16, this is it.
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