1st - Philadelphia Eagles (12-4): I got the 12 win total because they will sweep the division and only need to go 6-4 in the other 10 games...I see 3 easy wins, and 3 possible upsets...I like this team.
Will do better than predicted record if: They play defense a little better than the second half of the season last year. This team really came together, and I love some of the additions in the off-season...I have ALWAYS thought D-Jax was over-rated...he can only run vertical...that's it...Sproles will be a huge upgrade.
Will do worse than predicted record if: They have no defense and take games for granted. They need to be careful of their divisional games, because if they get too caught up in being the best team in the division, they might fall before the season even starts.
2nd - Washington Redskins (7-9): I think that 7 wins is beyond generous. I know their new HC very well, and when an old fan base is ready to pack that persons belongings just so they get out...you might have a problem...Good luck Redskins fans with Jay as your head coach...good riddance
Will do better than predicted record if: They run the football, and their defense can step up big time. The good news, this is the only team that can really compete with the Eagles for the division.
Will do worse than predicted record if: Jay Gruden decides to let some other person run his team. This guy cannot put together a game-plan to save his life. When the Bengals fans are ready to get rid of you, then you know there is an issue. I hope he is not doing the play calling. If he is, then you will pass almost 60% of the time, even on 3rd and 1.
3rd - NY Giants (6-10): This team is one that I really don't know what to make of. I have a hard time counting out a team with a QB that has won any number of Super Bowls, but I just don't see them winning more than 6 games. I could be wrong though.
Will do better than predicted record if: The defense can gel together and play really well as a unit. Another huge part of the Giants season depends on Eli...he CANNOT turn the ball over as much as he did last year.
Will do worse than predicted record if: Eli plays at all like he did last year. The defense plays at all like they did last year. Also, if they give up half-way through the season. It sounds crazy, but there are always a few teams that do this every year.
4th - Dallas Cowboys (5-11): We might be watching one of the worst defenses to ever set foot on a football field. For the most part, I like their offense. I would be shocked if they still have the same coach going into next season.
Will do better than predicted if: They find a combination that actually works on defense. They also will need to run the ball a lot if they are going to try to keep the other team's offense off of the field. That might be the only way that they actually stop another team from scoring.
Will do worse than predicted if: Everything goes wrong for them. If they put themselves in 3rd and long frequently, they will be in trouble. This team also has a couple of divas...this could possibly be a team with a lot of fireworks on the sidelines. I am seeing Dez freaking out on the sidelines all season (much like Chad Johnson would years ago).
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