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mooby · 09-02-2006, 11:16 PM

Me, I'm not good at predictions, but what I'll do here is simply predict the order each division will finish in.

NFC East
Redskins - I think we made some right moves in the offseason, i'm giving Archuleta this season to prove me wrong in my idea that we didn't need him.
Cowboys - As much as I hate to say this, their defense is young and good, and T.O. will help their offense. I think the Redskins and Cowboys are gonna finish first and second in the division, or the other way around. There are a lot of scenarios that could happen though.
Giants - Their starting linebackers right now are a lot better than what they had last year. Sam Madison is old, but still a quality corner. Eli has yet to look like Peyton. Tiki Barber will carry this offense. I do think they will finish with a winning record too.
Eagles - I like McNabb, I honestly still think he's an elite qb, despite having some shitty ass wideouts. If their defense rebounds from last year, I can see them trading spots with the Giants.

NFC North
Bears - Their defense is one of the best in the NFL. It's good enough to carry this team. Rex Grossman still needs to prove to me that he has what it takes to be a starting qb. But if he gets injured again, Brian Griese will step in and this team won't miss a beat.
Vikings - Brad Johnson is a game manager, much like Mark Brunell. I think the Vikes have enough pieces on this team to make a push for the fifth or sixth slot in the playoffs.
Lions - I really like the moves Marinelli has made so far. He's serious about getting rid of all the slackers in Detroit, and I think in a couple seasons or so, the Lions could make the playoffs again. But since this year is his first, I don't see them having made enough of the right moves to make the playoffs. I could see this team finishing with an 8-8 or 9-7 record.
Packers - Will the real Brett Favre please stand up? Without Javon Walker, it's hard for me to see this offense doing good. Ahman Green is still a quality back when healthy, but he's not good enough to carry this offense. The defense still has a long way to go to be called respectable. I like the Charles Woodson pickup, when healthy he's still a good corner, but he hasn't been healthy as of late.

NFC South
Panthers - Everyone says the Panthers are the class of the NFC, but i'm not buying into all the hype just yet. If this team can stay healthy, i don't see any reason why they won't finish with one of the best records in the NFL. I really like the Keyshawn pickup, much like the Redskins the Panthers didn't have a #2 wideout last year, and Keyshawn is a good possession receiver that will take some heat off Smith. If Deshaun Foster goes does, which there's good odds he will, i could see Williams stepping in and having a Offensive Rookie of the Year type campaign.
Buccaneers - This defense is aging, but they are amongst the league's elite, and they can carry this team. Chris Simms came along nicely last year, and this year he'll continue improving, and they have enough weapons on offense to make the playoffs again.
Falcons - Ron Mexico is a good football player. When it comes to scrambling qb's, there's no one else i'd rather have there. Then again, when it comes to pocket passers, there's probably 31 starting qb's I'd take over him. If he learns to be a true quarterback, I could see this team winning the South. The defense is good enough to get them there.
Saints - This team is rebuilding, and if i was the owner of the Saints, i'm not sure i would've hired Sean Payton. I don't think he has what it takes to be a head coach. I'll give him say, three seasons to prove me wrong and get the Saints into the playoffs. In a year, I think Deuce McAllister will be gone and we'll get to see Reggie Bush.

NFC West
Seahawks - this team has a good defense that shouldn't be overlooked, and they do have the reigning MVP on offense. That said, their schedule is easy enough to get them into the playoffs again.
Cardinals - This prediction comes down to the offensive line. If Arizona's line doesn't suck like it did last year, the Cardinals will easily have one of the top offenses in the NFL. The defense is coming along, at a slow rate, but I think it is improving. If Arizona's o-line holds up, then the offense is good enough to carry this team to at least a .500 record.
Rams - I think this team is in a rebuilding phase. They have a new head coach, a great offense with a young star in Steven Jackson, and the Rams have probably a top 5 receiver tandem in the NFL. That said, I like the moves they made on defense in the offseason, but it's not enough to get this team into the playoffs.
49er's - Bottom of the barrel that is the NFL. They are still 2-3 years away from respectability. Giving away some of your best players doesn't help either. They haven't made any eye popping moves to help the team this offseason either.

AFC East
Patriots - They are the Pats, as we all know, three time Super Bowl champions and all that crap. I don't like their whole policy of not resigning anyone not named Tom Brady. I think this will be the Pats last year on top of their division, next year the Dolphins will win the East.
Dolphins - speaking of Dolphins, Nick Saban has this team headed in the right direction. I think their offense with Culpepper and Ronnie Brown will carry this team. There are some players on defense that aren't getting any younger, and the past two offseasons they've gotten ridden of some good corners in Surtain and Madison. This year won't be the year they get to the top of the East, but next season they will be.
Bills - Honestly, i don't know what to think of this team. In 2004 their defense ranked 2nd. Last year, they dropped horribly to like 29th, or some ish like that. If their defense returns to its 2004 form, they could end up with a decent record. McGahee is still a quality back, and Lee Evans is slowly getting noticed around the league. I don't like their qb situation though. That, if anything, will be the downfall of this team. I think JP Losman is gonna be the next qb in a long line of first round QB busts.
Jets - I think they should've gotten rid of Pennington by now. He was a good qb, two seasons ago before he got consecutive shoulder injuries that ruined his season. They are just beginning the rebuilding phase.

AFC North
Bengals - for me, it's a toss up as to who will win the North between the Bengals, Steelers, and Ravens. I think Carson Palmer showed everyone he can still play qb at an elite level. Their offense is good enough to get them back into the playoffs, and Rudi Johnson is a highly underrated back who nobody pays attention to.
Steelers - They're the reigning SB champions. I don't see them repeating. I do see them making the playoffs though.
Ravens - honestly, i really like the McNair signing. He's hellaciously better than Kyle Boller. That's how much better he is, that I made up a word just to show it. That said, the defense is still the strength of this team, and McNair to Mason will once again be good enough to get this team into the playoffs.
Browns - I really like what Romeo Crennell is doing to this team. That said, they are still a year away from making the playoffs. He's making the right moves, but not enough to scare anyone this year.

AFC South
Colts - They're the Colts. With Peyton, they will make the playoffs, but as we all know, Peyton has a history of choking in the playoffs. Not this year, Colts fans. If Peyton goes down, this team could finish at the bottom of the AFC. Like that will ever happen though.
Jaguars - They had an easy ass schedule last year. The offense isn't scaring anyone, although i like their defense. They'll finish a little above .500 this year.
Titans - I see another below .500 year for them this time around. Jeff Fisher is a great head coach, but they've been getting rid of a lot of talent the last couple of years.
Texans - They've made a couple good moves this offseason, but i bet they wish they drafted Reggie Bush now that Davis is on IR. They are still at least two seasons away from respectability.

AFC West
Broncos - Jake the Snake's time in Denver is almost over. The defense is good enough to carry this team, and anyone they plug in at running back is almost a lock to do well.
Chargers - I think Philip Rivers will become a good qb. This year, he'll look average though, as he's spent the last two seasons riding the bench. The defense looks great, and the offense is awesome too. I almost feel bad for Marty, because i think after this year he's gone.
Chiefs - Honestly, people say all the losses they've had this offseason isn't that bad. Me, I believe it is that bad. They lost Al Saunders, Willie Roaf, Tony Richardson, and I believe that's enough to make their offense not as good as in years past. No way L.J. gets more than 2000 this year. The defense isn't good enough to carry this team either.
Raiders - I don't know if Art Shell is the coach this team needed. All I know is that Aaron Brooks isn't the answer at qb. And as is the case with other teams, their defense isn't good enough to get them into the playoffs either.

09-02-2006, 11:16 PM	#5
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: Prediction Time Me, I'm not good at predictions, but what I'll do here is simply predict the order each division will finish in. NFC East Redskins - I think we made some right moves in the offseason, i'm giving Archuleta this season to prove me wrong in my idea that we didn't need him. Cowboys - As much as I hate to say this, their defense is young and good, and T.O. will help their offense. I think the Redskins and Cowboys are gonna finish first and second in the division, or the other way around. There are a lot of scenarios that could happen though. Giants - Their starting linebackers right now are a lot better than what they had last year. Sam Madison is old, but still a quality corner. Eli has yet to look like Peyton. Tiki Barber will carry this offense. I do think they will finish with a winning record too. Eagles - I like McNabb, I honestly still think he's an elite qb, despite having some shitty ass wideouts. If their defense rebounds from last year, I can see them trading spots with the Giants. NFC North Bears - Their defense is one of the best in the NFL. It's good enough to carry this team. Rex Grossman still needs to prove to me that he has what it takes to be a starting qb. But if he gets injured again, Brian Griese will step in and this team won't miss a beat. Vikings - Brad Johnson is a game manager, much like Mark Brunell. I think the Vikes have enough pieces on this team to make a push for the fifth or sixth slot in the playoffs. Lions - I really like the moves Marinelli has made so far. He's serious about getting rid of all the slackers in Detroit, and I think in a couple seasons or so, the Lions could make the playoffs again. But since this year is his first, I don't see them having made enough of the right moves to make the playoffs. I could see this team finishing with an 8-8 or 9-7 record. Packers - Will the real Brett Favre please stand up? Without Javon Walker, it's hard for me to see this offense doing good. Ahman Green is still a quality back when healthy, but he's not good enough to carry this offense. The defense still has a long way to go to be called respectable. I like the Charles Woodson pickup, when healthy he's still a good corner, but he hasn't been healthy as of late. NFC South Panthers - Everyone says the Panthers are the class of the NFC, but i'm not buying into all the hype just yet. If this team can stay healthy, i don't see any reason why they won't finish with one of the best records in the NFL. I really like the Keyshawn pickup, much like the Redskins the Panthers didn't have a #2 wideout last year, and Keyshawn is a good possession receiver that will take some heat off Smith. If Deshaun Foster goes does, which there's good odds he will, i could see Williams stepping in and having a Offensive Rookie of the Year type campaign. Buccaneers - This defense is aging, but they are amongst the league's elite, and they can carry this team. Chris Simms came along nicely last year, and this year he'll continue improving, and they have enough weapons on offense to make the playoffs again. Falcons - Ron Mexico is a good football player. When it comes to scrambling qb's, there's no one else i'd rather have there. Then again, when it comes to pocket passers, there's probably 31 starting qb's I'd take over him. If he learns to be a true quarterback, I could see this team winning the South. The defense is good enough to get them there. Saints - This team is rebuilding, and if i was the owner of the Saints, i'm not sure i would've hired Sean Payton. I don't think he has what it takes to be a head coach. I'll give him say, three seasons to prove me wrong and get the Saints into the playoffs. In a year, I think Deuce McAllister will be gone and we'll get to see Reggie Bush. NFC West Seahawks - this team has a good defense that shouldn't be overlooked, and they do have the reigning MVP on offense. That said, their schedule is easy enough to get them into the playoffs again. Cardinals - This prediction comes down to the offensive line. If Arizona's line doesn't suck like it did last year, the Cardinals will easily have one of the top offenses in the NFL. The defense is coming along, at a slow rate, but I think it is improving. If Arizona's o-line holds up, then the offense is good enough to carry this team to at least a .500 record. Rams - I think this team is in a rebuilding phase. They have a new head coach, a great offense with a young star in Steven Jackson, and the Rams have probably a top 5 receiver tandem in the NFL. That said, I like the moves they made on defense in the offseason, but it's not enough to get this team into the playoffs. 49er's - Bottom of the barrel that is the NFL. They are still 2-3 years away from respectability. Giving away some of your best players doesn't help either. They haven't made any eye popping moves to help the team this offseason either. AFC East Patriots - They are the Pats, as we all know, three time Super Bowl champions and all that crap. I don't like their whole policy of not resigning anyone not named Tom Brady. I think this will be the Pats last year on top of their division, next year the Dolphins will win the East. Dolphins - speaking of Dolphins, Nick Saban has this team headed in the right direction. I think their offense with Culpepper and Ronnie Brown will carry this team. There are some players on defense that aren't getting any younger, and the past two offseasons they've gotten ridden of some good corners in Surtain and Madison. This year won't be the year they get to the top of the East, but next season they will be. Bills - Honestly, i don't know what to think of this team. In 2004 their defense ranked 2nd. Last year, they dropped horribly to like 29th, or some ish like that. If their defense returns to its 2004 form, they could end up with a decent record. McGahee is still a quality back, and Lee Evans is slowly getting noticed around the league. I don't like their qb situation though. That, if anything, will be the downfall of this team. I think JP Losman is gonna be the next qb in a long line of first round QB busts. Jets - I think they should've gotten rid of Pennington by now. He was a good qb, two seasons ago before he got consecutive shoulder injuries that ruined his season. They are just beginning the rebuilding phase. AFC North Bengals - for me, it's a toss up as to who will win the North between the Bengals, Steelers, and Ravens. I think Carson Palmer showed everyone he can still play qb at an elite level. Their offense is good enough to get them back into the playoffs, and Rudi Johnson is a highly underrated back who nobody pays attention to. Steelers - They're the reigning SB champions. I don't see them repeating. I do see them making the playoffs though. Ravens - honestly, i really like the McNair signing. He's hellaciously better than Kyle Boller. That's how much better he is, that I made up a word just to show it. That said, the defense is still the strength of this team, and McNair to Mason will once again be good enough to get this team into the playoffs. Browns - I really like what Romeo Crennell is doing to this team. That said, they are still a year away from making the playoffs. He's making the right moves, but not enough to scare anyone this year. AFC South Colts - They're the Colts. With Peyton, they will make the playoffs, but as we all know, Peyton has a history of choking in the playoffs. Not this year, Colts fans. If Peyton goes down, this team could finish at the bottom of the AFC. Like that will ever happen though. Jaguars - They had an easy ass schedule last year. The offense isn't scaring anyone, although i like their defense. They'll finish a little above .500 this year. Titans - I see another below .500 year for them this time around. Jeff Fisher is a great head coach, but they've been getting rid of a lot of talent the last couple of years. Texans - They've made a couple good moves this offseason, but i bet they wish they drafted Reggie Bush now that Davis is on IR. They are still at least two seasons away from respectability. AFC West Broncos - Jake the Snake's time in Denver is almost over. The defense is good enough to carry this team, and anyone they plug in at running back is almost a lock to do well. Chargers - I think Philip Rivers will become a good qb. This year, he'll look average though, as he's spent the last two seasons riding the bench. The defense looks great, and the offense is awesome too. I almost feel bad for Marty, because i think after this year he's gone. Chiefs - Honestly, people say all the losses they've had this offseason isn't that bad. Me, I believe it is that bad. They lost Al Saunders, Willie Roaf, Tony Richardson, and I believe that's enough to make their offense not as good as in years past. No way L.J. gets more than 2000 this year. The defense isn't good enough to carry this team either. Raiders - I don't know if Art Shell is the coach this team needed. All I know is that Aaron Brooks isn't the answer at qb. And as is the case with other teams, their defense isn't good enough to get them into the playoffs either.