Early W/L offseason predictions (any team)...

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I think if Derek Anderson continues the way he did last year, I think the Browns take the next step.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I think if Derek Anderson continues the way he did last year, I think the Browns take the next step.

not with that defense...

[Cowell]

Originally Posted by That Guy

not with that defense...

THANK YOU!! Browns are NOT going to be near as good as they were last year. I don't see how it's possible for them to have a winning record again with that D. Derek Anderson is going to have to have an even better year than last year for that team to do just as good.

[Cowell]

I used to think Pennington was an average starting quarterback. I always knew he lacked the arm strength, but I thought he made up for it with good decision making, and precise throwing.
The things is Pennington does not have the skill sets to carry a team. He needs at least a couple of players around him that can get the job done. Surround Pennington w/ talent, and his mediocrity is not so much an issue. He just doesen't have the skills to build an offense around.

[Miller101]

Originally Posted by XXVI

If we win 10 games this year, I'll run through my neighborhood naked, praising your intelligence.

Dude! Come about December or so you're gonna have to tell me which neighberhood! And don't worry! I'll be sure to bring my camera!


Seriously, Its not a entirely new system as you're making it out to be. As you might recall Buges is still with us and his running plays are staying with us as well. We'll still see those sweep plays that Portis is good at. Those plays........the name escapes me..........but its that play where one or both guards pull and clear a lane for Portis. And of course we'll still see 40/ 50 gut. If we don't loose two lineman again, we should be back in the top 5 running the ball this year.

As far as the passing game...............don't forget that the WCO was what Campbell was running when he lead his team to an undefeated season in the SEC. I really don't think it will take Campbell to long to get it all back.

Chill out dude! We're going to be alright!

[SmootSmack]

I think the Rams will bounce back in a big way this year. 6+ win improvement

[Cowell]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the Rams will bounce back in a big way this year. 6+ win improvement

I don't know, that's pretty steep. I can see it if their oline decides to start blocking. Marc Bulger took a pounding last year. I think their oline is their biggest question mark, if their oline can perform, and if the defense continues to improve they may be able to hit .500.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the Rams will bounce back in a big way this year. 6+ win improvement

I have 7, officially.

10-6.

For some reason, in the scenario I have, 10-6 misses the playoffs in the NFC.

Anyway, they are heavy candidates to upset us if the boys aren't careful.

[That Guy]

i wouldn't bet on the rams this year. they'll have a better record, but i don't think they'll be scaring anyone.

[That Guy]

if anyone wants to figure out a bet on the rams going 10-6 or not, i'll take it.

[T.O.Killa]

I think the Redskins will be the most improved team. We have great offensive line with proven depth, that can start. The recievers have been greatley imroved. They have beefed up the the d-line and the secondary. I am predicting 11-5.

[dutch111]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I think the Redskins will be the most improved team. We have great offensive line with proven depth, that can start. The recievers have been greatley imroved. They have beefed up the the d-line and the secondary. I am predicting 11-5.

Stop being modest! I think 13 and 3! At liest I hope! lol ! In any case, it's going to be fun! Too much talent, regardless of age, to count out! The team is a whole, and will be a force to reckon with! Watch out nfc east!!!!!!!

[starzzz]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I think the Redskins will be the most improved team. We have great offensive line with proven depth, that can start. The recievers have been greatley imroved. They have beefed up the the d-line and the secondary. I am predicting 11-5.

Did you say a great o-line? I would say a solid o-line, but great? BARTENDER!!! GIVE ME WHAT HE'S DRINKING!!!

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by starzzz

Did you say a great o-line? I would say a solid o-line, but great? BARTENDER!!! GIVE ME WHAT HE'S DRINKING!!!

ES is calling for you. it seems like it'd be a better fit.

[GTripp0012]

There are four "wins" on the Redskins schedule and four "losses" on it**

**I define a 'win' and a 'loss' statistically. A game is considered a "win" if the Redskins season (by my projections) point differential is +35 at home, or if it is +65 on the road. Likewise, I consider a game a loss if the season projected point differential is -35 on the road, or -65 at home.

Of course, that doesn't mean the Redskins will win or lose any particular game, that's not the goal of my system. The only goal of my system is to look at every team over the course of the season, and see how many games they are totally overmatched/should dominate in. By simply doing this, I can put together a big picture idea of how each team will do, which is the goal. Just to get close.

The most likely outcome of this season is 8-8, but anywhere from 6-10 wins seems reasonable to say. I don't think 10 wins will take the NFC East, but it should be good enough for a wild card.