hey guys who do you think are the surprise teams in the nfl this year

[kbhirsch]

In the NFC, I love Detroit (although that may be a homer pick) and Arizona (I can't believe I just picked Arizona for anything). In the AFC I love Jacksonville as a real darkhorse pick to do some damage this year.

 

[kbhirsch]

As for potential disappointments, I think people are overly enamored with Minnesota's new defense...I'd give it a few weeks before I get on that bandwagon. I still don't see Atlanta as a SUper Bowl caliber team. In the AFC, I think New England will take a step back this year, but will still be in the mix come playoff time. I will say the same about Pittsburgh and San Diego. All 3 of those teams will find the going alot tougher this year, but not sure any of them will flop.

 

[EasyMoney]

I agree with SD and Pit as being disappointments. Have you guys seen Pits first string offense so far. I know it's preseason but they look like the bears 3rd string offense for gods sakes.

 

[8ate]

bengals

all year

jmho

gl

:hump:

 

[mrpotter1]

It's the Bears obviously!!!!arty:

 

[RobFunk]

8ate, please visit the offshore forum and let everyone know you're ok and what you would like to do with the fear factor contest you have won !!!!

 

[bodyforlife]

Well, I'm a Raiders season ticket holder and I think we're going to suck. Everyone thinks just because we got Randy Moss and are switching to a new defensive scheme that we'll do fine. But you also have to have good defensive players and we don't. That has-been Warren Sapp was the biggest ripoff of all. We'll be lucky to win 8, but I'm thinking 7-9

I have followed this board religiously over the past year and you guys give great insight.I didn't post at all last year but I will this year.I'm looking ahead to week one of the nfl season and I'm in a office pool worth some nice money.I haven't followed football too much yet as my beloved white sox are taking up too much of my time.Any thoughts on the first week yet?All opinions are greatly appreciated ace-ace and all the others please respond thank you all.

 

[ThumperDragon]

Bears Schedule doesn't look good but that's where my heart will be!
DA BEARS

 

[ClubmanCoop]

Well, I'm a Raiders season ticket holder and I think we're going to suck. Everyone thinks just because we got Randy Moss and are switching to a new defensive scheme that we'll do fine. But you also have to have good defensive players and we don't. That has-been Warren Sapp was the biggest ripoff of all. We'll be lucky to win 8, but I'm thinking 7-9

I agree our Def sucks but do have a few boys that could stand out. If the "drunk" Collins can stay focused he could have a Big Yr. L Jordan after sitting behind C Martin for 4 yrs has something to prove and with the speed on the outside should open some holes for the running game.

GO RAIDERS GO


Coop

 

[Kodiak7]

Detroit Lions = 10 wins

 

[ColdBeer]

I follow the Packers, and this could be by far the worst season in a long time. I can see them winning as few as three games and that is if Farve stays healthy. There defense is so bad and the offense is not clicking right now because the offensive line is terrible. This spells a looooong season for the Pack.