2010 NFL Predictions?

[ArmyofHeaven777]

Here are mine-

NFC West Champs
San Francisco 49ers - finally have a COMPLETE team for the first time since the TO-era ended

NFC North Champs
Chicago Bears - I'll go out on a limb here. Yeah, the Vikings have Favre back, the Lions are improved, and the Packers are a threat again, but the Bears could be the real sleeper team this year, imho. Lovie Smith revamped his coaching staff with some fine assistants, and his job is on the line too after underperforming since their 2006 SB appearance.

NFC East Champs
Philadelphia Eagles - last year despite having the highest amount of injuries, they went 11-5 before losing to Dallas in the playoffs. This year, they are healthier. Their MLB stud Stewart Bradley is back, they beefed up their D with some nice draft picks(ie-S Nate Allen and DE Brandon Graham). Kevin Kolb >>> ageing Donovan McNabb, plus Kolb is a much better prototypical WCO passer. Michael Vick is also in full game shape, unlike last year, and will be used in the wildcat formations.

NFC South Champs
New Orleans Saints - they are the SB champs until dethroned otherwise. Although I think the Panthers will be a threat to them this year.

NFC Wild Cards
Washington Redskins - without McNabb last year, the rest of their 53 roster had alot of talent. Just a mere upgrade at this very position will do the trick in terms of getting them to the playoffs.

NY Giants - had too many injuries last year, and at the same time, has filled alot of their much-needed holes. Eli Manning now has 3 young hot WRs to throw to.

AFC West Champs
San Diego Chargers - obviously, the rest of the division is either OK or subpar at best.

AFC North Champs
Cincinatti Bengals - TO in year 1 will pay alot of dividends in the win column. It's not until year 2 when the TO-house will come crumbling down.

AFC East Champs
New England Patriots - Tom Brady is healthy 100%, and their young defense has been revamped nicely after losing pretty much all of their vets from their SBs.

AFC South Champs
Houston Texans - their FG kicking was their demise last year. This year, Neil Rackers should make THE difference. They could have easily been 13-3 last year with a decent FG kicker.

AFC Wild Cards
Tennesee Titans - solid team, and mentally tough all around.

Jacksonville Jaguars - ditto

[mattfivefour]

I like your picks. And reiterate that the Superbowl will be the battle of the South!

[Longing2cJesus]

Here are mine-

NFC West Champs
San Francisco 49ers - finally have a COMPLETE team for the first time since the TO-era ended

NFC North Champs
Chicago Bears - I'll go out on a limb here. Yeah, the Vikings have Favre back, the Lions are improved, and the Packers are a threat again, but the Bears could be the real sleeper team this year, imho. Lovie Smith revamped his coaching staff with some fine assistants, and his job is on the line too after underperforming since their 2006 SB appearance.

NFC East Champs
Philadelphia Eagles - last year despite having the highest amount of injuries, they went 11-5 before losing to Dallas in the playoffs. This year, they are healthier. Their MLB stud Stewart Bradley is back, they beefed up their D with some nice draft picks(ie-S Nate Allen and DE Brandon Graham). Kevin Kolb >>> ageing Donovan McNabb, plus Kolb is a much better prototypical WCO passer. Michael Vick is also in full game shape, unlike last year, and will be used in the wildcat formations.

NFC South Champs
New Orleans Saints - they are the SB champs until dethroned otherwise. Although I think the Panthers will be a threat to them this year. GEAUX Saints, GEAUX Saints!!!!! We gonna be getting some swamp gators after them Panthers

NFC Wild Cards
Washington Redskins - without McNabb last year, the rest of their 53 roster had alot of talent. Just a mere upgrade at this very position will do the trick in terms of getting them to the playoffs.

NY Giants - had too many injuries last year, and at the same time, has filled alot of their much-needed holes. Eli Manning now has 3 young hot WRs to throw to.

AFC West Champs
San Diego Chargers - obviously, the rest of the division is either OK or subpar at best.

AFC North Champs
Cincinatti Bengals - TO in year 1 will pay alot of dividends in the win column. It's not until year 2 when the TO-house will come crumbling down.

AFC East Champs
New England Patriots - Tom Brady is healthy 100%, and their young defense has been revamped nicely after losing pretty much all of their vets from their SBs.

AFC South Champs
Houston Texans - their FG kicking was their demise last year. This year, Neil Rackers should make THE difference. They could have easily been 13-3 last year with a decent FG kicker.

AFC Wild Cards
Tennesee Titans - solid team, and mentally tough all around.

Jacksonville Jaguars - ditto

Ann was here

[ftwspursfan]

At, hummm. Who let all these Saints fans in here while I was away?? Army are you nuts, no Cowboys in the playoffs!

Sounding, TexasThunder, RonJohnSilver: where are y'all? I cannot allow all these wackos on my sports board!

[Chris]

STEELERS all the way!!!

[Suzanne]

At, hummm. Who let all these Saints fans in here while I was away?? Army are you nuts, no Cowboys in the playoffs!

Sounding, TexasThunder, RonJohnSilver: where are y'all? I cannot allow all these wackos on my sports board!

The Cowboys are definitely going to win the superbowl this year.

[Suzanne]

The Cowboys are definitely going to win the superbowl this year.

I wrote this before I watched the game. Those guys are always breaking my heart.

[ArmyofHeaven777]

I wrote this before I watched the game. Those guys are always breaking my heart.

It's only preseason - yeah, the Cowboys 1st team offensive unit doesn't look good in this entire preseason, but again, it's PRESEASON. Coaches will play it vanilla and take a "player's evaluation" approach more than anything else, as well as keeping everyone as healthy as possible. They have their share of injuries too(2 OL, SS Gerald Sensebaugh and their top pick Dez Bryant), which may have contributed to their lukewarm play this month.

Ultimately, it's the regular season that counts - if the Cowboys beat the Redskins and Bears to start the season, everything in preseason will be completely forgotten.

With that being said, the Super Bowl is being played in Dallas this year, which usually doesn't bode well for the Cowboys because whatever city the Super Bowl is played in, its respective team generally underperforms that same year.

[Suzanne]

It's only preseason - yeah, the Cowboys 1st team offensive unit doesn't look good in this entire preseason, but again, it's PRESEASON. Coaches will play it vanilla and take a "player's evaluation" approach more than anything else, as well as keeping everyone as healthy as possible. They have their share of injuries too(2 OL, SS Gerald Sensebaugh and their top pick Dez Bryant), which may have contributed to their lukewarm play this month.

Ultimately, it's the regular season that counts - if the Cowboys beat the Redskins and Bears to start the season, everything in preseason will be completely forgotten.

With that being said, the Super Bowl is being played in Dallas this year, which usually doesn't bode well for the Cowboys because whatever city the Super Bowl is played in, its respective team generally underperforms that same year.

I hope that you're right. I would love to see the Cowboys playing the super bowl in their own stadium.

[mikhen7]

Cardinals all the way....if Leinart gets it together!

[mattfivefour]

Geaux Saints!!!

[Kist]

Ok someone explain to me what's so great about the NFL? It just looks like a poor man's Rugby to me. Not only that, why call it football, you hardly use your feet. Anyway just wondering, it could ofcourse just be a cultural difference

[ArmyofHeaven777]

Here are mine-
NFC North Champs
Chicago Bears - I'll go out on a limb here. Yeah, the Vikings have Favre back, the Lions are improved, and the Packers are a threat again, but the Bears could be the real sleeper team this year, imho. Lovie Smith revamped his coaching staff with some fine assistants, and his job is on the line too after underperforming since their 2006 SB appearance.