Predictions for the 2009-2010 NFL Season

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[Queensryche]

Here's my picks

NFC

East - Too close to call

This may be the best the NFC East has ever been. The Giants, Eagles, and Cowboys all make strong cases as picks to win the division, and for me, it's too close to call right now. In-division games will all be vital. It's quite possible the division winner will do no better than 3-3 in the division. If Jason Campbell ever learns to take risks, even the Redskins could be contenders for the division.

North - Packers

I think the whole Brett Favre saga Minnesota went through will hurt the Vikings, and with the Bears, my question is "Who's Cutler gonna throw to?". I think last year was an off-year for the Pack, and with Aaron Rodgers more experienced and a defense that hopefully rebounds from last year, I think the Pack takes this.

South - Falcons

Matt Ryan shut practically everyone up last year and was the runaway NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. This year, with more weapons at his disposal, I think the Falcons take the division. Carolina will be worth watching though, so long as Jake Delhomme doesn't screw up too often.

West - Cardinals

This one is sorta by default. The Niners will be better, but are still a QB away. Seattle's window I think closed over a year ago, and the Rams are still looking for direction. Arizona returns their whole team, and hopefully Beanie Wells can help the Cardinal running game.

Wild Card - Whoever finishes second in the East for sure, and either Carolina or third place in the East.

The NFC East is too strong to not send two teams, and possibly could send three. Carolina has a strong defense and underappreciated players like Deangelo Williams, who if he played in a bigger market, would've been in MVP discussion last year.


AFC

East - Patriots

Tom Brady's back. The defense is revitalized. Moss and Welker are still around. Not much else to say. Miami overachieved last year in my opinion and the Wildcat will not be nearly as successful. The Jets are too far off, and TO will help the Bills, but not enough to be a big difference.

North - Steelers

No question here, gotta give last year's Super Bowl winners the nod to take their division. The Ravens still have questions on offense, but should contend for a playoff spot. Cleveland and Cincinatti.....no comment.

South - Titans

The Titans return almost everyone from their team last year, and with a new coach in Indianapolis, I think the Titans repeat as division champs. Jacksonville still has to sort some things out, and the Texans could possibly get their first winning season.

West - Chargers

Again, a case of "by default". Oakland is a dumpster fire and will be so long as Al Davis remains in charge. With Jay Cutler shipped off to Chicago, Denver will also be a dumpster fire. Kansas City will be improved, but not enough to be division winners.

Wild Card - Ravens and Colts

The Ravens will remain strong from last year and take a wild card spot. As for Indianapolis, I think while they won't win the division, they've got too talented a roster to not make the playoffs.

[DogTheUnemployed]

NFC
East-Giants
Considering how many times I've seen the Cowboys and Eagles try and fail, I am going with the Giants. I think the Giants have better offensive players at every one of the positions compared to those other teams, and for me, past success means a lot.

North-Packers
I live in Wisconsin, hate the other teams, and really thought we had a chance last year before it all came tumbling down. Maybe biased, but I really hate all the other teams in this area.

South-Falcons
Ditto what you said. I like Turner and Ryan. They seem to be the only team worth a chance.

West-Cardinals.
Ditto what you said. Besides, I like Kurt. (I keep confusing him with Nightcrawler's real name, also kept referring to J Jonah Jameson as J Jenna Jameson in high school)

AFC

East-Dolphins
I like the Dolphins and hope that they can still make some surprise moves with the Wildcat. Too many people seem to have a man crush on Brady. That "b"romance for me ended after I picked him first round last year.

North-Steelers
The only team I hate more than the Steelers is the Cowboys, but I have to give the credit. Not going to like it, but I assume they repeat.

South-Jaguars
I think Collins was a fluke, and without some of their key defensive players, I assume they will have a harder time this year. I also really like MJD.

West-Chargers
Ditto, Rivers is the only competent QB in the area.

[Queensryche]

AFC

East-Dolphins
I like the Dolphins and hope that they can still make some surprise moves with the Wildcat. Too many people seem to have a man crush on Brady. That "b"romance for me ended after I picked him first round last year.

For me it's not a man-crush on Brady. More along the lines of respect for him as the best QB currently in the game. I don't like the Pats at all, but I certainly respect them as an organization.

[BigPimpin]

AFC East - Dolphins
This might be the fanboy in me talking but the division champs haven't gotten any worse and have improved on defense. I could see the pats doing it too, they can never be counted out but if brady falls this year they'll be a lot worse team.

AFC North - Steelers
Clearly the class of the division. Baltimore has some questions to answer everyone else isn't ready for prime time

AFC South - Houston
A little bit of a reach and depends on health but they now have the best total offense in the division with Slaton and as good a defensive front 7 in the league. Tennessee will be tough but regress without Haynesworth and Indy still has not addressed run defense as far as I know. Jacksonville is a distant fourth despite MJD.

AFC West - Chargers
Probably the closest thing to a forgone conclusion in this years NFL. All three other teams will struggle.

AFC Wild Cards - Colts, Patriots
Tennessee and Baltimore will contend till the end but these two teams are too good to pass.

NFC East - Giants
Easily the toughest division race in the NFL. I think the Eagles recent injuries will doom them but not for lack of trying. Dallas is still weak at the second most important position in football (HC) and Washington will be a little better than more of the same.

NFC North - Packers
I have trouble picking against the Pack even though the Vikings are a very sexy pick. Bears will struggle against the Pack and Vikes will lose games because of their QB. Lions aren't ready yet but at least they will win games.

NFC South - Falcons
The Falcons are just better on offense than the Panthers and that will make a difference. NO will push for a WC and Tampa is rebuilding.

NFC West - Seahawks
This pick is contingent on Hasselback staying healthy but this team should have contended last year before injuries tore them apart. A healthy hasselback combined with a top flight core of receivers and the fact that arizonas defense got worse this offseason will make the difference. San Fran will be somewhere between second and third and St Louis might be the worst team in the NFC

NFC Wildcards - Panthers, Eagles
Dallas might overtake either of these teams and the Saints Vikings and Bears will be in this until the end. 

[piperspitt]

You guys are surprising me with the love for the Dolphins and Packers. Also no love for the Bears, I thought I was the only one that knew thethe Cutler move would be a failure.

[Queensryche]

You guys are surprising me with the love for the Dolphins and Packers. Also no love for the Bears, I thought I was the only one that knew thethe Cutler move would be a failure.

Unless the Bears get Cutler a go-to guy, it will be a failure. Though unless he really screws up, it won't be his fault.

[rated SRH]

AFC East - Patriots
They took care of a huge issue they had last year and that is no running game.The Patriots now have one with Maroney and Taylor.Also that Brady guy is back I'm sure he will help.

AFC North - Steelers/Ravens
Steelers are always a favorite and them winning the SuperBowl last year does help there chances.As for the Ravens they just have a few things to work on with the offense.But they still have a great deffense.Which I think this one could go either way.

AFC South - Colts
Colts will always be a favorite as long as Manning is at QB.They are still a very solid team

AFC West - Chargers
This is easy.


NFC East - Giants
They play the hardest division in the NFL.Still have all the right parts to make another run at a championship.


NFC North - Vikings
This may just be me wanting to see them finally do it.I'm not sold on all the Cuttler hype.Packers I think have some work to do yet.And God knows the Lions won't be in a playoff picture for a long time to come.

NFC South - Falcons/Panthers

 

NFC West - Seahawks

[Dre]

Sure, I'll bite.

AFC East: Patriots. This is pretty much a no-contest. Easy schedule, Cyclops is back, running game has been revamped. I see a 13-3 coming, 12-4 if they lose to the Dolphins at all. A 2-game losing streak in October vs. Atlanta and then Baltimore is highly possible, though. Miami ekes out a 10-6 against a VERY hard schedule and still makes the wildcard spot.

AFC North: Steelers. Honestly, this could be by a landslide. They have 2 games to lose against Baltimore and MAYBE one more against Miami. Compare that to Baltimore having to deal with the Steelers twice, New England, and Indy. The Ravens also have a close match against the Chargers in San Diego. Steelers take the division at 12-4 and possibly 13-3, the Ravens take a wildcard spot with 11-5.

AFC South: Colts. They have a new coach, but a MUCH easier schedule than that of the poor, POOR Titans, who might have to scratch and claw their way to a 10-6. I honestly think the Colts take the division but make it fun to watch until December. 11-5, Titans fail to get into the playoffs, thanks to Miami having a miracle season.

AFC West: Chargers. Nevermind the fact that I actually like to watch the Chargers for some reason, everyone else here is ass. The Chargers will have to play another REALLY tough schedule this year, though. I really hope no one gets injured this year (Ravens, Dolphins, Steelers all in a row in September could REALLY get someone hurt), but they win with a 9-7. Poor, POOR Denver will fight with all of their might but, to be honest, this is not their year. Why? Here:

DENVER'S 2010 SCHEDULE:

Bengals
Browns
Oakland (sweet, looking awesome so far at 3-0... fantasy players love this sh*t)
Cowboys (wait, 3-1 isn't so bad, now is it?)
Patriots (um ... didn't we JUST deal with Dallas? what's going on here?)
San Diego (don't want to be on the other side of a desperate Chargers offense, who is currently trying to keep above .500)
--- THE MOST MUCH-NEEDED BYE IN THE HISTORY OF PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ---
Ravens (WTF?!?!?)
Steelers (what did the Broncos do to DESERVE this?!)
Washington (YET ANOTHER losable match)
San Diego (they're still desperate at this point, but it's not AS bad)
Giants (sigh...)
Chiefs (a WIN!!!! YAY!!!!!)
Colts (someone from the Broncos commits suicide*)
Oakland (esteem boost, beat them by 20?)
Philly (and a DESPERATE Philly at that, no thanks)
Chiefs (fine ... this, we can deal with)

NFC East: I call Dallas, even though watching this is going to be about as much fun as last year's AFC East (I know SOMEONE out there remembers trying to find a seat in their local sports bar on Sunday afternoons!). The ONLY reason is because they have the easiest schedule of the division. Winning all of their AFC games is a must, but with that list being Denver, the Chiefs, Oakland, and a San Diego that will be in a slump, this shouldn't be too much of an issue. 11-5 to take the division, beating the Giants out by a win and shutting out both the Eagles and Redskins in in-division games. Giants, with a 10-6, make the wildcards.

NFC North: Vikings over Packers, actually. Why they decided to address their offense instead of doing the much-needed work on their pass defense, I'll never understand, but they do take the division 10-6 thanks to the fact that the Packers can't handle their out-of-conference games.

NFC South: Atlanta. Matt Ryan. Matt Ryan with experience. AND they addressed their defense in the off-season. They have a tough schedule, but they are themselves getting even stronger this year. I honestly think they can break out with an 11-5 record, even though they have some games that are close to impossible. Carolina gets a wildcard spot over Philly, though, with an 11-5 record (losing to Atlanta on strength-of-schedule).

NFC West: Cardinals. Everyone is back. PLEASE let Warner's hip be OK throughout the course of the year, I happen to absolutely love him and want him to get into the Hall of Fame (not enough of a dreamer to get them into the Super Bowl, but one or two more retarded seasons like last year might do it for him). Cardinals win with a 10-6, even though they shouldn't lose six games this year.

[Bender]

My only prediction is that Favre will change his mind again...maybe twice.

[piperspitt]

Dre, the only reason the Vikings pass defense looked bad is because nobody could run on them due to the superb run defense. Running game was usually abandoned in the first quarter. This year getting EJ Henderson back in the middle should help a lot. The Viks really did need to address the passing game to take pressure off of Yo Adrian. Hopefully Percy Harvin is that guy to double the excitement.

[JCsBck]

AFC East: Patriots
Not only was Tom brady out last year, their top runningback Maroney and Adalius Thomas were out and they added Fred Taylor. I don't think the dolphins will be very good this year, I can easily see them being the worst team in their division.


AFC North: Ravens
It's hard for me to do this one because I'm biased, but the ravens should have won the division last year if not for the BS call against the steelers. I don't think there's any questions on offense. They were won of the better PPG offenses in the league. Ray Rice could be ready for a breakout season and Mcgahee could be 100% again (probably not, hes a bum). Midway through the season, Joe Flacco was just as good if not better than Matt Ryan, who everyone praises. The Steelers are the superbowl champs, but would they be if the ravens didn't get their bye week moved to week 2 and not get homefield advantage and a first round bye because of the controversial call?


AFC South: Colts
Peyton Manning is too good to allow a new coach and loss of one of his best receivers affect the team. The titans just aren't that good IMO. Kerry Collins isn't very good. The texans will be the team that competes with the Colts imo and they could easily take this division. The jags could be good but I think they'll go 7-9 at best.


AFC West: Chargers
They got one of the best QBs in the league, the return of Merriman, a hopefully healthy LT, a more experienced Sproles, and an easy division.

AL Wildcards: Steelers, Texans


NFC East: Cowboys
The giants took some big blows, the eagles have some injury problems, and the redskins added some pieces but don't have much of an offense. The Cowboys might have lost TO, but they got a possible breakout receiver in Miles Austin, and possibly a good running back system that wasn't used at all last year because of injuries in Barber, Jones and Choice.


NFC North: Vikings
The packers could compete, but I don't think they've made enough improvements and Aaron Rodgers played really well last year so there's not much more he can do. How much better can aaron rodgers do? The bears added Cutler, but still have nobody to pass too and their defense isn't very good anymore. The lions, umm, have Calvin Johnson. The vikings have a good running game, run defense and they have some great receivers. If a qb plays decently they could contend for a superbowl.


NFC South: Saints
The falcons got a lot of the defense stolen, and Matt Ryan isn't as good as people say. He could improve a lot, but he hasn't shown more than that he's an average QB. The Bucs are rebuilding and the Panthers have issues. They have a great running game with 2 of the best backs in the league, but not much else. The saints have a ridiculous offense as everyone knows. Reggie Bush was hurt last year and Pierre Thomas looks promising. If their defense is at least average this year they'll take this division.


NFC West: Cardinals
Every other team improved, but I still don't think any of them are that good. The Cardinals have 2 top 5 receivers, and possibly a decent running game.


Wild Card: Giants, Eagles.

[JDub]

I thought it was funny last week on IGN they simed through the season using Madden 10 to see who won the divisions and made the playoffs and how the playoff would turn out. They had the Packers winning the division with a 7-9 record, kind of sad but I could actually see one of the teams winning the division with a 8-8 record or something similar.

If I remember correct they had the Pats over the Saints (or maybe it was the Redskins) in the SuperBowl.

[piperspitt]

How did Michael Crabtree do? He should use those stats in his negotiations LOL.

[superradjoe]

NFC North: Vikings
The packers could compete, but I don't think they've made enough improvements and Aaron Rodgers played really well last year so there's not much more he can do. How much better can aaron rodgers do? The bears added Cutler, but still have nobody to pass too and their defense isn't very good anymore. The lions, umm, have Calvin Johnson. The vikings have a good running game, run defense and they have some great receivers. If a qb plays decently they could contend for a superbowl.

The Packers may not have made many player improvements, but I believe they almost cleaned house as far as coaches go.  I could see that making a big difference, but I don't know whether it would be better or worse.

[The Hurricane]

I predict that Vince Young will either be relegated to #3 QB on the depth chart or released at the end of the preseason after his dismal performance in the Hall of Fame game last night. lol

[JDub]

How did Michael Crabtree do? He should use those stats in his negotiations LOL.

This is what i said about him lol.

"The Seahawks and 49ers both finished 8-8 despite a great year from Michael Crabtree on the Niners (he finished third in the Offensive Rookie of the Year category)."

[piperspitt]

I predict that Vince Young will either be relegated to #3 QB on the depth chart or released at the end of the preseason after his dismal performance in the Hall of Fame game last night. lol

unless some huge new off the field trouble pops up, there is no possible way that he will be released. Too high of a pick, too much money invested to walk away this soon and have him come back to haunt you.

[Gilbert Arenas]

With the NFC east
 i gotta say Giants, this is biased however, with the "addition" of Osi, and the players they signed away from Dallas, makes their defense scarier this year.  (BYE) (12-4) 2nd seed

NFC South 10-6 (3rd Seed)
Panthers I'd love to say falcons, but they are a complete team with offense with two great backs and a decent defense.

NFC West 4th seed
Seahawks 9-7
Arizona's performance last year was a fluke. Yes their defense played amazing in the playoffs, but teams will be able to cover Fitz and Boldin. Their running game is questionable with Beanie Wells. He is always injury plaqued. But back to the Seattle. Before last year, they were penciled in to win this terrible divison every year. With a healthy Matt Hasselback, Seneca Wallace for the Wildcat, and the addition of TJm they should bounce back. Their success directly revolves on Julius Jones, he plays well, the team will play well

North (NFC)
Vikings (BYE) 12-4 (1st Seed)
Yes they have a void at qb. But Adrian Peterson should lead this team to the playoffs, also with a healthy Percy Harvin, they should go about 12-4

Wildcard Teams (5th seed)
Philadelphia Eagles- another toy for Donnovan in his offense, plus their secondary is amazing, but with the loss of Dawkins, they will loose leadership, this is why they will not win the divison 10-6


Packers10-6 (6 seed)
The Packers are better than they were last year, theyve improved their defense, and their offense was great. If Grant bounces back, theyl make the post season

AFC

East 2nd seed 12-4
Patriots- Even if Tom Brady goes down in week one, there's a guy named Favre and Vick ready to step in for the best offense ever (BYE)

North 1st seed 13-3
Steelers, tough divison race with the Ravens, im torn here because they went 3-0 against them last year, i dont expect them to do the same, i have both teams in the playoffs though (bye)

South    3rd seed  11-5
Colts- three words: Healthy Payton Manning

West 4th seed 10-6
San Diego Superchargers- this division is truly a joke with the Broncos unloading, they should go 6-0 divisionally, and with a healthy Merriman, they mite win a playoff game

Wildcard
11-5
Ravens 5th seed - played great last year, best defense in leauge year after year, easy choice, as we ride the McClain train
9-7
Texans- I am a fan of Brian Cushing on facebook, he posts all these articles about the texans, so i looked into them, theyve got a respectable defense and the best DE in the league. Slaton had a great rookie year last year and he should do the same this year, also Andre Johnson is one of the best wr's in the league
6th seed

Playoffs

NFC

#3 Seed Panthers vs #6 Seed Green Bay
Packers offense beats Panthers Defense

4th Seed Seahawks vs 5th Seed Eagles
Donnovan shows why the Nfc west is a joke

Vikings vs Packers
Vikings advance because of Adrian
Eagles vs Giants
every year they play in the postseason with a healthy Osi and just becuase the eagles won last year i got the gmen

Giants beat Vikings
The pass rush will ruin Minnesota's passing game because  their lackluster talent at qb


AFC

3rd Seed Colts v 6th seed Texans
great story but Houston has no expierence advantage Indy

4th Seed Chargers v  5th Ravens
Best Matchup, im picking the ravens though beacause of their running backs and defense

1 seed Steelers v 5 seed Ravens
Ravens beat them for the second time in the season as the Steelers just choke this game

2 seed Pats vs Colts
two great teams, i have the colts because of the pats weak db's

Colts v Ravens
Ravens luck runs out as Payton has seen this team before and has delt with great defenses and has still won for his team

Superbowl

Giants vs Colts

Im not being bias here, but the giants match up better against the colts, the colts running defense was one of the worst in the league, the giants running game was the best. How much will the departure of Ward affect the gmen, how much will the departure of Marvin and Dungy be for the Colts,
Im picking Eli in the Manningbowl rematch, and i effing hate eli manning so it hurts me to write this

[rated SRH]

SuperBowl

Chargers vs Giants winner Chargers

[Queensryche]

I'm gonna alter two of my picks: I think Indianapolis wins the AFC South and Houston gets a Wild Card berth.

I still like Indy because Peyton Manning is still the QB and their offense is still great. Too much talent to be lousy. I'm using that same principle for Houston because they've drafted too well over the years to continue to be mediocre. They've made gains in both offense and defense under Kubiak, and now that I look at it, with what they've got, I think they make the playoffs.

[The Hurricane]

NFC

1. New York Giants
2. Minnesota Vikings
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. New Orleans Saints
5. Atlanta Falcons/Chicago Bears
6. Philladelphia Eagles/Carolina Panthers

I say we give the Packers another year since they are converting to a new defense. The Cowboys I just don't see making it unless they get a big play receiver, or Roy Williams actually plays out for them. The Bears got a great QB in Cutler, and even though they have mediocre receivers they are good enough for him to have a good season.

AFC

1. New England Patriots
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Indianapolis Colts
4. San Diego
5. Tennessee Titans
6. Baltimore Ravens/Dolphins/Bills

AFC will have the same ol teams doing the same ol thing. With Tom Brady back the Pats will obviously be back on top, especially after what I've seen in the Pre-Season so far. The Ravens are good, but will they be the same without Rex Ryan? Only the season will tell. If the Ravens don't make it then it's easy to say that the Dolphins or Bills will.

We'll see how it goes! Hopefully this season is chalk full of good close games!

[JCsBck]

Who called the titans sucking? 

[Dre]

(points to self)

This guy! This guy!

[Queensryche]

Well, I think the Giants may have found their new #1.

Say hello to Super Mario.

[staffme]

oh great......back to the super mario joke`s

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