Back for another year!! Waited until the last possible moment for this one, but I still love looking back in January and seeing what we all thought!
Should be another great NFL season as the good teams got better in free agency...some big name teams are dropping back a bit and in rebuilding mode...and we have some exciting rookies to watch as well.
Can't ask for anything else.
As usual...and most importantly...good luck to everyone on another successful betting season. Finished last season just below the .500 mark with a very limited amount of plays. Looking to improve obviously....looking to bet a lot of overs as that is how the NFL seems to be going.
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Back for another year!! Waited until the last possible moment for this one, but I still love looking back in January and seeing what we all thought!
Should be another great NFL season as the good teams got better in free agency...some big name teams are dropping back a bit and in rebuilding mode...and we have some exciting rookies to watch as well.
Can't ask for anything else.
As usual...and most importantly...good luck to everyone on another successful betting season. Finished last season just below the .500 mark with a very limited amount of plays. Looking to improve obviously....looking to bet a lot of overs as that is how the NFL seems to be going.
Best of luck this year CMJ! I have no doubt that you will break the .500 mark. This season looks like a juicy one to me and I think we will see some pretty clear trends by the third week.
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Best of luck this year CMJ! I have no doubt that you will break the .500 mark. This season looks like a juicy one to me and I think we will see some pretty clear trends by the third week.
Easy start to the schedule...easy finish to the schedule...very difficult November stretch. Only 2 of their road games are legitimately lose-able.
QB - A RB - B-/C+ WR - C+ OL - B/B+ DL - A-/B+ LB - A-/B+ DB - A/A- Miami Dolphins (9-7) 8-8 in 2013
Solid team throughout...no real glaring holes except possibly at wide receiver depth. If Tannehill can continue to improve as he has so far in his career they should be just fine. Still returning a beastly pass rushing defense with good help over the top. I think Finnegan will fade back quite a bit...what I think will really hurt this team is the traveling that they need to do in the first month of the season.
QB - B/B- RB - B-/C+ WR - B/B- TE - B OL - A-/B+ DL - A/A- LB - B DB - B/B-
New York Jets (7-9) 8-8 in 2014
I like the improvements they made on the offensive side of the ball with Eric Decker and Chris Johnson...but this is still not a playoff caliber team and 7-9 might be generous. They lost their defensive anchor with Revis, and there are still major questions at the QB position. Once you get past Decker and Kerley outside they don't have any depth. Their strength as always is up the middle, which will keep them in a lot of games. The good news is that they have 4 of the first 6 at home, and the road games late aren't impossible.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - C+ TE - C- OL - B+ DL - B+ LB - B+ DB - B-
Buffalo Bills (5-11) 6-10 in 2014
Dropping them down a win after losing their defensive leader Kiko Alonso. Their offense picked up a stud in Sammy Watkins, but he has had injury issues early on as well. One of the best defensive lines in the league will keep them in a lot of games, and their defensive backs are pretty solid. But I don't think they have enough offense to win games, and not enough defensive playmakers to make a big enough difference. I have them losing 5 or 6 of their road games, and with cold weather Green Bay coming into town in December, the home field advantage is limited.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - B-/C+ TE - B OL - B-/C+ DL - A LB - B- DB - B-/C+
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AFC EAST New England Patriots (13-3)12-4 in 2013
Easy start to the schedule...easy finish to the schedule...very difficult November stretch. Only 2 of their road games are legitimately lose-able.
QB - A RB - B-/C+ WR - C+ OL - B/B+ DL - A-/B+ LB - A-/B+ DB - A/A- Miami Dolphins (9-7) 8-8 in 2013
Solid team throughout...no real glaring holes except possibly at wide receiver depth. If Tannehill can continue to improve as he has so far in his career they should be just fine. Still returning a beastly pass rushing defense with good help over the top. I think Finnegan will fade back quite a bit...what I think will really hurt this team is the traveling that they need to do in the first month of the season.
QB - B/B- RB - B-/C+ WR - B/B- TE - B OL - A-/B+ DL - A/A- LB - B DB - B/B-
New York Jets (7-9) 8-8 in 2014
I like the improvements they made on the offensive side of the ball with Eric Decker and Chris Johnson...but this is still not a playoff caliber team and 7-9 might be generous. They lost their defensive anchor with Revis, and there are still major questions at the QB position. Once you get past Decker and Kerley outside they don't have any depth. Their strength as always is up the middle, which will keep them in a lot of games. The good news is that they have 4 of the first 6 at home, and the road games late aren't impossible.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - C+ TE - C- OL - B+ DL - B+ LB - B+ DB - B-
Buffalo Bills (5-11) 6-10 in 2014
Dropping them down a win after losing their defensive leader Kiko Alonso. Their offense picked up a stud in Sammy Watkins, but he has had injury issues early on as well. One of the best defensive lines in the league will keep them in a lot of games, and their defensive backs are pretty solid. But I don't think they have enough offense to win games, and not enough defensive playmakers to make a big enough difference. I have them losing 5 or 6 of their road games, and with cold weather Green Bay coming into town in December, the home field advantage is limited.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - B-/C+ TE - B OL - B-/C+ DL - A LB - B- DB - B-/C+
Easy start to the schedule...easy finish to the schedule...very difficult November stretch. Only 2 of their road games are legitimately lose-able.
QB - A RB - B-/C+ WR - C+ OL - B/B+ DL - A-/B+ LB - A-/B+ DB - A/A- Miami Dolphins (9-7) 8-8 in 2013
Solid team throughout...no real glaring holes except possibly at wide receiver depth. If Tannehill can continue to improve as he has so far in his career they should be just fine. Still returning a beastly pass rushing defense with good help over the top. I think Finnegan will fade back quite a bit...what I think will really hurt this team is the traveling that they need to do in the first month of the season.
QB - B/B- RB - B-/C+ WR - B/B- TE - B OL - A-/B+ DL - A/A- LB - B DB - B/B-
New York Jets (7-9) 8-8 in 2014
I like the improvements they made on the offensive side of the ball with Eric Decker and Chris Johnson...but this is still not a playoff caliber team and 7-9 might be generous. They lost their defensive anchor with Revis, and there are still major questions at the QB position. Once you get past Decker and Kerley outside they don't have any depth. Their strength as always is up the middle, which will keep them in a lot of games. The good news is that they have 4 of the first 6 at home, and the road games late aren't impossible.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - C+ TE - C- OL - B+ DL - B+ LB - B+ DB - B-
Buffalo Bills (5-11) 6-10 in 2014
Dropping them down a win after losing their defensive leader Kiko Alonso. Their offense picked up a stud in Sammy Watkins, but he has had injury issues early on as well. One of the best defensive lines in the league will keep them in a lot of games, and their defensive backs are pretty solid. But I don't think they have enough offense to win games, and not enough defensive playmakers to make a big enough difference. I have them losing 5 or 6 of their road games, and with cold weather Green Bay coming into town in December, the home field advantage is limited.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - B-/C+ TE - B OL - B-/C+ DL - A LB - B- DB - B-/C+
I agree with Miami finishing 9-7, but your analysis is off. They are quite deep at WR and they play 3 out of their first 5 games at home...
GL and I hope you hit over 70% this year.
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AFC EAST New England Patriots (13-3)12-4 in 2013
Easy start to the schedule...easy finish to the schedule...very difficult November stretch. Only 2 of their road games are legitimately lose-able.
QB - A RB - B-/C+ WR - C+ OL - B/B+ DL - A-/B+ LB - A-/B+ DB - A/A- Miami Dolphins (9-7) 8-8 in 2013
Solid team throughout...no real glaring holes except possibly at wide receiver depth. If Tannehill can continue to improve as he has so far in his career they should be just fine. Still returning a beastly pass rushing defense with good help over the top. I think Finnegan will fade back quite a bit...what I think will really hurt this team is the traveling that they need to do in the first month of the season.
QB - B/B- RB - B-/C+ WR - B/B- TE - B OL - A-/B+ DL - A/A- LB - B DB - B/B-
New York Jets (7-9) 8-8 in 2014
I like the improvements they made on the offensive side of the ball with Eric Decker and Chris Johnson...but this is still not a playoff caliber team and 7-9 might be generous. They lost their defensive anchor with Revis, and there are still major questions at the QB position. Once you get past Decker and Kerley outside they don't have any depth. Their strength as always is up the middle, which will keep them in a lot of games. The good news is that they have 4 of the first 6 at home, and the road games late aren't impossible.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - C+ TE - C- OL - B+ DL - B+ LB - B+ DB - B-
Buffalo Bills (5-11) 6-10 in 2014
Dropping them down a win after losing their defensive leader Kiko Alonso. Their offense picked up a stud in Sammy Watkins, but he has had injury issues early on as well. One of the best defensive lines in the league will keep them in a lot of games, and their defensive backs are pretty solid. But I don't think they have enough offense to win games, and not enough defensive playmakers to make a big enough difference. I have them losing 5 or 6 of their road games, and with cold weather Green Bay coming into town in December, the home field advantage is limited.
QB - B-/C+ RB - B WR - B-/C+ TE - B OL - B-/C+ DL - A LB - B- DB - B-/C+
I agree with Miami finishing 9-7, but your analysis is off. They are quite deep at WR and they play 3 out of their first 5 games at home...
If Gibson can be healthy and continue his solid play then they can be solid at WR for sure.
I know they play 3 out of their first 5 at home...but they travel from Miami to Buffalo to Miami to Oakland to Miami to Chicago. That's a lot of plane rides.
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If Gibson can be healthy and continue his solid play then they can be solid at WR for sure.
I know they play 3 out of their first 5 at home...but they travel from Miami to Buffalo to Miami to Oakland to Miami to Chicago. That's a lot of plane rides.
Best team position by position in the division...really tough schedule however. Won't go undefeated at home, and with Indy, New England, New Orleans as road games it will be a hard fought 11 wins.
QB - A- RB - B WR - A TE - B OL - B-/C+ DL - B+ LB - B+ DB - B+
Baltimore Ravens (9-7) 8-8 in 2013
Reloaded again on defense by drafted Jernigan. Ignored the offense for the 83rd consecutive year in a league that is becoming more and more offensive. Schedule isn't that bad as the last four games are definitely winnable.
QB - A RB - B- WR - B- TE - A- OL - B- DL - A LB - B+ DB - B+
Pittsburgh Steelers (7-9) 8-8 in 2013
Slight decline for the black and yellow as they really didn't do enough for me in the offseason to improve upon last year's team. Big Ben is past his prime and the receiving crew isn't as strong as it should be. Schedule is brutal down the stretch...so they will need to start off strong.
QB - B RB - B WR - B- TE - B OL - B DL - B- LB - A- DB - A-
Cleveland Browns (5-11) 4-12 in 2013
The supplemental pieces are solid...but the obvious trouble is with the quarterback and wide receiver position. This team will be 0-3 or 1-4 early on...get pressure to put in Johnny Football...when the middle of the schedule is considerably easier. Could be interesting.
QB - C RB - B- WR - C TE - B+ OL - B DL - B LB - B+ DB - B
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Cincinnati Bengals (11-5)11-5 in 2013
Best team position by position in the division...really tough schedule however. Won't go undefeated at home, and with Indy, New England, New Orleans as road games it will be a hard fought 11 wins.
QB - A- RB - B WR - A TE - B OL - B-/C+ DL - B+ LB - B+ DB - B+
Baltimore Ravens (9-7) 8-8 in 2013
Reloaded again on defense by drafted Jernigan. Ignored the offense for the 83rd consecutive year in a league that is becoming more and more offensive. Schedule isn't that bad as the last four games are definitely winnable.
QB - A RB - B- WR - B- TE - A- OL - B- DL - A LB - B+ DB - B+
Pittsburgh Steelers (7-9) 8-8 in 2013
Slight decline for the black and yellow as they really didn't do enough for me in the offseason to improve upon last year's team. Big Ben is past his prime and the receiving crew isn't as strong as it should be. Schedule is brutal down the stretch...so they will need to start off strong.
QB - B RB - B WR - B- TE - B OL - B DL - B- LB - A- DB - A-
Cleveland Browns (5-11) 4-12 in 2013
The supplemental pieces are solid...but the obvious trouble is with the quarterback and wide receiver position. This team will be 0-3 or 1-4 early on...get pressure to put in Johnny Football...when the middle of the schedule is considerably easier. Could be interesting.
QB - C RB - B- WR - C TE - B+ OL - B DL - B LB - B+ DB - B
Once they get past Sunday night against Denver, they have a very easy road schedule, which is the only thing that slowed them down last year. Offense is second to none...and the defense is slowly coming into form. One of the worst divisions in football also helps...two weeks of preparation before one of their harder home games against New England. Should be an easy trip to the playoffs and a bye.
QB - A+ RB - B WR - B+ TE - B- OL - B- DL - B LB - B DB - B
Tennessee Titans (8-8)7-9 in 2013
Although I still don't like Locker or their slew of running backs and receivers...the Titans do two things really well. They play good defense and they are very strong on the lines and up the middle. Very difficult road schedule, but they won't have too many impossible home games in the mix either. I could see a 6-2 home 2-6 road split.
QB - C+ RB - B- WR - B- TE - B- OL - A- DL - B LB - B+ DB - B+
Houston Texans (8-8)2-14 in 2013
Just going to forget about last season. Fitzpatrick isn't a high level quarterback, but there are good receivers and backs to ease the load. The reason why I put them higher up in the wins is the defense is absolutely phenomenal. Legitimate chance to win their first three road games, which is huge.
QB - C RB - B+ WR - B+ TE - B- OL - B- DL - A LB - B+ DB - B+
Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) 4-12 in 2013
Not sold on Toby Gerhart being the every down type of back...but he will certainly get his chances this year. Would love to see Bortles in there from the start and see what he can do. Defensive and offensive lines are solid as usual and this team just continues to draft well and improve what they need to improve.
QB - C RB - B- WR - B TE - A OL - B+ DL - B LB - B DB - B
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Indianapolis Colts (13-3) 11-5 in 2013
Once they get past Sunday night against Denver, they have a very easy road schedule, which is the only thing that slowed them down last year. Offense is second to none...and the defense is slowly coming into form. One of the worst divisions in football also helps...two weeks of preparation before one of their harder home games against New England. Should be an easy trip to the playoffs and a bye.
QB - A+ RB - B WR - B+ TE - B- OL - B- DL - B LB - B DB - B
Tennessee Titans (8-8)7-9 in 2013
Although I still don't like Locker or their slew of running backs and receivers...the Titans do two things really well. They play good defense and they are very strong on the lines and up the middle. Very difficult road schedule, but they won't have too many impossible home games in the mix either. I could see a 6-2 home 2-6 road split.
QB - C+ RB - B- WR - B- TE - B- OL - A- DL - B LB - B+ DB - B+
Houston Texans (8-8)2-14 in 2013
Just going to forget about last season. Fitzpatrick isn't a high level quarterback, but there are good receivers and backs to ease the load. The reason why I put them higher up in the wins is the defense is absolutely phenomenal. Legitimate chance to win their first three road games, which is huge.
QB - C RB - B+ WR - B+ TE - B- OL - B- DL - A LB - B+ DB - B+
Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) 4-12 in 2013
Not sold on Toby Gerhart being the every down type of back...but he will certainly get his chances this year. Would love to see Bortles in there from the start and see what he can do. Defensive and offensive lines are solid as usual and this team just continues to draft well and improve what they need to improve.
QB - C RB - B- WR - B TE - A OL - B+ DL - B LB - B DB - B
G smith will have a big improvement from year 1 to 2
Top notch running game 3 stud backs . C Johnson touches the ball 15 times will keep him fresh then put in ivory with his power running should be top 5 in rushing and their best offense line in years.
The receivers are so much better with decker Kerley new te j amare
Defense from 7 top 5
The negative is they have very little experience at corner back and they play after Oakland at qb Rodgers stafford p rivers manning and Brady if they can get 2 wins they should be good for 9 wins
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Revis has been gone for 2 years from jets
G smith will have a big improvement from year 1 to 2
Top notch running game 3 stud backs . C Johnson touches the ball 15 times will keep him fresh then put in ivory with his power running should be top 5 in rushing and their best offense line in years.
The receivers are so much better with decker Kerley new te j amare
Defense from 7 top 5
The negative is they have very little experience at corner back and they play after Oakland at qb Rodgers stafford p rivers manning and Brady if they can get 2 wins they should be good for 9 wins
Dropping them down one win because of the injury issues and suspension of Welker/Prater. And if you don't think that the loss of Welker when going up against the Colts/Chiefs/Seahawks is big then you are crazy. Tough road schedule going to Seattle and New England as well...12 wins is a bit generous in my mind, but the offense and defense is just so stacked.
QB - A+ RB - B- WR - A- TE - A OL - B+/B DL - B LB - B DB - B+
San Diego Chargers (9-7) 9-7 in 2013
Keeping them the exact same as where they finished last season as I believe their strong finish to the year will propel them into this season. Rivers proved himself to be a top level quarterback last season. I think their biggest weakness will be their run defense but only the Chiefs in their division can exploit that. Brutal finish to the year, but I think they can steal one of the last four or five games.
QB - B+ RB - B+ WR - B+ TE - A OL - B DL - C+ LB - B+ DB - B Kansas City Chiefs (9-7) 11-5 in 2013
11 wins last year was the most overrated statistic in the league...they got to play the crappiest teams in the league week after week. They absolutely need to win Week 1 somehow without Bowe because @ Denver and @ San Fran will be looming large. Not a ton of depth on defense...one injury could be deadly.
QB - B RB - A+ WR - B+ TE - C+ OL - B DL - B LB - B+ DB - B+
Oakland Raiders (6-10) 4-12 in 2013
Schedule gets a little bit easier and I like what Derek Carr has shown in the preseason. I think he's more of a threat than anyone else possible. MJD and McFadden in the backfield is a solid duo...the addition of James Jones should be huge...same with Tuck and Mack on the defensive side of the ball. One year away from being a playoff contender.
QB - C RB - A- WR - B TE - B OL - B+ DL - A- LB - B DB - B
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Denver Broncos (12-4)13-3 in 2013
Dropping them down one win because of the injury issues and suspension of Welker/Prater. And if you don't think that the loss of Welker when going up against the Colts/Chiefs/Seahawks is big then you are crazy. Tough road schedule going to Seattle and New England as well...12 wins is a bit generous in my mind, but the offense and defense is just so stacked.
QB - A+ RB - B- WR - A- TE - A OL - B+/B DL - B LB - B DB - B+
San Diego Chargers (9-7) 9-7 in 2013
Keeping them the exact same as where they finished last season as I believe their strong finish to the year will propel them into this season. Rivers proved himself to be a top level quarterback last season. I think their biggest weakness will be their run defense but only the Chiefs in their division can exploit that. Brutal finish to the year, but I think they can steal one of the last four or five games.
QB - B+ RB - B+ WR - B+ TE - A OL - B DL - C+ LB - B+ DB - B Kansas City Chiefs (9-7) 11-5 in 2013
11 wins last year was the most overrated statistic in the league...they got to play the crappiest teams in the league week after week. They absolutely need to win Week 1 somehow without Bowe because @ Denver and @ San Fran will be looming large. Not a ton of depth on defense...one injury could be deadly.
QB - B RB - A+ WR - B+ TE - C+ OL - B DL - B LB - B+ DB - B+
Oakland Raiders (6-10) 4-12 in 2013
Schedule gets a little bit easier and I like what Derek Carr has shown in the preseason. I think he's more of a threat than anyone else possible. MJD and McFadden in the backfield is a solid duo...the addition of James Jones should be huge...same with Tuck and Mack on the defensive side of the ball. One year away from being a playoff contender.
QB - C RB - A- WR - B TE - B OL - B+ DL - A- LB - B DB - B
G smith will have a big improvement from year 1 to 2
Top notch running game 3 stud backs . C Johnson touches the ball 15 times will keep him fresh then put in ivory with his power running should be top 5 in rushing and their best offense line in years.
The receivers are so much better with decker Kerley new te j amare
Defense from 7 top 5
The negative is they have very little experience at corner back and they play after Oakland at qb Rodgers stafford p rivers manning and Brady if they can get 2 wins they should be good for 9 wins
Completely forgot about Revis in Tampa last year
The Jets definitely do not have three STUD backs. Johnson is a mid level back now...and Powell and Ivory are decent back ups at best. They have an above average running back by committee.
If their DB doesn't step way way up the Jets could be 1-6 without a doubt. Rodgers, Cutler, Stafford, Rivers, Manning, Brady in consecutive weeks? Brutal.
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Quote Originally Posted by georgem:
Revis has been gone for 2 years from jets
G smith will have a big improvement from year 1 to 2
Top notch running game 3 stud backs . C Johnson touches the ball 15 times will keep him fresh then put in ivory with his power running should be top 5 in rushing and their best offense line in years.
The receivers are so much better with decker Kerley new te j amare
Defense from 7 top 5
The negative is they have very little experience at corner back and they play after Oakland at qb Rodgers stafford p rivers manning and Brady if they can get 2 wins they should be good for 9 wins
Completely forgot about Revis in Tampa last year
The Jets definitely do not have three STUD backs. Johnson is a mid level back now...and Powell and Ivory are decent back ups at best. They have an above average running back by committee.
If their DB doesn't step way way up the Jets could be 1-6 without a doubt. Rodgers, Cutler, Stafford, Rivers, Manning, Brady in consecutive weeks? Brutal.
They are losing ground so rapidly to the NFC right now. It's clearly becoming a Quarterback driven league and an offensive showcase and with Brady/Manning/Rivers/Roethlisberger on their decline it's going to be really interesting to see what those teams do to transition. I'm bumping Andrew Luck and the Colts up big time this year. He's the real deal, and they quietly reloaded big time in the offseason. If Bradshaw/Richardson can become a reasonably reliable duo in the backfield I think the Colts have everything it takes to be a Super Bowl contending team.
It's still quite obvious that the Patriots and Broncos are at the top of the heap in the AFC...and I'm going with the Patriots to advance out of the conference for one big reason. They made it to the AFC Championship game last year with no Mayo, Wilfork, Gronk, Revis, Browner, Lafell etc. All those guys will presumably be there for the playoff run and beyond. It's the most focused I have seen Brady in a while...and this is the most solid team he's had around him since 2007/08
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Overall thoughts on the AFC...
They are losing ground so rapidly to the NFC right now. It's clearly becoming a Quarterback driven league and an offensive showcase and with Brady/Manning/Rivers/Roethlisberger on their decline it's going to be really interesting to see what those teams do to transition. I'm bumping Andrew Luck and the Colts up big time this year. He's the real deal, and they quietly reloaded big time in the offseason. If Bradshaw/Richardson can become a reasonably reliable duo in the backfield I think the Colts have everything it takes to be a Super Bowl contending team.
It's still quite obvious that the Patriots and Broncos are at the top of the heap in the AFC...and I'm going with the Patriots to advance out of the conference for one big reason. They made it to the AFC Championship game last year with no Mayo, Wilfork, Gronk, Revis, Browner, Lafell etc. All those guys will presumably be there for the playoff run and beyond. It's the most focused I have seen Brady in a while...and this is the most solid team he's had around him since 2007/08
Bumping them up a win because of the added experience of Chip Kelly and Nick Foles...as well as the addition of Darren Sproles. The loss of DeSean Jackson will hurt them a little bit as they don't have a deep threat to step up and fill that void. Big problem for them is their defensive front...not very good by any stretch. 11 wins might be pushing it in this tough division though.
QB - B RB - A+ WR - B TE - B OL - A-/B+ DL - C+ LB - B DB - B
Washington Redskins (9-7)3-13 in 2013
Obviously the injury situation with RG3 last year killed them...but this year they reloaded in a very solid way. The addition of DeSean Jackson is perfect. Very solid running back, deepest wide receiving crew in the league. Defensive line is weak, but the linebackers can hold their own and help out. Not a terrible schedule...tough finish with the three division teams facing them.
QB - B+ RB - B+ WR - A- TE - B OL - B- DL - C LB - B- DB - B+
New York Giants (7-9) 7-9 in 2013
I like the quarterback situation and the wide receiver situation...but other than that I can't see how they really improved this team based on last season. Rashad Jennings hasn't proved himself to be a solo back...and the linebackers and defensive backs are not that great. They also do not have a tight end...and going to the Lions and to the Seahawks is not good.
QB - B+ RB - B WR - B TE - C- OL - B DL - B LB - C DB - C+
Dallas Cowboys (5-11) 8-8 in 2013
I'm giving them 5 wins based solely on their offense. This defense might go down as the worst defense in the history of the league. They had two decent players last year....Ware and Lee. Neither of those guys are going to be playing for the Cowboys this year. I think they can steal one from the Giants and maybe one from the Eagles or Skins...but they aren't winning a game in December, and maybe not even after their bye week.
QB - A-/B+ RB - B+ WR - B+ TE - B+ OL - B DL - C- LB - C DB - C+
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NFC EAST
Philadelphia Eagles (11-5)10-6 in 2013
Bumping them up a win because of the added experience of Chip Kelly and Nick Foles...as well as the addition of Darren Sproles. The loss of DeSean Jackson will hurt them a little bit as they don't have a deep threat to step up and fill that void. Big problem for them is their defensive front...not very good by any stretch. 11 wins might be pushing it in this tough division though.
QB - B RB - A+ WR - B TE - B OL - A-/B+ DL - C+ LB - B DB - B
Washington Redskins (9-7)3-13 in 2013
Obviously the injury situation with RG3 last year killed them...but this year they reloaded in a very solid way. The addition of DeSean Jackson is perfect. Very solid running back, deepest wide receiving crew in the league. Defensive line is weak, but the linebackers can hold their own and help out. Not a terrible schedule...tough finish with the three division teams facing them.
QB - B+ RB - B+ WR - A- TE - B OL - B- DL - C LB - B- DB - B+
New York Giants (7-9) 7-9 in 2013
I like the quarterback situation and the wide receiver situation...but other than that I can't see how they really improved this team based on last season. Rashad Jennings hasn't proved himself to be a solo back...and the linebackers and defensive backs are not that great. They also do not have a tight end...and going to the Lions and to the Seahawks is not good.
QB - B+ RB - B WR - B TE - C- OL - B DL - B LB - C DB - C+
Dallas Cowboys (5-11) 8-8 in 2013
I'm giving them 5 wins based solely on their offense. This defense might go down as the worst defense in the history of the league. They had two decent players last year....Ware and Lee. Neither of those guys are going to be playing for the Cowboys this year. I think they can steal one from the Giants and maybe one from the Eagles or Skins...but they aren't winning a game in December, and maybe not even after their bye week.
QB - A-/B+ RB - B+ WR - B+ TE - B+ OL - B DL - C- LB - C DB - C+
Revis has been gone for 2 years from jets G smith will have a big improvement from year 1 to 2 Top notch running game 3 stud backs . C Johnson touches the ball 15 times will keep him fresh then put in ivory with his power running should be top 5 in rushing and their best offense line in years.The receivers are so much better with decker Kerley new te j amareDefense from 7 top 5The negative is they have very little experience at corner back and they play after Oakland at qb Rodgers stafford p rivers manning and Brady if they can get 2 wins they should be good for 9 wins
Hahahaha can I have what you're smoking please. Your front seven is very good I'll give you that but your cb needs ton of work. You do NOT have three stud running back. Johnson is a shell of himself, you're just lucky to have three backs to rotate. Of course geno Smith should be a improvement, he was literally the worst qb last season rank #32 out of 32 so he can't get any worse LOL. The Jets are not getting 9 wins this year, please just stop.
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Revis has been gone for 2 years from jets G smith will have a big improvement from year 1 to 2 Top notch running game 3 stud backs . C Johnson touches the ball 15 times will keep him fresh then put in ivory with his power running should be top 5 in rushing and their best offense line in years.The receivers are so much better with decker Kerley new te j amareDefense from 7 top 5The negative is they have very little experience at corner back and they play after Oakland at qb Rodgers stafford p rivers manning and Brady if they can get 2 wins they should be good for 9 wins
Hahahaha can I have what you're smoking please. Your front seven is very good I'll give you that but your cb needs ton of work. You do NOT have three stud running back. Johnson is a shell of himself, you're just lucky to have three backs to rotate. Of course geno Smith should be a improvement, he was literally the worst qb last season rank #32 out of 32 so he can't get any worse LOL. The Jets are not getting 9 wins this year, please just stop.
Injuries obviously killed this team last year. This year they come back nice and healthy and ready to take over this division. I believe that this is the strongest division in the league right there with the West. The main reason why I gave them the nod in the division is their road schedule isn't as hard as the Bears or Lions. With Buffalo, Tampa, and Miami on the docket it shouldn't be too bad.
QB - A+ RB - A- WR - B TE - C OL - B- DL - B- LB - A DB - B
Chicago Bears (10-6)8-8 in 2013
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Green Bay Packers (11-5)8-7-1 in 2013
Injuries obviously killed this team last year. This year they come back nice and healthy and ready to take over this division. I believe that this is the strongest division in the league right there with the West. The main reason why I gave them the nod in the division is their road schedule isn't as hard as the Bears or Lions. With Buffalo, Tampa, and Miami on the docket it shouldn't be too bad.
QB - A+ RB - A- WR - B TE - C OL - B- DL - B- LB - A DB - B
Injuries
obviously killed this team last year. This year they come back nice
and healthy and ready to take over this division. I believe that this
is the strongest division in the league right there with the West. The
main reason why I gave them the nod in the division is their road
schedule isn't as hard as the Bears or Lions. With Buffalo, Tampa, and
Miami on the docket it shouldn't be too bad.
QB - A+ RB - A- WR - B TE - C OL - B- DL - B- LB - A DB - B
Chicago Bears (10-6)8-8 in 2013
Bumping them up 2 wins because of the addition of Jared Allen on defense. Their offense is very well stacked at every position and won't be an issue unless Cutler wants to have a ton of turnovers. The Packers got to go to Tampa and Buffalo...the Bears get to go to San Fran and New England. That will ultimately make them miss the division I believe.
QB - A- RB - A WR - A TE - B OL - B DL - C+ LB - A- DB - B
Detroit Lions (9-7) 7-9 in 2013
Not a huge fan of the Jim Caldwell hiring. Still not a huge fan of this defense. Right side of the offensive line is weak at best. They are still an insanely high powered offense and will be in every single game for that simple reason. Schedule isn't incredibly friendly either with trips to New England, Arizona, and Atlanta.
QB - A RB - B+ WR - A TE - B+ OL - B- DL - B LB - B DB - B- Minnesota Vikings (3-13) 5-10-1 in 2013
There is a lot to like about this team, but there is also a lot to dislike. Biggest dislike is the quarterback issues. I can't see them winning a lot of games with that lineup...especially outside this year. I have a feeling they will be close in a lot of games...but lack that extra something to get over the hump. Not an incredibly difficult schedule luckily.
QB - C RB - A WR - B TE - B OL - B DL - B- LB - B+ DB - B-
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Green Bay Packers (11-5)8-7-1 in 2013
Injuries
obviously killed this team last year. This year they come back nice
and healthy and ready to take over this division. I believe that this
is the strongest division in the league right there with the West. The
main reason why I gave them the nod in the division is their road
schedule isn't as hard as the Bears or Lions. With Buffalo, Tampa, and
Miami on the docket it shouldn't be too bad.
QB - A+ RB - A- WR - B TE - C OL - B- DL - B- LB - A DB - B
Chicago Bears (10-6)8-8 in 2013
Bumping them up 2 wins because of the addition of Jared Allen on defense. Their offense is very well stacked at every position and won't be an issue unless Cutler wants to have a ton of turnovers. The Packers got to go to Tampa and Buffalo...the Bears get to go to San Fran and New England. That will ultimately make them miss the division I believe.
QB - A- RB - A WR - A TE - B OL - B DL - C+ LB - A- DB - B
Detroit Lions (9-7) 7-9 in 2013
Not a huge fan of the Jim Caldwell hiring. Still not a huge fan of this defense. Right side of the offensive line is weak at best. They are still an insanely high powered offense and will be in every single game for that simple reason. Schedule isn't incredibly friendly either with trips to New England, Arizona, and Atlanta.
QB - A RB - B+ WR - A TE - B+ OL - B- DL - B LB - B DB - B- Minnesota Vikings (3-13) 5-10-1 in 2013
There is a lot to like about this team, but there is also a lot to dislike. Biggest dislike is the quarterback issues. I can't see them winning a lot of games with that lineup...especially outside this year. I have a feeling they will be close in a lot of games...but lack that extra something to get over the hump. Not an incredibly difficult schedule luckily.
QB - C RB - A WR - B TE - B OL - B DL - B- LB - B+ DB - B-
Not thrilled with their running backs, but with Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham, and Marques Colston the running back situation will more than likely work itself out. Defensive line is solid...defensive backs are pretty solid as well. Giving them the division because of their soft schedule. They should be undefeated heading into the bye week...and they have some of their toughest opponents coming into New Orleans rather than being on the road.
QB - A+ RB - B- WR - B TE - A+ OL - B+ DL - B LB - B DB - B
Atlanta Falcons (9-7) 4-12 in 2013
One of the more improved teams in the league by default. Last year they were the best bad team out there by far. The offense is still really solid although the running back situation isn't strong. Their schedule is reasonable and I think they should have no problem bouncing back and contending for a playoff spot. Not very strong at linebacker, but good up front and in the defensive backfield.
QB - B+ RB - C+ WR - A TE - C OL - B+ DL - B+ LB - C+ DB - B
Carolina Panthers (6-10) 12-4 in 2013
Breakout team last year, but I believe they lost far too much on the offensive side of the ball and I don't think Cam Newton can pull it off again. The defense is the obvious strong point of this team, and one of the best in the league. Once they get past their opening week road game...they have an incredibly tough stretch with road game against Baltimore, Cincy, Green Bay, and Philly.
QB - A- RB - B- WR - C TE - B- OL - B- DL - B+ LB - A DB - B Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12)4-12 in 2013
Going to keep them at the same spot as last year. I've said it a bunch of times that it's a quarterback league and if you don't have a quarterback it's going to be a struggle. I like Mike Evans, Verner, and Mankins being added to this team but I just don't think it's enough in this tough division.
QB - C RB - B- WR - B TE - B- OL - A- DL - B+ LB - A- DB - B+
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New Orleans Saints (12-4) 11-5 in 2013
Not thrilled with their running backs, but with Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham, and Marques Colston the running back situation will more than likely work itself out. Defensive line is solid...defensive backs are pretty solid as well. Giving them the division because of their soft schedule. They should be undefeated heading into the bye week...and they have some of their toughest opponents coming into New Orleans rather than being on the road.
QB - A+ RB - B- WR - B TE - A+ OL - B+ DL - B LB - B DB - B
Atlanta Falcons (9-7) 4-12 in 2013
One of the more improved teams in the league by default. Last year they were the best bad team out there by far. The offense is still really solid although the running back situation isn't strong. Their schedule is reasonable and I think they should have no problem bouncing back and contending for a playoff spot. Not very strong at linebacker, but good up front and in the defensive backfield.
QB - B+ RB - C+ WR - A TE - C OL - B+ DL - B+ LB - C+ DB - B
Carolina Panthers (6-10) 12-4 in 2013
Breakout team last year, but I believe they lost far too much on the offensive side of the ball and I don't think Cam Newton can pull it off again. The defense is the obvious strong point of this team, and one of the best in the league. Once they get past their opening week road game...they have an incredibly tough stretch with road game against Baltimore, Cincy, Green Bay, and Philly.
QB - A- RB - B- WR - C TE - B- OL - B- DL - B+ LB - A DB - B Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12)4-12 in 2013
Going to keep them at the same spot as last year. I've said it a bunch of times that it's a quarterback league and if you don't have a quarterback it's going to be a struggle. I like Mike Evans, Verner, and Mankins being added to this team but I just don't think it's enough in this tough division.
QB - C RB - B- WR - B TE - B- OL - A- DL - B+ LB - A- DB - B+
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