Haven't been able to post and won't be, as we are moving 52 hours east and have only two weeks to pack up the house (and hopefully sell it).
Thought I would give the rest of the countdown with abbreviated reasoning. Enjoy.
#20 Tampa Bay: Predicted record = 7-9
A little concerned with the healthy and maturity of the receiving core. Will be tough for D. Martin to replicate his performance.
#19 NY Giants: Predicted record = 7-9
Bringing in a new coach will do wonders, but it will take time to gel. Offense is too one-dimensional and defense still has some weaknesses that will be exposed.
#18 Buffalo Bill: Predicted record = 8-8
Tough off-season with regards to injuries. QB Tyrod Taylor is legit, but the depth of the receiving core is questionable.
#17 New Orleans Saints: Predicted record = 8-8
Defense can't be as bad as they were last year. Drew Brees cap number makes it difficult to build a team around and the Saints aren't Superbowl contenders. Should have gone in a different direction.
#16 Dallas Cowboys: Predicted Record = 8-8
It will be a rough start to the season with key starters on defense under suspension. It will be interesting to see IF Tony Romo can stay healthy and if he can return to form. Run game needs to kill the clock as much as possible.
#15 Jacksonville Jaguars: Predicted Record = 8-8
The arrow is pointing up, but expecting them to improve by 5+ wins is a tough task. QB Blake Bortles reminds me of Roethlisberger, but he needs to improve his completion percentage and limit turnovers. Could win a weak AFC South.
#14 NY Jets: Predicted Record = 9-7
Getting back QB Fitzpatrick was critical. The coaching staff has what it takes to get this team to be perennial contenders. It will be near impossible to run against this team.
#13 Houston Texans: Predicted Record = 9-7
Look for RB Lamar Miller to have a monster year. I think the Texans overpaid for QB Brock Osweiler and don't think he offers much of an upgrade. Can they fight off the Jaguars?
#12 Kansas City: Predicted Record = 10-6
Never flashy, but fundamentally sound in all three phases of the game. Andy Reid always finds a way to make it into the playoffs and QB Alex Smith limits turnovers and can surprise defenses with his running ability. Could this be their year?
#11 Minnesota Vikings: Predicted Record = 10-6
Success hinges on Adrian Peterson's ability to stay healthy and shoulder the load. At this point of his career, QB Bridgewater is a game manager in the mould of an Alex Smith. Defense is underrated, but they will be hard-pressed to hold off a healthy Green Bay offense.
Top 10 to come soon ...
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