packers11
05-31-2008, 01:56 PM
Every year around this time every team has the most optimistic goal which is to reach the Super Bowl... But every year there are teams that disappoint and teams that reach above their expectations...
Name some teams that you think will surprise people this year...
Name some teams that you think will disappoint people this year...
(try to keep the packers out of the subject, unless you think they are going to be 1-15)
I'll go first : My surprise teams are :
1) Oakland Raiders - Yes I know, I never thought this team could rebound with Al Davis at the helm... But I think they will surprise many people by getting 7-8 wins this season... They don't play in that great of a division and their team looks solid on paper... They have arguably the best cb duo in the NFL and if J.Russell can pull it together on offesne I think this team has a lot of firepower with McFadden in the backfield...
2. Baltimore Ravens - With Joe Flacco looking like a star in OTA's (not that it matters much) I personally thought he was the best QB coming out of the draft this year. With a solid defense already in place, I think Flacco can get this slow moving offense to put some points on the board... People should not sleep on this team, and don't be surprised if they are in the AFC wildcard seed...
Other Nominations : Bills, Arizona
My Disappointments teams are :
1. The 49ers - This is the year when everyone will call for A.Smith's head and consider him a bust. Thier draft has no rookie that could have an immediate impact for this team (especially because they didn't even have a first round pick)... They have a decent cb duo with slow safeties and a overrated front 7... Their receiving corps is lacking fire power (no offense to I.Bruce) but hes a bit to old to be #1 on any team... Look for this team to be picking 1-5 in next years draft...
2. The Patriots - After the 18-1 run and the Super Bowl jinx against them, I see this team making the playoffs but not faring well in them.. L. Maroney is not the answer at RB , he dances way to much at the line, and doesn't hit the holes with power. God for bid Welker or Moss go down, this team would be doomed because of the depth at the WR... The defense can not take over games like it used to with an old LB corps and a secondary with all average at best players back there... I see this team making the playoffs because of the bad division they are in, but don't expect them in the Super Bowl next year (sorry Bulldog)...
Other Nominations : Giants, Vikings
Name some teams that you think will surprise people this year...
Name some teams that you think will disappoint people this year...
(try to keep the packers out of the subject, unless you think they are going to be 1-15)
I'll go first : My surprise teams are :
1) Oakland Raiders - Yes I know, I never thought this team could rebound with Al Davis at the helm... But I think they will surprise many people by getting 7-8 wins this season... They don't play in that great of a division and their team looks solid on paper... They have arguably the best cb duo in the NFL and if J.Russell can pull it together on offesne I think this team has a lot of firepower with McFadden in the backfield...
2. Baltimore Ravens - With Joe Flacco looking like a star in OTA's (not that it matters much) I personally thought he was the best QB coming out of the draft this year. With a solid defense already in place, I think Flacco can get this slow moving offense to put some points on the board... People should not sleep on this team, and don't be surprised if they are in the AFC wildcard seed...
Other Nominations : Bills, Arizona
My Disappointments teams are :
1. The 49ers - This is the year when everyone will call for A.Smith's head and consider him a bust. Thier draft has no rookie that could have an immediate impact for this team (especially because they didn't even have a first round pick)... They have a decent cb duo with slow safeties and a overrated front 7... Their receiving corps is lacking fire power (no offense to I.Bruce) but hes a bit to old to be #1 on any team... Look for this team to be picking 1-5 in next years draft...
2. The Patriots - After the 18-1 run and the Super Bowl jinx against them, I see this team making the playoffs but not faring well in them.. L. Maroney is not the answer at RB , he dances way to much at the line, and doesn't hit the holes with power. God for bid Welker or Moss go down, this team would be doomed because of the depth at the WR... The defense can not take over games like it used to with an old LB corps and a secondary with all average at best players back there... I see this team making the playoffs because of the bad division they are in, but don't expect them in the Super Bowl next year (sorry Bulldog)...
Other Nominations : Giants, Vikings