Any NFL predictions yet?

[Sean88gt]

I know it's very very early, but curious if you had any thoughts based on off-season deals, trades, etc.

[bpawl]

cowboys in super bowl of course.

seriously Im curious as to how much impact Randy Moss will have in Oakland

[CJ-95GT]

seriously Im curious as to how much impact Randy Moss will have in Oakland

W/O a QB not much. I think having Moss and Sapp on the same team is two ego's too many.

BTW-I still gotta go with the Pats based on coaching/scheme as opposed to player's

[mikecobra95]

I'm sticking with my Eagles.

Defense is still stacked. I am more worried bout Westbrook not in camp than TO. Westbrook is more important to that offense.

People forget the Eagles made 3 straight NFC Championship games with no TO, and made it to the big dance without him in the playoffs. This team is 2 wins away over a 4 year perios from being the Patriots, yet they get no love.

GO EAGLES! And yes I am from Philly

[CJ-95GT]

LOL... I agree with your comment on Westbrook. There is no offense in Philly if TO or Westbrook gets injured. The Pats can put a WR as a DB and still win with scheme.

I am a boys fan but don't think they will do well. I think the skins will give Philly a nice run and I expect Portis to have a good year. I also think the Chargers and Colts got a legit chance too.

[46Tbird]

Cowboys are my favorite team and they're going to have a dismal year. :( Haven't been keeping up with football enough yet to know where teams are standing.

[82faremount]

depends on t.o. go eagles !!!

[Geor!]

W/O a QB not much. I think having Moss and Sapp on the same team is two ego's too many.

BTW-I still gotta go with the Pats based on coaching/scheme as opposed to player's
Pats? Maybe you've forgotten that Romeo Cronell and Mike Weiss have departed the team? Tedy Bruschi is out for the season, and someone else (name forgotten at the moment) is no longer with them.

Edit: I bleed black and gold. Go Steelers!

[bpawl]

W/O a QB not much. I think having Moss and Sapp on the same team is two ego's too many.


:rolleyes: Kerry collins can still chunk the long ball, all you gotta do is get it in the area with Moss.

[ZYouL8R]

I'm sticking with my Eagles.

Defense is still stacked. I am more worried bout Westbrook not in camp than TO. Westbrook is more important to that offense.

People forget the Eagles made 3 straight NFC Championship games with no TO, and made it to the big dance without him in the playoffs. This team is 2 wins away over a 4 year perios from being the Patriots, yet they get no love.

GO EAGLES! And yes I am from Philly

That's if all their secondary doesn't get shot first.

I don't know who will make the Super Bowl, but I do think a few teams will surprise people: Jax, Minn, and Car.

[MR TINFOIL HAT]

It's the year for Micheal vick. Atlanta Falcons knock off Detroit in Nfc championship game, And beat the patriots in the superbowl.

[mikecobra95]

That's if all their secondary doesn't get shot first.

I don't know who will make the Super Bowl, but I do think a few teams will surprise people: Jax, Minn, and Car.


Their defensive lineman Jerome McDougle got Shot, not anyone from their secondary;)

[ZYouL8R]

Their defensive lineman Jerome McDougle got Shot, not anyone from their secondary;)

Screw me, I didn't even hear who it was, just knew it was some defensive player :(

[91rednotch]

cowboys will be 8-8 or 9-7

[Txstang1]

depends on t.o. go eagles !!!


I'm sticking with my Eagles.

Defense is still stacked. I am more worried bout Westbrook not in camp than TO. Westbrook is more important to that offense.

People forget the Eagles made 3 straight NFC Championship games with no TO, and made it to the big dance without him in the playoffs. This team is 2 wins away over a 4 year perios from being the Patriots, yet they get no love.

GO EAGLES! And yes I am from Philly


Fuck the eagles and TO

Go cowboys:D

[Sean88gt]

Is Detroit really shaping up to be that much of a threat this year?

I really hope the Broncos can make the super bowl, Plummer is just way to inconsistent - he would fit the cowboys better;)

I feel a .500 performance by the cowboys.

[FormerStangowner]

I know it's very very early, but curious if you had any thoughts based on off-season deals, trades, etc.

Well, I just moved to Houston, and my last three years in Dallas was the Quincy Carter Era, so I think I'll go with the Texans.

[Vertnut]

Cowboys go 8-8. I'll still keep an eye on the Manning boys...Payton's year is coming.

[dallasstars281]

da'boys 13-3 and beating manning in the Super Bowl!!!

[Hollywood]

da'boys 13-3 and beating manning in the Super Bowl!!!

Crack smoker.

[Trip McNeely]

BEARSS 49-2

[ZYouL8R]

Who wins, Ditka or a Hurricane?

[Hollywood]

Who wins, Ditka or a Hurricane?


But wait...the Hurricane is named Ditka...


...Ditka.

[That_Is_My_El_Camino]

Dallas will play 16 games.

[ZYouL8R]

Dallas will play 16 games.

I bet they play 20.

[That_Is_My_El_Camino]

I bet they play 20.They might be scheduled for 20, but they're only going to show up for and play 16.

[Thurston]

the pack is on the downfall, we have to sheer up some defense to hold us off. my prediction this year is pittsburgh, they are a solid well rounded team with players that like to play as a team!

[bucky]

I think the Bengals could surprise a little this year.
Cowboys wont make the playoffs.Bledsoe isnt even an upgrade over Testaverde.He is way past his prime.

Hoping for good years from the Chargers and 49ers.

[jlofton]

patriots

[East Dallas Boy]

cowboys,cowboys,cowboys!

[Hollywood]

Go Niners!

[Ted]

Fuck the eagles and TO

Go cowboys:D
+1

[JMAC]

Bledsoe isnt even an upgrade over Testaverde.He is way past his prime.Bledsoe w/no legs.eyes, and arms is still a improvement over Vinny.

[Milo]

I hope the boys win at least 10 this year.I can't wait for the season to start!

[Sean88gt]

If you take away the times that Vinny throws to the OTHER team, he'd actually be pretty good!

[Geor!]

If you take away the times that Vinny throws to the OTHER team, he'd actually be pretty good!
My thoughts exactly.

[bucky]

Bledsoe w/no legs.eyes, and arms is still a improvement over Vinny.

Not much.
I cant understand the Cowboys when it comes to Qb's.First it was Q who Jones promoted as their quarterback for the future.Whoops...make that Hutchinson.No, now its Henson.
Then it's Parcells who hates all of those guys and wants to bring in his retreads.
The Cowboys arent going to the playoffs.They won't win the division and I think the wildcard will be out of reach.
Hello 8-8 season.

Not that I care.I will be rooting for LT and the Chargers and Alex Smith and the niners.

[SouthernSVT]

Pats or Steelers for superbowl

dallas- playoffs cuz bledsoe kicks vinnie ass, and Julias Jones is next 22, unless redskins kick too much ass now maybe well see 2 wildcards outa our division

eagles- can kiss my ass

[Maverick]

But wait...the Hurricane is named Ditka...


...Ditka.

LMFAO...before or after the heart attack?

[190hp4banger]

I'll be watching out for the Longhor..... Lions this year, well with all the UT exes on the team and all. I think they have like 5 guys :confused: they signed on from UT in the last couple years.

I'll be watching out for Julius Jones...but wait a few years until you say he's the next #22... that's a pretty quick judgement, and very bold statement.

Gonna watch Ricky, and I think he's gonna have a hell of a year. Not necessarily getting as many Y.A.C. yards, but running around people (he is about 25 lbs light).

Can't wait to see Cedric play for "da bears".

Last but not least... Patriots won't win again this year. It'll be the Colts.

[11sec4eyes]

Pats or Steelers for superbowl

dallas- playoffs cuz bledsoe kicks vinnie ass, and Julias Jones is next 22, unless redskins kick too much ass now maybe well see 2 wildcards outa our division

eagles- can kiss my ass
With out Plexico the Steelers are gonna miss that big yard reciever and Bledsoe has not lost very much considering he took a shitty team and carried them almost to the playoffs. Dont count him out he still has the talent just needed a teamboys might make it to the wild card, I hope.

[Gaber]

carolina all the way

[Geor!]

With out Plexico the Steelers are gonna miss that big yard reciever...
It's Plaxico.

They still have Hines Ward and Antwaan Randle El both are more than capable of catching the long ball. Hines Ward proved that when Plax went out for 5 weeks last year. He stepped up and took Plax's place of Roethlisberger's favorite receiver; which is why Plaxico is no longer with the Steelers :)

[11sec4eyes]

It's Plaxico.

They still have Hines Ward and Antwaan Randle El both are more than capable of catching the long ball. Hines Ward proved that when Plax went out for 5 weeks last year. He stepped up and took Plax's place of Roethlisberger's favorite receiver; which is why Plaxico is no longer with the Steelers :)
H edoesnt play for Dallas so I dont really care how to spell his name, Steelers wont win the superbowl. Playoffs Maybe, superbowl, no. Big Ben is to enexperienced. Cowboys on wild card Status.

[Geor!]

I say the Cowboys don't make the playoffs this year again either. Now I'm not a Dallas hater, I'll root for the home team. Just calling it like I see it. If they do manage to somehow wiggle into the playoffs, they won't get past the first round.

[231...shine]

cowboys in super bowl of course.

seriously Im curious as to how much impact Randy Moss will have in Oakland

i hope he does good.... my fantasy season depends on it! :eek:

[MidnightRunner]

I think the Raiders are gonna have a good year, Moss should put up some great numbers, Collins throwing it deep, Jordan running it, Turner calling the plays, they might have something

I predict failure for Roethlisberger in his second season, they will stilll be pretty solid, he won't

I also think Cinci may be pretty decent this year, Palmer= solid season

and I am hoping that my Cowboys can improve and make a run towards the playoffs behind Julius Jones :D

[Geor!]

I predict failure for Roethlisberger in his second season, they will stilll be pretty solid, he won't

If he plays anything like he did in the last two rounds of the playoffs last year, he will be a failure and Maddox would probably fill in his shoes. But since 1 week after loosing the AFC Championship, he was working with Dick LeBeau to teach him how to better read defensive play strategies, I don't really see that happening.

But ya never know.

[D]

I won't make any Super Bowl predictions...but I'll say my Broncos go 11-5 and win the division. The Raiders will still suck, the Cheifs will suck again, and the Chargers will prove last year to be a fluke.

[Sean88gt]

I won't make any Super Bowl predictions...but I'll say my Broncos go 11-5 and win the division. The Raiders will still suck, the Cheifs will suck again, and the Chargers will prove last year to be a fluke.


You sir are a gentleman and a scholar...and besides me, probably the only other Broncos fan on the board:D I still loved them even when they sucked - that's a fan! Met Elway on several occasions, Mecklenberg, Shanahan. Hell, my favorite player growing up was Vance Johnson:D Three Amigos!

[scootro]

It's the year for Micheal vick. Atlanta Falcons knock off Detroit in Nfc championship game, And beat the patriots in the superbowl.


i agree, falcons all the way only if vick stays healthy.............

[zora04]

In the AFC, the Ravens look pretty tough to me. They once again have a bad ass defense. They picked up a couple of good receivers (Mason and Clayton) to help Boller out on offense.

In the NFC, I want to say the Eagles because of their success over the past few years. However, it is going to be hard to build a team chemistry with TO on your squad. I think the Panthers have a good of a shot as any. They have a lot of depth and talent at RB. They also have a good group of receivers, even without Muhammad.


Super Bowl Prediction: Ravens 17
Panthers 13

[90cbra21]

dont count the bears out, they do have a very strong WR core now, Grossman is out for a lil bit but he hasnt been vital to the team, and if their Defence stays healthy unlike last year, they have a shot at the division, they proved themselves to be a tough team to beat last year even with the 3rd string QB and half the d out, they always have a strong defence its just they look bad cuz they half to be on the field so much because the offense couldnt do any thing with the ball

DA BEARS!

[Cartman]

my team will blow again, they will finsih last in the afc east. but I will watch every game and root for them non the less,

GO DOLPHINS!!!!!!!


but I think S.D. and the Vikes this year if everybody stays healthy

[D]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar...and besides me, probably the only other Broncos fan on the board:D I still loved them even when they sucked - that's a fan! Met Elway on several occasions, Mecklenberg, Shanahan. Hell, my favorite player growing up was Vance Johnson:D Three Amigos!

I met Elway a couple of years back at a Colorado Crush game, that's about it. My grandpa used to work for John Elway's auto nation and has several super bowl balls (the commemerative ones) signed by Romo and Elway. I've been a Broncos fan since I was old enough to say "Elway", that'll never change.

[Badass2000gt]

I think the Browns will go 15-1 and make it to the superbowl :D

[nicotino15]

dude, the broncos are going to be unstoppable this year, only like 2 people mentioned them in here. well at least preseason they were pretty much perfect, and their osu alumni players are stacking up, haha.

[D]

I've read a few different articles comparing Denver's D to Tampa's D when they won the super bowl. As long as Plummer doesn't throw any left handed interceptions like he did in the season opener next year, we'll be fine. I wanted to see Tatum Bell or Ron Dayne start over Mike Anderson, but it looks like Anderson's going to be starting. We shall see.

[Sean88gt]

Plummer is a wildcard. When he's on, he's the best there is, but if he has an off day it kills the team. Kinda hard to overcome 4 interceptions.

But yeah, they look pretty stout. Clarett sure will be pissed if they go all the way:D

[superlopez]

Da Boys

[D]

I'm overseas, so I didn't get to see any of the preseason games, but from what I read on ESPN.com Plummer's stats were pretty good and he looked sharp. Plummer's biggest downfall is that when he was in AZ he was always pressured to get the job done, and he had no supporting cast with the exception of David Boston. He hasn't quite realized it yet that Denver's D is fuckin good, and he's got all he needs on offense to be super productive. And now Jerry Rice is out, thank God, so Darius Watts has a chance to step in. It'll be interesting. Though, football season ends for me on Oct 5...opening day NHL.

[Cammin4V]

Cowboys are going to be 11-5 or 10-6 and atleast make it to the 2nd round of the playoffs. :)

[Sean88gt]

I've waited since I was 8 years old to see Rice in a Broncos uniform, finally happens and then he retires:mad:

[D]

The less former Raiders, the better....Jerry Rice or not.

[semperfi66]

the vikings have a good shot at winning it, The Dolphins are going to be much improved, the pats are not going to repeat

but my team is the colts and they are gonna win it all this year, its Peyton's year!!

[jlofton]

As long as the Patriots have Tom Brady and Bill Bellecheck they will keep on winning.

[Cartman]

I've read a few different articles comparing Denver's D to Tampa's D when they won the super bowl. As long as Plummer doesn't throw any left handed interceptions like he did in the season opener next year, we'll be fine. I wanted to see Tatum Bell or Ron Dayne start over Mike Anderson, but it looks like Anderson's going to be starting. We shall see.


you should stop reading "high times"

My dolphins won easy today

[Hurley]

My bold NFL prediction: The Packers will miss the playoffs and the Lions will win the north!

<----- Sad Packers fan. :(

[semperfi66]

how bout them cowboys?

[Sean88gt]

you should stop reading "high times"

My dolphins won easy today


The Broncos choked. Miami is a shit team. Dammit.

[Badass2000gt]

Man after the first week the cowboys are going 14-2 and going to the superbowl where they will lose to the colts 21-22 :D

[Pro Trash]

I think the Raiders are gonna have a good year, Moss should put up some great numbers, Collins throwing it deep, Jordan running it, Turner calling the plays, they might have something

I predict failure for Roethlisberger in his second season, they will stilll be pretty solid, he won't

I also think Cinci may be pretty decent this year, Palmer= solid season

and I am hoping that my Cowboys can improve and make a run towards the playoffs behind Julius Jones :D


I am looking forward to watching Vick and the falcons his year but I am not sure as to why you think Roethlisberger will be sub par this year?

[MidnightRunner]

I am looking forward to watching Vick and the falcons his year but I am not sure as to why you think Roethlisberger will be sub par this year?


I just feel like Roethlisberger will not be that great this year, however if they only have him throw the ball 11 times like the first game and run it like last year, he could have another great season. I just based the comment on the end of last year when they tried to put the team on his houlders, he is not ready to win the games throwing it all over the field yet.

[Cartman]

The Broncos choked. Miami is a shit team. Dammit.

I know miami, which is my favorite team, isn't for shit right now, but they are better then denver...lol.

[Sean88gt]

I know miami, which is my favorite team, isn't for shit right now, but they are better then denver...lol.


Yeah yeah yeah, we'll see who makes the playoffs.

How many superbowls did Marino win?;)

[Cartman]

Yeah yeah yeah, we'll see who makes the playoffs.

How many superbowls did Marino win?;)

0 how many thousand yard rushers and top d did both marino and elway have?
we could go back and forth all day long on this and you will lose in the end. because if you use your arguement then terry bradshaw is the greatest to ever play. but if you look at everything they did then you couldn't have but one choice marino.

[MidnightRunner]

I am here to eat some crow, I guess Big Ben is not gonna suck this year

[Pro Trash]

I am here to eat some crow, I guess Big Ben is not gonna suck this year

Ben did a good job this weekend, I am hoping the cowboys don't stumble tonight. I also am thinking that after the Pats got handed a loss yesterday some teams are going to be on that game film like Ike on Tina LOL.

[Sean88gt]

Travis,
Call me.

Cartman, so Marino wasn't a big enough draw to get a top rusher and good D?

[Cartman]

Travis,
Call me.

Cartman, so Marino wasn't a big enough draw to get a top rusher and good D?
you are an idiot, it isn't like free agents were around when either qb were in their prime, and all of elways rb's were drafted most after the 5th round. if you want to compare qb stats then marino is the best of all time. if you want to compare total wins, I could be mistaken but i think marino owns that as well. and if not for the strike season brett farve would still be chasing down marino for most games played in a row by a qb. don't get me wrong elway is one of the few great qbs to win a super bowl, most of the time only average qb win them.

[Sean88gt]

Dude, relax, I'm yanking your chain. It's not my fault my team is better than yours;)
Marino threw more interceptions:p

Not sure on the games won, On Elway's site it says his 148 games are the most won by a starter.

[Pro Trash]

you are an idiot, it isn't like free agents were around when either qb were in their prime, and all of elways rb's were drafted most after the 5th round. if you want to compare qb stats then marino is the best of all time. if you want to compare total wins, I could be mistaken but i think marino owns that as well. and if not for the strike season brett farve would still be chasing down marino for most games played in a row by a qb. don't get me wrong elway is one of the few great qbs to win a super bowl, most of the time only average qb win them.

Well let's look at what Marino doesn't own, a Super Bowl Ring, LOL. But I am sure he can borrow one from John, Troy, or Joe, LOL. You that when people see Marino the first thing they think is good QB no Super Bowl win :D

[Cartman]

Well let's look at what Marino doesn't own, a Super Bowl Ring, LOL. But I am sure he can borrow one from John, Troy, or Joe, LOL. You that when people see Marino the first thing they think is good QB no Super Bowl win :D
most of the qbs who have super bowl rings are average at best qb who play on great teams. the only great ones I know of that have won a super bowl are John U. Elway, and Joe Nameth(sp?) the rest were qbs who play in a system with great players around them. so saying a qb who doesn't win a super bowl is lesser for that would be like saying nolan ryan was an average pitcher becasue he never won a world series( although I don't know if he did or not i don't watch baseball.)

[Pro Trash]

most of the qbs who have super bowl rings are average at best qb who play on great teams. the only great ones I know of that have won a super bowl are John U. Elway, and Joe Nameth(sp?) the rest were qbs who play in a system with great players around them. so saying a qb who doesn't win a super bowl is lesser for that would be like saying nolan ryan was an average pitcher becasue he never won a world series( although I don't know if he did or not i don't watch baseball.)


Tell yourself what ever you need to so that you may feel better. Was Dan Marino a great QB yes, was Troy yes, what about Roger and Terry in the 70's, Joe Montana, Bart Starr, Jim Kelly (no super bowl ring) yes they were all great but until you get the ring you'll only be great not the greatest for that one day in time. That day you have led the one team to be the Executives of ass whooping on the Grid Iron. Only when one has the ring can he say he has climbed as far as he can go. Marino was to steps from the top. Great but not the greatest for he went to the Superbowl and was bested.

[CJ-95GT]

IMO- Marino was the BEST! Trent Dilfer won a superbowl and he sucks ass. Super bowl rings mean you were part of a great team, not the best to play at your position. :D

[regaltip]

Indy this year!

[Cartman]

Tell yourself what ever you need to so that you may feel better. Was Dan Marino a great QB yes, was Troy yes, what about Roger and Terry in the 70's, Joe Montana, Bart Starr, Jim Kelly (no super bowl ring) yes they were all great but until you get the ring you'll only be great not the greatest for that one day in time. That day you have led the one team to be the Executives of ass whooping on the Grid Iron. Only when one has the ring can he say he has climbed as far as he can go. Marino was to steps from the top. Great but not the greatest for he went to the Superbowl and was bested.


wow, you must have played alot of team sports...lol.

if one player was as important as you claim then the pats, 49ers, steelers, bucs, bears, ravens, etc would have never won the super bowl. you can try and win this arguement, but you will lose. the only thing you can argue about is he didn't win the super bowl. yet you can't deny every record he owns, the fact that the nfl plays the way it does now because of him. why don't you come up with something to try and prove your theroy that marino wasn't the greatest. also why is it all qbs that are drop back qbs, all try to emulate marino's throwing style, though none have.

also look at manning breaking the td record last year. he had the 2nd or 3rd best wr in the game a top 10 runner and a second wr who would be #1 on just about any other team. and he barely broke the record. yet marino had a back who couldn't get more than 800 yrds and 2 fast but very small wr's . he just knew how to put hte ball where his players would get it. marino also destroyed the greatest D for any one season.

[slow99]

i do not like the steelers, but my wife is from pittsburgh and i'm forced to watch them. let me say this, they look very very tough this year. they'd have to be my pick right now to win it all as much as i hate to say it.

[CJ-95GT]

Pitt looks better than I expected. Week 3 should be a good test for them when the Pats come in town.

[slow99]

Pitt looks better than I expected. Week 3 should be a good test for them when the Pats come in town.

better than you and me both. they look very tough. i put some money down on them taking out the patriots. should be a great game.

[CJ-95GT]

straight up or against the spread? Action any good?

[slow99]

straight up or against the spread? Action any good?

straight up. i do 2 parlays every week. one "safe" one that i should have a decent shot of hitting, and one parlay on games i think could be upsets or that should be close. i included them in my second parlay this week, along with maryland over wake, the vols over LSU, and a couple others.

[Sean88gt]

The Broncos redeemed themselves!!! I was hoping to see Big Ben and the Steelers take down the Pats, but you have to respect that team and their heart.

[slow99]

The Broncos redeemed themselves!!! I was hoping to see Big Ben and the Steelers take down the Pats, but you have to respect that team and their heart.

yes, you do...and the extra 52 seconds the refs gave them to get in field goal range!! :D

[Sean88gt]

Yeah, good point. I cannot believe with all the numbers geeks around the teams, that no one picked it up.

[Geor!]

yes, you do...and the extra 52 seconds the refs gave them to get in field goal range!! :D
Yes, that was complete bullshit. Oh well, shit happens I guess.