Which dark horse does better? (1 Viewer)

[Idiot Boxer]

Two early picks to go from bottom-feeders to playoff contention. Which team does better.

I picked Arizona because I think they've improved more and they play in a much worse division. NFC South is going to be tough.

 

[LHUCKS]

Green is the proven commodity here.

The over/under on Cards wins this year is about 9 IMHO.

 

[perry147]

I voted Arizona because I could not make myself pick the Saints.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Much easier division for the Cards.

I think the Saints will put in some good performances, but the results will not be there. It will be a growing process for everyone involved.

Denny has definitely proven he can put together a 1-dimensional team that can make the playofs.

 

[meanjoegreen]

I picked Arizona because I think they've improved more and they play in a much worse division.  NFC South is going to be tough.

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[Football Menace]

I picked New Orleans because.....

I'm a homer!!!

 

[Football Menace]

Seriously. We're going to have better QB play, which should lead to scoring a few more points. If we could get the defense to play half-way consistent, we are going to win some ball games. I think we'll play alot better in our division this year. Remember, before Katrina we beat Carolina. And after, we nearly beat ATL and Tampa Bay.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Seriously.  We're going to have better QB play, which should lead to scoring a few more points.  If we could get the defense to play half-way consistent, we are going to win some ball games.  I think we'll play alot better in our division this year.  Remember, before Katrina we beat Carolina.  And after, we nearly beat ATL and Tampa Bay.

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Katrina happened before the season, no?

 

[Doug B]

I picked New Orleans because.....

I'm a homer!!!

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I did the exact same thing for the same reason

All I know is that when the Saints become a playoff team again, the Shark Pool will be the among the last to see it coming.

 

[Doug B]

Seriously.  We're going to have better QB play, which should lead to scoring a few more points.  If we could get the defense to play half-way consistent, we are going to win some ball games.  I think we'll play alot better in our division this year.  Remember, before Katrina we beat Carolina.  And after, we nearly beat ATL and Tampa Bay.

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Katrina happened before the season, no?
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Yes, you're correct.

 

[-OZ-]

I don't think AZ is a dark horse anymore.

But, bottom 10 to playoffs

 

[Gargoylez]

Saints will most likely lose all 6 divisional games. I just can't see them doing anything against that division... bush or no bush.

The Cardinals have a good chance of doing some damage iMO... though we said that last year and they crapped the bed.

 

[Doug B]

Saints will most likely lose all 6 divisional games.  I just can't see them doing anything against that division... bush or no bush.

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Holy moley, man ... they didn't even do that last year.

 

[cstu]

Saints will most likely lose all 6 divisional games.  I just can't see them doing anything against that division... bush or no bush.

The Cardinals have a good chance of doing some damage iMO... though we said that last year and they crapped the bed.

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True, but signed Edge and they found a potential QB of the future while adding 2 solid players to offense and 2 defensive steals in the draft. Things are looking good in AZ.

 

[Gargoylez]

Saints will most likely lose all 6 divisional games.  I just can't see them doing anything against that division... bush or no bush.

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Holy moley, man ... they didn't even do that last year.
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Every team improved alot...Atlanta's Defense is sick.

Carolina added MeShawn and Deangelo.

Tampa's Oline is improving which was its only concern in the off season.

 

[Football Menace]

Seriously.  We're going to have better QB play, which should lead to scoring a few more points.  If we could get the defense to play half-way consistent, we are going to win some ball games.  I think we'll play alot better in our division this year.  Remember, before Katrina we beat Carolina.  And after, we nearly beat ATL and Tampa Bay.

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Katrina happened before the season, no?
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You're right. I was thinking about that preseason game I when to last season.

 

[meanjoegreen]

Saints will most likely lose all 6 divisional games.  I just can't see them doing anything against that division... bush or no bush.

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Holy moley, man ... they didn't even do that last year.
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Every team improved alot...Atlanta's Defense is sick.

Carolina added MeShawn and Deangelo.

Tampa's Oline is improving which was its only concern in the off season.

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Atlanta's biggest problem is on it's offense.

 

[meanjoegreen]

Seriously.  We're going to have better QB play, which should lead to scoring a few more points.  If we could get the defense to play half-way consistent, we are going to win some ball games.  I think we'll play alot better in our division this year.  Remember, before Katrina we beat Carolina.  And after, we nearly beat ATL and Tampa Bay.

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Katrina happened before the season, no?
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You're right. I was thinking about that preseason game I when to last season.
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The Saints beat Carolina in the season opener last year, which was after Katrina.

 

[fatness]

Losing Jim Haslett has to be good for 3-4 more wins this year. Arizona never performs up to expectations. So far Denny Green has escaped blame for that, based on reputation.

NO will improve more this year.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

Do either team play any kind of defense at all?