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Which teams will go down next year? (1 Viewer)

Ozymandias

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All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc. However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins. So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse? I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better. AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.

 
All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc.  However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins.  So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse?  I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better.  AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.
I don't know about the bolded. They don't seem to be ascending to me. Jets will certainly be worse.EDIT: Sorry Packers too.

 
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Hard to Analye with the draft and FA

But who I expect to be better next year:

SD

ATL

Philly

STL

Worse:

NEPats

Denver

Tampa

 
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The Chiefs were very old this year (Larry Johnson excepted), so they could be a lot worse. And the Jags seem like a team that wasn't nearly as good as their record.

 
Teams I expect to see fall

KC - easy to see why

Cincinati - depends on Palmer

Pittsburgh - Live After Bus. Might also lose Randle El

Seattle - the losing SB team never does well, plus Alexander might leave

 
All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc.  However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins.  So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse?  I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better.  AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.
Here's your top 10 draft order next year:1) New York Jets (3-13)

2) San Francisco (4-12)

3) Green Bay (4-12)

4) Buffalo (5-11)

5) Tennessee (5-11)

6) Arizona (6-11)

7) Oakland (5-11)

8) Detroit (6-10)

9) Atlanta (7-9)

10) Houston (7-9)

I wouldn't be scared to throw Cincinnati in there if Palmer isn't healthy until midseason. Or Dallas at all.... I think they might implode.

 
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No disrespect, but I have a bad feeling about Kansas City this year. I hope that I am wrong.
That's in 2007. They'll be a bottom feeder then.
 
Minn.

Culpepper does not get enough respect IMHO. If he leaves or does not play the majority on next season, bottom feeder.

 
KC - easy to see why
KC will be fine, but there is reason for concern. The problem is Denver and San Diego are two of the best teams in the NFL, so if KC gets hurt at all, they're in trouble.Chicago was one of the luckiest teams this year, got torched in the playoffs.

I don't see the JAX hate. IMO they're a team on the rise.

 
Eagles- The chemistry in that locker room is gone. So are the wins.

49ers- Werent good last year, no good this year.

Packers- With or without Favre this isn't a good team

Bills- This team has a long way to go to be competitive, defense was really a disappointment, McGahee cant do everything.

Tampa- Gruden will finally put his faith in Simms. Big mistake. Defense is old and not nearly as good.

Saints- Will be the worst team in the NFL. Good thing they have decided to stay in New Orleans, the Saints fans are used to losing.

Titans- McNair wont survive the season, Young wont be ready to start. Lots of young talent but very raw.

Atlanta- This team is right on the verge of imploding. Vick has complained, the head coach is losing his temper, the defense wasnt that good.... could be some major problems in the future.

 
Pittsburgh - Live After Bus. Might also lose Randle El
If the Steelers fall back a bit next year, it won't be because Bettis is retired or Randle El is gone. They'll easily replace what Bettis provided on the field, but his leadership won't be.Randle El is going to be grossly overpaid by someone for what he brings to the table. He's a poor #2 WR, a great slot WR, and his biggest attribute on offense was his ability to execute a few gadget plays. He's a pretty good punt returner, too.

The secondary may lose Townsend and/or Hope, and the defensive line might have a new face next year. I think they'll keep Hope and replace Townsend with Bryant McFadden, who was a pretty good looking rookie from Florida St. Other than that, they'll be just about the same team as this year.

 
My 2006-2007 NFL Final Standings Predictions

AFC East

New England 10-6

Miami 10-6

Buffalo 7-9

NY Jets 3-13

AFC North

Pittsburgh 9-7

Cincinnati 9-7

Baltimore 9-7

Cleveland 7-9

AFC South

Indianapolis 13-3

Jacksonville 10-6

Houston 6-10

Tennessee 5-11

AFC West

Denver 12-4

San Diego 10-6

Kansas City 7-9

Oakland 6-10

NFC East

Washington 9-7

Dallas 9-7

NY Giants 8-8

Philadelphia 7-9

NFC North

Detroit 10-6

Chicago 9-7

Green Bay 6-10

Minnesota 6-10

NFC South

Carolina 10-6

Atlanta 9-7

Tampa Bay 8-8

New Orleans 4-12

NFC West

Seattle 10-6

Arizona 7-9

St. Louis 6-10

San Francisco 5-11

 
Tampa- Gruden will finally put his faith in Simms. Big mistake. Defense is old and not nearly as good.
Not that I don't think the Bucs could struggle this year -- the schedule is brutal. But what are you basing your claim that the defense isn't as good on? They're were outstanding this past year, as they have been for a decade.
 
I always love reading about how the Packers are going to blow or were a really bad team in 2005. Yeah, if you just paid attention to their overall record, you could say they were horrible. But for a team that lost by an average of only 6 points a game (not counting the blowout in Baltimore) then I wouldnt say they were a horrible team. Just a team that is missing a few pieces to get that last touchdown.

 
All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc.  However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins.  So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse?  I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better.  AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.
Here's your top 10 draft order next year:1) New York Jets (3-13)

2) San Francisco (4-12)

3) Green Bay (4-12)

4) Buffalo (5-11)

5) Tennessee (5-11)

6) Arizona (6-11)

7) Oakland (5-11)

8) Detroit (6-10)

9) Atlanta (7-9)

10) Houston (7-9)

I wouldn't be scared to throw Cincinnati in there if Palmer isn't healthy until midseason. Or Dallas at all.... I think they might implode.
7-9 teams dont pick in the top 10.Do you expect NO to be better than ATL?

 
KC too old, I think they will start to break down (except for LJ)

BAL Boller sucks, they might actually realize it this year

OAK because they are Oakland

and as much as it pains me to say it.....WSH I dont think we can do as well in the Division as we did last year

 
I always love reading about how the Packers are going to blow or were a really bad team in 2005. Yeah, if you just paid attention to their overall record, you could say they were horrible. But for a team that lost by an average of only 6 points a game (not counting the blowout in Baltimore) then I wouldnt say they were a horrible team. Just a team that is missing a few pieces to get that last touchdown.
They beat New Orleans 50something to 3. Take out that blowout win against another downward spiraliing struggler and do the math on that average margin of loss. Dont kid yourself.....the Packers sucked last year, and theyll suck again next year.
 
Seattle is doomed to win 6 or 7 games for no particular reason other than they just lost in the Superbowl. It defies logic, but its happened for several straight years now, and dont see any reason why theyd be different.

 
Tampa- Gruden will finally put his faith in Simms. Big mistake. Defense is old and not nearly as good.
Not that I don't think the Bucs could struggle this year -- the schedule is brutal. But what are you basing your claim that the defense isn't as good on? They're were outstanding this past year, as they have been for a decade.
They beat up on bad teams. Against good teams they allowed a ton of points. Sure, they stomped all over the power house Bills and Saints, other teams though....34 to Carolina

35 to Washington

27 to Atlanta

28 to New England (In a blow out loss to a beat up team)

And they did go into San Fran and lose. Not real impressive in my book.

 
KC too old, I think they will start to break down (except for LJ)

BAL Boller sucks, they might actually realize it this year

OAK because they are Oakland

and as much as it pains me to say it.....WSH I dont think we can do as well in the Division as we did last year
It pains me far worse to say I think you are wrong about Washington. As a Cowboys fan, saying something nice about the foreskins is like crapping broken glass but I think the Redskins are a 10-11 win team next year and they will probably wrap up the division. I think Dallas and NY will be right there and the Eagles have no where to go but up but as long as Brunell stays up right, they are going to be the team to beat in the NFC East in my opinion. The coaching staff will get Portis into the top five in every RB category and they will find a decent #2 receiver to compliment Moss. Saunders can get the TE invovled as well and that will be good news for Cooley. I hope I am wrong of course...... :yucky:

 
KC too old, I think they will start to break down (except for LJ)

BAL Boller sucks, they might actually realize it this year

OAK because they are Oakland

and as much as it pains me to say it.....WSH I dont think we can do as well in the Division as we did last year
It pains me far worse to say I think you are wrong about Washington. As a Cowboys fan, saying something nice about the foreskins is like crapping broken glass but I think the Redskins are a 10-11 win team next year and they will probably wrap up the division. I think Dallas and NY will be right there and the Eagles have no where to go but up but as long as Brunell stays up right, they are going to be the team to beat in the NFC East in my opinion. The coaching staff will get Portis into the top five in every RB category and they will find a decent #2 receiver to compliment Moss. Saunders can get the TE invovled as well and that will be good news for Cooley. I hope I am wrong of course...... :yucky:
Well I hope your right.....what worries me about the NFC East is that all teams seem to be on equal footing, and we are going to beat the hell out of each other all year....ah well here is to the best division in the NFL THE NFC EAST
 
Well I hope your right.....what worries me about the NFC East is that all teams seem to be on equal footing, and we are going to beat the hell out of each other all year....ah well here is to the best division in the NFL THE NFC EAST
The NFC East and AFC West are quite a bit stronger than most other divisions, which will make any step back more significant. If they stay healthy, Washington is a team on the rise, could be in the SB next year, even if Brunell doesn't start.One of the things about the Saunders offense is while the QB puts up good stats, he isn't asked to win the game for the offense too often. IMO Campbell could walk in and be succesful, although not as succesful and Trent Green has been or Brunell should be. Still, enough to win if Williams keeps the Defense together.

I'd consider Washington a "Team to watch" this year. Could be scary good.

 
Washington:

Redskins close to tipping from cap

How would you like to be Eric Schaffer, the cap man for the Washington Redskins? Your boss is the combustible Dan Snyder and your cap is a mess, so much so that two cap experts from other teams who looked at it say it's as bad as they have seen.

We pity poor Schaffer, who isn't to blame. It's not his fault Snyder throws money around as if he prints it, snubbing the reality that cap jail will eventually swallow his team whole.

"I'm glad I'm not Eric," said one of the cap experts. "That thing is a mess."

According to NFLPA figures, the Redskins have $115.4 million committed in salary for their top 51 players in 2006. The cap is expected to be $92 to $95 million. That means they have to trim $20 million or so. And that's not counting the $2 million or so the team will need to sign its rookies (thankfully, they don't have a first-round pick to pay, or that would be higher).

The Redskins have done a decent job trimming their cap down in recent years, but this time it might not be possible -- certainly not without a new collective bargaining agreement. A new agreement could help relieve some of the cap problems, but even with one, the Redskins face a daunting task.

"If they reduced everybody to a veteran minimum, and that won't happen, they'd still be $4 million over the cap," said one of the cap experts. "That's before cutting anybody."

So how did it get this bad? The Redskins have paid out big money deals under Snyder, and some of them have blown up in the team's face, leading to the chase factor. You chase bad deals with more bad deals to compensate.

Thus, they have trouble.

When room got tight in the past, they extended players' deals to create room, spreading bonus amortization out over the years. Eventually, though, it becomes time to pay the piper.

That time is now.

We would liken the Redskins' plight to a family that keeps putting off paying the credit card balance by paying minimums.

"All the deals, all the overpaying for years and moving money into future years has caught up to them," said the cap expert. "Last year they had to move $7 million in money into future years. That catches up to you at some point."

One cap expert said the Redskins might be forced to let good players walk, and could be forced to field a team with as many as 20 rookies -- or more.

If there's a new CBA, the Redskins might be able to get out from under the cap troubles a little easier, although it still will be a lot of work.

"Can you imagine the dynamics of what Schaffer is going through?" one cap expert said. "He has to go to Snyder and Joe Gibbs and tell them they have to cut players. That has to be ugly."

Cap hell. It's as ugly as it gets in the NFL, and it's a jail that's hard to get paroled out of.

Still think the Redskins will be playoff contenders?

Gibbs has his work cut out for him this season. Maybe auto racing

 
Hard to Analye with the draft and FA

But who I expect to be better next year:

SD

ATL

Philly

STL

Worse:

NEPats

Denver

Tampa
Would love to see the Rams get better next year but their schedule is pretty brutal IMO.Home:

NFC West

Chicago

Detroit

Kansas City

Washington

Denver

:eek:

3 playoff teams, AFC runner up, 3 REALLY tough defenses, and the I-70 rivalry renewed. Linehan has his work cut out for him, and that's at HOME...

Road:

NFC West

Green Bay

Oakland

San Diego

Minnesota

Carolina

Let's recap, 6 games against playoff teams (seattle twice) BOTH confrence runners up in Denver and Carolina, the TOP ranked defense in 2005 at home, ANOTHER top 10 defense in Washington at home, a THIRD top 10 ranked defense AT Carolina and as we saw this year, we can't call San Fran and Arizona "Gimmie's" anymore... I don't know about you guys, but i'm kinda nervous seein' this schedule. Playin' at the Dome ain't what it used to be, I went to a few games this year (Washington and Arizona) and the scene was DEAD. I hope we get that old swagger back or we'll be talking about another top 10 draft pick....anyone else have thoughts on this schedule?

 
Seattle is doomed to win 6 or 7 games for no particular reason other than they just lost in the Superbowl. It defies logic, but its happened for several straight years now, and dont see any reason why theyd be different.
It "defies logic" but you still "don't see any reason why they'd be different." That defies logic.

The past two runner ups have had injury issues that really effected the entire season. The Eagles were never 100 percent and they had TO issues which is enough to derail any team. Carolina lost Steve Smith two years ago and they were destroyed with a multitude of defensive injuries and still made a run.

If they stay healthy, with or without Alexander I think they'll still make the playoffs unless someone in that division can completely turn things around. The Rams and 49ers are out, and the Cards still need help on the line and in both backfields. If Hasselbeck plays 14 games the Seahawks make the playoffs next year and that is a guarantee.

 
I always love reading about how the Packers are going to blow or were a really bad team in 2005. Yeah, if you just paid attention to their overall record, you could say they were horrible. But for a team that lost by an average of only 6 points a game (not counting the blowout in Baltimore) then I wouldnt say they were a horrible team. Just a team that is missing a few pieces to get that last touchdown.
You're kidding right? I predicted they would be horrible going no better than 5-11 in 2005 (my only good prediction) and I predict now they will be much worse next year. They have no offensive line, a defense with holes, and they may be breaking in a second year QB. I say 3-13 would be a miracle.
 
Here's your top 10 draft order next year:

1) New York Jets (3-13)
You guys are nuts if you think the Jets are going to win less games this season than last. You do realize that last year half the team was decimated due to injuries and still got to 4 wins. The defense is too strong to not win more than 4 games. We will assuredly have a better QB than Bollinger.... add D'Brick and he should have an immediate impact.

Everyone is beating down on the Jets, but they'll be around .500

If Favre retires- there is your 2006 last place team.

 
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All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc.  However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins.  So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse?  I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better.  AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.
Here's your top 10 draft order next year:1) New York Jets (3-13)

2) San Francisco (4-12)

3) Green Bay (4-12)

4) Buffalo (5-11)

5) Tennessee (5-11)

6) Arizona (6-11)

7) Oakland (5-11)

8) Detroit (6-10)

9) Atlanta (7-9)

10) Houston (7-9)

I wouldn't be scared to throw Cincinnati in there if Palmer isn't healthy until midseason. Or Dallas at all.... I think they might implode.
Houston is going to win seven games? PM me when I can quote you on that. Indy might win 18 in the regular season if Houston is going to win seven. Picking Detroit at 6-10 is safe, Buffalo will be better, and Dallas' defense is way too good for that team to "implode" unless they are decimated by injuries on that side of the ball. I also think Atlanta has a solid defense but I would say their offense is going to have to take it to the next level. I think they are better than 7-9 but things could get weird enough for that to happen given their division and Vick. No Rams on the list? They could give up 500 points!

 
Well I hope your right.....what worries me about the NFC East is that all teams seem to be on equal footing, and we are going to beat the hell out of each other all year....ah well here is to the best division in the NFL  THE NFC EAST
The NFC East and AFC West are quite a bit stronger than most other divisions, which will make any step back more significant. If they stay healthy, Washington is a team on the rise, could be in the SB next year, even if Brunell doesn't start.One of the things about the Saunders offense is while the QB puts up good stats, he isn't asked to win the game for the offense too often. IMO Campbell could walk in and be succesful, although not as succesful and Trent Green has been or Brunell should be. Still, enough to win if Williams keeps the Defense together.

I'd consider Washington a "Team to watch" this year. Could be scary good.
I think the NFC South is also a very good division. Atlanta, Carolina, and Tampa all bring special players to every game and they all have very good to almost great defenses. NFC East is very tough and it interesting just to consider who will be picked to finish last. I think any of the four could do it. AFC West has three very good teams but I like the Chargers to put it together this coming year and pull away from an aging KC team and a Broncos team that also has several issues to address in the offseason. AFC North with Cincy, Pittsburgh, and the Ravens moving the ball could be stout as well.

 
All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc.  However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins.  So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse?  I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better.  AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.
Here's your top 10 draft order next year:1) New York Jets (3-13)

2) San Francisco (4-12)

3) Green Bay (4-12)

4) Buffalo (5-11)

5) Tennessee (5-11)

6) Arizona (6-11)

7) Oakland (5-11)

8) Detroit (6-10)

9) Atlanta (7-9)

10) Houston (7-9)

I wouldn't be scared to throw Cincinnati in there if Palmer isn't healthy until midseason. Or Dallas at all.... I think they might implode.
Houston is going to win seven games? PM me when I can quote you on that. Indy might win 18 in the regular season if Houston is going to win seven. Picking Detroit at 6-10 is safe, Buffalo will be better, and Dallas' defense is way too good for that team to "implode" unless they are decimated by injuries on that side of the ball. I also think Atlanta has a solid defense but I would say their offense is going to have to take it to the next level. I think they are better than 7-9 but things could get weird enough for that to happen given their division and Vick. No Rams on the list? They could give up 500 points!
Why is this hard to believe?
 
All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc.  However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins.  So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse?  I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better.  AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.
Here's your top 10 draft order next year:1) New York Jets (3-13)

2) San Francisco (4-12)

3) Green Bay (4-12)

4) Buffalo (5-11)

5) Tennessee (5-11)

6) Arizona (6-11)

7) Oakland (5-11)

8) Detroit (6-10)

9) Atlanta (7-9)

10) Houston (7-9)

I wouldn't be scared to throw Cincinnati in there if Palmer isn't healthy until midseason. Or Dallas at all.... I think they might implode.
Houston is going to win seven games? PM me when I can quote you on that. Indy might win 18 in the regular season if Houston is going to win seven. Picking Detroit at 6-10 is safe, Buffalo will be better, and Dallas' defense is way too good for that team to "implode" unless they are decimated by injuries on that side of the ball. I also think Atlanta has a solid defense but I would say their offense is going to have to take it to the next level. I think they are better than 7-9 but things could get weird enough for that to happen given their division and Vick. No Rams on the list? They could give up 500 points!
Why is this hard to believe?
Offensive line play, tough division, and outside of Dunta and Robair I don't think their defense is anything more than marginal. Maybe the year after next but I think they go back to square one and just try to be competitive. Five wins would be a great campaign.
 
I think we'll see a return to more parity next year. More 7-9, 8-8, and 9-7 teams.

For the bottom feeders, I'll look to teams with poor QB play. There are far too many questions at QB right now to predict who will struggle. If Brees leaves SD, you can put them down for a 7-9 season at best. If TEN starts a rookie, consider them in the running for the top pick. CLE? NO? GB? SF? All could have very young, very bad QBs playing for them. Throw CHI in the mix as well, perhaps. If Harrington still starts for DET, I'll put them at the bottom. Baltimore? Boller isn't the answer, and the D may be even worse.

I think STL could be a surprise awful team - still no defense. I could also see WAS struggle if Campbell is forced to play a lot. TB with Simms? Caddy better stay healthy and carry the load.

 
All the news is positive right now, about new coaches, improvement through the draft, etc.  However, each year, the NFL has the same number of wins.  So, if some teams improve, others have to get worse.

Who are the best bets to get worse?  I'm really not looking for Indy, or Seattle. I'm looking for the 3 or 4 teams who will turn out to be bottom feeders, worse this coming year than in '05.

The problem is, when I look at this year's bottom feeders, they all seem to be about to get better.  AZ, NO, GB, PHI, OAK, HOU, BAL, CLE, NYJ, BUF, TEN.

And yet they can't all get better. So which could remain the same, or get worse? OK, I will grant you SFO.
Here's your top 10 draft order next year:1) New York Jets (3-13)

2) San Francisco (4-12)

3) Green Bay (4-12)

4) Buffalo (5-11)

5) Tennessee (5-11)

6) Arizona (6-11)

7) Oakland (5-11)

8) Detroit (6-10)

9) Atlanta (7-9)

10) Houston (7-9)

I wouldn't be scared to throw Cincinnati in there if Palmer isn't healthy until midseason. Or Dallas at all.... I think they might implode.
Houston is going to win seven games? PM me when I can quote you on that. Indy might win 18 in the regular season if Houston is going to win seven. Picking Detroit at 6-10 is safe, Buffalo will be better, and Dallas' defense is way too good for that team to "implode" unless they are decimated by injuries on that side of the ball. I also think Atlanta has a solid defense but I would say their offense is going to have to take it to the next level. I think they are better than 7-9 but things could get weird enough for that to happen given their division and Vick. No Rams on the list? They could give up 500 points!
Why is this hard to believe?
Offensive line play, tough division, and outside of Dunta and Robair I don't think their defense is anything more than marginal. Maybe the year after next but I think they go back to square one and just try to be competitive. Five wins would be a great campaign.
Houston was 7-9 in 04. Not that big a stretch.
 
Also, I for one like Dallas' Defensive direction. But I think antoher year of Drew,Glenn and keyshawn will be just enough to keep them at 2nd-3rd in the division and maybe compete for a wildcard. The O is too old.

Do they address backup QB? I know Drew has been durable, but in the NFL, ya never know.

 
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I always love reading about how the Packers are going to blow or were a really bad team in 2005. Yeah, if you just paid attention to their overall record, you could say they were horrible. But for a team that lost by an average of only 6 points a game (not counting the blowout in Baltimore) then I wouldnt say they were a horrible team. Just a team that is missing a few pieces to get that last touchdown.
The Lions also lost a ton of games under Moronweg by 5 points or less. Horrible teams lose lots of games. Period.Like the Packers.

 
Also, I for one like Dallas' Defensive direction. But I think antoher year of Drew,Glenn and keyshawn will be just enough to keep them at 2nd-3rd in the division and maybe compete for a wildcard. The O is too old.

Do they address backup QB? I know Drew has been durable, but in the NFL, ya never know.
For some reason I think Parcells is sold on Tony Romo. Reviewing his stats from college, he had some huge numbers, granted it was for Eastern Ill or something. I hope it doesn't come to that. The fact that they sent Henson over to Europe says a lot to me, maybe they make a play for a veteran backup this off season but it wont be a big money guy.
 

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