What NFL teams do you have your eye on this year?

Aside from our skins, who really are hard to predict, the team I'm most curious to see is the iggles. They made some moves & were already a good team.

I don't think anyone mentioned San Fran, but they finished strong & singletary gets his guys ready to play. They could be a dark horse.

Always have my eye on the Giants, Eagles, and Cowboys so that goes without saying, even though I said it.

The Falcons on the other hand have become relevant again and for the most part they seem to have put together a pretty classy bunch of individuals. The only one on their team that gives me pause is Roddy White due to his Michael Vick TD celebration stunt, which in the big scheme of things isn't that big of a deal.

The Bears will be intresting especially as I'll get a chance to see my theory concerning QB's vs WR's will be tested. The theory being that a good QB with mediocre Recievers can have a much bigger impact then an average QB with a dominant recieving core. Basically I'm banking on a QB everytime.

Broncos - for obvious reasons

Raiders - just because

Chiefs - to see how well a team does building with young talent.

I guess Williams star got tarnished for me when he first couldn't find a way to implement Arrington (pre and post injury) and stubbornly stuck with stiffs like Warrick Holdman and also how he completely misjudged Pierce and we let him go to a division rival where he has owned us. He just seemed to be more hype than anything. His defenses never excelled in two key areas I judge a defense on, sacks and turnovers. The bend but don't break philosophy he (and Blache for that matter) employs is a recipe for disappointment in close games or vs. elite offenses.

Unfortunately yes, most of times they have disappointed us..

I guess Williams star got tarnished for me when he first couldn't find a way to implement Arrington (pre and post injury) and stubbornly stuck with stiffs like Warrick Holdman and also how he completely misjudged Pierce and we let him go to a division rival where he has owned us. He just seemed to be more hype than anything. His defenses never excelled in two key areas I judge a defense on, sacks and turnovers. The bend but don't break philosophy he (and Blache for that matter) employs is a recipe for disappointment in close games or vs. elite offenses.
Nice post Pain . As far as Arrington , very few coaches could get much out of him , he has made the comments that M. Lewis / Paterno did not know how to use him , yet they both have repeatedly gotten great production from far less talented men at LB over many years . I just hope like hell we sack Eli 5 or 6 times and pick him off as we stomp them on opening day !

A few teams could make a push for the playoffs this year and suprise . The Vikings could be an interesting team adding Harvin to go with A. Peterson ,,,,,, would the Vikings consider adding ,,,,, M. Vick to that offence ?

Bengals - I like their draft and their additions on D. I'm keeping a close eye on Rey M.
Lions - I like underdogs.

Lions: In-laws are from Detroit

Interesting comment...although saying "it's like a trainwreck and you don't want to look away until it's all over" is also acceptable.

I watch all the NFL teams...just love the NFL! Of course the Skins are my #1 concern, but when the Skins are over, I still try to find a game to watch.

For those interested in Maualuga, the Bengals lined him up at SAM backer at rookie camp and seem to be intent on leaving Dhani Jones at MLB. They want the best players on the field and instead of having Rey-Rey sit and learn, he may play SAM this year. That's the early report anyway.

For those interested in Maualuga, the Bengals lined him up at SAM backer at rookie camp and seem to be intent on leaving Dhani Jones at MLB. They want the best players on the field and instead of having Rey-Rey sit and learn, he may play SAM this year. That's the early report anyway.

That's interesting man...i totally forgot about Jones.

...i think it's very odd we took Orakpo @ 13 to stick him at SLB when we could have traded down and gotten a variety of true LBs and probably some other fresh talent too. Wonder if Blache had input on the pick, saying something like "yep I think the kid could make the transition to SLB in our system" or if the FO basically drafts what/who they want and Blache makes due. My gut is there's a disconnect of sorts between the deciders and the coaching staff...i mean Blache is one of the more laconic coordinators out there (even the overly gruff Williams praises his players more than Blache does) but think about how laudatory Blache was of Marcus last year through thick and thin. Meanwhile the FO hasn't said it would really like Marcus back...just a vet min contract on an olive branch.

On the other hand it would really be Blache's decision of how/where to play Orakpo right? I highly doubt the FO steps in and says put a guy here or there.

I think they took Orakpo because they believe he's an outstanding talent. Now that they have him, where do they put him? We know Blache really likes Daniels and if Marcus doesn't come back we have have a real need at SAM. If he doesn't work out that well at LB, we may see another pick-up and keep him at DE. It depends a lot on some of the other backers but I think this shows they look at Blades as a backup for now. I think they feel Orakpo was too good to pass up and will find a way to get him in the game one way or another.