Surprise teams in '09?

Every year there are teams that jump out of no where and surprise you... last year Ten went 13-3 or ATL 11-5 even ARZ going to the Super Bowl!! Who do you guys think will be the BIG SURPRISE this season?

I say Kansas City has a shot at being a wildcard team because of Cassel and Bowe, he has the potential to become a solid WR. LJ could be a factor with a good QB. 9-7

In the NFC I will roll with New Orleans because eventually their D will step up and Brees, Colston, and Moore make up a Great passing attack even if Shockey isn't a major factor. Bush will be better and Pierre Thomas came on strong last year. I could see this team winning 11 games this season and winning the south.

Well, since I've made a habit of picking the Rams every year...why the hell not!

I think the Texans are going to be good, but people have been expecting them to break out for years. So if you want a real surprise, I would look at the Bengals or the Browns in the AFC. With Derrick Mason moving on, it cracks the back door open, however small, for someone else in that division to sneak in if they get hot.

Well, since I've made a habit of picking the Rams every year...why the hell not!

I think the Texans are going to be good, but people have been expecting them to break out for years. So if you want a real surprise, I would look at the Bengals or the Browns in the AFC. With Derrick Mason moving on, it cracks the back door open, however small, for someone else in that division to sneak in if they get hot.

I agree with Andre Johnson and the Texans because he is a Superstar who has a great attitude and gives it all! IDK about Cin because Palmer can't stay healthy and Cle could be if they decide on a QB, I would go with Anderson.

STL maybe but I think Seattle will be much better, SF has no QB so I can't pick them.

I guess these aren't really "surprises" but I think the Bills should be good(I always pick the Bills, I guess I feel bad for their four in a row SB losses). But TO should open up the running game and help the other receivers. Also always liked Edwards.

And I know this is cliche, but how about the Skins? I mentioned it in another thread. I think year could be a playoff one. But I guess I always feel that way.

I guess these aren't really "surprises" but I think the Bills should be good(I always pick the Bills, I guess I feel bad for their four in a row SB losses). But TO should open up the running game and help the other receivers. Also always liked Edwards.

And I know this is cliche, but how about the Skins? I mentioned it in another thread. I think year could be a playoff one. But I guess I always feel that way.


We should win 9 or 10 games so yea that would shock most of the media idiot's, and Buffalo is pretty good an TO will play hard all... well most of the time. :)

Do the Skins/Saints/Seahawks/Packers/Jaguars/Texans...do any of those actually count as surprise teams? Every one of those teams has averaged 8+ wins over the last two seasons. I think it would be more of a surprise if they lost 11+ games than if any of them made the playoffs.

Rams, Bengals, Browns...if you want to get really crazy the Raiders aren't even a bad pick this year to wild card.

Do the Skins/Saints/Seahawks/Packers/Jaguars/Texans...do any of those actually count as surprise teams? Every one of those teams has averaged 8+ wins over the last two seasons. I think it would be more of a surprise if they lost 11+ games than if any of them made the playoffs.

Rams, Bengals, Browns...if you want to get really crazy the Raiders aren't even a bad pick this year to wild card.

Chiefs and Bengals

I actually say the Lions. The SURPRISE though will be that they win 7 games. Definitely not playoff contender but they will make a huge leap this year.

I actually say the Lions. The SURPRISE though will be that they win 7 games. Definitely not playoff contender but they will make a huge leap this year.

I'll go w/that as well. They are making a fresh start, like an expansion team that stole a bunch of veterans.
Tampa maybe?

Please, someone say the broncos just for fun!