Team with big expectations most likely to implode in '10?

Listening to mike and mike already and they're talking about Oakland surprising..

Skinsfan and matt...You two haven't heard the hype on Oakland?

Boy I sure have...It's been from there draft was awesome and now they have a QB,to there defense will get them there this year to all kinds of stuff.

Now they don't have as high expectations as Dallas or even San Diego,but they're being talked about as a possible playoff team from what I've heard.

Not to mention the AFC West plays the NFC West this year as well,so you couldn't ask for an easier schedule really for all....and vice versa for the NFC West playing the AFC West.

Oakland's hype is more about them being improved which isn't hard to do considering where they're coming from, I'm talking more about Super Bowl hype. Teams like the Jets, Cowboys, Vikings, etc.

Oakland's hype is more about them being improved which isn't hard to do considering where they're coming from, I'm talking more about Super Bowl hype. Teams like the Jets, Cowboys, Vikings, etc.

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I'd say the Jets too,....you know its tough to repeat in this league so might say New Orleans

i hate to see it because i'm a huge favre fan, but i don't see the vikings making it any farther than they did last season

i actually think jc will help get oakland above .500

i'd have to say that the jets are my #1 pick though - with or without revis. i don't see a deep playoff run for them

Here are my teams...

1. Cowboys: If their offensive line continues to have problems.
2. Minnesota: Favre's age will catch up with him.
3. New Orleans: Will probably put a lot of points, but many not have the same success.

As far as the Jets, I'm kinda torn on them. They have a sick defense, and I think their success will depend on their running game (and how productive LT can be as a backup).

I'm with those who are skeptical about all the hype surrounding the Jets.

I'm with those who think that the Cowboys ancient offensive line could be their undoing.

The Vikes may have a harder time than people think, especially if Adrian Peterson gets hurt and Favre finally manifests his age.

I think that the Saints are loaded but last year they had many things luckily go right. This year may be tougher for them.

Dallas is the annual answer and they rarely disappoint.

Minnesota's WR injuries would play a huge role in them falling short of last season's success.

Baltimore's secondary issues and uncertainty about Ed Reed should help them finish behind Cincinnati.

I don't think Sanchez will blossom like others do, plus they brought in so many bad personalities (Holmes, Cromartie, etc.) that I think the locker room will just blow up in a Dallas-like implosion.

The Patriots will look very vulnerable with an aging O-line, missing Mankins.

Kolb the savior in Philly? Not a chance. They'll be battling NJ for the basement in the NFCE.

The 49ers are solid all over the roster, except QB. They should still win the weakest division in the NFL though, but the postseason won't be pretty for them.

I think Houston will take a step back without Kyle Shanahan...and still no solid RB.

Annually I have little faith in Wade Phillips or Norv Turner living up to the hype that follows their teams every year. Whether either team implodes, I don't know about that tho. I expect both to either miss or be one and done in the playoffs.

I think the Jets Defense will lash out at the offense by the middle of the season, and the team to have some kind of major turmoil.

I want to say the Saints, but they seem to have their heads on straight so far, and a pretty good focus, so while they may not win the SB again, I doubt they will fall short of the playoffs.

I don't think Gregg Williams' defense will allow the Saints to falter much this season.

They won't repeat, but they should still remain one of the better teams this year.

I didn't list SD because I don't think they are expected to win it all this year. They should barely beat out Oakland for the division, but they're no 14-2 team.