BrudLee
06-17-2005, 01:12 PM
Personally, I think the Panthers are due for a down year. They are based on a strong running game and explosive defense. Their RB's are oft-injured and old (sorry, Stephen), and their defense (other than a stellar line) isn't very deep. The loss of Sam Mills (RIP) will be a blow as well.
John Fox, though a great defensive mind, is also a rah-rah guy. That tends to be successful early (Super Bowl in the second year), but grate on the veterans late.
Red Robert
06-17-2005, 01:21 PM
TAFKAS, The Bills are an interesting choice. Losman, like Ramsey, is the key to success for those guys. Tough division.
Daseal
06-17-2005, 02:08 PM
I'll take the Detroit Lions to take the NFC North! Like the coach, love the runner, love the WR's, young defense has been improving, big question is what Harrington can do.
Sheriff Gonna Getcha
06-17-2005, 02:26 PM
BOOM - Cardinals (the Vikes aren't sleepers) in the NFC and Bengals in the AFC.
BUST - Bills in the AFC (Losman isn't Roethlisberger) and Lions in the NFC (the Lions have the talent and good young roster, but Harrington isn't the answer).
I'm selling on the Lions until Harrington proves he can step up. Jeff Garcia might be their best bet right now.
The Jags and Texans have been the trendy sleeper picks the last few years, perhaps it's time for one or both of them to finally break through?
heybigstar
06-17-2005, 03:13 PM
I think the Cardinals will win more games than the Vikings. I think the Vikings will flop this year.
RedskinRat
06-17-2005, 03:14 PM
I'll take the Saints, mainly because my meds and peyote combine to wreak havoc on my sanity.
mooby
06-17-2005, 03:16 PM
i would have to say the bengals in the afc, and the cardinals in the nfc.
skins009
06-17-2005, 03:26 PM
Here's a team the REDSKINS. Everybody thinks we've had a bad offseason, even though it hasn't really been that bad. We got the best defense in the league and we get to add Lavar Arrington to it. Anybody who thinks Lavar will not help our d is simply a crack head. Then on offense we can't possibly not be better. We'll have a strong running game, and improved play from the quaterback position. In addition the scheme will be somewhat more effective(just how much remains to be seen). I think we can honestly surprise a lot of people and win 10 games.