I asked some of the guys to submit some picks for the upcoming season and I didn't get everyone's complete picks, but here's what I got so far
Suny Josh
NFC East
As long a Michael Vick Added new weapons on
can stay healthy there's no defense and still one of the
reason why the Eagles league's most dangerous
can't win the division. offenses.
NFC North
The Packers ended last season Although this is my riskiest
with 16 players on IR. With an pick it is not as ridiculous as
actual running game and a people think. Packers will
healthy JerMichael Finley, there's make playoffs but have
no way the Packers can lose this some superbowl fall off plus
division. Last season, they won a difficult schedule. Due to
strictly on their passing game, this year, they'll their position last year Lions have easier
actually have a running game, and that's schedule then both Bears and Packers and
something to be afraid of. with a healthy Matthew Stafford will be one
of the most elite offense plus a front seven
that is going to turn heads
NFC South
Last year, the Saints dropped Tons of weapons at RB WR some games they should've and TE that Drew Brees will
won. This year, they won't. effectively utilize but will be
Plus, no one ever repeats a tough battle against also
in this division anyways. improved Falcons.
NFC West
I think the Cards are gonna Someone’s gotta win the surprise a lot of people this worst division in the NFL
season, mainly because their and the Rams offensive is all
only problem has been at QB. it will take. It’s the only
A lot of people underrate the functioning unit both
defense, but it's because their offensive and defensively in
offense kept them on the field so long last year. this division despite an aging Stephen
Jackson
NFC Wildcards
I think both teams will come Last year's North and Southout of a very strong and winners will be at it once
powerful NFC South. again in the playoffs and will
The Bucs almost made it last be at least double digit
year and the Falcons are the winners in very talented
reigning division champs. divisions
AFC East
The Pats look so good on paper Finally going to get over the that it's not even funny what'll hump as the Pats will not
they'll be doing to their be able to replicate a 14-2
opponents this season. season
AFC North
Every time the Steelers go to Having a healthier secondary the Super Bowl, something and more experience Flacco
happens in the offseason and helps them get past Steelers
they miss the playoffs the next
year. Case in point: James
Harrison. Plus the Ravens look
great this season.
AFC South
This division has been won Manning neck is a concern by two QBs, Peyton Manning and Texans added a whole
and Kerry Collins. Both are on lot of defensive talent and
the Colts this season, but it Wade Phillips does what he
will be very close this season. does best go improve the
Won't be decided til Week 16. leagues’ worst defense
AFC West
Last year was a fluke that the Chiefs were just a one year Chargers missed the playoffs. wonder as they had
With their special teams overachieving players and
problems sorted out, they'll win Phillip Rivers proves he’s
still this division with ease. not valued where he should
still this division with ease. not valued where he should
be.
AFC Wildcards
I like the Raiders and I like Last year’s East and Norththe Texans this year. Texans winners will flip flop with the
look like a team that could wild card winners from that
win the division, but won't. division but it’s hard to
The Raiders on the other imagine any of the four
hand went 6-0 in their division teams missing the playoffs
They know how to beat each againvery strong division mark to
propel them into the playoffs
NFC Championship
No team that has won the 2 of the best offenses in
NFC Championship has the NFC with defenses
returned to the defend it good enough to back
since 2001 with the Rams. them up. On paper
Also, it's been a new team Eagles are a better teamevery year, so that leaves but Saints will win this
the Falcons, Vikings, Lions with experience andRedskins, Cowboys, and enough pressure on
49ers. Team most likely to Michael Vick.
keep up the trend? Falcons
AFC Championship
This is the year the Ravens For the third straight yearget back to the Super Bowl, the Jets reach the AFC and they'll go through the championship game while
San Diego Chargers. I the team that will not go
think that this will be an 14-2 this year will make it
interesting championship back to the AFC
game as both teams will be championship game forcompeting for the Super the first time since their
Bowl for the first time in a 18-1 season. Two teams
while. But the Ravens will that will split during the
prevail in a great game. regular season again will
for the second straight
year get to decide the
season winner in the playoffs. For the
first time since 1969 the Jets will reach
the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl
It'll be the two teams that The two best units in this haven't been here in over a game will be the Jets defense and the decade. Both teams Saints offense however the
have great weapons on offense, game will end up coming
but it'll be the Ravens down to the Jets offense
defense that wins it. The against the Saints defense.
weapons on defense for the The Saints defense isn’t quite
weapons on defense for the The Saints defense isn’t quiteRavens will carry them thru the same play making unit
the season and playoffs. Ed used to be and they will not
the season and playoffs. Ed used to be and they will not
Reed, Ray Lewis, and Ngata be able to keep up their
will be the leaders for this ridiculous turnovers forced
defense and expect them to total. Super Bowl studs
influence the way the game ends. Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress will
both find the endzone in this game for key
scores.
will be the leaders for this ridiculous turnovers forced
defense and expect them to total. Super Bowl studs
influence the way the game ends. Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress will
both find the endzone in this game for key
scores.
Defensive Player of the Year
Ed Reed Darrelle Revis
Ed Reed led the league in interceptions The addition of all the corners in Philadelphia
last season and he only played half the will make it tough for either of them to win it.
season. Not only will he be picking off The loss of Cullen Jenkins will be will have
passes left and right, but he'll be taking more of an impact on the Packers then
them back to the house. Expect some thought leaving less holes and space for Clay
game-changing interceptions with a few Matthews to get to the QB. The best player on
taken back to the house. There is no a top 3 defensive unit shuts down the
one who can change the game as much league’s top receivers once again but gets the
last season and he only played half the will make it tough for either of them to win it.
season. Not only will he be picking off The loss of Cullen Jenkins will be will have
passes left and right, but he'll be taking more of an impact on the Packers then
them back to the house. Expect some thought leaving less holes and space for Clay
game-changing interceptions with a few Matthews to get to the QB. The best player on
taken back to the house. There is no a top 3 defensive unit shuts down the
one who can change the game as much league’s top receivers once again but gets the
as Ed Reed can. recognition.
Offensive Player of the Year
Michael Vick Chris Johnson
Michael Vick was phenomenal last season CJ2K is going to crack 2000 yards again and
and he only played about 12 games last end up as this year’s number one running
year. I'm expecting him to get 40 or more back and won’t win the MVP again just like
touchdowns combined (passing/rushing). he did in 2009. It is such a strange award
It won't even be a question if he performs considering the MVP is almost always an
like he did last season for 16 games. offensive player and yet offensive player of
I'm thinking he goes for 30+ passing TDs the year isn’t always the MVP. If it was
and about 12 rushing touchdowns. Those properly defined what each of them mean then
are the numbers that will win him the POY. that is fine but most valuable player has always
been disputed.
and he only played about 12 games last end up as this year’s number one running
year. I'm expecting him to get 40 or more back and won’t win the MVP again just like
touchdowns combined (passing/rushing). he did in 2009. It is such a strange award
It won't even be a question if he performs considering the MVP is almost always an
like he did last season for 16 games. offensive player and yet offensive player of
I'm thinking he goes for 30+ passing TDs the year isn’t always the MVP. If it was
and about 12 rushing touchdowns. Those properly defined what each of them mean then
are the numbers that will win him the POY. that is fine but most valuable player has always
been disputed.
Most Valuable Player
Ray Rice Michael Vick
Ray Rice is going to have a monster year. The leader of the league’s most complete
I'm talking about numbers comparable to offense will win after finishing second in
Marshall Faulk back in 2000. With over 2010. Vick will not average the same
2200 combined yards rushing and receiving numbers he did last year but fortunately
and over 25 touchdowns combined. He will for him the Patriots will not go 14-2 again
physically carry this team to the Super Bowl. and Brady will see his4 interceptions
increase.
I'm talking about numbers comparable to offense will win after finishing second in
Marshall Faulk back in 2000. With over 2010. Vick will not average the same
2200 combined yards rushing and receiving numbers he did last year but fortunately
and over 25 touchdowns combined. He will for him the Patriots will not go 14-2 again
physically carry this team to the Super Bowl. and Brady will see his4 interceptions
increase.
That's our picks for this upcoming season. What's yours? Feel free to share in the comments section
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