Deeko's 2010 NFL Predictions!!!

[IndyColtsFan]

Jets beating the Patriots for the AFC East? LOL.

Yeah, I'm hoping for the Dolphins to win it instead.

 

[Gibson486]

Hey, you must be worried. I heard Brady was in a wreck. Let's hope he didn't break a nail or mess up his hair, or your season is down the drain.

Yes, the first thing we thought about was you when we heard about that crash....:awe:

 

[zinfamous]

I think they'll surprise a lot of people. Winning the AFC however is going a tad too far IMHO. Palmer is getting much better and he's got some top quality receivers, they should be a good team to watch this year.

And yeah, the colts at 13-3 is pretty bold. More like 15-1 would be more accurate.:biggrin:

the problem with the Bengals' success is two-fold (not that deconstructing an entire team and system into two issues is going to be that telling, but let's just have a little fun):

1--Palmer. Yes, he's a very good QB and when healthy, the Bengals can be a great team. Thing is, he hasn't been in top form for what...3 seasons? All it takes is one solid hit early in the season, and he's done. As are the Bengals...

2--Benson. like I mentioned earlier, he's a bum. He won't be effective, even with Palmer. Perhaps a healthy Palmer can divide the load, but Benson, despite last season, is not an effective NFL back. The Bengals will spend the entire season running Benson, not knowing why they are getting zero production, looking to the O-Line, looking to their system...everything they can do to ignore the simple truth--they were duped into thinking that Benson is anything but a bum. They will stubbornly refuse to admit this fact throughout the season, moving people around and adjusting their attack, all the while featuring a bum at the back position that will refuse to carry his own weight, or ever admit his own responsibility in the offense's lack of production.

 

[zinfamous]

Bengals - 12-4? What a joke. Carson has always been overrated. Year over year - what has he done? Nothing. Ocho and Housh, now Ocho and TO.

Palmer isn't bad at all, he is in fact a great QB....when he's on the field, that is.

 

[Blackjack200]

Just a note, the Jets already paid Revis, unless I read you blurb the wrong way...

 

[KMFJD]

I don't see the Bears winning that many games with one of the worst o-lines and wr corps in the league

 

[zinfamous]

The Skins do have a decent defense, definitely, but outside of McNabb and Cooley - their offense is lackluster. They don't have good receivers (Moss isn't that great these days), their offensive line is bad. McNabb has never been a big TE guy, so their biggest weapon won't get much use. They'll be better...but I don't think they'll be good.

The Giants and Eagles are a tossup. Neither team is what they were the last few years.

I think McNabb is better than most people give him credit for. I think you're looking at their problems the right way, but I'm hoping that he'll adjust his style to utilize the team that he has.

He's a smart QB, always has been. He has the reputation of choking in big games, but he's also able to pull out big wins from nothing. If he can move in the pocket and get comfortable with regularly dumping off short passes and tosses to the TE and HB slots, set up long bombs, the Skins could have an effective offense.

eh, but perhaps this is wishful thinking from a Skins fan who wants every QB to play like Phillip Rivers!

 

[zinfamous]

Hey, you must be worried. I heard Brady was in a wreck. Let's hope he didn't break a nail or mess up his hair, or your season is down the drain.

Yay! FOOTBALL IS BACK!!!!

:'( (sentimental tears of joy)

 

[Deeko]

Just a note, the Jets already paid Revis, unless I read you blurb the wrong way...

Did they? I must have missed it. Good to know, although it doesn't change my prediction (which was assuming he'd be playing because the Jets aren't stupid)

 

[Deeko]

I think McNabb is better than most people give him credit for. I think you're looking at their problems the right way, but I'm hoping that he'll adjust his style to utilize the team that he has.

He's a smart QB, always has been. He has the reputation of choking in big games, but he's also able to pull out big wins from nothing. If he can move in the pocket and get comfortable with regularly dumping off short passes and tosses to the TE and HB slots, set up long bombs, the Skins could have an effective offense.

eh, but perhaps this is wishful thinking from a Skins fan who wants every QB to play like Phillip Rivers!

Oh trust me, when I lived in Philly as a Dallas fan, I think I liked McNabb more than most Eagles fans did. I think he's a great QB - I just think the rest of the offense isn't enough for him to be that effective. We'll see what happens though.

 

[Blackjack200]

Did they? I must have missed it. Good to know, although it doesn't change my prediction (which was assuming he'd be playing because the Jets aren't stupid)

Yeah, I figured that. He is rediculously important to their defense.

 

[zinfamous]

Deeko just curious if you watched any of the redskins preseason.

Cooley was pretty much McNabb's favorite target while he was in there. Also the offensive line (as long as it stays healthy which is a big uh oh) will be pretty good and a huge upgrade.

yea their receiving core isn't that great, but then again they haven't had a great qb in a while so I think this year the receivers will step up for sure.

on the opposite side of that deal, living in the Bay Area, I'm inundated with Raiders sports talk.

According to the talking heads around here, the new light for the franchise is of course, Mr. Campbell! Raiders nation is somehow, preposterously, ecstatic that Campbell will lead their franchise into the promised land. (yes, anything is an improvement...but still)

Then of course, there was Campbell going out in the final preseason game....ouch!

 

[wheresmybacon]

Man that would be awesome if the Bengals win. Carson Palmer, Chad, T.O. - they've got the tools in the air. If they can get Benson to perform like last year, look out.

 

[NoCreativity]

The Lions will get at least 6. Oh, if I had a dollar for every time I've said that.

Now I'm depressed.

Be happy if they get 4, it's 100% improvement.

 

[rcpratt]

Be happy if they get 4, it's 100% improvement.

Way too much offensive talent to only win 4, that would be a huge disappointment.

 

[gimmewhitecastles]

cowboys o-line is really really bad. it's detroit/st.louis bad. they have quality in skill positions but they are going to lose the battle of the trenches.

bengals aren't going to go anywhere with their over 30 receiving corps. and palmer hasn't been relevant for awhile now. this isn't like brady when he got moss and welker as birthday presents.

i'm picking the Packers over the Chargers for the SB!
you know what? I'm a Giants fan. Giants over the Colts for the SB baby! Bring on the Manning Bowl!
F the predictions!

 

[SP33Demon]

The Skins do have a decent defense, definitely, but outside of McNabb and Cooley - their offense is lackluster. They don't have good receivers (Moss isn't that great these days), their offensive line is bad. McNabb has never been a big TE guy, so their biggest weapon won't get much use. They'll be better...but I don't think they'll be good.

The Giants and Eagles are a tossup. Neither team is what they were the last few years.

Sure the Giants have that nasty pass rush but what about the secondary? They got burned all season with it last year and that's McNabb's specialty. Skins should be able to hold Tuck/Osi long enough for McNabb to scramble but we'll see. Eli could just as well burn the Skins secondary but he has to watch out for LB's now. I put more value on LB's over Pass Rush esp in the 3-4.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings
Interestingly enough it has Giants ranked lowest, then Skins, then Philly and Dallas.

 

[Perknose]

I will be ecstatic if the Eagles actually do finish 8-8, because of their killer schedule and because, unlike so many others, I don't think Kevin "3 full NFL games" Kolb has established himself as anything, let alone a winning NFL QB.

You're right, Deeko (and others), the stupider Eagles fans who were so down on McNabb may finally realize what they had all these years.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

For all those predicting the Colts to go to the Super Bowl -- I hope you're right, but here is a Colts Super Bowl fact: The franchise has been in 4 total Super Bowls and every single one of them has taken place in Miami.

Time to retire that stat and make it to Dallas this year and back home to Indy for the Super Bowl next year. :awe:

 

[spidey07]

For all those predicting the Colts to go to the Super Bowl -- I hope you're right, but here is a Colts Super Bowl fact: The franchise has been in 4 total Super Bowls and every single one of them has taken place in Miami.

Time to retire that stat and make it to Dallas this year and back home to Indy for the Super Bowl next year. :awe:

Just remember Colts fans are humble and respectful of other teams and fans I will be happy if they make it to the playoffs.




Fuck it, go 16-0 and sweep to the superbowl! Make Brady cry!

 

[Gibson486]

Just remember Colts fans are humble and respectful of other teams and fans I will be happy if they make it to the playoffs.




Fuck it, go 16-0 and sweep to the superbowl! Make Brady cry!

they had their chance....

 

[gimmewhitecastles]

Sure the Giants have that nasty pass rush but what about the secondary? They got burned all season with it last year and that's McNabb's specialty. Skins should be able to hold Tuck/Osi long enough for McNabb to scramble but we'll see. Eli could just as well burn the Skins secondary but he has to watch out for LB's now. I put more value on LB's over Pass Rush esp in the 3-4.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings
Interestingly enough it has Giants ranked lowest, then Skins, then Philly and Dallas.

Giants secondary and the defense in general was riddled with injuries last season. They are all healthy now and they safety duo of Rolle and Phillips is formidable.

The only question marks on the Giants is the effectiveness of the aging o-line and if Bradshaw/Jacobs can carry the load on the running game. I wouldn't be surprised if the Giants steal this division. In fact they swept the cowboys if I recall correctly. The Skins have plenty of question marks. They still have the same o-line that couldn't keep Cambell upright. their running backs are old, their receivers are old and haynesworth will be a distraction.

 

[Deeko]

In case anyone was wondering, I went back and graded the last two years...

2009
Team wins +/- 1 game: NFC 3 1 2 1 (7/16) AFC 3 2 1 3 (9/16) (16/32)
Division finish: NFC 4 1 2 2 (9/16) AFC 4 2 1 2 (9/16) (18/32)
Playoff Teams: 8/12
Superbowl Teams: 1/2

2008
Team Wins: NFC 1 1 1 1 (4/16) AFC 2 1 1 1 (5/16) (9/32)
Division: NFC 0 2 0 0 (2/16) AFC 0 1 4 0 (5/16) (7/32)
Playoff: 5/12
Superbowl: 0/2

So last year was pretty good. The year before, pretty bad.

 

[Deeko]

Sure the Giants have that nasty pass rush but what about the secondary? They got burned all season with it last year and that's McNabb's specialty. Skins should be able to hold Tuck/Osi long enough for McNabb to scramble but we'll see. Eli could just as well burn the Skins secondary but he has to watch out for LB's now. I put more value on LB's over Pass Rush esp in the 3-4.

I already noted that the Giants defense is not what it used to be. I think the Giants are a tad better (not much) at the skill positions on offense, but most importantly, I think their o-line is much better than the Skins, hence me having them a few games ahead. They also aren't learning a new coach's system.

cowboys o-line is really really bad. it's detroit/st.louis bad. they have quality in skill positions but they are going to lose the battle of the trenches.

Well that's not true. Andre Gurode and Leonard Davis are still very good. Columbo is decent, he's just hurt at the moment - its not serious, he'll be back. The biggest question mark is left tackle. Doug Free looked good as a replacement last year, but does that mean he can fill in for Flozell Adams? I don't think so, but who knows. He's youngish.

F the predictions!

Well that seems bit over the top.

 

[Kev]

Regarding bias. As I posted in the other thread:

2006: Cowboys lose in the superbowl
2007: Cowboys lose in the superbowl
2008: Cowboys win the superbowl
2009: Cowboys lose in the nfc championship
2010: Cowboys lose in the superbowl

In this time span they have won exactly one playoff game. Just admit your bias already.