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Trekgeekscott -> RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) (11/2/2009 12:14:18 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott
Now that we're effectively at the midpoint of the 2009 season, time to review my predictions.
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OK, time for my predictions for the 2009 NFL Season.
We will start with the NFC.
NFC West
Sucky division will once again send crap to the playoffs (although last year’s crap made it to and almost won the SB).
Division still sucks, but....
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Arizona – is a bit of a surprising team. They didn’t win a lot of games last year, but won in the playoffs. They need to get there again to have any chance. Their offense will depend a great deal on Kurt Warner staying upright all year and not missing time. If he goes down., so do the Cards’ hopes. That’s a lot to pin on a 38 year old immobile QB.
They look great going on the road and destroying the Giants, then they come home and get beaten by a lowly Pathers team....
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Seattle – It all depends on the QB here too. If Hasselbeck gets ouchy again…Seattle will disappear again…but they can’t possibly have the same number of injuries to one position (WR) like they did last year. The only thing keeping this team from returning to the top of this division is the coaching situation. Jim Mora Jr proved pretty inconsistent in Atlanta…will that continue here.
Not off to a good start...and Hasselbeck has missed time. Still not looking like a contender at all.
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San Francisco – May have a pretty good running game…they’d better…cause their passing game will be horrendous. Their defense should be good. They could surprise, but I think the QB situation will be their downfall. Alex Smith or Shaun Hill folks? Pick your poison.
Two of their losses have been to some really good teams...and not by much, Vikings on the last second miracle play and the still unbeaten Colts, but just 4 pts. Team is halfway there. The emergence of Vernon Davis gives them hope in the passing game and Crabree might be a big contributor by season's end. Singletary isn't going to let this team fade. They aren't going away.
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St. Louis – Unless they pull a Dolphins they are in complete rebuilding mode (in this division it is entirely possible. Don’t expect much from this team.
They just got their first win...and they had to be Detroit to get it.
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Division winner: Seattle recovers. Stays healthy at QB and WR and wins the division with a 9-7 record. Nobody else from this division goes to the playoffs.
OK, the battle is going to be between the Cards and 49ers, and if level of play is any indication...the 49ers will eventually win this division. Some big question marks, but they are tough and getting better. Cards are too inconsistant. Seattle could still sneak into it...but that hope is fast fading. But it is a weak ass division...anything, except the Rams winning it, could happen.
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NFC South
Carolina – It’s falling apart fast down there. Delhomme is getting old and can’t stay healthy. The defense will struggle. John Fox will be one of the first casualties in next offseason’s coaching carousel.. Deangelo Williams will be their only bright spot.
Pretty much nailed that one, except Delhomme's health...
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Tampa – See St. Louis…total rebuild mode. New coach, New QB, Just fired the OC. This team is not going to compete much this year.
Only winless team left at the midway point.
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New Orleans – Biggest coaching pickup of the year. Williams the DC. This teams offense will rack up huge yards and score plenty of points. The Defense has to improve and they did a LOT this offseason to improve it…most importantly getting one of the better DCs out there.
Kicking ass and taking names.
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Atlanta – Will fight for a WC again…but will miss out this time. I believe Matt Ryan will still have a good year…but they will regress a bit and miss the playoffs again.
Division winner: Saints. Only WC chance here is Atlanta…
They've been up and down. Saints are winning this division...it's inevitable.
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NFC East
NY Giants – Big ??? at WR and Eli struggled when he didn’t have a reliable out guy to pass to once Plaxico shot himself. Defense should be dominant again…but reports are Usi isn’t looking recovered yet. Could be problematic
Started off strong, but have looked absolutely pathetic this year.
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Washington – Who will Jason Campbell throw to? The defense should be improved and if they play run run run they will win a few.
Turns out the problem isn't who the QB has to throw the ball to, it's the QB.
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Dallas – They have some interesting players, But Wade Phillips is not going to be able to keep up the façade of how he’s coaching all season. He just isn’t this kind of guy. It wont last. Losing TO will help and hurt. Getting Felix Jones back will help. The defense might struggle a little bit. Tony Romo will show once and for all if he’s all that or not (I think it’s not).
Sneaking up on the conference...but don't worry, the big game choker will find a way to mess this up.
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Philly – have just lost too much and will be depending on TWO undersized WRs for the bulk of their passing game. Vick circus will distract the team a bit too. I see a big fall off here.
hooooo nelly. One week they are spanking the Giants, but not too long ago losing to the Raiders and JeMarcus Russell.
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Division winner: Tough to call, but I pick the Giants. Dallas and Washington will fight for the final WC spot.
Eagles look to be in control with a big head to head with Dallas next weekend. I really blew the call on Washington...their HC may not last the season...
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NFC North
Minnesota Vikings – Weaknesses, QB, WR, Young Oline at two positions, and Safety. Other than that, you have AD, Shianco poised for a big season and a D that will be dominating, improved ST, and a focus on Turnover ratio like never before. This team will surprise a lot of pundits.
WEEEHAWWW. Only one loss. The QB isn't a weakness at all, the WRs are coming into their own...the safeties are still a major weakness. and the D has had some breakdowns. the STs are greatly improved. and even though our TO ratio is shrinking after a strong start....it's still on the postive side. In the bye 7-1 and in command of the division.
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Chicago – Will probably compete with Cutler at QB, but his addition is being way overblown. He still has nothing to throw to, the Defense is getting old/slow and has been injury prone the past few years. Forte will be the biggest factor. He’s one of the better all around RBs in the league. But I don’t think he will be enough.
Forte looked better...against Cleveland...but this team is not going to be as competitive as I originally thought. Vikes can't overlook them...but they will really struggle stopping AD.
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Green Bay – Young D, new Scheme, Don’t let the preseason fool you. They did all their best against vanilla offenses/defenses. They will improve on last year, but are, like the Bears, a bit overhyped.
Way overhyped...they haven't beaten anyone of signifigance yet.
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Detroilet – I predict they will win more games this year than last year and still compete for the first overall pick in next year’s draft. The rebuild is in progress, it will be a few years before they can compete.
Well on their way on that one.
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Division Winner: Vikes (purple shades? Maybe, but I do see us repeating).
Looks like a brilliant prediction there.
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Playoffs:
Vikings and Giants get a bye
Saints and Seattle play WC weekend
Packers and Redskins are wildcards…yes, I said Redskins.
And now I feel really stupid for saying it.
Saints will have a bye. Giants wont make the playoffs, Eagles will. Cards and 49ers are going to fight for the west. yuck...The only one I seem to have right at this point is the Vikes getting a bye.
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Seattle loses and Saints win on WC weekend
Packers move on, Redskins fade away.
Vikings beat Packers
Saints beat Giants.
Vikings host NFCCG and lose to Saints.
I do think the NFCCG will still be Vikes/Saints.
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NFC Champs: New Orleans Saints.
Though I bleed purple through and through...right now I am sticking to this prediction.
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