Indianapolis Colts vs NY Jets
I am here with the Sunday Picks of the week after going 2-0 on College Free Picks yesterday. I like a few games and my lock is easily the Jets facing off with the Colts swallowing 3 points. The Colts are prime for a let down and the Jets are hungry.
NY Jets -3.5
Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns
The Browns are looking terrible on defense, and the Daulton to Green combo is incredible. I think Green will torch the Browns all day long. I even look for The Law Firm to go over 100 yards. I love the Bengals swallowing points in this one as well.
Cincinnati Bengals -3
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Showing posts with label NFL Football 2012. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Pick Of The Week: Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars 9/16/12
The Texans are a great looking team, and with Shaub, Johnson, and Foster healthy, they are one of the best teams in the league. The Texans also possess an incredible defense that will terrorize Blaine Gabbert all afternoon. The Jaguars struggle at home when they are the underdog, and I expect this game to be no different. I look for the Texans to come out on fire against this Jags defense and force Gabbert to throw playing from behind. Underdogs dominate week 2, but not in this case. I love the Texans swallowing the points in this game.
My Projection- ( Houston -7 )
My Projection- ( Houston -7 )
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Pick Of The Week: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears 9/9/12
The real debut of Colts rookie QB Andrew Luck will be a tough one Sunday. Luck will face a tough Bears defense who will bring the heat on Luck all afternoon. I expect to see luck flushed out and going to the dirt often. The Bears much improved offense will also be on display, and I expect to see Cutler and Marshall put up some nice Fantasy stats. If you have Cutler, Marshall, Bush, or Forte, they are safe bets on your Fantasy squad. I think the Bears will be too much this afternoon for Indy. Last week I struggled to get at .500, but since Monday for new Facebook Fans I have hit Georgia Tech +7, Cincinnati -3.5( Free Pick On This Page), Cowboys +4, and Utah State +7. I expect to keep the streak going through tomorrow.
My Projection- Chicago -9
Saturday, September 8, 2012
2012 AFC South Preview
The AFC South is a very young division. The division includes the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Tennessee Titans, which are all teams in the process of building. The Houston Texas will have no competition in this division this season. The Titans will be the next best thing, and I actually love Jake Locker as a Fantasy sleeper. The Titans will have a refocused Chris Johnson, and some new weapons the Titans have put in place. It should be a very fun conference to watch in 2012.
1.Houston Texans- The Texans have built quite a football team down in the Lone Star State. If the Texans can stay healthy they will be a legitimate contender to win it all. They are loaded on defense with one of the best defensive cords calling the shot shots. Phillips will have is squad ready to go for 2012. The offense is where the injury issues dwell, especially Matt Shaub, Owen Daniels, and Andre Johnson. They have the best RB in the game with Arian Foster, but he has even become known for getting nicked up. The Texans just have too much in the end.
2012 Projection- (10-6)
2. Tennessee Titans- The Titans should be an exciting young team to watch this season. I love Jake Locker as a sleeper at QB this season. I even have him starting in week 1 against New England at home. Chris Johnson should regroup after a very disappointing campaign is 2011. I also look for this young receiving core, and TE Jared Cook to really have breakout seasons. The defense has had some very promising moments in the preseason, and if they continue to play like they have, the Titans could be very surprising team.
2012 Projection- (8-8)
3. Indianapolis Colts- The Colts have been a big offseason topic due to the drafting of Andrew Luck with the #1 pick. You can't seem to o anywhere without someone asking, Luck or RG3? The fact is both are going to be very successful in the NFL over the next decade. The Colts have the reliable Reggie Wayne and Austin Collie for Luck to target. I also feel Donald Brown will be a big sleeper in the backfield. I look for Brown to go over a 1000 yds with 10 TD's in 2012. The Colts on defense have the same guys such as Freeney and Mathis, but they are getting older. I like the direction in Indy, but this year will be tough.
2012 Projection- (5-11)
4. Jacksonville Jaguars- The Jags just don't have enough of anything. The receiving core is improved with the addition of Justin Blackmon, but he can't do it alone. Blaine Gabbert has also proved nothing to me, and I expect this season to be the same. Maurice Jones Drew is of course the leader of this team, and his holdout has set him back to start the season. The defense really has nothing that impressive to speak of, but I look for some slight improvement on this side of the ball.
2012 Projection- (3-13)
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1.Houston Texans- The Texans have built quite a football team down in the Lone Star State. If the Texans can stay healthy they will be a legitimate contender to win it all. They are loaded on defense with one of the best defensive cords calling the shot shots. Phillips will have is squad ready to go for 2012. The offense is where the injury issues dwell, especially Matt Shaub, Owen Daniels, and Andre Johnson. They have the best RB in the game with Arian Foster, but he has even become known for getting nicked up. The Texans just have too much in the end.
2012 Projection- (10-6)
2. Tennessee Titans- The Titans should be an exciting young team to watch this season. I love Jake Locker as a sleeper at QB this season. I even have him starting in week 1 against New England at home. Chris Johnson should regroup after a very disappointing campaign is 2011. I also look for this young receiving core, and TE Jared Cook to really have breakout seasons. The defense has had some very promising moments in the preseason, and if they continue to play like they have, the Titans could be very surprising team.
2012 Projection- (8-8)
3. Indianapolis Colts- The Colts have been a big offseason topic due to the drafting of Andrew Luck with the #1 pick. You can't seem to o anywhere without someone asking, Luck or RG3? The fact is both are going to be very successful in the NFL over the next decade. The Colts have the reliable Reggie Wayne and Austin Collie for Luck to target. I also feel Donald Brown will be a big sleeper in the backfield. I look for Brown to go over a 1000 yds with 10 TD's in 2012. The Colts on defense have the same guys such as Freeney and Mathis, but they are getting older. I like the direction in Indy, but this year will be tough.
2012 Projection- (5-11)
4. Jacksonville Jaguars- The Jags just don't have enough of anything. The receiving core is improved with the addition of Justin Blackmon, but he can't do it alone. Blaine Gabbert has also proved nothing to me, and I expect this season to be the same. Maurice Jones Drew is of course the leader of this team, and his holdout has set him back to start the season. The defense really has nothing that impressive to speak of, but I look for some slight improvement on this side of the ball.
2012 Projection- (3-13)
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
2012 AFC North Preview
This is hands down my favorite division in the NFL. The Ravens, Steelers, and Bengals will all be very solid teams, and the defenses in this division are awesome. I even think the Browns will be much more competitive this season. I don't think the Browns record will reflect it in the end. The Browns will be in the cellar around 4-12, but look for the games to be close. We are just days away from the NFL opening weekend, and 3 of these teams are featured in primetime on Sunday & Monday night. The Broncos play the Steelers Sunday night, and Ravens vs Bengals on Monday night.
1. Baltimore Ravens- It will be business as usual for the Ravens in 2012. The team is getting a little older, but they still have tons of talent. The defense goes without saying every year in Baltimore. This year that defense will once again be the key, but they will enjoy an improving offense. The Ravens have built a decent offense through the drafting of Ray Rice, Joe Flacco, and Torrey Smith, and they are beginning to look like a solid unit. Expect another big season for you Raven fans.
2012 Projection- (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals- This may come as a shock to Pittsburgh fans, but I believe the Bengals will take the number 2 spot in the AFC North this season. The Bengals have a nice combo brewing at QB and WR with Daulton and Green. The addition of the Law Firm to the backfield could pay off nicely as well. The defense was good last year, and I expect the same this season. Fantasy players should also look for Jermaine Gresham at TE.
4. Cleveland Browns- The Browns have had it rough lately and expect the same. The Browns have begun moving in the right direction, but they are very young on offense. I look for Colt McCoy to be the starting QB by week 5. Trent Richardson will be expected to carry quite a load in the backfield when he becomes healthy. The defense will struggle in Cleveland and the team must work on key components on this side of the ball as well. They have some players on defense, but not enough. They will play closer games, and probably pull a couple of upsets, but will finish in the cellar.
2012 Projection- (4-12)
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1. Baltimore Ravens- It will be business as usual for the Ravens in 2012. The team is getting a little older, but they still have tons of talent. The defense goes without saying every year in Baltimore. This year that defense will once again be the key, but they will enjoy an improving offense. The Ravens have built a decent offense through the drafting of Ray Rice, Joe Flacco, and Torrey Smith, and they are beginning to look like a solid unit. Expect another big season for you Raven fans.
2012 Projection- (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals- This may come as a shock to Pittsburgh fans, but I believe the Bengals will take the number 2 spot in the AFC North this season. The Bengals have a nice combo brewing at QB and WR with Daulton and Green. The addition of the Law Firm to the backfield could pay off nicely as well. The defense was good last year, and I expect the same this season. Fantasy players should also look for Jermaine Gresham at TE.
2012 Projection- (10-6)
3. Pittsburgh Steelers- The Steelers are getting old, and that's the reason I have them in this spot. You combine the age issue with the inconsistent RB situation, and you have to feel its rebuilding time. Pittsburgh will still be a decent club, but have been passed by Cincy. I look for the Steelers to go down Sunday night against Denver and finish .500.
2012 Projection (8-8)
4. Cleveland Browns- The Browns have had it rough lately and expect the same. The Browns have begun moving in the right direction, but they are very young on offense. I look for Colt McCoy to be the starting QB by week 5. Trent Richardson will be expected to carry quite a load in the backfield when he becomes healthy. The defense will struggle in Cleveland and the team must work on key components on this side of the ball as well. They have some players on defense, but not enough. They will play closer games, and probably pull a couple of upsets, but will finish in the cellar.
2012 Projection- (4-12)
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Monday, September 3, 2012
2012 AFC West Preview
The AFC should be a very entertaining conference this season. The Patriots will be in the discussion as always, but some newer faces will be around after that. The AFC North is hands down the best division in the NFL. The Steelers in that division are getting older, and the Bengals are emerging with some great young talent. The Ravens of course will be good as always, and I actually think they will win the division. The AFC West will also be a very interesting division as well with Peyton Manning making his return as a Denver Bronco. It should be a great season and I'm going to kick it of with the West.
1. Denver Broncos- Peyton Manning makes his debut in Denver, and expect it to be business as usual. Manning has a pair of very good receivers in Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas. The question mark will be Willis McGahee who is not getting any younger according to RB years. I look for the Broncos to work Ronnie Hillman in as a nice spell for McGahee. I also love Hillman as a deep sleeper in Fantasy. The defense finished 2011 looking great as they helped the Broncos to the 2nd round of the playoffs. I expect more of the same in 2012 with a much better offense.
2012 Projection-( 10-6)
2. San Diego Chargers- The Chargers lost Mike Tolbert to Carolina this offeason, which makes it the Ryan Matthews show out west. The only question will be if the injury ridden RB can play even half of the season. I am not going to bank on it. The receiving core is also short Vincent Jackson who plays in Tampa. The Bolts did add Robert Meacham, but I still expect a drop in production. The defense is not as good as years past either, and I think they will have difficulty stopping anyone. The offenses in this division should all be pretty good.
2012 Projection- (9-7)
3. Oakland Raiders- Carson Palmer would have thrown for over 4400 yards in 2011, had he played the entire season. He seems to have found an emerging target in Darrius Heyward Bey. He will also have a healthy Darren McFadden playing in a contract year. If Run Dmc can stay healthy it should be a huge year. The Raiders are still exploitable on defense, just like the rest of the division. The best defenses in the West are actually Denver and Kansas City. The Chiefs just don't have enough offense to get out of the cellar.
2012 Projection- (8-8)
4. Kansas City Chiefs- The Chiefs will be competitive in the West , but I'm always sketchy on the teams offense. Jamal Charles returns from a brutal knee injury, and Peyton Hillis is a injury waiting to happen. Matt Cassel also returns after breaking his hand in weak 10 of 2011. I look for Cassel to keep it short most of the season, and rely on his running game to get him through. The defense is pretty solid especially in the secondary. They have a defense that will keep them close. They just really need the offense to step up.
2012 Projection- (6-10)
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1. Denver Broncos- Peyton Manning makes his debut in Denver, and expect it to be business as usual. Manning has a pair of very good receivers in Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas. The question mark will be Willis McGahee who is not getting any younger according to RB years. I look for the Broncos to work Ronnie Hillman in as a nice spell for McGahee. I also love Hillman as a deep sleeper in Fantasy. The defense finished 2011 looking great as they helped the Broncos to the 2nd round of the playoffs. I expect more of the same in 2012 with a much better offense.
2012 Projection-( 10-6)
2. San Diego Chargers- The Chargers lost Mike Tolbert to Carolina this offeason, which makes it the Ryan Matthews show out west. The only question will be if the injury ridden RB can play even half of the season. I am not going to bank on it. The receiving core is also short Vincent Jackson who plays in Tampa. The Bolts did add Robert Meacham, but I still expect a drop in production. The defense is not as good as years past either, and I think they will have difficulty stopping anyone. The offenses in this division should all be pretty good.
2012 Projection- (9-7)
3. Oakland Raiders- Carson Palmer would have thrown for over 4400 yards in 2011, had he played the entire season. He seems to have found an emerging target in Darrius Heyward Bey. He will also have a healthy Darren McFadden playing in a contract year. If Run Dmc can stay healthy it should be a huge year. The Raiders are still exploitable on defense, just like the rest of the division. The best defenses in the West are actually Denver and Kansas City. The Chiefs just don't have enough offense to get out of the cellar.
2012 Projection- (8-8)
4. Kansas City Chiefs- The Chiefs will be competitive in the West , but I'm always sketchy on the teams offense. Jamal Charles returns from a brutal knee injury, and Peyton Hillis is a injury waiting to happen. Matt Cassel also returns after breaking his hand in weak 10 of 2011. I look for Cassel to keep it short most of the season, and rely on his running game to get him through. The defense is pretty solid especially in the secondary. They have a defense that will keep them close. They just really need the offense to step up.
2012 Projection- (6-10)
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
2012 NFC South Preview
The NFC South is my final NFC preview, and it's a very exciting division in its own right. We all know how much offense is produced in New Orleans, but I look for the Falcons to really explode this season. Matt Ryan is loaded up with Julio Jones and Roddy White. Ryan will also have 94 year old Tony Gonzalez back at TE. The Bucs and Panthers will bring up the rear, but will be much improved. The coaching issue for the Saints is not that big of a deal, because if you think Sean Payton is not scripting plays via text, your insane.
1. New Orleans Saints- The New Orleans fresh off the offseason bounty hunting scandal, missing Head Coach Sean Payton. I really don't see this as a big issue and believe he will still be involved. The Saints return record breaking QB Drew Brees sporting a fresh new contract. The Saints lost Robert Meacham now a Charger, but they do return Marques Colston, Lance Moore, and Darren Sproles. The Saints also display a nice committee in the backfield of Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, and Chris Ivory. The defense is good enough to make sure this team pulls at least 12 victories.
2012 Projection- (12-4)
2. Atlanta Falcons- The Falcons are finally ready to make that deep playoff push in 2012. Julio Jones is a year older and Roddy White is still a very good receiver. I also look for Harry Douglas to make a nice push this season coming off a 500 yd. outing in 2011. Michael Turner is starting to wind down a little, so you can expect the passing game to be a bigger focus this season. Tony Gonzalez will still see targets at TE and Jaquizz Rodgers is a Fantasy Sleeper I hope you got on your team. The defense is pretty solid and added Asante Samuel at CB this offseason. Samuel paired up with Grimes is a pretty formidable duo in the secondary.
2012 Projection- (10-6)
3. Carolina Panthers- Cam Newton returns for his sophomore campaign, and of course everyone has opinions on what will happen. I believe Newton is the real deal ,and I was not a fan coming into last season. I of course scored Newton in the 11th Round of our Fantasy Draft, which will help change opinions once his stats were tallied. He still has weapons in Steve Smith and Brandon Lafell. Newton will also have a crammed backfield, and a very talented TE in Greg Olsen. The defense will be much improved, and I love rookie LB Luke Kuechly to make a big splash in 2012.
2012 Projection- (5-11)
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1. New Orleans Saints- The New Orleans fresh off the offseason bounty hunting scandal, missing Head Coach Sean Payton. I really don't see this as a big issue and believe he will still be involved. The Saints return record breaking QB Drew Brees sporting a fresh new contract. The Saints lost Robert Meacham now a Charger, but they do return Marques Colston, Lance Moore, and Darren Sproles. The Saints also display a nice committee in the backfield of Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, and Chris Ivory. The defense is good enough to make sure this team pulls at least 12 victories.
2012 Projection- (12-4)
2. Atlanta Falcons- The Falcons are finally ready to make that deep playoff push in 2012. Julio Jones is a year older and Roddy White is still a very good receiver. I also look for Harry Douglas to make a nice push this season coming off a 500 yd. outing in 2011. Michael Turner is starting to wind down a little, so you can expect the passing game to be a bigger focus this season. Tony Gonzalez will still see targets at TE and Jaquizz Rodgers is a Fantasy Sleeper I hope you got on your team. The defense is pretty solid and added Asante Samuel at CB this offseason. Samuel paired up with Grimes is a pretty formidable duo in the secondary.
2012 Projection- (10-6)
3. Carolina Panthers- Cam Newton returns for his sophomore campaign, and of course everyone has opinions on what will happen. I believe Newton is the real deal ,and I was not a fan coming into last season. I of course scored Newton in the 11th Round of our Fantasy Draft, which will help change opinions once his stats were tallied. He still has weapons in Steve Smith and Brandon Lafell. Newton will also have a crammed backfield, and a very talented TE in Greg Olsen. The defense will be much improved, and I love rookie LB Luke Kuechly to make a big splash in 2012.
2012 Projection- (7-9)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Josh Freeman will attempt to bring back the magic he possessed two seasons ago for the Bucs. The Buccaneers brought in Vincent Jackson, and drafted some better blocking in the backfield with Doug Martin. Martin will be the change of pace scatback for Blount, in what will be a pretty good ground game. The defense will be a question mark against the type of offenses this team will encounter in 2012. I think this young team is growing, but not quite to that next level.2012 Projection- (5-11)
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
2012 NFC East Preview
The NFC East was the dominate division for many years in the NFL, but over the last few years has tapered off despite the Giants winning two Super Bowl titles. The Cowboys are arguably the best franchise in history, but I don't see a return to glory anytime soon. The excitement in this division will come from rookie Robert Griffin III and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are usually a fun team to watch and played great at the end of last season. The Redskins need to find a consistent running game as you never know about Roy Helu. This division when all said and done should be decent, but nothing spectacular.
1. New York Giants- The defending champions lost Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs this offseason, but look for some new talent to emerge. I like rookie RB David Wilson who will share time with vet Ahmad Bradshaw in the backfield. The Giants still have the best Manning in football, and Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz to throw it to. I would have put the Eagles in this position if not for Michael Vick and his injury issues at QB. They have the top pass rush in the league, and are fairly solid on defense as a whole. The Giants will not repeat, but they are still pretty good.
2012 Projection- (10-6)
2. Philadelphia Eagles- The Eagles are an explosive team when they are healthy. LeSean McCoy is a beast in the backfield, both rushing and receiving. DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin are both solid wideouts if Michael Vick can stay healthy, and actually get them the ball. The defense is always hit or miss, but the Eagles have a pretty good pass rush. They also hold tons of talent in the secondary, especially at CB with Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.
2012 Projection- (9-7)
3. Dallas Cowboys- The Cowboys are a team with a lot of talent, but far too many injuries to compete a full season. Miles Austin has constant hamstring injuries, and Dez Bryant has the combination of injuries and locker room problems. Demarco Murray has been injury prone since college, Felix Jones same thing. Jason Witten is getting older, and Tony Romo has never won games when it matters. The offense is still good when they are on the field, but the defense should be the bright spot this season. The Cowboys brought in Brandon Carr and drafted Mo Claiborne to improve on a terrible secondary last season. Rob Ryan actually has something to work with now.
2012 Projection- (9-7)
4. Washington Redskins- The Redskins will be the focus of the division as everyone wants to see RG3. I believe Griffin will impress many in Washington and will have a great rookie season. RG3 has Pierre Garcon and Leonard Hankerson to look for at WR. Josh Morgan and veteran Santana Moss will also be targeted in the passing game. The RB situation is always up in the air with Mike Shanahan, and Roy Helu has not done much to help his cause staying injured. When Helu is healthy, he is the best on the team. The defense will struggle early, but will improve drastically over the second half of the season. The Skins remind me of the Seahawks from last season. They have a better QB of course!
2012 Projection- (6-10)
1. New York Giants- The defending champions lost Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs this offseason, but look for some new talent to emerge. I like rookie RB David Wilson who will share time with vet Ahmad Bradshaw in the backfield. The Giants still have the best Manning in football, and Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz to throw it to. I would have put the Eagles in this position if not for Michael Vick and his injury issues at QB. They have the top pass rush in the league, and are fairly solid on defense as a whole. The Giants will not repeat, but they are still pretty good.
2012 Projection- (10-6)
2012 Projection- (9-7)
3. Dallas Cowboys- The Cowboys are a team with a lot of talent, but far too many injuries to compete a full season. Miles Austin has constant hamstring injuries, and Dez Bryant has the combination of injuries and locker room problems. Demarco Murray has been injury prone since college, Felix Jones same thing. Jason Witten is getting older, and Tony Romo has never won games when it matters. The offense is still good when they are on the field, but the defense should be the bright spot this season. The Cowboys brought in Brandon Carr and drafted Mo Claiborne to improve on a terrible secondary last season. Rob Ryan actually has something to work with now.
2012 Projection- (9-7)
4. Washington Redskins- The Redskins will be the focus of the division as everyone wants to see RG3. I believe Griffin will impress many in Washington and will have a great rookie season. RG3 has Pierre Garcon and Leonard Hankerson to look for at WR. Josh Morgan and veteran Santana Moss will also be targeted in the passing game. The RB situation is always up in the air with Mike Shanahan, and Roy Helu has not done much to help his cause staying injured. When Helu is healthy, he is the best on the team. The defense will struggle early, but will improve drastically over the second half of the season. The Skins remind me of the Seahawks from last season. They have a better QB of course!
2012 Projection- (6-10)
Saturday, August 25, 2012
2012 NFC North Preview
I feel like the NFC North will be the best division this season. You know the Packers will be awesome, the Lions are the best young team out there, and Jay Cutler has weapons in Chicago. The Vikings will depend on an Adrian Peterson that may be returning to fast from a brutal injury. This all being said you never know how it may end up, but I have a pretty good idea. This will be the most explosive division in football, and probably the highest scoring.
1. Green Bay Packers- The Packers come off a spectacular season that watched them fall in the playoffs. Aaron Rodgers will be on top of his game once again surrounded by the usual suspects. Jordy Nelson had a big year, but look for teams to shut him down a little more this season. Greg Jennings also returns at WR and old ass Donald Driver will still be catching a few passes as well. The Packers added Cedric Benson to work the backfield with James Starks. If Starks ever gets healthy it could be quite a duo. The defense will be great for fashion points with Fantasy Owners, but that does not win Championships.
2012 Projection- (12-4)
2. Detroit Lions- The Lions are possibly the most exciting young team in football. Matthew Stafford has became a top tier QB as long as he is healthy. He threw for over 5,000 yards last season and has the best receiver in football to throw it to. The running game will be a big question as Jahvid Best may never see the field with his concussion issues. It is likely that Kevin Smith will carry the load and he is also injury prone. The defense is solid and boast the top young defensive player in the league Ndamukong Suh.
2012 Projection (10-6)
3. Chicago Bears- The Bears had it rough with injuries last season as they lost both Jay Cutler and Matt Forte. Caleb Hanie was god awful and Bears fans gave up hope quick, but this is a whole new season. The Bears added Michael Bush to the backfield with Forte, and brought back a familiar target for Jay Cutler in Brandon Marshall. Cutler and Marshall connected for three 1,000 yard seasons in Denver. The Bears are hoping to see that kind of production from the duo again in 2012. The defense should be a lot better since they wont spend 50 minutes per game on the field. Mike Tice will make it fun to watch Bears Football this season.
2012 Projection (9-7)
4. Minnesota Vikings-The Vikings also have some exciting young talent, especially Percy Harvin who can take it all the way at anytime. The Vikings may look to use Harvin on more running plays this season as they had very nice success in 2011. Adrian Peterson is the biggest question mark as it was just December when he tore his ACL. He says he will be ready for Week 1, but we will see if that remains the case. Christian Ponder is another year older and should show some improvement at QB. Ponder has a lot to prove being taken so high by the Vikings in the 2011 Draft. The defense has the Sack leader in Jared Allen , but that's about it on defense. The defense will have to improve especially in the secondary. That's a tough chore when you face Rodgers, Stafford, and Cutler six games per season.
2012 Projection (6-10)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
2012 NFC West Preview
Just two years ago the NFC West was the complete laughing stock of the NFL, but the division is quickly on it's way back to respectability. The 49ers started the process last season as new Head Coach Jim Harbaugh led the team to a 13-3 record. The Seahawks also began playing with fire, especially in the second half of the season. The Rams dealt with injury issues all season, and the Cardinals could never find a starting QB. The Rams unloaded in this springs draft bringing in tons of talent at skill positions. St.Louis added Isaiah Pead, Brian Quick, and speedster Chris Givens from Wake Forrest, which should give a tremendous boost to a terrible offense last season. The Cards are still torn on whether they should start Kolb or Skelton at QB. I believe the Cards should just give it to Kolb and let him develop over the year. The 49ers, Seahawks, and Rams should all enjoy very respectable seasons. The Arizona Cardinals probably not so much!
1. San Francisco 49ers- I believe the Niners have too much defense to be ousted from the top of this division. They are solid all around on defense, but the offense struggled at times last year. The Niners hope they stepped it up with the additions of Randy Moss and Mario Manningham through Free Agency. The Niners also added A.J. Jenkins from Illinois at WR, and former Heisman finalist LaMichael James from Oregon. The Niners are also very solid on Special Teams.
2012 Projection- (11-5)
2. St.Louis Rams- I believe the Rams will be the surprise story of the league this season. This team was destroyed by injuries last season especially on the offensive side of the ball. I think the organization has brought in substantial help both at WR, and in the backfield. I look for Lance Kendricks to really emerge as a top tier TE in 2012, and Danny Amendola returns at WR. Bradford will also be on the lookout for rookies Brian Quick and Chris Givens to make this a very exciting young offense. I look for Givens to add excitement to the return game as well.
2012 Projection- (9-7)
3. Seattle Seahawks- The Seahawks showed major improvement over the second half of the season in 2011. The defense finished looking like a top squad and Marshawn Lynch was completely reborn in the backfield. The issue to start this season is who starts at QB? The Seahawks brought in Matt Flynn and paid him nicely, but then drafted Russell Wilson. The Preseason so far has shown Wilson to have the edge, but its not over yet. The Seahawks also added a ton of team cancer in Terrell Owens and Braylon Edwards, but those pickups could pay off.
2012 Projection- (8-8)
1. San Francisco 49ers- I believe the Niners have too much defense to be ousted from the top of this division. They are solid all around on defense, but the offense struggled at times last year. The Niners hope they stepped it up with the additions of Randy Moss and Mario Manningham through Free Agency. The Niners also added A.J. Jenkins from Illinois at WR, and former Heisman finalist LaMichael James from Oregon. The Niners are also very solid on Special Teams.
2012 Projection- (11-5)
2. St.Louis Rams- I believe the Rams will be the surprise story of the league this season. This team was destroyed by injuries last season especially on the offensive side of the ball. I think the organization has brought in substantial help both at WR, and in the backfield. I look for Lance Kendricks to really emerge as a top tier TE in 2012, and Danny Amendola returns at WR. Bradford will also be on the lookout for rookies Brian Quick and Chris Givens to make this a very exciting young offense. I look for Givens to add excitement to the return game as well.
2012 Projection- (9-7)
3. Seattle Seahawks- The Seahawks showed major improvement over the second half of the season in 2011. The defense finished looking like a top squad and Marshawn Lynch was completely reborn in the backfield. The issue to start this season is who starts at QB? The Seahawks brought in Matt Flynn and paid him nicely, but then drafted Russell Wilson. The Preseason so far has shown Wilson to have the edge, but its not over yet. The Seahawks also added a ton of team cancer in Terrell Owens and Braylon Edwards, but those pickups could pay off.
2012 Projection- (8-8)
4. Arizona Cardinals- The Cardinals are just shaky at QB and that always spells trouble. They have talent at WR with Larry Fitzgerald and rookie Michael Floyd, but someone has to get them the ball. Beanie Wells returns after a very stellar season and Ryan Williams should return as well in the backfield. The defense is also very mediocre with the exception of Patrick Peterson.
2012 Projection- (5-11)
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