Which team do you think will have a surprise season next year.

First off, it's my opinion. Second, It's very possible.

First off, it's my opinion. Second, It's very possible.

dallas_cowboys3

I'm not just saying that because I like Quinn. We will just see this season then won't we? dallas_cowboys3

[QUOTE="dallas_cowboys3"]I'm not just saying that because I like Quinn. We will just see this season then won't we? Bobbles

[QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="dallas_cowboys3"]I'm not just saying that because I like Quinn. We will just see this season then won't we? HumanTorch101

Exactly, some people getting a little out of line....:?

AFC: I don't know why, but I really want to go with Oakland.  Somehow, I think they'll finish right around 8-8 and Russell will have a Vince Young-ish rookie season.  I really have no way of supporting this belief, other than my gut tells me it will happen.

NFC: 49ers are too easy to pick.  I think almost everyone expects them to have a breakout season, but then it's not a surprise, is it?  Oddly though, I can't think of one other NFC team with a decent chance of drastically improving.

AFC: I don't know why, but I really want to go with Oakland. Somehow, I think they'll finish right around 8-8 and Russell will have a Vince Young-ish rookie season. I really have no way of supporting this belief, other than my gut tells me it will happen.

wallymartin

it took 9 replies to get this @!!@!!@! gawd

we are going to win at least 8 this year maybe 9 

AFC:

Good: Oakland, don't get me wrong, but I believe Joey Porter, Ronald Curry, and Mike Williams should enjoy catching passes from Jamarcus Russell.

Bad: Titans, They had a pretty bad off season, with Pacman getting in all this trouble with the law, leading him to getting banned for a year. Travis Henry bought a house in Denver, and Vince Young found himself cursed on the Madden cover.

NFC:

Good: Atlanta, Vick should either find himself working well under Bobby Petrino, or, he will suffer the wrath of Roger Goodell :cry:. Also, they vastly improved on defense. They now have Jamaal Anderson rushing from the end, replacing Patrick Kerney. Chris Houston should be the great corner he was at Arkansas, helping out DeAngelo Hall. Also, there's this Irons brother who's first name I forgot.

Bad: Chicago, for one, there's the Super Bowl Losers' Curse. Also, Lance Briggs refuses to play for Chi-Town, Thomas Jones is moving to New York, and Rex Grossman is gross.

AFC:

Good: Oakland, don't get me wrong, but I believe Joey Porter, Ronald Curry, and Mike Williams should enjoy catching passes from Jamarcus Russell.

Bad: Titans, They had a pretty bad off season, with Pacman getting in all this trouble with the law, leading him to getting banned for a year. Travis Henry bought a house in Denver, and Vince Young found himself cursed on the Madden cover.

NFC:

Good: Atlanta, Vick should either find himself working well under Bobby Petrino, or, he will suffer the wrath of Roger Goodell :cry:. Also, they vastly improved on defense. They now have Jamaal Anderson rushing from the end, replacing Patrick Kerney. Chris Houston should be the great corner he was at Arkansas, helping out DeAngelo Hall. Also, there's this Irons brother who's first name I forgot.

Bad: Chicago, for one, there's the Super Bowl Losers' Curse. Also, Lance Briggs refuses to play for Chi-Town, Thomas Jones is moving to New York, and Rex Grossman is gross.

detroitpistons0

Simple mistake but it's Jerry Porter the WR and Joey Porter the LB.

As for David Irons, he'll forgive you for forgetting his name. 

I tried to post this earlier but it FUBAR'ed and I had to get back to work.

AFC- Good:  Browns (over Texans, because Browns only had a 4 win season and should have a 4-6 game improvement, while Texans should hit a 4 game imporvement MAX)

Bad:  Titans.  let's face it, VY is out there alone this year!   (not really, but the losses of Pacman and RB's hurt)

NFC:  Good - 49'ers (I'm a parrot)

Bad:  unsure

AFC:
Good: Dolphins, they have a good defense, and when they get Trent Green down there eventually, they will have the leadership they've been lacking since Marino's retirement

Bad: Chargers or Colts, I say they both have a great chance of making the playoffs still, but with San Diego's coaching losses, and the Indianapolis' defensive losses, it will be very tough to replicate last years success.

NFC:
Good: Redskins, They have had a chance to settle in with newer personnel on field and they have quality players on both sides of the ball, and Al Saunders (offensive coordinator) will have time to see exactly what he has to work with on offense.

Bad: It's easy to say the Bears, but i'm going to go with the Eagles. They lost their all-star QB (Garcia), and when, not if, Donovan goes down, they will have to settle with a rookie or inexperienced QB's to lead the team. The Defense is there, but they can't do it all.

AFC:

Good: Raiders, they have some new talent in Oakland and even though they lost Randy Moss I'm guessing that they might go go 10-6 or 9-7

Bad: Chargers, they have lost a bit and Marty is gone so I will be suprised if they get anything higher than 11-5

NFC:

Good: 49ers, definetly hve the best chance of improving their record.

Bad:Giants, Tiki is gone, half their OL is gone, I don't see them going back to the playoffs  

NFC
Bad - Giants - Tiki will hurt them, and Eli is the 4th best qb to come out in his draft year. Defense is getting old too and they let go some big guys at LB.

Good - Rams. Steven Jackson will carry this team into the playoffs and win the West. They also improved a bit on defense which was their main weakness. Seattle will fall a bit and the Cards will underachieve again giving St.Louis the division. The Niners will fall short due to no skill at the WR position and Alex Smith will struggle with no air support.

AFC
Bad - Chiefs. Lost some important o-line. Green is out, Gonzalez will suffer of old age and a consistent QB. Chiefs still need to work on that secondary.

Good - Steelers. They wont loose 7 games next year. They will go 10-6 after Big Ben comes back to his old self. Parker will have another great year and their receivers should get better, also look for the TE Miller to have a breakout year.  

 AFC
Bad - Chiefs. Lost some important o-line. Green is out, Gonzalez will suffer of old age and a consistent QB. Chiefs still need to work on that secondary.Hook_Em

O-line, and Green, yes, gonzalez and secondary no, did you see what they did the last time they played, they picked off Manning three times and Gonzalez still had good numbers when Huard was in last year.

AFC:

Good: Bengals

Bad: Ravens (yes I'm a Bengals fan but Steve McNair can't carry the team on his back. He only really has 2 guys to throw to, Derrick Mason and Todd Heap, no Jamal Lewis, and their defense is getting older.)

NFC:

Good: 49ers, Frank Gore will continue to be awesome

Bad: Bears, jus kidding, but seriously, the Giants.. all I have to say is, no more tiki...

[QUOTE="HumanTorch101"][QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="dallas_cowboys3"]I'm not just saying that because I like Quinn. We will just see this season then won't we? Ngamer05

Exactly, some people getting a little out of line....:?

      Afc     Denver will make all the adjustments and return to prominence

    Nfc     Giants prove to be midgets

Pick one from the AFC and one from the NFC.

AFC: Texans. I feel they will have a breakout season and secure a wildcard spot, I like the addition with Matt Schaub even though they took him from my falcons. I think this is a young team that finally has enough experience to break-out.

NFC: 49ers. I like the additions with Nate Clements and Ashley Lelie. I also think Alex Smith will have a break-out season as well leading them to a wild-card spot.
Shotfire20

Good man, i gotta agree with you on the Texans:D Watch out for the Lions in the NFC with CJ

AFC: Browns

NFC: 49ers

AFC: I'm hoping its the Jags. :?

NFC: San Francisco 49ers are making me happy. They're making nice decisions in the off season and Frank Gore is fun to watch. Will their glory days return? I see it happening.  

NFC: San Francisco 49ers are making me happy. They're making nice decisions in the off season and Frank Gore is fun to watch. Will their glory days return? I see it happening.  

CommanderShiro

I see it too ;)

NFC

The Good

Falcons- They usually do surprising good for the first few years whenever there is a new coaching change, weird but true.. Plus this team does got talent, all they need is a coach to lead them in the right direction. They are at least a wildcard team the coming season if Vick stays out of trouble..

The Overrated

49'ers- I personally think they are still a year away.. New offensive coordinator, new defense(changing to the 3-4), they'll be inconsistent early but might look pretty good late in the season. Plus last year the division was their for the taking(with the Seahawks injury problems) if they couldn't take the division last year they can't do this year with a fully healthy Seahawks team.

AFC

The Good

Broncos- I think they'll do very good! And if Jay Cutler has a breakout season they actually be better than the Charger IMO because the Broncos are a much more well rounded team and has an easier schedule  than the Chargers.

The Bad

Titans- Ouch this season sure won't look pretty for poor Vince Young.. Losing your best RB, WR, CB sure will hurt.. Look like the Madden cruse is in the making..

NFC

The Good

Falcons- They usually do surprising good for the first few years whenever there is a new coaching change, weird but true.. Plus this team does got talent, all they need is a coach to lead them in the right direction. They are at least a wildcard team the coming season if Vick stays out of trouble..

The Overrated

49'ers- I personally think they are still a year away.. New offensive coordinator, new defense(changing to the 3-4), they'll be inconsistent early but might look pretty good late in the season. Plus last year the division was their for the taking(with the Seahawks injury problems) if they couldn't take the division last year they can't do this year with a fully healthy Seahawks team.

 

AFC

The Good

Broncos- I think they'll do very good! And if Jay Cutler has a breakout season they actually be better than the Charger IMO because the Broncos are a much more well rounded team and has an easier schedule  than the Chargers.

The Bad

Titans- Ouch this season sure won't look pretty for poor Vince Young.. Losing your best RB, WR, CB sure will hurt.. Look like the Madden cruse is in the making..

xyoojguy

nfc-bucs...good qb and good rb comin off of sophmore slump

afc-imma say raiders 

Updated my opinion

This one easy..

Comeback/Surprise team - Steelers..

Hey can't be any worser than last season.

AFC Cleveland Browns

NFC San Francisco 49ers

It's going to be the Cleveland Browns.wwe4ever_in05

Wait... let me think.... LOL.

[QUOTE="wwe4ever_in05"]It's going to be the Cleveland Browns.detroitpistons0

Wait... let me think.... LOL.

Yeah that really what I ment. :roll:

[QUOTE="detroitpistons0"]

[QUOTE="wwe4ever_in05"]It's going to be the Cleveland Browns.wwe4ever_in05

Wait... let me think.... LOL.

Yeah that really what I ment. :roll:

NFC:

Arizona Cardinals: Great attacking system and unfortunate that there QB'S Warner and Leinart get injured an dthe fact that Marino says Warner's "out of it" is a joke! I hope they can improve their winning percentage this year!

AFC:

Houston Texans: Ron Dayne is improving and so are their attacking system , their defense has pretty weak (hence they finished 4th last year in the AFC South) But I like their style and with the addition of Matt Schaub they should be contenders.

Your going to eat those words Bobbles.

You just watch Brady Quinn may not start the first Game but once Frye screws up against the Steeler Quinn will be in there.

Your going to eat those words Bobbles.

You just watch Brady Quinn may not start the first Game but once Frye screws up against the Steeler Quinn will be in there.

wwe4ever_in05

AFC: Oakland, I think the WR's will feel like trying this year. They're RB isn't that back and Daunte seems to know whats he doings. Their defense seems a good as it was last season.

NFC: Lions. Am not saying they're going to the playoffs, but they'll definatly improve. They're WR should be much better and Jon Kitna is improving. I think they'll be from 7-9 to 9-7.

AFC-chiefs, there defense is better and you want veteran in your secondary, ty can shut almost any reciver down and patrick is to inconsistent the past couple of years, getting rid of sammy knight was a dumb thing though, they just need some good linemen.

NFC-i want to say vikings, that defense is bound to get better and on the offensive side, arguably the best left side in football with hutchinson makes me have a bettter feeling than i did last year. oh and i beleave there is a guy what'shis name,ummmm, oh yeah Adrian Peterson.

[QUOTE="wwe4ever_in05"]

Your going to eat those words Bobbles.

You just watch Brady Quinn may not start the first Game but once Frye screws up against the Steeler Quinn will be in there.

Bobbles

The Browns having a surpirse season would be winning 8 games but I was thinking more along the lines of 6-10 that a good start for the Browns with Quinn.

Quinn sucks and is horribly overrated.detroitpistons0

Laff.

Considering he hasn't played a single real game of NFL football you should probably hold back on theridiculous comments.