NFL Offseason Thread

Originally Posted by BucPride

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhtUo5nj8Vw

Check this out Capo and Wojo, I found this and thought you might like it, even though it is rap.

ITS NO GOOD ITS NO GOOD ITS NO GOOD.

Haha. That was pretty good.

FELIPE NO

Haha, that was hilarious, and, actually, the rap wasn't half bad.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Alright folks. We're just about two weeks away from the first training camp opening in the NFL. Any predicitions for the coming year?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

just talking about the new season is getting me psyched! september can't come soon enough!

Prediction: Dallas wins it all. (Wishful Thinking)

AFC East: NE (Still the team to beat)
AFC North: If Big Ben is healthy, Pittsburgh. if not, Cincy???
AFC South: Indy (Can Peyton do it THIS time????)
AFC West: Tough. i'll say KC. their defense MUST step up.
Wild Cards: Denver, Miami???

NFC East: Dallas (Adding T.O. puts them ahead of the pack)
NFC North: Chicago (Steve Smith scorched them last year)
NFC South: Carolina (Sorry BucPride)
NFC West: Seattle (still overrated!) :-)
Wild Cards: Atlanta, Arizona???

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I think Ben will be fine. By the time the season rolls around I think he'll be ready to play at a high level.

The Panthers came one game away from making the Superbowl last year, but this year I think they'll pull through. The addition of Keyshawn Johnson will pay huge dividends for us, I think. It's definitely going to help out Steve Smith a lot. And, it's impossible for Kris Jenkins to get hurt 3 years in a row.... right? :\ I think Carolina is the class of the NFC, even with teams like Washington and Dallas making the moves they did. If they stay healthy, I think Carolina will end up bringing a second championship home this yaer.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

A second championship, when'd they win the first one?

I don't think the Bucs'll take the South. However, if we make the playoffs with the schedule we have, then I'd like to think we'll make some noise. Lets not forget, we continue to have a top five defense year in and out. The Falcons defense won't come around until midseason, despite what ever Atlanta fan will tell you. Since when does a defense go from crap to top 5 starting week one? Thought so.

The NFC is a crapshoot. Take your pick. Their are way too many teams that can take it, all depends on health and progression.

In the NFC East, Dallas may have gotten TO, but they forgot to grab offensive lineman. I still think they'll probably take the division, with the Redskins or Giants getting a wildcard. Redskins added a bunch of above-average talent, but they don't have any position that is a cut above the rest. Good defense and offense, but not great.

The NFC South is an interesting division. I don't think the Bucs'll take it, as the schedule we have looks daunting. We'll compete, but I think Carolina (media darlings thus far -- I haven't seen an 'expert' who hasn't gushed about them yet) takes the division. The Saints and Falcons will compete, and I say this with an OBVIOUS unbiased eye, screw them. Mike Vick will never master the WCO, and he shouldn't be forced to. Good job Mora! Puting a quarterback into a system he'll never understand. Saints'll be dangerous, a Bush/McAllister combo sounds like hell.

The NFC West. Seattle. Closed. Arizona may compete for a wildcard, but I won't be sold until they actually do something, as I've heard they'll be good for 3 straight years now. The Rams need to work on giving Steven Jackson the ball more than 10 times a game. The 49ers...well, I think its obvious, they'll be picking in the top 5 next April.

And the NFC North. Da Bears. They will actually need an offense, because the Vikings will give them a run for their money, as long as Brad Johnson gets protection that is. He can tear up defenses with time, he proved that here in Tampa Bay. I hope for Marinelli's (sp) sake the Lions see a turnaround of some sorts, but Matt Millen really needs to go before the Lions get out of the celler. And the Packers...heh, well. Who knows. If they stay healthy, why not give them a shot.

The AFC North. The Steelers did lose significant players, their first round pick has been in trouble with the authorities a few times already, and each team in their division got better. I think the Ravens have a strong chance, but its pretty much an open division. Each team has a fair shot to take the crown, even the Browns.

The AFC South. Colts or Jags, not much else to see here. If Vince Young starts, I'll laugh at the Titan organization for quite some time. If I had to take one team though, it'd be the Colts, but Jacksonville will give them a run for their money.

The AFC East. Everyone I've talked to (other than Pats fans) seems to have a hardon for the Dolphins with Culpepper. Its the Pats until proven otherwise, and the Phins'll be in the wildcard race throughout the year probably. Jets and Bills will be looking up at the Pats all year, unless JP Losman finally comes around.

In the AFC West, its another four team battle. I think the Chiefs have a great shot personally, thought I give all teams serious consideration when speaking of the playoffs. The Broncos have a team coming off an AFC Title game defeat, the Raiders will actually use Jordan as a AP back instead of 10-15 carries a game like last year, and the Chargers still have LT and one of the best offensive lines in the NFL.

Best divisions : NFC South, NFC East, AFC North, AFC West
Superbowl 41 : Indianapolis Colts (the most clutch kicker, and could finally get that final push in the postseason) vs. Seattle Seahawks (I don't see why they can't get back there)
Champion : Colts (Wow, I feel like I work for ESPN)

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by BucPride

A second championship, when'd they win the first one?

The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup this year.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by bishop743

The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup this year.

Oh, alright. I thought you were refering to the Panthers.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5809914

Ty Law has found a new home. Do you guys think this is a huge deal, or will it be of little consequence? Discuss.

FELIPE NO

It'll help the Chiefs as it would give them Ty Law and Patrick Surtain at the CB positions. Ty Law had some 60 tackles and about ten interceptions so it'll help a lot.

The problem is age - 32 and 30 respectively, though I do find it interesting that Ty Law followed Edwards from the Jets to the Chiefs.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Another problem is the fact that Law's coming off a nasty injury. how will he recover? since he's up in age, will he be 100% by season's start? hmm....
an upgrade, yes. anything to help the porous defense of the Chiefs is a must for the team.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Speaking of big injuries, LeCharles Bentley of the Browns is out for the year. In their first 11 on 11 practice today, he got hurt and is now projected to be out for the year. As you may recall he became the highest paid center ever in the history of the NFL.

A tough blow for the Brownies.

Double Post:
Closing this thread as the 2006 offseason is over with teams reporting to training camp and the preseason beginning next weekend.

How ya doing, buddy?