VanCity Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Which AFC team will take a significant step backward? (i.e. Houston from 12-4 in 2012 to 2-14 in 2013) Cincy Which NFC team will take a significant step backward? (i.e. Atlanta from 13-3 in 2012 to 4-12 in 2013) Carolina Which AFC team will take a significant step forward? (i.e. KC from 12-4 in 2012 to 11-5 in 2013) Buffalo. Who else? Which NFC team will take a significant step forward? (i.e. Carolina from 7-9 in 2012 to 12-4 in 2013) tough question. I expect Arizona to leapfrog SF for a playoff spot, but they had a solid record in 2013 Offensive POY- Aaron Rodgers Defensive POY- JJ Watt Offensive ROY-Sammy Defensive ROY- Clowney Division Winners: AFC East-Bills AFC North- Steelers AFC South- Indy AFC West- Denver NFC East- Eagles NFC North- GBay NFC South- N'awlins NFC West-Seahawks Superbowl matchup Eagles vs Denver Superbowl winner Denver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Super Bowl - Philadelphia over New England Wow! That's a curveball prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Which AFC team will take a significant step backward? DENVER Which NFC team will take a significant step backward? CAROLINA Which AFC team will take a significant step forward? JACKSONVILLE Which NFC team will take a significant step forward? ATLANTA Offensive POY NICK FOLES Defensive POY LUKE KUECHLY Offensive ROY SAMMY WATKINS Defensive ROY CJ MOSLEY Division Winners: AFC East NEW ENGLAND AFC North PITTSBURGH AFC South INDIANAPOLIS AFC West KANSAS CITY NFC East PHILADELPHIA NFC North DETROIT NFC South NEW ORLEANS NFC West SAN FRANCISCO Superbowl matchup INDIANAPOLIS vs SAN FRANCISCO Superbowl winner SAN FRANCISCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDart Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Which AFC team will take a significant step backward? (i.e. Houston from 12-4 in 2012 to 2-14 in 2013) Cincy Which NFC team will take a significant step backward? (i.e. Atlanta from 13-3 in 2012 to 4-12 in 2013) Carolina Which AFC team will take a significant step forward? (i.e. KC from 12-4 in 2012 to 11-5 in 2013) Buffalo. Who else? Which NFC team will take a significant step forward? (i.e. Carolina from 7-9 in 2012 to 12-4 in 2013) tough question. I expect Arizona to leapfrog SF for a playoff spot, but they had a solid record in 2013 Offensive POY- Aaron Rodgers Defensive POY- JJ Watt Offensive ROY-Sammy Defensive ROY- Clowney Division Winners: AFC East-Bills AFC North- Steelers AFC South- Indy AFC West- Denver NFC East- Eagles NFC North- GBay NFC South- N'awlins NFC West-Seahawks Superbowl matchup Eagles vs Denver Superbowl winner Denver Solid List; I could see Denver running away with the Lombardi trophy this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Which AFC team will take a significant step backward? DENVER Which NFC team will take a significant step backward? CAROLINA Which AFC team will take a significant step forward? JACKSONVILLE Which NFC team will take a significant step forward? ATLANTA Offensive POY NICK FOLES Defensive POY LUKE KUECHLY Offensive ROY SAMMY WATKINS Defensive ROY CJ MOSLEY Division Winners: AFC East NEW ENGLAND AFC North PITTSBURGH AFC South INDIANAPOLIS AFC West KANSAS CITY NFC East PHILADELPHIA NFC North DETROIT NFC South NEW ORLEANS NFC West SAN FRANCISCO Superbowl matchup INDIANAPOLIS vs SAN FRANCISCO Superbowl winner SAN FRANCISCO I like that you recognize Jacksonville as taking a leap forward, they have added some good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pneumonic Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Wow! That's a curveball prediction. I ended up flipping a coin between Phily and GB. I thought about one of Seattle, SF or even the Rams but I think they end up beating the crap out of each other simply to get into the show and are too tired come the playoffs. It'll be Pats or Denver in the AFC. Not sure about Phily's D but that offense will be spectacular. Don't forget that, after a slow start, Phily finished the season going 9-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I ended up flipping a coin between Phily and GB. I thought about one of Seattle, SF or even the Rams but I think they end up beating the crap out of each other simply to get into the show and are too tired come the playoffs. It'll be Pats or Denver in the AFC. Not sure about Phily's D but that offense will be spectacular. Don't forget that, after a slow start, Phily finished the season going 9-2. No doubt that the Eagles are good, I just don't know if they are a Super Bowl team yet. But they do have a shot. The Patriots are still contenders, but I think there are a few teams better than them in the AFC. Believe me, I am wholly aware of how the Eagles finished their season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) I ended up flipping a coin between Phily and GB. I thought about one of Seattle, SF or even the Rams but I think they end up beating the crap out of each other simply to get into the show and are too tired come the playoffs. It'll be Pats or Denver in the AFC. Not sure about Phily's D but that offense will be spectacular. Don't forget that, after a slow start, Phily finished the season going 9-2. There are a few question marks for Philly, IMO. One is whether Foles will be able to replicate the success he had. Sometimes QBs start out out hot, then the DCs figure them out once they have a good sample size of film, and they "regress" unless the QB can keep up with the film study and staying a step ahead of the defenses. With Chipster on his side, I'd say he has a good chance. But he isn't a "proven" commodity yet in my mind because he has had less than a season of good play to draw from. The other is the loss of DeSean Jackson. Yes, they added Sproles and Jordan Matthews looks good so far. But I am not sure they have a true, go-to #1 WR at this time. Maybe they don't need one, but replacing DJ is a question mark at this time. I am not sold on their defense, especially their secondary. I don't think their D is good enough to win them games if needed. Maybe it won't have to. They were in a bad division last year and won it by the skin of their teeth. I would not be surprised to see them win it again, but can also see it going the other way. Edited July 20, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 There are a few question marks for Philly, IMO. One is whether Foles will be able to replicate the success he had. Sometimes QBs start out out hot, then the DCs figure them out once they have a good sample size of film, and they "regress" unless the QB can keep up with the film study and staying a step ahead of the defenses. With Chipster on his side, I'd say he has a good chance. But he isn't a "proven" commodity yet in my mind because he has had less than a season of good play to draw from. The other is the loss of DeSean Jackson. Yes, they added Sproles and Jordan Matthews looks good so far. But I am not sure they have a true, go-to #1 WR at this time. Maybe they don't need one, but replacing DJ is a question mark at this time. I am not sold on their defense, especially their secondary. I don't think their D is good enough to win them games if needed. Maybe it won't have to. They were in a bad division last year and won it by the skin of their teeth. I would not be surprised to see them win it again, but can also see it going the other way. I could easily see the Eagles winning their division again. Chip Kelly needs to avoid that sophomore slump and Nick Foles has to play an entire season. I think Foles will be fine and can turn into one of the better QB's in the league. The loss of Desean Jackson will only be mildly felt. But you are correct that the Eagles defense is where the concern should be. They have talent, now they just have to put together a full game and perform better. The Eagles are on the rise, but I don't think they are at a Super Bowl level just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I could easily see the Eagles winning their division again. Chip Kelly needs to avoid that sophomore slump and Nick Foles has to play an entire season. I think Foles will be fine and can turn into one of the better QB's in the league. The loss of Desean Jackson will only be mildly felt. But you are correct that the Eagles defense is where the concern should be. They have talent, now they just have to put together a full game and perform better. The Eagles are on the rise, but I don't think they are at a Super Bowl level just yet. Good, that'll give the Bills time to win one before they have to face another NFC East team in the Superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsDK Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Which AFC team will take a significant step backward? (i.e. Houston from 12-4 in 2012 to 2-14 in 2013) Broncos from 13-3 to 7-9 Which NFC team will take a significant step backward? (i.e. Atlanta from 13-3 in 2012 to 4-12 in 2013) Panthers from 12-4 to 6-10 Which AFC team will take a significant step forward? (i.e. KC from 12-4 in 2012 to 11-5 in 2013) Texans from 2-14 to 9-7 Which NFC team will take a significant step forward? (i.e. Carolina from 7-9 in 2012 to 12-4 in 2013) Packers 8-7-1 to 12-4 Offensive POY Drew Brees Defensive POY Stephon Gilmore Offensive ROY Carlos Hyde Defensive ROY Preston Brown Division Winners: AFC East pats AFC North Bengals AFC South Colts AFC West Chargers NFC East Eagles NFC North Packers NFC South Saints NFC West 49ers Superbowl matchup Saints-Colts Superbowl winner Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Good, that'll give the Bills time to win one before they have to face another NFC East team in the Superbowl. As long as they win one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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