2019 NFL bold predictions

[ProcessYaDigg]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001030275/article/2019-nfl-bold-predictions-derek-carrs-back-pittsburghs-wack

 

8) Sean McDermott earns Coach of the Year honors.

 

 

 

Back in early April, I predicted Buffalo would be the NFL's Cinderella team in 2019. In the wake of a draft that saw the Bills steal DT Ed Oliver and wisely move up for OL Cody Ford, I fully stand by that Cinderella forecast. GM Brandon Beane has done a fantastic job building this roster. But my bullishness on the Bills stems most from the guy in the headset.

McDermott is a fantastic teacher and leader of men. His defense quietly ranked second in the NFL in yards allowed last season. And his team exudes toughness and discipline, giving Buffalo a great opportunity to overachieve.

 

 

As much as I like the Bills being underdogs, I also love them getting some national attention.  I've always appreciated Adam Shein's comments and actually believe that he's on point with most of his predictions.  From what he's done and accomplished the last couple of seasons, I could definitely see this happening.  Additionally, if he does earn Coach of the Year honors, that means we're a playoff team.  GO BILLS!

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

the only way I see it happening is if they make it to the afcc?

[Golden Goat]

Antonio Brown doesn't hit 1,000 yards. ?

[ProcessYaDigg]

Here's a bold prediction.  Very bold.  Josh Allen leads the league in passing percentage

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

my bold prediction.

 

bills claim the division after nearly 25 (1995) years, only to lose the divisional round.

 

 

making 2020's prediction, even bolder.

Edited May 9, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973
2020

[H2o]

10 minutes ago, Golden Goat said:

Antonio Brown doesn't hit 1,000 yards. ?

Wouldn't surprise me one bit. 

[Rocky Landing]

My BOLD PREDICTIONS:

1. Derek Anderson is cut, and Tyree plays third string. 

2. Gore is not on the team come September. 

3. Dion Dawkins does not start week one. 

4. Jake Fisher becomes #2 TE on the depth chart. 

[LSHMEAB]

8 minutes ago, Circlethewagon8404 said:

Here's a bold prediction.  Very bold.  Josh Allen leads the league in passing percentage

You a betting man? I like your optimism, but that isn't going to happen(assuming you meant completion percentage).

 

As to the question, I predict Tom Brady will finally hit the wall. Never fell into that trap in the past, but I now believe it's over. His arm is going to fail him. He'll probably will his way to a "decent" season, but nothing like we've seen in the past.

[billspro]

19 minutes ago, Circlethewagon8404 said:

Here's a bold prediction.  Very bold.  Josh Allen leads the league in passing percentage

 

That’s just silly because he attempts a lot of vertical throws. I do think he will hit 60% this year though. I also think he has a shot to lead the league in pass completions 15+ yards down field.

[Logic]

- Raiders win 10+ games and make the playoffs
- Chiefs cannot duplicate last year's success, barely sneak in as a wild card with 9 wins

- Lamar Jackson has a terrible year, Ravens have a losing season

- Le'Veon Bell has a career worst season behind bad Jets o-line
- Joe Flacco does poorly in Denver, Drew Lock starts 7+ games

- Jimmy Garappolo does NOT have a very good season. John Lynch gets fired. 49ers are left wondering if they still need to find a franchise QB
- Seahawks win NFC West
- Cam Newton has a bad year, causing a "should they start Will Grier?" debate
- Bruce Arians gets the Bucs back on track with 9 wins and a wild card playoff berth
- Buffalo mother*****in Bills win 11 games

 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

By the end of the 2019 season, all teams will be looking to replace uniform ‘stripes’ with lightning bolts.

*

You said ‘bold’.  Not ‘good’ or ‘accurate’.

2 minutes ago, Logic said:

- Jimmy Garappolo does NOT have a very good season.

Does it have anything to do with whom he’s dating?

[LSHMEAB]

18 minutes ago, Logic said:

- Bruce Arians gets the Bucs back on track with 9 wins and a wild card playoff berth
 

 

Wouldn't surprise me one bit. I thought Carson Palmer was TOAST before his mini-run in Arizona.

 

If anyone is going to get Winston going, it's Arians. They definitely have some talent.

[ProcessYaDigg]

40 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

You a betting man? I like your optimism, but that isn't going to happen(assuming you meant completion percentage).

 

As to the question, I predict Tom Brady will finally hit the wall. Never fell into that trap in the past, but I now believe it's over. His arm is going to fail him. He'll probably will his way to a "decent" season, but nothing like we've seen in the past.

Just being hopeful

 

31 minutes ago, billspro said:

 

That’s just silly because he attempts a lot of vertical throws. I do think he will hit 60% this year though. I also think he has a shot to lead the league in pass completions 15+ yards down field.

I would be very happy with 60% and believe that it's doable. 

[ProcessYaDigg]

32 minutes ago, Logic said:

- Raiders win 10+ games and make the playoffs
- Chiefs cannot duplicate last year's success, barely sneak in as a wild card with 9 wins

- Lamar Jackson has a terrible year, Ravens have a losing season

- Le'Veon Bell has a career worst season behind bad Jets o-line
- Joe Flacco does poorly in Denver, Drew Lock starts 7+ games

- Jimmy Garappolo does NOT have a very good season. John Lynch gets fired. 49ers are left wondering if they still need to find a franchise QB
- Seahawks win NFC West
- Cam Newton has a bad year, causing a "should they start Will Grier?" debate
- Bruce Arians gets the Bucs back on track with 9 wins and a wild card playoff berth
- Buffalo mother*****in Bills win 11 games

 

I do agree that Cam will have a bad year.  But I think that Will Grier will only start the last game or 2 for an underachieving Panthers team and he will become the starter in 2020.

[Fr. Jerk]

The Browns are going to be a disaster. I consider that bold since everyone is acting like its a lock that they win the division. 

Edited May 9, 2019 by The Jerk

[formerlyofCtown]

I've said it in another thread.

The Patriots will miss the playoffs.

Additionally

Ed Oliver will not only be DROY, he and Jerry Hughes will both be ALL-Pros.

Edited May 9, 2019 by formerlyofCtown

[TroutDog]

1 hour ago, Circlethewagon8404 said:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001030275/article/2019-nfl-bold-predictions-derek-carrs-back-pittsburghs-wack

 

? Sean McDermott earns Coach of the Year honors.

 

 

 

 

 

Back in early April, I predicted Buffalo would be the NFL's Cinderella team in 2019. In the wake of a draft that saw the Bills steal DT Ed Oliver and wisely move up for OL Cody Ford, I fully stand by that Cinderella forecast. GM Brandon Beane has done a fantastic job building this roster. But my bullishness on the Bills stems most from the guy in the headset.

McDermott is a fantastic teacher and leader of men. His defense quietly ranked second in the NFL in yards allowed last season. And his team exudes toughness and discipline, giving Buffalo a great opportunity to overachieve.

 

 

As much as I like the Bills being underdogs, I also love them getting some national attention.  I've always appreciated Adam Shein's comments and actually believe that he's on point with most of his predictions.  From what he's done and accomplished the last couple of seasons, I could definitely see this happening.  Additionally, if he does earn Coach of the Year honors, that means we're a playoff team.  GO BILLS!

I love McDermott but calling the team ‘disciplined’?  They weren’t last year (although much of that may be attributable to the O players he was dealing with). 

 

Bold prediction: Bills beat Pats once and sweep the rest of the AFCE. 

[mramefa]

26 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

Wouldn't surprise me one bit. I thought Carson Palmer was TOAST before his mini-run in Arizona.

 

If anyone is going to get Winston going, it's Arians. They definitely have some talent.

 

Here was Winston yesterday, using his head as a golf tee

 

Seems like he's really getting ready to be a winner

[Big Turk]

1 hour ago, Rocky Landing said:

My BOLD PREDICTIONS:

1. Derek Anderson is cut, and Tyree plays third string. 

2. Gore is not on the team come September. 

3. Dion Dawkins does not start week one. 

4. Jake Fisher becomes #2 TE on the depth chart. 

 

Anderson is not getting cut unless they bring him back as a coach

[Rocky Landing]

2 hours ago, matter2003 said:

 

Anderson is not getting cut unless they bring him back as a coach

These are bold predictions after all. Derek’s use as a vet mentor may be played out by September. And Tyree might be an exciting enough prospect to keep around. 

Edited May 9, 2019 by Rocky Landing

[Big Turk]

18 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:

There are bold predictions after all. Derek’s use as a vet mentor may be played out by September. And Tyree might be an exciting enough prospect to keep around. 

Seriously? Allen is barely in year 2 by then...he likely will need mentoring at least through his 3rd season

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

You want bold? I'll give you bold.

 

Jets finish last in the division, behind even Miami.

[dpberr]

Baltimore will be the worst team in the AFC and John Harbaugh will be fired.

[H2o]

My Bold Predictions:

 

1. Bills finish no worse than 2nd in the AFCE at 11-5 getting at least a WC birth. 

2. Shady has a bounce-back year tallying over 1,000 yards rushing and 1,500+ yards from scrimmage. 

3. Josh Allen will complete at least 65% of his passes. 

4. Tampa wins 10 with Arians running the show and Winston looks like a #1 overall pick.

5. Pittsburgh goes 5-11 and Mike Tomlin gets fired. 

6. The NY Giants will conjure memories of the old Lions teams riding Saquon like Barry Sanders scratching at a WC birth. 

7. Dwayne Haskins wins the job in TC/Preseason ove Keenum and wins the OROY while leading the Redskins to the NFCE title. 

8. The Cowboys take a step back and Jason Garrett finally gets fired. 

9. The Oakland Raiders will bench Derek Carr by week 6 and end up with the worst record in the NFL. 

10. The NFCW will be the worst division in football with the winner holding an 8-8 record. 

11. Cleveland will run away with the AFCN having the division won with 3 weeks left to play.

12. Baltimore's defense will finish in the 20's this year while people expose Jackson just like Kaepernick and Tyrod. They will be bottom feeding with Pittsburgh. 

13. Deshaun Watson gets injured early and misses most of the season.

14. Nick Foles becomes the Nick Foles of LA/St. Louis again and Marrone/Coughlin get canned. 

15. Marlon Mack will lead the NFL in rushing. 

 

Edited May 9, 2019 by H2o

[Logic]

1 hour ago, H2o said:

11. Cleveland will run away with the NFCN having the division won with 3 weeks left to play.

That IS bold!

[Rocky Landing]

1 hour ago, matter2003 said:

Seriously? Allen is barely in year 2 by then...he likely will need mentoring at least through his 3rd season

It's more a statement on Derek Anderson, than Allen. Anderson was never more than mediocre at best. The best thing he has going for him as a vet is that he has been in the league for so long. But, he hasn't played an entire season since '07. (That was, in fact, his only full season). I have to wonder how much Allen is getting from the guy at this point. And, let's not forget, Allen's "vet mentor" going into his rookie season was Late Nate Peterman.

 

Also, if Tyree Jackson shows himself to be a worthy prospect, which is certainly plausible (albeit, another bold prediction), then other teams will know it, and they may not want him on the PS. And, they're certainly not going to carry four QBs. 

[BillsfaninSB]

Bears and Colts go to the Superbowl.

 

Rodgers gets hurt again and Packers have a top 3 pick.   Will get weird about whether or not they take a QB to replace Rodgers or WR to help him. 

Edited May 9, 2019 by BillsfaninSB

[Rocky Landing]

1 hour ago, H2o said:

My Bold Predictions:

 

3. Josh Allen will complete at least 65% of his passes. 

 

In 18 years as a starter, Tom Brady* has managed that seven times, mostly with deflated balls.

[Big Turk]

42 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:

It's more a statement on Derek Anderson, than Allen. Anderson was never more than mediocre at best. The best thing he has going for him as a vet is that he has been in the league for so long. But, he hasn't played an entire season since '07. (That was, in fact, his only full season). I have to wonder how much Allen is getting from the guy at this point. And, let's not forget, Allen's "vet mentor" going into his rookie season was Late Nate Peterman.

 

Also, if Tyree Jackson shows himself to be a worthy prospect, which is certainly plausible (albeit, another bold prediction), then other teams will know it, and they may not want him on the PS. And, they're certainly not going to carry four QBs. 

Just because a guy might not have the physical tools to play well in the NFL doesnt mean he cant teach someone else a lot who DOES have those tools...in fact most of the time guys like Anderson can stick around so long precisely because they know so much about what is going on...

Edited May 9, 2019 by matter2003

[ALLEN1QB]

Brady suffers major injury in first meeting with Buffalo and decides to retire. 

[Rocky Landing]

28 minutes ago, matter2003 said:

Just because a guy might not have the physical tools to play well in the NFL doesnt mean he cant teach someone else a lot who DOES have those tools...in fact most of the time guys like Anderson can stick around so long precisely because they know so much about what is going on...

"Might not have the physical tools" sounds like a kind euphemism for "doesn't have the talent." In the seven years prior to arriving in Buffalo, Anderson started a total of four games. And, last year, when we signed him six weeks into the season, it would not be inaccurate to say that we were desperate. It's easy to forget how mind-bogglingly bad the quarterback position was managed last season. 

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, Rocky Landing said:

"Might not have the physical tools" sounds like a kind euphemism for "doesn't have the talent." In the seven years prior to arriving in Buffalo, Anderson started a total of four games. And, last year, when we signed him six weeks into the season, it would not be inaccurate to say that we were desperate. It's easy to forget how mind-bogglingly bad the quarterback position was managed last season. 

Yeah...and those are the guys who HAVE to know their stuff to stay in the league because they don't have the talent to beat you physically...they have to be able to use their smarts and know what is going on.

[Rocky Landing]

2 minutes ago, matter2003 said:

Yeah...and those are the guys who HAVE to know their stuff to stay in the league because they don't have the talent to beat you physically...they have to be able to use their smarts and know what is going on.

This is a pretty weird statement. "... don't have the talent to beat you physically...?" He had four starts in seven years, so... he had to have the smarts to know what was going on from the bench? Is that what you're saying? I suppose that's true... If he spent so much time as a backup, and didn't get canned, then yeah, I'm sure he was paying attention to the game, and knew what was going on. I'm just not sure that's a ringing endorsement to be Allen's mentor. 

[Estro]

I like

4 hours ago, H2o said:

My Bold Predictions:

 

1. Bills finish no worse than 2nd in the AFCE at 11-5 getting at least a WC birth. 

2. Shady has a bounce-back year tallying over 1,000 yards rushing and 1,500+ yards from scrimmage. 

3. Josh Allen will complete at least 65% of his passes. 

4. Tampa wins 10 with Arians running the show and Winston looks like a #1 overall pick.

5. Pittsburgh goes 5-11 and Mike Tomlin gets fired. 

6. The NY Giants will conjure memories of the old Lions teams riding Saquon like Barry Sanders scratching at a WC birth. 

7. Dwayne Haskins wins the job in TC/Preseason ove Keenum and wins the OROY while leading the Redskins to the NFCE title. 

8. The Cowboys take a step back and Jason Garrett finally gets fired. 

9. The Oakland Raiders will bench Derek Carr by week 6 and end up with the worst record in the NFL. 

10. The NFCW will be the worst division in football with the winner holding an 8-8 record. 

11. Cleveland will run away with the NFCN having the division won with 3 weeks left to play.

12. Baltimore's defense will finish in the 20's this year while people expose Jackson just like Kaepernick and Tyrod. They will be bottom feeding with Pittsburgh. 

13. Deshaun Watson gets injured early and misses most of the season.

14. Nick Foles becomes the Nick Foles of LA/St. Louis again and Marrone/Coughlin get canned. 

15. Marlon Mack will lead the NFL in rushing. 

 

Damn that's a lot of bold.

I could envision: 8, 12, or 14

I would heavily bet against any of the other things happening.

He did say bold, though, so I have to give you that.

[Doc Brown]

-Chiefs, Bears, and Patriots miss playoffs.

-Jets win division.

-Falcons win Superbowl over Colts.

Edited May 9, 2019 by Doc Brown

[John from Riverside]

The bills will be top 3 in rushing yards

 

People will complain that we are not throwing the ball enough.....

 

The offense for the bills will take a huge leap

 

Dawson Knox ends up becoming a stud TE

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

5 hours ago, Rocky Landing said:

...mostly with deflated balls.

Which?  ?

2 hours ago, John from Riverside said:

People will complain that we are not throwing the ball enough.....

?

[No_Matter_What]

2 hours ago, Estro said:

I like

Damn that's a lot of bold.

I could envision: 8, 12, or 14

I would heavily bet against any of the other things happening.

He did say bold, though, so I have to give you that.

 

Why would you "bet heavily" against 13 (Watson getting injured)? That seems easily possible.

 

I agree that H2O has some really bold predictions there though.

[billsredneck1]

13 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said:

You want bold? I'll give you bold.

 

Jets finish last in the division, behind even Miami.

....carp lips greggo goes ham on gase in a season long feud while the team implodes...

[Billsfansinceday1]

Here goes:

 

Devin Singletary will be the starting RB by game 7.

 

The Bills beat the Patriots not once but twice.

 

The Bills win the AFC East with an 11-5 record.

 

Tyree Jackson gets one start in 2019...and wins.