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5 Teams on the Rise, 5 on the Decline

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Sorry if already posted, didn't see it .

Anyone agree? I don't see us falling that far off.


Line of Scrimmage: 5 Teams on the Rise, 5 on the Decline

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

The Sports Network


DECLINING

Dolphins

Miami was a great story last season, but the defending AFC East champs won't have things nearly as easy in 2009. They'll take no one by surprise after last year's 11-5 finish, and though their variations on the "Wildcat" offense will be more sophisticated, so will the preparation of opposing defenses. The division is better thanks to the return of Tom Brady and the improvement of the Bills offense and Jets defense, and with the exception of the secondary, we don't see a lot of areas where Miami has improved during the offseason. Remember that Bill Parcells' first year in Dallas was his best, and the franchise down-shifted into neutral thereafter. Will that history repeat itself in South Florida?

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1092562.html

(page two)
 
Our record may not be as good as last year, but that is a poor measurement for "declining." I contend that we are on the rise. I can see that our team will be better this year when you look at the overall talent level, regardless of the final record.
 
i definately dont see us on the decline, that couldnt be more off.
 
I half expected to click the thread and see us as the number 1 team on the rise.
 
dude, I love it, I can't believe they are letting us fly under the radar 2 years in a row.
The way I see it, it's a win-win situation. Our personell is getting upgraded(CB's, WR's, Jason Taylor, Cameron Wake),our continuity lengthens, our ingenuity increases(Pat White). I mean our growth as a team has been so steady it's undeniable. If they want to keep giving us respect cards to play, so be it.
On the other hand, if they do expose some aspect of our team during the season, I'm all for that, too. This regime won't back away from stern self analysis, and what it will take to repair any perceived weaknesses.
 
Ummmmm..

Can someone explain how the Bills offense improved this offseason? :lol:
 
Whats stupid about this is that the Miami Herald actually ran this article. Who does that?
 
i only agree with one team thats "declining" and that i just think will be a one year set back because of jay cutler and then they will be on the "rise"
but who is he to write this article??
why does he have the raiders "Rising" theyve done nothing to "Rise".. unless they let Garcia play
how do you give a team like the pats the "Rise" title when there expected to win the superbowl as an early predicition.. pretty sure thats not a rise thats them not playing up to there expectation last year...
 
The Raiders rising? The team that drafted a projected UDFA in the 2nd round!! The only thing rising for the Raiders is their draft position in the first round.
 
Obviously we're all biased but I agree and think Miami will be stronger this year than last year. The record might not convey this (although that's not to say it won't) but I really have a great feeling about way Miami's going and don't see last year as 'a flash in the pan' whatsoever. Miami is a team on the rise. I feel better about Miami's future now than for many many years.
 
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