1. Washington Redskins.
Not sure how to explain this team, other than they could surprise. Jason Campbell was 2-5 as a starter, but threw 10 TD's and 6 INT's. Clinton portis is back from injury, he was not in when campbell was in so we don't know how they will do in combination. Their defense last year was bad at best, but their secondary sustained numerous injuries, and they added depth at linebacker by signing london fletcher. They drafted another lights out safety in Landry who with Sean Taylor could make for a dead on combination. This is a team that could be a decent team in 07.
Prediction: W 21-17
2. Dallas Cowboys
Dallas is a good pick to win their devision, if not contend for a wildcard spot. Tony Romo is in his second year and terrell owens is still a pretty good receiver. julius jones and marion barber provide them with a pretty dead on running back duo. their defense last year was fairly consistent but could have been better. We all know we can expect a pretty good season from safety Roy williams and terrence newman. There are some pretty good names on their defense but some of them underachieved last season. This should be an interesting matchup.
Prediction L 27-17
3. New York Jets
New York can be explained in one word, Overachievers. That is what they were last year, hopefully the lack of talent in some areas of that team catches up to them. Pennington threw just one more touchdown then interception, yet the teams success in close games was very good. Against miami last season the jets were 2-0 against miami, in a 13-10 victory christmas and a 20-17 game earlier in the season. The newly acquired running back Thomas Jones could provide them with a running game that has been transparent since Curtis Martin was healthy. Jericho Cotchery was a bright spot in their receivers along with speedster Laveranues coles. Their Defense is anchored by former University of Miami MLB Jonathan Vilma, with dewayne robertson and shaun ellis achoring the D line. Secondary they have the up and comer Kerry Rhodes at safety and a decent veteran cornerback in andre dyson. Defense is the focus in this game so it will be a close one.
Prediction: L 17-14, another close one, this team will learn from their mistakes and win against them later in the season.
4. Oakland.
Oakland last season was just plain bad. The defense they brought to the field was one of the top in the NFL, however the offense was down right terrible. Look for the fins to exploit the young, inexperienced corners in this game which is most likely how we will score. Our Defense should have no problem against a mediocre offensive line, and an inexperienced quarterback, jamarcus russel(if he gets the start). they lost randy moss, but acquired former first round pick Mike Williams who hasn't lived up to his potential and jerry porter who didn't see the field much last season. The fins should have no problem winning this game, pulling to an even .500 to start off the year.
Prediction: W 34-10
First four games 2-2, not bad considering the struggle to win games last season.
Later in the month/beginning of next month i will do the next 4 games, houston 6-10, cleveland 4-12, new england 12-4, and new york(giants) 8-8
Not sure how to explain this team, other than they could surprise. Jason Campbell was 2-5 as a starter, but threw 10 TD's and 6 INT's. Clinton portis is back from injury, he was not in when campbell was in so we don't know how they will do in combination. Their defense last year was bad at best, but their secondary sustained numerous injuries, and they added depth at linebacker by signing london fletcher. They drafted another lights out safety in Landry who with Sean Taylor could make for a dead on combination. This is a team that could be a decent team in 07.
Prediction: W 21-17
2. Dallas Cowboys
Dallas is a good pick to win their devision, if not contend for a wildcard spot. Tony Romo is in his second year and terrell owens is still a pretty good receiver. julius jones and marion barber provide them with a pretty dead on running back duo. their defense last year was fairly consistent but could have been better. We all know we can expect a pretty good season from safety Roy williams and terrence newman. There are some pretty good names on their defense but some of them underachieved last season. This should be an interesting matchup.
Prediction L 27-17
3. New York Jets
New York can be explained in one word, Overachievers. That is what they were last year, hopefully the lack of talent in some areas of that team catches up to them. Pennington threw just one more touchdown then interception, yet the teams success in close games was very good. Against miami last season the jets were 2-0 against miami, in a 13-10 victory christmas and a 20-17 game earlier in the season. The newly acquired running back Thomas Jones could provide them with a running game that has been transparent since Curtis Martin was healthy. Jericho Cotchery was a bright spot in their receivers along with speedster Laveranues coles. Their Defense is anchored by former University of Miami MLB Jonathan Vilma, with dewayne robertson and shaun ellis achoring the D line. Secondary they have the up and comer Kerry Rhodes at safety and a decent veteran cornerback in andre dyson. Defense is the focus in this game so it will be a close one.
Prediction: L 17-14, another close one, this team will learn from their mistakes and win against them later in the season.
4. Oakland.
Oakland last season was just plain bad. The defense they brought to the field was one of the top in the NFL, however the offense was down right terrible. Look for the fins to exploit the young, inexperienced corners in this game which is most likely how we will score. Our Defense should have no problem against a mediocre offensive line, and an inexperienced quarterback, jamarcus russel(if he gets the start). they lost randy moss, but acquired former first round pick Mike Williams who hasn't lived up to his potential and jerry porter who didn't see the field much last season. The fins should have no problem winning this game, pulling to an even .500 to start off the year.
Prediction: W 34-10
First four games 2-2, not bad considering the struggle to win games last season.
Later in the month/beginning of next month i will do the next 4 games, houston 6-10, cleveland 4-12, new england 12-4, and new york(giants) 8-8
