PhinFan0202
Alriiigghht miaaammi!!!
raving said:I disagree to an extent. The NFL, in its current machination, is set up for any given team to be able to make 180 degree turn at any moment. Winning is contagious. The strength of schedule is based on last year's teams - it mostly means NOTHING. We have a nice shot at 3 and 3 in the East if not better. I will not be surprised to see the Dolphins be very competitive this year. Injuries are everything in our situation, so hopefully we'll stay healthy. I think if we do the AFC East title is a realistic possibility. I also expect at least one rookie to really shine and two or three to start by the end of the year. Victories this year will be considered a surprise by many, so many will be surprised. This team is loaded with talent, has a strong fan base, a fantastic coaching staff and history of winning.
Dumbstadt created a fever of pessimism and so many on this site are still deeply infected. Those days are over.
Saban has already won the battle to win the hearts and minds of players and assembled the top coaching staff, arguably in the NFL. He had a potentially GREAT draft, a very good free agency period including and especially what he did with veteran Dolphin players - who he kept and who he let go.
I expect the Chargers to struggle and even tank this year. I expect Arizona to be a highly competitive team. The Vikings too.
Nice post my freind but I do disagree on one thing, the Chargers aren't likely to struggle this year. They still have basically the same team from last year which took them to a 12-4 record. Yes they now have to contend with Randy Moss and a revamped defense from the Chiefs, but i still think they will come out on top. Denver will struggle if anything in that division because their defense won't be able to cotend with the offenses of thier division. If they we're to struggle Brees would probably be let go in the off season next year which in my opinion would not be a bad pick up. If Feely fails and SD struggles, bring Brees to Miami.