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January 4, 2014 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 2014, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, browns team, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, chance, change, chiefs team, christian ponder, coach andy reid, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, division winner, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, film, football, future, greg schiano, guess, head coach jim, hot seat, jaguars team, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, mock draft, monster stats, nfc playoff picture, nfl, nfl draft, nfl playoffs, nfl season, nhl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, psychic, qb, quarterback, raiders team, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, season predictions, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, sportssports, st louis rams, starter, super-bowl, super-bowl 2012, super-bowl sports, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, wild card 2014 2013, yard marker | 3 Comments
Here are my preseason predictions for the 2014 NFL Playoffs. To see my complete 2013-2014 NFL Regular Season Predictions, which includes team records and win/loss for each game… please visit (2013-2014 NFL Season Predictions).
June 8, 2013 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 2014, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, browns team, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, chance, change, chiefs team, christian ponder, coach andy reid, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, division winner, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, film, football, future, greg schiano, guess, head coach jim, hot seat, jaguars team, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, mock draft, monster stats, nfc playoff picture, nfl, nfl draft, nfl playoffs, nfl season, nhl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, psychic, qb, quarterback, raiders team, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, season predictions, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, sportssports, st louis rams, starter, super-bowl, super-bowl 2012, super-bowl sports, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, wild card 2014 2013, yard marker | 4 Comments
Here are my predictions for the 2013-2014 NFL Season. There are Win/Loss predictions for each game, as well as the team records and division/wild card winners.
LEGEND:
* – Division Winner
^ – Wild Card
June 7, 2013 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 2014, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, browns team, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, chance, change, chiefs team, christian ponder, coach andy reid, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, division winner, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, film, football, future, greg schiano, guess, head coach jim, hot seat, jaguars team, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, mock draft, monster stats, nfc playoff picture, nfl, nfl draft, nfl season, nhl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, psychic, qb, quarterback, raiders team, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, sportssports, st louis rams, starter, super-bowl, super-bowl 2012, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, wild card 2014 2013, yard marker | 4 Comments
| Pick # |
Team |
| 1 |
Chiefs
Team Strength:
Running-back, Linebackers, Safety, Punter
Team Needs:
Quarterback, Defensive End, Offensive Guard, Wide Receiver
Possible Choices:
-Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M
-Chance Warmack OG Alabama
-Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia
|
| 2 |
Jaguars
Team Strength:
Tight End, Middle Linebacker
Team Needs:
Quarterback, Defensive Line, Offensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Chance Warmack OG Alabama
-Geno Smith QB West Virginia
-Bjoern Werner DE Florida State
|
| 3 |
Raiders
Team Strength:
Running-back/Fullback, Wide Receiver Depth, Special Teams
Team Needs:
Quarterback, Linebackers, Secondary
Possible Choices:
-Dee Milliner CB Alabama
-Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia
-Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan
|
| 4 |
Eagles
Team Strength:
Running-back, Wide Receiver, Defensive End
Team Needs:
Quarterback, Offensive Line, Secondary, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan
-Sharrif Floyd DT Florida
-Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State
|
| 5 |
Lions
Team Strength:
Wide Receiver, Quarterback, Tight End
Team Needs:
Linebackers, Secondary, Running-back, Offensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Barkenious Mingo OLB LSU
-Desmond Trufant CB Washington
-Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma
|
| 6 |
Browns
Team Strength:
Running-back, Offensive Line, Cornerback
Team Needs:
Wide Receiver, Safety, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee
-Jonathan Cooper OG North Carolina
-Dion Jordan DE Oregon
|
| 7 |
Cardinals
Team Strength:
Wide Receiver, Team Defence
Team Needs:
Quarterback, Offensive Line, Running-back, Defensive Depth
Possible Choices:
-Geno Smith QB West Virginia
-Eddie Lacy RB Alabama
-Chance Warmack OG Alabama
|
| 8 |
Bills
Team Strength:
Running-back, Defensive Line, Wide Receiver
Team Needs:
Offensive Line, Linebackers, Quarterback
Possible Choices:
-Ryan Nassib QB Syracuse
-Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma
-Kevin Minter ILB LSU
|
| 9 |
Jets
Team Strength:
Secondary, Defensive Line
Team Needs:
Wide Receivers, Quarterback, Linebackers, Running-back, Offensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Dion Jordan DE Oregon
-Barkenious Mingo OLB LSU
-D.J. Fluker OT Alabama
|
| 10 |
Titans
Team Strength:
Running-back, Special Teams,
Team Needs:
Defensive Line, Secondary, Wide Receiver Depth
Possible Choices:
-Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri
-Tavon Austin WR West Virginia
-Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia
|
| 11 |
Chargers
Team Strength:
Outside Linebackers, Secondary, Tight End, Quarterback
Team Needs:
Offensive Line, Wide Receivers, Defensive Line, Inside Linebackers
Possible Choices:
-Robert Woods WR Southern California
-Ezekiel Ansah DE Bringham Young
-D.J. Fluker OT Alabama
|
| 12 |
Dolphins
Team Strength:
Defensive End, Inside Linebacker
Team Needs:
Wide Receiver, Running-back, Secondary
Possible Choices:
-Justin Hunter WR Tennessee
-Jonathan Banks CB Mississippi State
-Montee Ball RB Wisconsin
|
| 13 |
Jets (from Buccaneers)
Team Strength:
Secondary, Defensive Line
Team Needs:
Wide Receivers, Quarterback, Linebackers, Running-back, Offensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Kevin Minter ILB LSU
-Desmond Trufant CB Washington
–Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame
|
| 14 |
Panthers
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Linebackers, Running-backs, Tight End
Team Needs:
Secondary, Offensive Line, Wide Receivers, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Tavon Austin WR West Virginia
-Star Lotulelei DT Utah
-Matt Elam SS Florida
|
| 15 |
Saints
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Tight End, Offensive Line
Team Needs:
Linebackers, Secondary, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Kevin Minter ILB LSU
-Alec Ogletree OLB Georgia
-Jonathan Banks CB Mississippi State
|
| 16 |
Rams
Team Strength:
Defensive Line, Cornerbacks, Middle Linebacker
Team Needs:
Wide Receivers, Offensive Line, Outside Linebackers
Possible Choices:
-Robert Woods WR Southern California
-Kyle Long OT Oregon
-Arthur Brown OLB Kansas State
|
| 17 |
Steelers
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Linebackers
Team Needs:
Secondary, Offensive Line, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Eric Reid FS LSU
-Jamar Taylor CB Boise State
-Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia
|
| 18 |
Cowboys
Team Strength:
Wide Receiver, Tight End, Quarterback, Linebackers
Team Needs:
Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Running-back
Possible Choices:
-Le’Veon Bell RB Michigan State
-Dion Jordan DE Oregon
-Menelik Watson OT Florida State
|
| 19 |
Giants
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Defensive Line, Wide Receivers
Team Needs:
Secondary, Offensive Line, Tight End, Running-back, Linebackers
Possible Choices:
–Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame
-Eric Reid FS LSU
-Dallas Thomas OT Tennessee
|
| 20 |
Bears
Team Strength:
Wide Receiver, Cornerback, Defensive End
Team Needs:
Offensive Line, Linebackers, Secondary
Possible Choices:
-Menelik Watson OT Florida State
-Arthur Brown OLB Kansas State
–Shamarko Thomas SS Syracuse
|
| 21 |
Bengals
Team Strength:
Wide Receiver, Defensive Line, Cornerbacks
Team Needs:
Linebackers, Offensive Line, Running-back
Possible Choices:
-Menelik Watson OT Florida State
-Kenny Vaccaro FS Texas
-Manti Te’o ILB Notre Dame
|
| 22 |
Rams (from Redskins)
Team Strength:
Defensive Line, Cornerbacks, Middle Linebacker
Team Needs:
Wide Receivers, Offensive Line, Outside Linebackers
Possible Choices:
-Kenny Stills WR Oklahoma
–Barret Jones C Alabama
-Khaseem Greene OLB Rutgers
|
| 23 |
Vikings
Team Strength:
Running-back, Offensive Line, Defensive End
Team Needs:
Wide Receivers, Secondary, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Jordan Poyer CB Oregon State
-John Jenkins DT Georgia
-Terrance Williams WR Baylor
|
| 24 |
Colts
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Wide Receiver Depth
Team Needs:
Offensive Line, Linebacker, Secondary, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
–Barret Jones C Alabama
–Alex Okafor DE Texas
-Terron Armstead OT Arkansas-Pine
Bluff
|
| 25 |
Seahawks
Team Strength:
Running-back, Secondary, Quarterback
Team Needs:
Linebackers, Defensive Line, Running-back
Possible Choices:
-Zaviar Gooden OLB Missouri
-Sam Montgomery DE LSU
-Joseph Randle RB Oklahoma State
|
| 26 |
Packers
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Linebackers, Wide Receivers
Team Needs:
Offensive Line, Running-back, Defensive Line, Secondary
Possible Choices:
-Darius Slay CB Mississippi State
-Travis Frederick C Wisconsin
-Johnathan Franklin RB UCLA
|
| 27 |
Texans
Team Strength:
Running-back, Defensive End, Wide Receiver
Team Needs:
Wide Receiver Depth, Linebacker, Secondary
Possible Choices:
-David Amerson CB North Carolina
State
-Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame
-Sio Moore OLB Connecticut
|
| 28 |
Broncos
Team Strength:
Linebackers, Quarterback, Wide Receivers, Offensive Line
Team Needs:
Secondary, Defensive Line, Running-back
Possible Choices:
-Damontre Moore DE Texas A&M
-Giovani Bernard RB North Carolina
-Jonathan Cyprien SS Florida
International
|
| 29 |
Patriots
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Tight Ends, Defensive Tackle
Team Needs:
Wide Receivers, Secondary, Defensive Line, Linebackers
Possible Choices:
-Phillip Thomas FS Fresno State
-Tyrann Mathieu CB LSU
-Denard Robinson WR Michigan
|
| 30 |
Falcons
Team Strength:
Quarterback, Wide Receivers, Cornerbacks
Team Needs:
Defensive Line, Running-back, Offensive Line, Safeties
Possible Choices:
-Margus Hunt DE Southern Methodist
-Stepfan Taylor RB Stanford
-Larry Warford OG Kentucky
|
| 31 |
49ers
Team Strength:
Offensive Line, Linebackers, Defensive End, Tight End, Quarterback
Team Needs:
Secondary, Kicker, Wide Receiver, Defensive Line
Possible Choices:
-Robert Alford CB Southern Louisiana
-Johnathan Hankins DT Ohio State
-Cornellius Carradine DE Florida State
|
| 32 |
Ravens
Team Strength:
Running-back, Defensive End, Quarterback
Team Needs:
Linebackers, Secondary, Wide Receiver
Possible Choices:
-Logan Ryan CB Rutgers
-Jamie Collins OLB Southern
Mississippi
-Bacarri Rambo FS Georgia
|
February 27, 2013 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 2013, 2014, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, browns team, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, chance, change, chiefs team, christian ponder, coach andy reid, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, film, football, future, greg schiano, guess, head coach jim, hot seat, jaguars team, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, mock draft, monster stats, nfc playoff picture, nfl, nfl draft, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, psychic, qb, quarterback, raiders team, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sportssports, st louis rams, starter, super-bowl, super-bowl 2012, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, yard marker | Leave a comment
With the BCS National Championship Game upon us, experts are debating which team will come out on top. While most are picking the “Crimson Red” as the no-brainer choice, I find myself unable to pick against the “Golden Domers” in this one. Perhaps it is my affinity for the underdog… I just sense something special about this team and what they’ve accomplished this year. Every season, regardless of sport, a “team of destiny” comes to life. This is a team that achieves in the face of adversity and captivates the heart and mind through tremendous storylines. While these teams don’t all necessarily win Championships, they often find “magic” when they need it most. When Notre Dame held USC on a goal-line stand to go undefeated, I was convinced we were witnessing a “team of destiny.” Now the only thing that stands in Notre Dame’s way of being a “team of legend” is a team seeking its second straight National Championship. In the end I feel the players will be a push in this game and the outcome will come down to a few crucial coaching decisions. Can Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and his staff call a game that will keep Alabama on its heels, or will coach Nick Saban earn his fourth Championship victory?
I predict Notre Dame will pull out the win in a thriller… 20-16 GO IRISH!!!
January 7, 2013 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 4th, a, A.J. McCarron, alabama, AP coach of the year, back, basketball, brian, champion, Cierre Wood, crimson, dome, domer, Eddie Lacy, fightin, fighting, football, fourth, golden, golden domers, heisman, hunch, irish, kelly, like, Manti Te'o, mvp, national championship game, nick, notre dame, pick, play, red, roll, saban, snub, sports, straight national championship, super-bowl, T.J. Yeldon, ten, tide, today, top, trophy, tyde | 1 Comment
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January 5, 2013 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 2013, 2014, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, chance, change, christian ponder, coach andy reid, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, film, football, future, greg schiano, guess, head coach jim, hot seat, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, monster stats, nfc playoff picture, nfl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, psychic, qb, quarterback, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, st louis rams, starter, super-bowl, super-bowl 2012, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, yard marker | 1 Comment
With the recent benching of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, many questions are swirling over head coach Jim Harbaugh’s decision to start 2nd year quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Although Kaepernick starting 2-0 in Smith’s absence helped to sway opinions, his recent struggles in a 16-13 OT loss to the St. Louis Rams has some calling for Smith’s return. In my opinion coach Harbaugh has opened a Pandora’s Box that can only be fixed by winning it all this year. At this point, it won’t matter who the 49ers start at quarterback… If San Francisco fails to win the Super Bowl, the talk after will be…“Well could the other guy have gotten it done?” This is the situation Harbaugh has put his team in. If Kaepernick remains the starter and fails, the ” I told you so” attitude will come out from those who felt Harbaugh made a mistake by not sticking with Alex Smith. If Harbaugh were to switch back to Smith, and Smith were to come up short again… his “limited ceiling of potential” being a hindrance to the team would flood discussions, and voices would credit Kaepernick with giving the 49ers a better chance to win. At this juncture in the season, I feel you have to stick with Kaepernick as the starter. I feel Kaepernick allows the 49ers offense to be more dynamic, and with 4 games remaining in the season he will have the chance to learn and try to build some momentum/chemistry with the team to potentially move into the playoffs with. If San Francisco were to win the Super Bowl, this quarterback controversy would be an afterthought regardless who finishes the game behind center… but if the 49ers fail this season, expect a turbulent offseason where Jim Harbaugh’s mettle as head coach will be tested.
December 7, 2012 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, change, christian ponder, coach andy reid, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, football, greg schiano, head coach jim, hot seat, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, monster stats, nfc playoff picture, nfl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, qb, quarterback, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, st louis rams, starter, super-bowl, super-bowl 2012, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, yard marker | Leave a comment
With about half the NFL season in the books and the Philadelphia Eagles sitting at 3-4… is it safe to say the birds have kicked the bucket?… of course not… but the clock is running out on their season and job security for some individuals. After picking the Eagles preseason to be tops in the NFL, I have backed off the prediction to say the least. However, I do not place the bulk of the blame for the Eagles woes on the players but rather the coaching. Being a New York Giants fan, I have to say I am thrilled with the struggles of the NFC East opponents this season; but as a fan of the NFL I am in agony. To sit week in and week out and watch Coach Andy Reid place his ego before his team is sickening. I typically hold to the idea that coaches don’t play and the players have to win the game, but when the coach doesn’t put the player in a position to win; the blame falls back on the coach. It is clear with a poor offensive line and a struggling Michael Vick; Andy Reid should be adapting his offense to be more productive. Instead he is firing Defensive Coordinators (Juan Castillo) that shouldn’t have had the position in the first place. Here is some advice Mr. Reid… RUN THE BALL!!! The Eagles have one of the most dynamic running backs in the NFL (LeSean McCoy), and yet Reid consistently manages to only give him 20 touches a game. After coming off a record year in TD production, it seemed obvious Reid and the offense would lean more on their work horse… but games go by and all I see is Bryce Brown on the field where McCoy should be, and the Eagles throwing in situations they should be running. Although it is still early to give up hope, it is hard to see the Eagles climbing out of their huge hole in the NFC playoff picture. Unfortunately Reid may have finally lost his locker room and we could be watching the end for the longest tenured coach in the NFL.
October 30, 2012 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 2012, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, change, christian ponder, coach andy reid, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, football, greg schiano, hot seat, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, monster stats, nfc playoff picture, nfl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, qb, quarterback, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, starter, super-bowl, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, yard marker | Leave a comment
After the NFL’s week 8 game in London between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams, I ask the question… Is overseas play good for the NFL? With the model for international success being how Commissioner David Stern elevated the NBA on the global stage, Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL owners are working to do the same for their league. What are the goals of the NFL’s efforts abroad… Is it the focus of the league to one day have teams in locations such as Canada, Europe, etc. or will the Commissioner and owners be content with the exposure received from the few regular season games played abroad now? I am all for promoting the game of football around the world; however, I am against expanding to new teams in such places. Although the NFL stands to benefit a great deal from expansion, as a fan I feel it will negatively affect the on field product. I seriously doubt players and coaches will be as sharp if their jumping continents for games each week… not to mention the league may have to look into altering its name to accommodate an expansion. “The IFL… Yeah, that just doesn’t sound right…”
October 30, 2012 | Categories: Opinions | Tags: 2012, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, change, christian ponder, coach andy reid, commissioner david stern, commissioner roger goodell, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, Eagles, fantasy, football, greg schiano, hot seat, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, michael, mike, minnesota vikings, monster stats, new england patriots, nfc playoff picture, nfl, nfl owners, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, qb, quarterback, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, starter, super-bowl, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, vick, yard marker | Leave a comment
With the NFL season underway and the introduction of Thursday night games into week 2 this year, the question must be asked… Are Thursday night games good for the NFL? In my opinion, from a fans standpoint, I would say NO. Aside from the inconvenience of having to pay for an extra channel, I feel it is unfair to give teams altered weeks of preparation due to the scheduling. If a team plays on Thursday and then has a Monday night game, that team would have 11 days to prepare for the game… If a team has a Monday night game and is then scheduled for a Thursday game, that team would have only 4 days for preparation. It is unsafe to give players that short of time to recover between games and it is unfair to give teams differing amounts of preparation time. With such a strong emphasis on player safety and game integrity today, its shocking a change hasn’t been made. From the NFL’s point of view, however, I can see how Thursday night games could be beneficial. The added game day provides more opportunity to generate revenue and gain exposure for the league. Although the NFL may benefit from holding games on Thursday, I feel the inconsistencies in preparation for teams surrounding Thursday night games will contribute to a lesser product of the field.
September 20, 2012 | Categories: Opinions | Tags: 2012, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, change, christian ponder, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, fantasy, football, greg schiano, hot seat, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, minnesota vikings, monster stats, nfl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, qb, quarterback, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, soccer, sports, starter, super-bowl, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, yard marker | Leave a comment
Here are the top 5 lists by position of who I think will be the top fantasy performers this season. I am sure I will raise a few eyebrows, but we will have to wait till the end of the season to see how it all pans out…
QB:
1. Aaron Rodgers – With no running game and a questionable defense, Rodgers will have plenty of chances again this season for fantasy points.
2. Cam Newton – Although I don’t think Cam will match his numbers from last year, I expect him to put together another solid fantasy season.
3. Eli Manning – Almost eclipsing the 5,000 yard marker last season, I expect Eli to be tops in fantasy with a backfield that will help him more this season.
4. Tom Brady – Hard to choose against the “Golden Boy”, I feel I would have rated him better had it not been for questions on the O-Line.
5. Joe Flacco – Maybe a surprise, I feel Flacco will take a big statistical step forward with more trust being given to him in the offense.
RB:
1. LeSean McCoy – Picking up from last year, I expect McCoy to have a monster stats year in an offense that will try to protect Vick from injury.
2. Steven Jackson – With Jeff Fisher at head coach, I can see Jackson back on top of the league as the premiere back people may have forgotten him to be.
3. Ray Rice – One of the most lethal offensive weapons in the NFL, I feel his numbers may drop slightly with an emerging Flacco.
4. Darren McFadden – As long as he can stay healthy, I don’t see defenses being able to stop McFadden from putting up huge fantasy points.
5. Chris Johnson – With an inexperienced Jake Locker getting the QB job, I see Johnson getting plenty of carries to help the young QB ease into the offense.
WR:
1. A.J. Green – It sounds weird but Dalton to Green has a chance to be one of the most prolific combinations in the NFL… Green will have a huge year!
2. Calvin Johnson – With teams likely having to quadruple team Megatron, I find it hard to see him repeating his production from last season.
3. Victor Cruz – Let the Salsa commence, Cruz’s production is here to stay.
4. Larry Fitzgerald – I would have rated him higher if Arizona actually had a QB on their depth chart…
5. Steve Smith (CAR) – Smith’s career has been resurrected with the arrival of Cam Newton, I see Smith putting together another top 5 fantasy season.
TE:
1. Antonio Gates – A healthy Gates is a deadly Gates. I expect him back to his dominant form coming off an injury plagued season a year ago.
2. Jimmy Graham – Now one of Brees’ go to guys, I see him getting a lot of the Saints red zone looks.
3. Aaron Hernandez – The more versatile of Belichick’s tight ends, I see Hernandez having a better fantasy year this season with “Gronk” drawing most of the double teams.
4. Kyle Rudolph – With Peterson coming off a bad injury and Harvin, who has always battled health issues, I see Rudolph getting plenty of targets as the young QB Ponder develops in his second year.
5. Vernon Davis – Davis will continue to show dominance but will always be held back statistically because of the offense he is in.
DEF:
1. Eagles – With a year to gel and bolster up at linebacker, I see the Eagles as tops in the NFL on all defensive levels.
2. 49ers – With basically all starters returning on defense, I find it hard to think Willis and the gang won’t impress.
3. Giants – Additions at linebacker and in the secondary will give the Giants the push to be an elite fantasy defense.
4. Buccaneers – Maybe a surprise pick, I feel the Bucs will have a youthful hunger on defense behind rookie head coach Greg Schiano.
5. Ravens – What’s a defensive list without the Ravens, however, I feel the loss of Suggs hurts them from a fantasy perspective.
K:
1. Mason Crosby (GB) – One of the most high-powered offenses in the NFL, I at least see him making a lot of extra points.
2. Matt Prater (DEN) – An already solid kicker, Denver’s altitude gives you the chance for longer field goal attempts, as well as Peyton Manning’s ability to get points when in the red zone.
3. Hartley/Kasay (NO) – Who ever is the winner of the Saints kicker duel will have plenty of chances to put of fantasy points in New Orleans’ high-powered offense.
4. Stephen Gostkowski (NE) – Always a safe fantasy pick, you are basically guaranteed points from Gostkowski once New England crosses the 50.
5. Dan Carpenter (MIA) – Maybe a shocker, the lack of offense in Miami gives Carpenter the opportunity for some 5 field goal games. Of course you also run the risk of getting a goose egg…
August 25, 2012 | Categories: Opinions, Predictions | Tags: 2012, 5, adrian peterson, alex smith, arizona cardinals, blogs, buffalo bills, busts, cam newton, carson palmer, change, christian ponder, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, fantasy, football, greg schiano, hot seat, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, keepers, kevin kolb, league, lesean mccoy, list, matt cassel, matt flynn, minnesota vikings, monster stats, nfl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, predictions, projections, qb, quarterback, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sleepers, sports, starter, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo, top, yard marker | Leave a comment
The Cleveland Browns announced Monday Aug. 6, 2012 that they have named rookie Brandon Weeden as starter for the 2012 season. The move, which marks the end of the short-lived Colt McCoy era, comes to no surprise. The 22nd overall pick in the draft has been under scrutiny for his age since his days at Oklahoma State. Although the experts throw their caution flags at Weeden, I feel his age was one of the contributing factors behind him being named starter. Being drafted to a team with an established starter may seem like a bad situation for a rookie quarterback. In most cases the rookie would have to play behind the starter, and only see the field through injury or when the team felt it was time. Due to Weeden’s advanced age, coaches don’t have the luxury of waiting a season(s) to develop him. To wait even one season, Weeden would be starting at an age that some quarterbacks begin declining in production… If Weeden is successful you may see older players have more of an opportunity coming out of college or in free agency. Although certain to be shorter careers in the NFL, the life experience an older player may bring could prove to be valuable for the NFL and its franchises
August 9, 2012 | Categories: Opinions | Tags: adrian peterson, age coaches, alex smith, arizona cardinals, brandon weeden, buffalo bills, carson palmer, change, christian ponder, cleveland browns, colt mccoy, dallsa cowboys, denver broncos, dynasty, football, greg schiano, hot seat, jerry jones, job, john skelton, josh freeman, kansas city chiefs, kevin kolb, league, matt cassel, matt flynn, minnesota vikings, nfl, oakland raiders, off, pete carroll, peyton manning, playoffs, qb, quarterback, record, regime, russell wilson, ryan fitzpatrick, san francisco 49ers, season, seattle seahawks, sports, starter, tampa bay buccaneers, tony romo | Leave a comment
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