Forte's knee injury was not major at all. However I think his production will go down now that he isn't the number one option. Anyways I could rattle off 5 question marks for any team and wonder why everyone loved them this year.
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NFL Training Camp/Preseason Thread 2012 - A Farewell to snes :(
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Forte's knee injury was not major at all. However I think his production will go down now that he isn't the number one option. Anyways I could rattle off 5 question marks for any team and wonder why everyone loved them this year.
goldlion054
Member
Last year was amazing. An ALCS appearance for the Tigers and a playoff birth for the Lions? I was drunkenly stomping around right along Suh! I don't know what I'm going to do when the Lions win the NFC North this year. Probably die of alcohol poisoning because I celebrated too hard.
Mikel Leshoure is playing this year and could provide a spark if Scott Linnehan can learn to design a running play. Cliff Avril will be playing for contract money this year, meaning he will put in the effort and we got rid of Eric Wright at CB, making that an instant upgrade to the D. Capable rookie Bill Benteley and veterans Jacob Lacey and Alphonso Smith should shore up the opposite side of Chris Houston. Things will be ok in Detroit!
our run game and defense is pure fucking garbage. Raw ass garbage. But the passing game inevitably got better!
yankeehater
Member
Is there another team that missed the playoffs last year that is getting anywhere near the love the Bears are? Some one on NFLN yesterday picked them to go to the SB.
Oversea shippings are very disturbed these times.
yankeehater
Member
Just paypal it to me and I will distribute it.
Analysts ALWAYS overvalue wide out signings. The Bears are getting slobbered over because 1. they got Marshall 2. it gets a reaction from the largest fan base in America and engagement is now as important as ratings.
No they aren't.
Chairman85
Member
How about your Eagles?
Um, the Eagles?
http://espn.go.com/nfl/preview12/story/_/id/8295463/espn-experts-nfl-predictions-2012
12 of 16 ESPN "experts" pick them to make the playoffs, 1 of which picks them to win the Super Bowl
Someone needs to make the playoffs from that garbage division.
Knapp was QB coach for the Texans last year. Dat 5th round rookie QB in the playoffs....you have some success you get noticed. Same reason Philbin is in Miami and all the Ravens DC's get head coaching gigs.
yankeehater
Member
Is anyone picking them to do anything? I havent heard anyone on NFLN pick them to go to the SB yet. I think most people are much more realistic about the Eagles, they could be improved this year if Vick stays healthy and the guys they brought in on D pan out. They are most likely an 8 or 9 wins team again this year. They have a brutal schedule and they lost their best player to injury.
Wow, I hadnt heard anyone hyping them up this year. The local radio has been all gloom and doom about the season ever since Vick banged his thumb the first preseason game.
You guys better have a backup plan then.
yankeehater
Member
Foles is the backup plan I guess. They were 1-4 last year without Vick and it will probably be the same this year.
Jamison Hensley of espn.com has the Cowboys beating the Texans for the SB. lol
Jamison Hensley of espn.com has the Cowboys beating the Texans for the SB. lol
I can not find a link but I keep reading that Parcells picked a Niners-Texans Superbowl. I seriously do not know how to minimize my excitement for this coming season.
Then I remember the 93 Oilers......fuck Buffalo
If that was to happen I would honestly leave the state. The Douchebaggery Scale would go off the charts.
Then I remember the 93 Oilers......fuck Buffalo
If that was to happen I would honestly leave the state. The Douchebaggery Scale would go off the charts.
I believe it was actually Keyshawn who picked that, I forget exactly Parcells' pick. Key said it on his special Tuesday night on ESPN, I was watching at the time.
DeathbyVolcano
Banned
can we do record and season predictions? oh yes let's do.
AFC
North
-Ravens -- 13-3
-Steelers -- 12-4
-Bengals -- 8-8
-Browns -- 4-12
South
-Texans -- 11-5
-Titans -- 9-7
-Jags -- 5-11
-Colts -- 5-11
East
-Patriots -- 14-2
-Bills -- 9-7
-Jets -- 8-8
-Dolphins - 3-13
West
-Broncos - 10-6
-Cargers -- 9-7
-Chiefs -- 8-8
-Raiders -- 6-10
AFC Playoffs:
-Steelers beat Broncos
-Texans beat Chargers
-Patriots beat Steelers
-Ravens beat Texans
-Ravens beat Patriots, advance to Super Bowl
NFC
North
-Packers -- 12-4
-Bears -- 10-6
-Lions -- 9-7
-Vikings -- 2-14
South
-Falcons -- 10-6
-Saints -- 9-7
-Panthers -- 7-9
-Bucs -- 5-11
East
-Giants -- 10-6
-Eagles -- 10-6
-Cowboys -- 8-8
-Redskins -- 6-10
West
-Niners -- 11-5
-Seahawks - 9-7
-Rams -- 8-8
-Cardinals -- 2-14
NFC Playoffs:
-Giants beat Bears
-Eagles beat Falcons
-Packers beat Eagles
-Giants beat Niners
-Packers beat Giants, advance to Super Bowl
Super Bowl predictions: Ravens win.
Barf.
AFC
North
-Ravens -- 13-3
-Steelers -- 12-4
-Bengals -- 8-8
-Browns -- 4-12
South
-Texans -- 11-5
-Titans -- 9-7
-Jags -- 5-11
-Colts -- 5-11
East
-Patriots -- 14-2
-Bills -- 9-7
-Jets -- 8-8
-Dolphins - 3-13
West
-Broncos - 10-6
-Cargers -- 9-7
-Chiefs -- 8-8
-Raiders -- 6-10
AFC Playoffs:
-Steelers beat Broncos
-Texans beat Chargers
-Patriots beat Steelers
-Ravens beat Texans
-Ravens beat Patriots, advance to Super Bowl
NFC
North
-Packers -- 12-4
-Bears -- 10-6
-Lions -- 9-7
-Vikings -- 2-14
South
-Falcons -- 10-6
-Saints -- 9-7
-Panthers -- 7-9
-Bucs -- 5-11
East
-Giants -- 10-6
-Eagles -- 10-6
-Cowboys -- 8-8
-Redskins -- 6-10
West
-Niners -- 11-5
-Seahawks - 9-7
-Rams -- 8-8
-Cardinals -- 2-14
NFC Playoffs:
-Giants beat Bears
-Eagles beat Falcons
-Packers beat Eagles
-Giants beat Niners
-Packers beat Giants, advance to Super Bowl
Super Bowl predictions: Ravens win.
Barf.
yankeehater
Member
When is the week 1 thread going up?
Only 3 new playoff teams? Not gonna cut it, there's been at least 5 new teams every year since 2001: https://www.box.com/s/4e993a72f1016054d3e9
Bucket's posting it tomorrow.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
He got the niners half right. Texans probably won't be in the playoffs
Alligatorjandro
Banned
never
yankeehater
Member
Raiders could do it this year, their division is terrible. The Browns look to be really far away. They have to pray that Wheedon develops at some point.
Man Rodgers got Miss Wisconsin?
AGod still looking sharp.
I didn't know he was such a stud with the ladies. I always just assumed he was a loser, couldn't get laid, and then took out his aggression on those smug fucking cancer patients.
I guess turn of the century douche cowboy is high fashion in that part of the world. She obviously could not resist. I always made fun of eznark for his fashion sense, but I guess he was ahead of the Wisconsin curve.
Yeah, I don't see why anyone would think they are super far off.
Fuck it, I'll unveil my picks (not doing record by record, just how I think they'll pan out):
AFC
North
BAL
PIT
CIN
CLE
South
HOU
TEN
IND
JAC
East
NE
BUF
NYJ
MIA
West
DEN
OAK
SD
KC
NFC
North
GB
CHI
DET
MIN
South
ATL
CAR
NO
TB
East
PHI
NYG
DAL
WAS
West
SF
SEA
STL
ARI
Haven't decided yet how I'm gonna have the playoffs pan out
AFC
North
BAL
PIT
CIN
CLE
South
HOU
TEN
IND
JAC
East
NE
BUF
NYJ
MIA
West
DEN
OAK
SD
KC
NFC
North
GB
CHI
DET
MIN
South
ATL
CAR
NO
TB
East
PHI
NYG
DAL
WAS
West
SF
SEA
STL
ARI
Haven't decided yet how I'm gonna have the playoffs pan out
:lol Oakland and Buffalo make the playoffs and the Steelers don't?
Worst prediction ever.
Half the playoff field turns over every year, how many times do I have to say it! There's been at least 5 new teams every year since 2001. You've just gotta go out and limb and try to figure out which ones are the ones that fall and rise.
Peter King and some NFL.com writers have been writing strong words on Dallas. Not sure why but it seems it goes that way every year. It'll come down to PHI and NYG like it normally does.
I wanted to take Dallas, but they're offense is rickety as hell. Both WRs with hamstring issues, both Murray and Jones have had extensive injury histories, and the O-line is pretty terrible outside of Smith. Just can't see them holding up for a full season.
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Infidelis Cras
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yankeehater
Member
Their offense is their best part. Their D was horrid last year. I think Striker is totally right that it will come down to the Eagles and Giants again for the division. 10 wins takes it for sure, hell 9 might be good enough again.
Oh man. I just died at work. Don't do that to me again.
I think their offense is better than their defense as well, I'm just skeptical as to their offensive playmakers holding up throughout the season as they're already banged up as it is.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Peter King predictions:
REGULAR SEASON
AFC EAST
1. Patriots (12-4)
2. Bills (9-7)*
3. Jets (7-9)
4. Dolphins (4-12)
AFC NORTH
1. Ravens (10-6)
2. Bengals (9-7)
3. Steelers (8-8)
4. Browns (5-11)
AFC SOUTH
1. Texans (12-4)
2. Titans (7-9)
3. Colts (5-11)
4. Jaguars (4-12)
AFC WEST
1. Chiefs (10-6)
2. Broncos (10-6)*
3. Chargers (8-8)
4. Raiders (6-10)
NFC EAST
1. Cowboys (10-6)
2. Giants (9-7)
3. Eagles (9-7)
4. Redskins (6-10)
NFC NORTH
1. Bears (11-5)
2. Packers (11-5)*
3. Lions (9-7)
4. Vikings (4-12)
NFC SOUTH
1. Falcons (11-5)
2. Saints (10-6)*
3. Panthers (8-8)
4. Buccaneers (6-10)
NFC WEST
1. 49ers (11-5)
2. Seahawks (9-7)
3. Cardinals (5-11)
4. Rams (3-13)
*Wild-card team
AFC WILD-CARD ROUND
(3) Chiefs 20, (6) Bills 20
(5) Broncos 30, (4) Ravens 25
NFC WILD-CARD ROUND
(6) Saints 29, (3) Falcons 24
(5) Packers 34, (4) Cowboys 27
AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND
(2) Patriots 30, Chiefs 17
Broncos 23, (1) Texans 20
NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND
Saints 30, (1) 49ers 20
Packers 20, (2) Bears 16
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Broncos 19, Patriots 17
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Packers 27, Saints 25
SUPER BOWL XLVII
Packers 33, Broncos 30
2012 AWARDS
Most Valuable Player: Peyton Manning, QB Broncos
Offensive Player of the Year: Aaron Rodgers, QB Packers
Defensive Player of the Year: Brooks Reed, LB Texans
Coach of the Year: Romeo Crennel, Chiefs
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Andrew Luck, QB Colts
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Bruce Irvin, DE Seahawks
Comeback Player of the Year: Peyton Manning, QB Broncos
Executive of the Year: Rick Smith, G.M. Texans
REGULAR SEASON
AFC EAST
1. Patriots (12-4)
2. Bills (9-7)*
3. Jets (7-9)
4. Dolphins (4-12)
AFC NORTH
1. Ravens (10-6)
2. Bengals (9-7)
3. Steelers (8-8)
4. Browns (5-11)
AFC SOUTH
1. Texans (12-4)
2. Titans (7-9)
3. Colts (5-11)
4. Jaguars (4-12)
AFC WEST
1. Chiefs (10-6)
2. Broncos (10-6)*
3. Chargers (8-8)
4. Raiders (6-10)
NFC EAST
1. Cowboys (10-6)
2. Giants (9-7)
3. Eagles (9-7)
4. Redskins (6-10)
NFC NORTH
1. Bears (11-5)
2. Packers (11-5)*
3. Lions (9-7)
4. Vikings (4-12)
NFC SOUTH
1. Falcons (11-5)
2. Saints (10-6)*
3. Panthers (8-8)
4. Buccaneers (6-10)
NFC WEST
1. 49ers (11-5)
2. Seahawks (9-7)
3. Cardinals (5-11)
4. Rams (3-13)
*Wild-card team
AFC WILD-CARD ROUND
(3) Chiefs 20, (6) Bills 20
(5) Broncos 30, (4) Ravens 25
NFC WILD-CARD ROUND
(6) Saints 29, (3) Falcons 24
(5) Packers 34, (4) Cowboys 27
AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND
(2) Patriots 30, Chiefs 17
Broncos 23, (1) Texans 20
NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND
Saints 30, (1) 49ers 20
Packers 20, (2) Bears 16
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Broncos 19, Patriots 17
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Packers 27, Saints 25
SUPER BOWL XLVII
Packers 33, Broncos 30
2012 AWARDS
Most Valuable Player: Peyton Manning, QB Broncos
Offensive Player of the Year: Aaron Rodgers, QB Packers
Defensive Player of the Year: Brooks Reed, LB Texans
Coach of the Year: Romeo Crennel, Chiefs
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Andrew Luck, QB Colts
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Bruce Irvin, DE Seahawks
Comeback Player of the Year: Peyton Manning, QB Broncos
Executive of the Year: Rick Smith, G.M. Texans
I dont mind this particular prediction.
TheLegendary
Member
Oh Peter. Even Frenchie knows you're crazy.
Not that the end result wouldn't be good w me
Not that the end result wouldn't be good w me
yankeehater
Member
Cheating Pete must have made that pick for him.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
That was my reaction as well.
I'll go on record saying that while most keep saying the Bears and Falcons are in the playoffs this year, I think one of them tanks. Not sure which one.
Detroit is easily the playoff team from last year most likely to miss it this year.
No way in hell we lose in the Divisional round against the Broncos in Reliant. In Denver probably but not at home.
Still cant see the Texans winning 12 games though. Im thinking 10-11 wins since the schedulers fucked us in Prime Time games. 5 Primetime games and only one at home.
Still cant see the Texans winning 12 games though. Im thinking 10-11 wins since the schedulers fucked us in Prime Time games. 5 Primetime games and only one at home.
I bet my buddy before the season started that I wouldn't watch the playoffs if the Bears finished ahead of the Packers in the regular season. The only condition is that Rodgers has to stay healthy.