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2008 NFL predictions

Right now, all of the teams in the AFC west are singing a happy song. Denver is getting the crap beat out of them by New England 34-0, so much for that awesome offense.

I had a happy weekend as my boys did what they needed to do in Cincy. Giants next week


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Fastone said:
Right now, all of the teams in the AFC west are singing a happy song. Denver is getting the crap beat out of them by New England 34-0, so much for that awesome offense.

I had a happy weekend as my boys did what they needed to do in Cincy. Giants next week


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Giants/Steelers should be a good game. Hopefully my boys can get their mojo back vs tampa this week.
 
Fastone said:
As of 8:00 pm eastern time, Mike Nolan has been fired.

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This move should have been made at the end of last year. Hopefully Mike Singletary is everything that Mike Nolan was supposed to be. At least Singletary already has the balls to tell Martz he HAS TO GIVE THE BALL to Frank Gore a lot more. Last year we were getting outplayed but this year we're beating ourselves. The New Orleans games was the only one where the 49ers were dominated.
 
RobInKuwait said:
Giants/Steelers should be a good game. Hopefully my boys can get their mojo back vs tampa this week.
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It's going to be interesting to watch the Cowboys. We're about to find out if there's any leadership in that locker room. The 1988 49ers were 6-5 and seemingly on their way out of the Play-Off picture but they won 5 in a row, finished 10-6 and beat the Bengals 20-16 in the Super Bowl. Dallas has the talent to do this but I've wondered about their leadership.
 
Iron Warrior said:
This move should have been made at the end of last year. Hopefully Mike Singletary is everything that Mike Nolan was supposed to be. At least Singletary already has the balls to tell Martz he HAS TO GIVE THE BALL to Frank Gore a lot more. Last year we were getting outplayed but this year we're beating ourselves. The New Orleans games was the only one where the 49ers were dominated.
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Isn't their defense more of an issue? They've been putting up a lot of points this year....
 
Iron Warrior said:
It's going to be interesting to watch the Cowboys. We're about to find out if there's any leadership in that locker room. The 1988 49ers were 6-5 and seemingly on their way out of the Play-Off picture but they won 5 in a row, finished 10-6 and beat the Bengals 20-16 in the Super Bowl. Dallas has the talent to do this but I've wondered about their leadership.
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Yeah....that was a really great run in '88. IMO the boys have at least as much talent as that Niners team, but they're lacking the chemistry and maturity right now to reach their potential.

Its crazy watching ESPN, NFL network and company rip the cowboys, while they give the chargers and colts a pass. The Cowboys weren't the only team projected to win a lot of games this year.
 
RobInKuwait said:
Yeah....that was a really great run in '88. IMO the boys have at least as much talent as that Niners team, but they're lacking the chemistry and maturity right now to reach their potential.

Its crazy watching ESPN, NFL network and company rip the cowboys, while they give the chargers and colts a pass. The Cowboys weren't the only team projected to win a lot of games this year.
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The problem is that the Cowboys got a lot more hype as the heir apparent to the Super Bowl. The Colts were due for a letdown and the Chargers are Jekell and Hyde. Also people like to see Jerry Jones frown for some reason.

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Fastone said:
The problem is that the Cowboys got a lot more hype as the heir apparent to the Super Bowl. The Colts were due for a letdown and the Chargers are Jekell and Hyde. Also people like to see Jerry Jones frown for some reason.

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I agree. That hype probably goes right back to Jerry Jones. The Cowboys are kind of like Palin....the media seems to take enjoyment in ripping them apart. :)
 
RobInKuwait said:
Isn't their defense more of an issue? They've been putting up a lot of points this year....
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Yes but they can hide those issues by jumping on teams early and forcing them throw often or by relying more on Marion Barber and Felix Jones in the run game to keep the defense rested but a lack of leadership is more demoralizing to a team IMO. I thought maybe Zach Thoms would fill this role and I don't think Wade Phillips is the motivator they need at this point. The injuries are piling up on Dallas and they need to find someone that will say "No more ****ing excuses, let's go out there and rip someone's head off. Let's go out there and pour our soul on the gridiron."

Dallas had this attitude with Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Darren Woodson, and Charles Haley but they seem to be lacking that and it will be more demoralizing than their defense during the long haul IMO. You guys do have talent on defense so it's a matter of time before they get better IMO. I still think they should get 10 wins this year but I thought they'd be better than last year record wise. Gotta love the beauty and unpredictability of football, the world's greatest sport :)
 
Iron Warrior said:
Yes but they can hide those issues by jumping on teams early and forcing them throw often or by relying more on Marion Barber and Felix Jones in the run game to keep the defense rested but a lack of leadership is more demoralizing to a team IMO. I thought maybe Zach Thoms would fill this role and I don't think Wade Phillips is the motivator they need at this point. The injuries are piling up on Dallas and they need to find someone that will say "No more ****ing excuses, let's go out there and rip someone's head off. Let's go out there and pour our soul on the gridiron."

Dallas had this attitude with Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Darren Woodson, and Charles Haley but they seem to be lacking that and it will be more demoralizing than their defense during the long haul IMO. You guys do have talent on defense so it's a matter of time before they get better IMO. I still think they should get 10 wins this year but I thought they'd be better than last year record wise. Gotta love the beauty and unpredictability of football, the world's greatest sport :)
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I agree with your comments, but I was actually referring to the niners when I was talking about the defense being the bigger issue. :)
 
RobInKuwait said:
I agree with your comments, but I was actually referring to the niners when I was talking about the defense being the bigger issue. :)
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Not exactly, they have been put in tough situations because the offense has many turnovers in its own side of the field. They have given up a lot of points but the offenses has had a good share of pick 6's and the defense spends too much time on the field because we're trying to throw 40-50 times a game without the need to do it. We led Philly 26-17 in the 4th quarter and threw the ball each time, went 3 and out, had a horrible punt and Philly only had to move the ball 30 yards for the TD. Next drive we did the same sh!t. The drive after that we had a pick 6 :sick:
 
Iron Warrior said:
Not exactly, they have been put in tough situations because the offense has many turnovers in its own side of the field. They have given up a lot of points but the offenses has had a good share of pick 6's and the defense spends too much time on the field because we're trying to throw 40-50 times a game without the need to do it. We led Philly 26-17 in the 4th quarter and threw the ball each time, went 3 and out, had a horrible punt and Philly only had to move the ball 30 yards for the TD. Next drive we did the same sh!t. The drive after that we had a pick 6 :sick:
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Ah, ok that makes sense. Lack of ball control basically. I just remember seeing a stat on the NFL network where they give up 10 more points per game this year than last year 28 this year and 18 last year. The offensive turnovers and lack of ball control would definitely explain that though.
 
Singletary's rant on Davis was amazing. The kid has had that coming to him since he stepped foot in this league. I heard he actually broke down in the locker room after the game.
 
OCCFan023 said:
Singletary's rant on Davis was amazing. The kid has had that coming to him since he stepped foot in this league. I heard he actually broke down in the locker room after the game.
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Go Mike Singletary!!!!. There is no one that could question his resume and passion for the game. It ain't about Old school vs New school, it's about Team school, I hope the management of the 49s back him up 100%.

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OCCFan023 said:
I heard he actually broke down in the locker room after the game.
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He should. He is one of the most underperforming players in the league right now. I blame the niners for not grooming his athletic ability, but at the same time, he should have done more to improve himself.

With his combine numbers he should be able to move to wideout or running back, hell have the kid return kicks. I'm surprised they haven't tried that to try to get him to do something.
 
The Titans just put their stamp on the AFC South with a smackdown of the Colts tonight. A 4 game lead in their div, they may be the team to beat in the AFC overall

:bruce3:
 
My boys are still looking good under the radar with another big Monday night win. If we have anybody left at the end of the season, watch out.:lol:

:bruce3:
 
I think this week might be the last loss for the Giants. They are so solid all the way around and all Eli does is win.
Oh, and what a friggin beast Brandon Jacobs is. Good lord
 
Reaper329 said:
I think this week might be the last loss for the Giants. They are so solid all the way around and all Eli does is win.
Oh, and what a friggin beast Brandon Jacobs is. Good lord
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Gotta remember, as hot as NY has been at the end of last season and the beginning of this season, they were just as inconsistent and cold before that.

This team could very easily have its wheels come off with a couple key injuries. Or if bad Eli comes out again.
 
Prediction:

Cowboys beat Redskins and win 7 of their last 8 games, finish 11-5, beat the Cardinals in the wild card round, the Carolina in the divisional round, and the Giants in the NFC Championship game.

Cowboys then beat the Patriots in the Superbowl.

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RobInKuwait said:
Prediction:

Cowboys beat Redskins and win 7 of their last 8 games, finish 11-5, beat the Cardinals in the wild card round, the Carolina in the divisional round, and the Giants in the NFC Championship game.

Cowboys then beat the Patriots in the Superbowl.




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Not likely but, you have to hype your team.

:bruce3:
 
Fastone said:
Not likely but, you have to hype your team.

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Even cowboy haters have to admit that they'll be a contender if they play to their potential and get their shiit together. I'll know in 8 days whether my dream scenario plays out :lol:.
 
RobInKuwait said:
Even cowboy haters have to admit that they'll be a contender if they play to their potential and get their shiit together. I'll know in 8 days whether my dream scenario plays out :lol:.
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They obviously have the talent but I think they might have read too much into what people were saying about them early in the season. The NFC East is no joke, if they do pull it they will definitely have earned it.

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RobInKuwait said:
Prediction:

Cowboys beat Redskins and win 7 of their last 8 games, finish 11-5, beat the Cardinals in the wild card round, the Carolina in the divisional round, and the Giants in the NFC Championship game.

Cowboys then beat the Patriots in the Superbowl.

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I wish i could say that i see my pats in the superbowl, but i'm still uncertain. Matt Cassel has actually looked better and better each week. He looks more comfortable in the pocket, and isn't affraid to take off on foot and gain some yards.

I believe that the pats will make the playoffs, however. If they can knock off the jets next week, and the steelers in the coming weeks, the picture looks better overall. I think making it to the superbowl is a feasible task, but time will tell if they can play consistently and get there.
 
it will most likely be the titans or steelers vs. giants in the superbowl. no way the patriots will make it passed the second round in the afc. cowboys will just keep imploding and will lose to the redskins next week.

people gotta remember sumin..the titans havent played a big 0-line yet. they've outweighed basically every oponent so far. the giants are the only team with a big line with speed that can move people. and having over 500 lbs coming at u out of the backfield helps. dont get me wrong, they are a good team, but the division they are playing in isnt as good as they usually are and isnt nearly as good as the NFC East.
 
RobInKuwait said:
Prediction:

Cowboys beat Redskins and win 7 of their last 8 games, finish 11-5, beat the Cardinals in the wild card round, the Carolina in the divisional round, and the Giants in the NFC Championship game.

Cowboys then beat the Patriots in the Superbowl.

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i agree..dallas will go on a rampage and be 10-6 and dominate in the playoffs
 
bigpapa said:
it will most likely be the titans or steelers vs. giants in the superbowl. no way the patriots will make it passed the second round in the afc. cowboys will just keep imploding and will lose to the redskins next week.

people gotta remember sumin..the titans havent played a big 0-line yet. they've outweighed basically every oponent so far. the giants are the only team with a big line with speed that can move people. and having over 500 lbs coming at u out of the backfield helps. dont get me wrong, they are a good team, but the division they are playing in isnt as good as they usually are and isnt nearly as good as the NFC East.
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I wouldn't be counting any chickens yet.....
 
Trauma1 said:
I wouldn't be counting any chickens yet.....
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Agreed. Nobody, I mean NOBODY would have called the Giants at this point last year. They were playing like azz and Eli was a liability. You can predict, but you really can't rule anyone out who's not mathmatically eliminated.

As for Tennessee, I think they have a favorable matchup with the giants. Their secondary is badass and they have the best fat guy in the game to disrupt their running game (Haynesworth). Plus, they're really good at not making mistakes. You can't say the same for Eli and company.

Anyone else think Baltimore has a shot? Flacco is playing well, they're running well, and their defense is lights out.
 
RobInKuwait said:
Agreed. Nobody, I mean NOBODY would have called the Giants at this point last year. They were playing like azz and Eli was a liability. You can predict, but you really can't rule anyone out who's not mathmatically eliminated.

As for Tennessee, I think they have a favorable matchup with the giants. Their secondary is badass and they have the best fat guy in the game to disrupt their running game (Haynesworth). Plus, they're really good at not making mistakes. You can't say the same for Eli and company.

Anyone else think Baltimore has a shot? Flacco is playing well, they're running well, and their defense is lights out.
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Agreed. I think baltimore is certainly a sleeper pic. Flacco has really looked good and improved every week.
 
And the way my Steelers are playing, Baltimore has a legit shot at the division.

For the love of all that's holy, bench Big Ben and let Leftwich play the Chargers. They should have done it this past weekend against the Colts, because Ben handed Indy that game.

Disgusting. And don't even get me starting on Bruce Arians pathetic play calling or **** LeBeau pulling his classic prevent defense against Peyton freaking Manning. Blitz the man for the love of god, don't let him sit in the pocket and pick apart your weak secondary.
 
Nabisco said:
And the way my Steelers are playing, Baltimore has a legit shot at the division.

For the love of all that's holy, bench Big Ben and let Leftwich play the Chargers. They should have done it this past weekend against the Colts, because Ben handed Indy that game.

Disgusting. And don't even get me starting on Bruce Arians pathetic play calling or **** LeBeau pulling his classic prevent defense against Peyton freaking Manning. Blitz the man for the love of god, don't let him sit in the pocket and pick apart your weak secondary.
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Unfortunately the Steelers believe that charity begins at home seeing as 2 of the 3 losses were in our house. Well, we have another desperate team coming in on Sunday, hopefully the charity will end. The offensive play calling at the end of the 1st half against the Colts was the dumbest I've seen in a while, oh well. I still am pretty sure we'll win at least 4 of the next 7 games and we only have 1 loss in the AFC so all is not doom and gloom

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With the way things are going so far this year, I would say it's way too early to crown anyone. However, the Giants have backed up their Super Bowl title quite well to this point.

:bruce3:
 
If it wound down to a Titans vs Giants superbowl, injury free, I would favor the Giants. I'm really looking forward to see how the titans perform against the Steelers.
 
Wow, getting Brett Favre just paid off for the Jets. That drive in overtime was masterful. The second half of this season in the AFC is gonna be incredible. Nobody can't be beat, not even the Titans.

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Just had to drop in and mention that my pre-preseason prediction about the Dolphins is looking very promissing. BTW it was that they would go at least .500 for the season.
 
it is the second half of the season..so its a little easier for my predictions..(and comments)

nfc east
1. ny giants(better than i expected...love jacobs)
2. dallas( disapointed..but will respond after romo return)
3. eagles( need more production from westbrook..solid "d")
4. redskins( solid start...terrible finish)

nfc north

1. minnesota( needs a star reciever..but will still get job done)
2. chicago( Qb controversy...who cares..run the ball!!!)
3. packers( should have kept farve..imo)
4. detroit( my highschool football team would give them a game)

nfc south

1. atlanta (my biggest surprise)
2. carolina(another surprise)
3. tampa( great coach..good "d"..med."o")
4. new orleans( reggie can't always carry the load)

nfc west

1. arizona( i seen this coming..good chemistry)
2. san fran( new coach=better production??)
3. seattle (i'm totally disgusted with..what happened?)
4. st. louis( tied with seattle..still better than i thought)

afc east
1. patriots( lost to jets..but the pats can overcome adversity, even w/o brady)
2. jets ( ny loves farve)
3. miami( tuna knows football..they'll be on top next year)
4. buffalo (solid start...to good to be true)

afc north
1. steelers( love their "d"...but..ben or leftwich?)
2. baltimore( flacco and a solid "d"..nuff said)
3. cleveland( not what they where last year..maybe brady quinn will change that)
4. cinnci.( poor tj and chad)

afc south

1. tennesse( great coach+penn state qb+good "d"=victory)
2. indy( not as potent as recent years but still good)
3. jacksonville( run...run...run to stay alive)
4. houston ( sub par "d"..sub par"O")

afc west
1. denver( like their "o"..could be better on "d")
2. san diego ( back in aug. i expected them to go 15-1..still will improve)
3. kansas city( i expected more out of Lj)
4. raiders ( why doesn't al davis hire another 25 year old coach?)
 
continued......

nfc championship....dallas at ny giants

afc championship....new eng at pitt

superbowl.........pittsburgh vs dallas(yes..dallas)

as a cowboy fan i hate to say it..pittsburgh wins
 
I can't believe the jets beat us last night.......UGGHHHH!

Good game though!
 
plenny said:
it is the second half of the season..so its a little easier for my predictions..(and comments)

nfc east
1. ny giants(better than i expected...love jacobs)
2. dallas( disapointed..but will respond after romo return)
3. eagles( need more production from westbrook..solid "d")
4. redskins( solid start...terrible finish)
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Offensively sure, defense wise they need to step it up. They need to win against the redskins to keep their head over water.
 
RobInKuwait said:
You were right, I was wrong. Good prediction.
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Getting Bill Parcells and his crew in the mix assured the Dolphins that they would be better than last year. My boys played baseball with the Chargers today but a win is a win especially when the Ravens got their tails handed to them by the Giants. On another note, it seems that nobody wants the NFC North. The Eagles tie with the Bengals today was very possibly a death strike to their playoff hopes. The Titans keep doing their thing and the Colts are rounding into shape (I'm sorry we helped them). Cowboys just possibly saved their season by beating the Redskins.

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Looks like the Giants shattered the idea that the Ravens had the single greatest rush defense in the league :) First 200+rush yard game allowed since 1997.

I was ashamed at the Eagles performance, I expected more out of the NFCE team against the Bengals.

I would find it ironic if the Titans won next week against the Bretts and then lost to what I would presume to be a still unvictorious. All though i'm rooting for the Jets next week along with the G-Men.
 
Fastone said:
Getting Bill Parcells and his crew in the mix assured the Dolphins that they would be better than last year. My boys played baseball with the Chargers today but a win is a win especially when the Ravens got their tails handed to them by the Giants. On another note, it seems that nobody wants the NFC North. The Eagles tie with the Bengals today was very possibly a death strike to their playoff hopes. The Titans keep doing their thing and the Colts are rounding into shape (I'm sorry we helped them). Cowboys just possibly saved their season by beating the Redskins.

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True.

This season has been unpredictable from the start. None of the "experts" picked the Giants or Titans to be a dominating team. Neither one had any monster additions, who would of thought.

The Cowboys D was nice, excluding the first drive. Romo looked to be only about 60-70%. If their D keeps it up and Romo can get closer to 100%, the boys will be looking competitive. Right now 4-2 gets them in.
 
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