Re: NFL offseason thread

[ELCABALLO45]

Am I crazy for thinking the Lions can push 6+ wins this season?

 

I see about 4 or 5 winnable games this year for the Lions...

 

 

Bears at Home

Redskins at Home

Bears at home

Bills on the Road

Bucs on the Road

 

Plus, Dolphins on the Road?

 

I was going to say the same thing. I don't think they would beat the Bears twice, but they did beat the Redskins in Detroit last year. And generally played pretty decently at home last year. Both wins were at home. Played the Steelers to the wire at home. Led at the half vs. the Vikes at home.

 

They also only have 6 outdoor games all year. Two of them are Miami and Tampa in December. They go to Chicago, Green Bay, NYG, and Buffalo all before the halfway point in November.

 

Sorry copy and pasting wrong. Didn't mean to say Bears twice. Ment to say Rams

[Warpticon]

Am I crazy for thinking the Lions can push 6+ wins this season?

 

I see about 4 or 5 winnable games this year for the Lions...

 

 

Rams at Home

Redskins at Home

Bears at home

Bills on the Road

Bucs on the Road

 

Plus, Dolphins on the Road?

 

Why Dolphins on the road?

[ELCABALLO45]

Am I crazy for thinking the Lions can push 6+ wins this season?

 

I see about 4 or 5 winnable games this year for the Lions...

 

 

Rams at Home

Redskins at Home

Bears at home

Bills on the Road

Bucs on the Road

 

Plus, Dolphins on the Road?

 

Why Dolphins on the road?

 

Not Dolphins on the road. Not gonna happen. Put that without thinking

[Guest]

I'm actually looking forward to the Raiders starting for the first time in a while. I might actually be disappointed this year when their home games are inevitably blacked out. I figure 6-7 wins sounds right and if they get lucky, 8 or 9.

 

It all depends on how good their receivers end up being with a decent QB behind center and whether or not that opens things up for the running game also.

[Jon]

Tebow is the new face of Jockey.

 

That pits Michael Jordan (Hanes, the greatest basketball player of all time) against Tim Tebow (Jockey, I've got nothing).

[jersey cubs fan]

Tebow is the new face of Jockey.

 

That pits Michael Jordan (Hanes, the greatest basketball player of all time) against Tim Tebow (Jockey, I've got nothing).

 

The self-circumcising* underwear?

 

 

 

*corrected for horrible mistake.

[Jon]

Tebow is the new face of Jockey.

 

That pits Michael Jordan (Hanes, the greatest basketball player of all time) against Tim Tebow (Jockey, I've got nothing).

 

The self-circumcising* underwear?

 

 

 

*corrected for horrible mistake.

Perhaps they figured Bible passages on the front would negate the skidmarks on the back.

 

And speaking of self-circumcising, this Kiffin/USC lawsuit is going to be hilarious considering the lawsuit wasn't filed until after Kiffin had called up Fisher and outlined the exact timeline of when everything went down, essentially admitting his guilt.

[rawaction]

I'm actually looking forward to the Raiders starting for the first time in a while. I might actually be disappointed this year when their home games are inevitably blacked out. I figure 6-7 wins sounds right and if they get lucky, 8 or 9.

 

It all depends on how good their receivers end up being with a decent QB behind center and whether or not that opens things up for the running game also.

 

Is DMC gonna get it together in the backfield? Lot of pressure on him without Jamarcus Russell taking all the "high 1st round draft pick" pressure off of him.

 

They have a pretty decent shot at 8-9 wins, though as they play a pretty weak schedule. SOS based on last year's record is middle of the pack, but that includes 2 games vs. Denver who could be pretty bad this year, and Arizona who probably won't be as good. They could conceivably sweep thru the NFC West. They could conceivably sweep Denver and KC in their division. Then, I think they have a decent shot to stay with Tennessee in the opener and Jacksonville late. Plus, they played giant-killer last year, beating Cincy, Pitt, Philly and Denver.

 

I don't think they will win 8, but as of right now, I would project 7 wins for the Raiders. But if a couple of the 1000 bodies they brought in for the OL step up, and McClain can play at a high level right away to help the run D, the Raiders could be a force. Still skeptical of their coaching staff's ability to get the team in playoff contention this quickly.

[Guest]

I'm actually looking forward to the Raiders starting for the first time in a while. I might actually be disappointed this year when their home games are inevitably blacked out. I figure 6-7 wins sounds right and if they get lucky, 8 or 9.

 

It all depends on how good their receivers end up being with a decent QB behind center and whether or not that opens things up for the running game also.

 

Is DMC gonna get it together in the backfield? Lot of pressure on him without Jamarcus Russell taking all the "high 1st round draft pick" pressure off of him.

 

They have a pretty decent shot at 8-9 wins, though as they play a pretty weak schedule. SOS based on last year's record is middle of the pack, but that includes 2 games vs. Denver who could be pretty bad this year, and Arizona who probably won't be as good. They could conceivably sweep thru the NFC West. They could conceivably sweep Denver and KC in their division. Then, I think they have a decent shot to stay with Tennessee in the opener and Jacksonville late. Plus, they played giant-killer last year, beating Cincy, Pitt, Philly and Denver.

 

I don't think they will win 8, but as of right now, I would project 7 wins for the Raiders. But if a couple of the 1000 bodies they brought in for the OL step up, and McClain can play at a high level right away to help the run D, the Raiders could be a force. Still skeptical of their coaching staff's ability to get the team in playoff contention this quickly.

 

I'm hoping DMC has a breakout year, although if Bush does, that's fine as well. Fargas is gone so that will give more carries to the other two backs and at the least, both should get more consistent playing time.

[NonProfitCow]

TO to the Bengals. 1 yr 2 mil contract with 2 mil in incentives.

[Wilson A2000]

And speaking of self-circumcising, this Kiffin/USC lawsuit is going to be hilarious considering the lawsuit wasn't filed until after Kiffin had called up Fisher and outlined the exact timeline of when everything went down, essentially admitting his guilt.

 

Do they want $ or the coach back? hasn't the relationship between Fisher and the stloen coach hurt their relationship so that the USC coach wouldn't even want to come back? He would be looked at as traitor by the Titans.

[SouthSideRyan]

Tebow is the new face of Jockey.

 

That pits Michael Jordan (Hanes, the greatest basketball player of all time) against Tim Tebow (Jockey, I've got nothing).

 

To be fair, Jordan is stuck with Charlie Sheen on his team.

[shnsajax]

Owens signs with the Bengals. They now have a ton of WR. Him with Ochocinco will be a match made in twitter heaven.

 

Awesome at the end of the phone interview Ochocinco says he just got word that all of their games just got moved to pay-per-view.

[dew1679666265]

And speaking of self-circumcising, this Kiffin/USC lawsuit is going to be hilarious considering the lawsuit wasn't filed until after Kiffin had called up Fisher and outlined the exact timeline of when everything went down, essentially admitting his guilt.

 

Do they want $ or the coach back? hasn't the relationship between Fisher and the stloen coach hurt their relationship so that the USC coach wouldn't even want to come back? He would be looked at as traitor by the Titans.

 

That's what I can't figure out – what is the object for the Titans here? It's probably just a PR move I'm thinking.

[ELCABALLO45]

Owens signs with the Bengals. They now have a ton of WR. Him with Ochocinco will be a match made in twitter heaven.

 

Awesome at the end of the phone interview Ochocinco says he just got word that all of their games just got moved to pay-per-view.

 

This is gonna be fun. Even if they don't win that many games.

[Wilson A2000]

Poor Carson Palmer. I wonder if TO will want to move in with him too.

[NCCubFan]

Former Raiders safety Jack "The Assassin" Tatum has died of a heart attack at age 61. He may be best known for his tackle of Patriots' WR Darryl Stingley that left Stingley paralyzed for life.

[17 Seconds]

prediction: neither ocho cinco or TO surpasses 800 yards next season.

[17 Seconds]

prediction: ocho cinco and TO combine for less than 1500 yards next season

[Banedon]

prediction: neither ocho cinco or TO surpasses 800 yards next season.

 

Ochocinco will, barring injury. He's never had a season where he started 14+ games and had fewer than 1000 yards.

 

prediction: ocho cinco and TO combine for less than 1500 yards next season

 

Maybe, but it'll be more because of TO than Chad.

[rawaction]

prediction: neither ocho cinco or TO surpasses 800 yards next season.

 

Ochocinco will, barring injury. He's never had a season where he started 14+ games and had fewer than 1000 yards.

 

prediction: ocho cinco and TO combine for less than 1500 yards next season

 

Maybe, but it'll be more because of TO than Chad.

 

I think it would be more because of Carson Palmer. I actually think it's going to work out. Mainly because T.O. is playing for his career. If there is a circus in Cincy and T.O. complains about not getting the ball, nobody will sign him again.

 

I think this re-creates the Ocho/Housh/Henry combo with Ocho/Bryant/Owens, but on a lower level of production. Palmer won't throw for 4000 yards like a few years ago. Ocho won't catch 80 for 1400. T.O. won't catch Housh's 100+. Bryant won't get Henry's 18 ypc and 9 TDs. But I think we can reasonably expect 70/1,000 for Ocho, 50/700 for T.O., and Bryant to get 40/600 ish. Andre Caldwell is a good looking young WR who gets screwed though. He caught 50 last year, and now will be the #4.

[shnsajax]

prediction: neither ocho cinco or TO surpasses 800 yards next season.

 

Ochocinco will, barring injury. He's never had a season where he started 14+ games and had fewer than 1000 yards.

 

prediction: ocho cinco and TO combine for less than 1500 yards next season

 

Maybe, but it'll be more because of TO than Chad.

 

I think it would be more because of Carson Palmer. I actually think it's going to work out. Mainly because T.O. is playing for his career. If there is a circus in Cincy and T.O. complains about not getting the ball, nobody will sign him again.

 

I think this re-creates the Ocho/Housh/Henry combo with Ocho/Bryant/Owens, but on a lower level of production. Palmer won't throw for 4000 yards like a few years ago. Ocho won't catch 80 for 1400. T.O. won't catch Housh's 100+. Bryant won't get Henry's 18 ypc and 9 TDs. But I think we can reasonably expect 70/1,000 for Ocho, 50/700 for T.O., and Bryant to get 40/600 ish. Andre Caldwell is a good looking young WR who gets screwed though. He caught 50 last year, and now will be the #4.

 

And they still have Matt Jones and Jordan Shipley.

[rawaction]

prediction: neither ocho cinco or TO surpasses 800 yards next season.

 

Ochocinco will, barring injury. He's never had a season where he started 14+ games and had fewer than 1000 yards.

 

prediction: ocho cinco and TO combine for less than 1500 yards next season

 

Maybe, but it'll be more because of TO than Chad.

 

I think it would be more because of Carson Palmer. I actually think it's going to work out. Mainly because T.O. is playing for his career. If there is a circus in Cincy and T.O. complains about not getting the ball, nobody will sign him again.

 

I think this re-creates the Ocho/Housh/Henry combo with Ocho/Bryant/Owens, but on a lower level of production. Palmer won't throw for 4000 yards like a few years ago. Ocho won't catch 80 for 1400. T.O. won't catch Housh's 100+. Bryant won't get Henry's 18 ypc and 9 TDs. But I think we can reasonably expect 70/1,000 for Ocho, 50/700 for T.O., and Bryant to get 40/600 ish. Andre Caldwell is a good looking young WR who gets screwed though. He caught 50 last year, and now will be the #4.

 

And they still have Matt Jones and Jordan Shipley.

 

And Dezmon Briscoe. Matt Jones will probably be looking for a job again soon. Shipley can return punts (I believe) so I think he's safe. Plus, T.O. only is gonna be there 1 year.

[17 Seconds]

prediction: neither ocho cinco or TO surpasses 800 yards next season.

 

Ochocinco will, barring injury. He's never had a season where he started 14+ games and had fewer than 1000 yards.

 

prediction: ocho cinco and TO combine for less than 1500 yards next season

 

Maybe, but it'll be more because of TO than Chad.

 

i actually meant to edit the first prediction and replace it with the second one. i didn't mean to post both of them

 

btw, even if he played 16 games in 08-09, he wouldnt have come close to 1000 yards.

[shnsajax]

prediction: neither ocho cinco or TO surpasses 800 yards next season.

 

Ochocinco will, barring injury. He's never had a season where he started 14+ games and had fewer than 1000 yards.

 

prediction: ocho cinco and TO combine for less than 1500 yards next season

 

Maybe, but it'll be more because of TO than Chad.

 

I think it would be more because of Carson Palmer. I actually think it's going to work out. Mainly because T.O. is playing for his career. If there is a circus in Cincy and T.O. complains about not getting the ball, nobody will sign him again.

 

I think this re-creates the Ocho/Housh/Henry combo with Ocho/Bryant/Owens, but on a lower level of production. Palmer won't throw for 4000 yards like a few years ago. Ocho won't catch 80 for 1400. T.O. won't catch Housh's 100+. Bryant won't get Henry's 18 ypc and 9 TDs. But I think we can reasonably expect 70/1,000 for Ocho, 50/700 for T.O., and Bryant to get 40/600 ish. Andre Caldwell is a good looking young WR who gets screwed though. He caught 50 last year, and now will be the #4.

 

And they still have Matt Jones and Jordan Shipley.

 

And Dezmon Briscoe. Matt Jones will probably be looking for a job again soon. Shipley can return punts (I believe) so I think he's safe. Plus, T.O. only is gonna be there 1 year.

 

Shipley could do kickoffs too. I was hoping to see him as the #3 but that will probably be on hold for a year. I forgot they have Quan Cosby too who will probably be gone now.