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Aug 14, 2011 2:58 PM
thedynasty1998;862053 wrote:Indy misses the playoffs as the Texans take over that division. Houston just has too much talent to continue to be mediocre.

I also really like Tampa Bay this year. Freeman is a stud.

I agree that Indy will slide. Think that Manning's health might be a lingering issue.
Aug 14, 2011 2:58pm
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Aug 14, 2011 5:21 PM
Experts have been saying at the beginning of every season, this is the Texans yr to make the playoffs. I'll believe it when I see it. 8-8 for them is my thoughts.
Aug 14, 2011 5:21pm
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Aug 14, 2011 9:13 PM
BR1986FB;862067 wrote:I agree that Indy will slide. Think that Manning's health might be a lingering issue.

I think this is the one most experts will be wrong about.

Indy is coming into this season a bit down. Questions about Manning and where he's at in his career. Texans are a trendy pick.

Then Manning will have a big year and the Colts will be like 8-0.
Aug 14, 2011 9:13pm
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Aug 14, 2011 9:15 PM
Hb31187;861972 wrote:Theyre still gonna finish 4th in that division lol. They have almost no shot of beating out TB, ATL or NO

They will finish last but depending on the QB play I think they could be really awful like 2-3 wins or respectable 6-10 or 7-9 caliber.
Aug 14, 2011 9:15pm
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Aug 14, 2011 9:29 PM
I think your win/loss is -6 instead of even on the records.

Bump up the Steelers by 1, the Packers by 2, the Falcons by 1, Eagles 1, Jets 1 and Patriots 2....and take 2 off the Browns
Aug 14, 2011 9:29pm
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Aug 14, 2011 9:46 PM
My dolphins will have another mediocre year led by the young defense. They will beat teams they shouldn't and lose to teams they should beat. This will be the last year of Henne and Sparano thankfully.
Aug 14, 2011 9:46pm
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Aug 14, 2011 10:33 PM
Ironman92;862472 wrote:I think your win/loss is -6 instead of even on the records.

Bump up the Steelers by 1, the Packers by 2, the Falcons by 1, Eagles 1, Jets 1 and Patriots 2....and take 2 off the Browns

AFC is -6, NFC is +4, so need to give an nfc team one more win or an afc team one less loss (would be a net +2 for either one which would make it balance)
Aug 14, 2011 10:33pm
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Aug 14, 2011 10:56 PM
Terry_Tate;862521 wrote:AFC is -6, NFC is +4, so need to give an nfc team one more win or an afc team one less loss (would be a net +2 for either one which would make it balance)

Each conference doesn't have to be even....just whole league
Aug 14, 2011 10:56pm
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Aug 14, 2011 11:11 PM
Ironman92;862533 wrote:Each conference doesn't have to be even....just whole league

? That's what I was saying. Afc can be -6 but nfc has to be +6, or -4 and +4, I was just explaining how to get it to be even.
Aug 14, 2011 11:11pm
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Aug 15, 2011 6:14 AM
Terry_Tate;862541 wrote:? That's what I was saying. Afc can be -6 but nfc has to be +6, or -4 and +4, I was just explaining how to get it to be even.

Sometimes I don't read. Lol
Aug 15, 2011 6:14am
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Aug 15, 2011 10:16 PM
I think I had 255-261

needed three more wins vs. losses
Aug 15, 2011 10:16pm
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Aug 15, 2011 10:22 PM
I think I had 255-261

needed three more wins vs. losses
Aug 15, 2011 10:22pm
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Aug 15, 2011 10:35 PM
Tampa Bay 7-9 instead of 6-10
Carolina 4-12 instead of 3-13
San Francisco 6-10 instead of 5-11
Aug 15, 2011 10:35pm
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Aug 17, 2011 2:18 PM
like_that;861969 wrote:K.

So since you failed to reply when I first asked you what the deal was. I will ask you again. Why did you write "K" for my prediction?
Aug 17, 2011 2:18pm
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Aug 17, 2011 2:27 PM
Unless Brett Favre taught Colt McCoy how to play quarterback in cold/inclement weather....I don't see the Browns cracking 7 wins.
Aug 17, 2011 2:27pm
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Aug 17, 2011 2:30 PM
Y-Town Steelhound;865437 wrote:Unless Brett Favre taught Colt McCoy how to play quarterback in cold/inclement weather....I don't see the Browns cracking 7 wins.

I think the offense they're running will solve that. Still don't think they'll eclipse 7 wins but it won't be due to McCoy. If he stays healthy I expect him to put up HUGE passing numbers in this offense. They will likely lose quite a few 31-28 games because the defense will suck.
Aug 17, 2011 2:30pm
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Aug 17, 2011 2:34 PM
BR1986FB;865446 wrote:I think the offense they're running will solve that. Still don't think they'll eclipse 7 wins but it won't be due to McCoy. If he stays healthy I expect him to put up HUGE passing numbers in this offense. They will likely lose quite a few 31-28 games because the defense will suck.

I see what you're saying BR, but keep these facts in mind: 1. He struggled last year at the end of the year when it got cold (I know he played some tough defenses but still). 2. He has NEVER in his life had to play in cold weather/snow/high winds until he got to the Browns. Guy has played in warm weather his entire life. I have confidence in him when it's warm out but in late November, December, January when you NEED strong play out of your quarterback....I'm not sure he has the ability to play in that kind of weather. His buddy Sam Bradford was VERY fortunate to be drafted to the Rams where he plays in a dome and a warm division.
Aug 17, 2011 2:34pm
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Aug 17, 2011 2:36 PM
Y-Town Steelhound;865450 wrote:I see what you're saying BR, but keep these facts in mind: 1. He struggled last year at the end of the year when it got cold (I know he played some tough defenses but still). 2. He has NEVER in his life had to play in cold weather/snow/high winds until he got to the Browns. Guy has played in warm weather his entire life. I have confidence in him when it's warm out but in late November, December, January when you NEED strong play out of your quarterback....I'm not sure he has the ability to play in that kind of weather. His buddy Sam Bradford was VERY fortunate to be drafted to the Rams where he plays in a dome and a warm division.

If this were a vertical attack, I'd agree (more) but with these short "dink & dunks", with YAC, suit his playing style perfectly, warm or cold weather.
Aug 17, 2011 2:36pm
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Aug 17, 2011 2:41 PM
BR1986FB;865454 wrote:If this were a vertical attack, I'd agree (more) but with these short "dink & dunks", with YAC, suit his playing style perfectly, warm or cold weather.

I hope so, because even in the WCO you have to make some throws down the field (like those seam routes to the TE's) to keep the defense honest. Not to mention that the ball is simply different when it's cold/wet outside which affects ALL throws.
Aug 17, 2011 2:41pm
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Aug 17, 2011 3:05 PM
Also remember that at the end of last year:

(1) You had a team that was all banged up and without key linemen, Hillis and a defense that had fallen apart after Fujita got hurt.

(2) You had a QB who was still injured with a tweaked ankle and a shoulder that had still not completely healed from the year before.

(3) Perhaps most important, you had a coaching staff that had given up and were lame ducks, and that includes an offensive coordinator who couldn't find his ass with both hands most of the time.

I don't think the cold weather had much to do with what happened to him, but it sounds good. The above factors had far more to do with his fall off in production than the weather.
Aug 17, 2011 3:05pm
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Aug 17, 2011 3:08 PM
From everything I've heard, McCoy has packed on some bodyweight and his arm has looked stronger in camp.
Aug 17, 2011 3:08pm
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Aug 17, 2011 3:13 PM
BR1986FB;865504 wrote:From everything I've heard, McCoy has packed on some bodyweight and his arm has looked stronger in camp.

It definitely looked stronger against GB. I was pretty much right on the 20 yard line and he definitely had good 'zip' on the ball. I was always one who hoped for the best with McCoy, and I wanted the Browns to take a flyer on him in the draft. I wasn't sure if he would actually be 'the guy", but everything I see from him tells me he will be.

The guy puts in work, is a natural leader, loves the city already, and seems like a down to earth dude. Everything the QB of the Cleveland Browns should be.
Aug 17, 2011 3:13pm
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Aug 17, 2011 3:21 PM
hoops23;865513 wrote:The guy puts in work, is a natural leader, loves the city already, and seems like a down to earth dude. Everything the QB of the Cleveland Browns should be.

Plus his wife is smoking hot.
Aug 17, 2011 3:21pm
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Aug 19, 2011 3:07 PM
How many touchdown receptions for OchoCinco this season?
Aug 19, 2011 3:07pm
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Aug 19, 2011 3:32 PM
I think Buffalo is putting together a good structure. They won't compete with the Jets and Patriots. Not enough pieces yet but the defense is starting to look more like a Pittsburgh defense with the great nose tackle in Kyle Williams and it looks like Merriman could have a comeback. Brad Smith was a nice addition to the offense.
Aug 19, 2011 3:32pm