Non;872023 wrote:It would be an interesting experiment seeing Peyton with the Steelers.

The Steelers have some good offensive weapons so with either a strong offensive line in front of Ben or a QB with a quick release, they would be pretty dangerous.

As far as the Colts, I think they'll surprise and be right there again. Steelers, Colts and Patriots I have a hard time counting out.

Id be shocked if they werent there again as well. But it will still be a long year for the offense. They are gonna have to grind out games, and wont blow many teams (if any) out. Peyton is gonna be pressured all game/season long again.

Laley23;872027 wrote:Id be shocked if they werent there again as well. But it will still be a long year for the offense. They are gonna have to grind out games, and wont blow many teams (if any) out. Peyton is gonna be pressured all game/season long again.

The Colts may start out slow with Manning's situation but they're a team that could be 4-4 and then they'll win 7 of their last 8 and finish 11-5. I'd say 10-6 at worst.

I don't like putting too much into preseason but it does look like the Texans are figuring out some things defensively. They have the talent so if that side of the ball makes a significant leap this year, that's going to be a dangerous team, capable of winning the division.

You need to watch the Colts more often. That O-Line is one of the worst Ive ever seen....and it got worse in the offseason. Gonna be a long year again for Manning and Co.

Yeah but teams dont really blitz Manning because he makes them pay for it. He is one of the least blitzed qbs in the nfl.

Manning is obviously not heading into this season at his peak level, coming off the injury and not practicing.

Most years he would be right there at the top but this is a little different circumstance.

sportchampps;872060 wrote:Yeah but teams dont really blitz Manning because he makes them pay for it. He is one of the least blitzed qbs in the nfl.

It didnt matter. He got smoked all the time last year. Just watch some tape. The O-Line was just 5 turnstiles. They didnt blitz and STILL got a TON of pressure on him. His yards per attempt was under 7. Lowest of his career. Why? Because the pressure of a 4 man rush was making him have to call 3 step drops and quick passes. It was the most pathetic O-Line Ive seen in a LONG time. Couldnt stop a 4 man rush to save their lives, and on the flip side one of the worst run blocking units in recent Colts memory (which is saying something, since they have had some terrible run blocking O-Lines.

Im dead serious, the most impressive thing Manning did last year was only get sacked 16 times. It should have been 4/5x that many.

Non;872055 wrote: I don't like putting too much into preseason but it does look like the Texans are figuring out some things defensively. They have the talent so if that side of the ball makes a significant leap this year, that's going to be a dangerous team, capable of winning the division.

+1

The division is theirs for the taking. If it isn't this year....they need to replace the entire coaching staff and front office.

Interesting IMO reading through what people thought.

brutus161;869612 wrote:Not having Rivers on you list, makes it null and void.

nice

Or like the smart one of the day