AFC NORTH PREVIEW

AFC North

Andy Dalton gave hope to aspiring ginger quarterbacks everywhere with his play in Cincy last year.  The 2011 Bengals were like the nerdy girl who gets her braces off, goes to fat camp and comes back for sophomore year hot.  Can the Bengals keep from putting that weight back on and stay hot?  Tough to say.  There’s a lot of competition for prom queen in the NFC North and only one dog.

The Mike Holmgren era Browns are in full rebuilding mode.  Poor Colt McCoy was forced into a starting role before his time and after two years of consistent beatings, a void of talent at the skill positions, he’s got the David Carr 1000 yard stare.  The fact Cleveland picked up a middle aged rookie QB to take his spot tells us what the Browns’ top brass thinks of his potential. Trent Richardson may want to get Steven Jackson and MJD’s phone numbers- some guys who understand what it means for a running back’s efforts to go in vain.

Pittsburgh and Baltimore are not without their faults.  The Steelers brought in Todd Haley, notorious for his indifference to the running game, and failed to reach an agreement with star wideout Mike Wallace.  Wallace will get signed, but how much time can he miss with his new OC before it shows?  The Steelers have added youth along the offensive line but Big Ben comes into this year with a preexisting shoulder injury.  Age has its way with us all and Pittsburgh’s defense is filled with vets.  I wouldn’t count this group out, but the Steelers have the look of a team that may struggle with injuries as much as they struggle with their opponents.

Finally, we have the Ravens.  The Ravens did the right thing and signed workhorse Ray Rice to a lucrative contract.  GM Ozzie Newsome snatched up Jacoby Jones after the Texans released the receiver.  He adds another deep threat to pair with Torrey Smith.  Along with TE Ed Dickson and Anquan Boldin, Baltimore boasts a well rounded offense.  Baltimore has given Flacco the tools for success and in 2012, just as in 2011, the Ravens will go as far as Joe Flacco and his unibrow will take them.

AFC WEST PREVIEW

                                                               AFC WEST

Perhaps the most intriguing division in the AFC, the West offers plenty of story lines and, unless you think Norv Turner’s head coaching career to date has been an aberration, lacks a clear favorite.   San Diego GM AJ Smith comes across as a smug know-it-all whose fierce stubbornness likely caused the Chargers to miss their window of opportunity.  Smith let Drew Brees go after a nice playoff push, played hardball with Vincent Jackson to the point he was begging to leave, and remains steadfast in his commitment to Norv Turner.  San Diego still has talent, but age, contracts, and Norv have taken their toll. 

The Raiders have some talent but McFadden continues to struggle to stay on the field and Carson Palmer isn’t good enough at football.  The Raiders are mind numbingly mediocre.  They lifted themselves from the basement but 9 wins and a hope that the rest of the division falls apart is really the best Oakland fans can hope for.

Peyton Hillis burned through his welcome in Cleveland.  He doesn’t strike me as the type of individual GM Scott Pioli would bring into the mix.  However, the combination of Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis as an odd couple Thunder and Lightening backfield is intriguing.  Injuries devastated Kansas City last season which lead to the Chiefs posting the only below .500 team in the AFC West.   It’s a weak division and if Eric Berry can come back to form along with Tony Moeaki and Charles, Kansas City’s only a Peyton Manning vertebra away from punching their playoff ticket.

We assume Peyton Manning will make Denver the favorite.  By all accounts Manning possesses the same (or at least similar) “It” factor as Tebow with the added bonus that he can also throw a football.  Denver made a playoff run with strong defense and a goofy, but effective offense.  Logic dictates that by adding one of the all time greats at quarterback will only serve to propel the team further.  Manning showed no signs of decline prior to his neck injury.  He’s surely to take some hits that will make us all cringe but he’s Peyton Manning.  Until I see him play any other way, I’ll hitch my wagon to the Broncos.

Thank God football is back to us and we can go on and start prepping for our upcoming Fantasy Drafts, Pickem Leagues, and for all of our gambling habits the time is now.

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2012 - 2013 NFL Season Preview

Well it is that time of the year folks, and I could not be happier.  The NFL season has returned and it is time prep and get your information prepared for your fantasy football drafts. 

Expect to see Divisional previews and team "look-ins" over the next ten days.  Additionally you will receive Top 30 Rankings for all offensive positions and late round sleepers.

Again, we are back and better than ever.  Myself and Eric will be the bloggers and once the season starts we will provide picks for every game.

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SuperBowl Sunday Preview

A lot of time has been spent on Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay over the past two weeks, can we all acknowledge that the big day is here and it is Eli, not Peyton, that will be playing on Lucas Oil Field tonight.

With the time off I expect "Gronk" to be at a good 80% for the Patriots.  Expect Hernandez, Welker, Edelman, and Ocho Cinco to pick up the slack in the middle of the field.  The one-man law firm and Woody will provide the balance for Brady's offense.  If the O-line can give Brady enough time to dump and drive I truly don't see the Patriots losing thia game. 

As well as the Giants defense has played, and yes they upstaged the Packers in Green Bay, the Patriots defensive performances have gone over-looked.  Tebow made the Steelers defense, a top defense in the NFL, look Carolina Panther-like.  But against New England he coudn't do a thing.  Constant front 4 pressure, outstanding linebacker play, and solid effort from the secondary allowed New England walk away with an easy win. 

With a similar effort against a much better offense, the Patriots bent but did not break against the Ravens and caught a break with a missed field goal at the end. 

Eli has played out of his mind in the fourth quarter this season, but he constantly gives the ball away year after year, and so do the running backs in the Giants backfield.   Turnovers will be crucial, and if Brady gets more opportunities to put points on the board I say advantage Belichick.

Now I admit I am an Eagles fan so I have more hatred towards the Giants, that being said I have no bias in my selection for this game.  Both teams have earned their way to this point and I never expected either to be here.

The Giants have the weapons and the hot quarterback to win this game.  Nicks and Cruz are phenomenal, complimented by Manningham and occasionally by Ballard, Eli has legit weapons to light up the scoreboard.  But with constant zone coverage and deep safeties, will Eli accept taking the intermediate and dumpoff routes instead of the deep ball?  He loves to take shots down the field, and Cruz in the slot is a huge mismatch for the Patriots secondary.  I think a Giants win depends more on Eli's management of the game and the running game of the two-headed tandem in Bradshaw and Jacobs.  Both are known to let that ball pop out from time to time, so again, the turnover aspect of this game is huge.

The Giants defense is playing outstanding football coming into this game.  And it all starts with the front four.  Pierre Paul has been a beast since week 10 and Justin Tuck is in mid-season form this late in the year.  Advantage Giants on the defensive line.  The Giants linebackers and secondary has to be on their toes all game and play their coverage.  Brady will have success, but it will be the red zone that is the most crucial and if the Giants D can hold the Patriots to 3 instead of 7 at least once or twice in the red zone, I believe that is what will allow them to win another SuperBowl for Tommy Coughlin.

The story line sets up easy for a Giants loss; Peyton stole the spotlight and it inevitably wore too much on the shoulders of Little Eli. 

New England 27  New York 20

SuperBowl Selection

Danny will post his preview tonight but with plenty of email requests here is the selection:

New England Patriots -3

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