Generally, I don't "trash talk" non football stuff. Again, any caustic remarks are 95% of the time a result or a response to an attack on me. Here? Yeah, I'm a little brash. I'll try to restrain myself.
If I were a Patriot fan, I would be very excited about the coming year. I think your numbers for Brady and Maroney will be close +/- a few yards/td's. Either way, I think they will have good years.
I know folks think Colts will have a let down, but I don't see it. If anything, a less than stellar record will be a result of a very difficult schedule. IIRC, NE's schedule, based on LAST YEARS W-L, is more "difficult". However, look at where you think the strength lies. We play ALL THREE of those teams this season. I think NE just plays (out of that group) SD.
N.O.
DENVER
NE
@BALT
@SD
Are 5 games that EASILY could result in losses. JAX is to Indy as Miami is to NE. Playing them on the road is always tough. I really think that with the strength of the AFC this year, '07 is shaping up to be the most exciting year ever.
Injuries, breaks, and overall good fortune may just determine who rises to the top. Good luck in '07.