Joey007
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The NFC is always a mess to predict, last season, IMO, the 49ers and Seahawks appeared to reign over the rest, this year I'd say the 49ers and GB, given Rodgers staying healthy, have closed the gap, while the 49ers took a big step backwards, due to injuries and losses in FA.
I'm gonna say that GB represents the NFC this season with an improved defense and an Aaron Rodgers led offense for a repeat of the 96 SB matchup, with a hopefully different result.
I honestly think the Eagle's are a joke, as is every NFCE team. They have a 0.0% chance to do anything. They're the NFCE Powerhouse, which really says nothing.
I honestly think the Eagle's are a joke, as is every NFCE team. They have a 0.0% chance to do anything. They're the NFCE Powerhouse, which really says nothing.
I wouldn't call them a joke but it will be interesting to see how the NFC game plans against the Eagles now that they have a year of film and experience on Chip Kelley. To stay ahead he needs to continue evolving his philosophy faster and more creatively than in Oregon and I am curious to see if he can do it. I wouldn't be surprised if they Eagles crash down to a 6-10ish record this or next year if the league can adapt faster than he can innovate. Apart from Shady they don't really have elite talent on their roster, so a lot depends on Kelly's schemes.
That all being said, I am surprised nobody at least mentions Detroit. They have good pieces on offense and defense and if for once they can play up to their potential then they could be a pretty scary opponent. Of course looking at their history it is unlikely that everything will go smooth for them.. but I think that the potential is there..
New Orleans and Green Bay were other teams to enjoy b2b dynasty canonization. Truthfully, Seattle's D has as good a chance as any team to help them repeat however, losing Clemons and Bryant should not be overlooked as the season matures.The Seahawks are experiencing premature dynasty syndrome from the national media. One symptom of this is the assumption that the next man up = the guy who left.
Seattle reminds me of the '04-'05 Patriots in that they lost an uncommon amount of key players during the offseason - Clemons, Bryant, McDaniel, Browner, Thurmond, Tate, Giacomini - no single player a game changer, but the depth looks completely different now. The days of rotating defensive linemen and 5 deep cornerback units are over.
The media assumes that Seattle's depth players and draft picks will be immediate fits and effective replacements. They're dropping names like Tharold Simon, Justin Britt, Cassius Marsh and Paul Richardson as if they are established stars. I'm not buying it until I see it.
Seattle will be an 11 - 12 win team and a legit NFC contender. Their schedule is brutal - San Fran, St. Louis and Arizona 2x each, Green Bay, Carolina, New Orleans, Philly, Denver, KC, San Diego.
New Orleans has a much easier schedule, a division that lacks a legit contender. I think they have the inside track to homefield advantage and the super bowl.