08-29-2015, 08:50 AM
|
#1
|
|
Franchise Player
|
2015 NFL Season Thread
Moving the off-season discussion over to a season discussion.
I'll start off by posting our divisional previews from our podcast.
First up AFC EAST.
http://ostalk.podbean.com/e/ostalk-e...ries-afc-east/
Who do you have winning the East? Pats without Brady for few weeks? Bills overcoming their QB issues? Dolphins taking the next step? Jets with their offensive issues and new coach?
|
|
|
|
08-29-2015, 02:32 PM
|
#2
|
|
Franchise Player
|
I think most people still assume Brady will not be serving the full 4 games. Until we know, it is hard to predict AFC east. The Pats will have their hands full on opening night against the Steelers even if Brady is somehow playing.
Anyway, I think it has the potential to be the best division in the NFL, but you just don't know about the Jets and Bills.
I'll go with this, but can see 2 and 3 going either way
Pats 10-6 without brady for the 4 games, 11-5 or 12-4 depending on a reduction
Dolphins 9-7
Bills 8-8
Jets 6-10
Last edited by Flabbibulin; 08-29-2015 at 02:36 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 09:45 AM
|
#4
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
|
New England's secondary is going to be one of the worst in the league, so regardless of the Brady situation that is going to be a big problem for them. With that secondary likely to be bad, Brady is going to have to be near MVP levels to win the division. But one injury to Gronk, and they are in a world of hurt. I think it's the Bills time to come through, should be an elite defense and they need a competent offense and not much more to win the division.
Buffalo 11-5
New England 8-8
Miami 8-8
New York 4-12
__________________
"Think I'm gonna be the scapegoat for the whole damn machine? Sheeee......."
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 09:50 AM
|
#5
|
|
Uncle Chester
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Da_Chief
|
Jackson showed last year that he still has gas in the tank. I'm a little surprised at this one.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 09:59 AM
|
#6
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Shawn Lemon, former Stampeder, released by 49ers. He was released by the Steelers earlier this off-season. Will see if he gets a look from another team.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 10:25 AM
|
#7
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Da_Chief
|
Wouldn't mind the Raiders picking this guy up as he would be a solid 2nd running back.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 10:34 AM
|
#8
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Wouldn't mind the Raiders picking this guy up as he would be a solid 2nd running back.
|
I actually like the Raiders' RB situation this year. I think Murray is a stud and Helu is a great third-down back.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 11:44 AM
|
#9
|
|
#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Sadly not in the Dome.
|
Washington is just a mess. Never cared for Griffin and didn't think he would ever love up to his draft but man o man dies Gruden ever hate him. Cousins named the starter now when is RGIII released? No way the team can keep him cause of he's healthy ask season they're on the hook for his $16mil next season.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 11:44 AM
|
#10
|
|
Everyone's Favorite Oilfan!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, California
|
Hey everyone! Hope you are all doing well. Looking forward to talking football with all of you again this season!
I'm surprised Jackson was cut by the Bills. I think a lot of teams will be in on him. Dallas? Houston? New England? That's just a few.
They named their starting QB for week 1 as well and it's not Manuel (he will be the backup). Wasn't expecting that before preseason.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 11:44 AM
|
#11
|
|
#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Sadly not in the Dome.
|
And it's possible Manuel is released from Buffalo. Man, terrible drafts for those teams.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 12:18 PM
|
#12
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: sector 7G
|
Brady and the NFL did not settle, verdict will arrive this week. I think he walks.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 12:28 PM
|
#13
|
|
Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
|
So who's left to run the ball in Buffalo? It's insane how they drafted Spiller when they had Lynch and Jackson....trade Lynch...now they're left with nothing, Lynch is still a top 5 back in the league. That right there is awful management of assets.
I think Brady's playing in week 1, but this is that freak year where 3 teams end up at 10-6, and the Pats by some crazy tie breaker lose out on the Division and the Wild Card.
Miami 10-6
Buffalo 10-6
New England 10-6
Jets 2-14
__________________
"Some guys like old balls"
Patriots QB Tom Brady
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 12:31 PM
|
#14
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Calgary
|
I thought Fred Jackson was the perfect compliment to McCoy, especially since McCoy is always an injury risk. So I'm shocked by his release, he won't wait long to sign a new contract.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 12:33 PM
|
#15
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rubecube
I actually like the Raiders' RB situation this year. I think Murray is a stud and Helu is a great third-down back.
|
Yeah but Jackson would be a major improvement on Richardson who may be cut today. Murray and Helu is a decent tandem but you need depth as chances are one or both of them will spend time injured.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 12:36 PM
|
#16
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
So who's left to run the ball in Buffalo? It's insane how they drafted Spiller when they had Lynch and Jackson....trade Lynch...now they're left with nothing, Lynch is still a top 5 back in the league. That right there is awful management of assets.
I think Brady's playing in week 1, but this is that freak year where 3 teams end up at 10-6, and the Pats by some crazy tie breaker lose out on the Division and the Wild Card.
Miami 10-6
Buffalo 10-6
New England 10-6
Jets 2-14
|
For whatever reason teams seem to have less patience with running backs. It's become one of the more disposable positions in the NFL where teams feel they can find starters late in the draft or via free agency.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 01:20 PM
|
#17
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
So who's left to run the ball in Buffalo? It's insane how they drafted Spiller when they had Lynch and Jackson....trade Lynch...now they're left with nothing, Lynch is still a top 5 back in the league. That right there is awful management of assets.
I think Brady's playing in week 1, but this is that freak year where 3 teams end up at 10-6, and the Pats by some crazy tie breaker lose out on the Division and the Wild Card.
Miami 10-6
Buffalo 10-6
New England 10-6
Jets 2-14
|
They have Shady in LeSean McCoy.
|
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Da_Chief For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 01:57 PM
|
#18
|
|
#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Sadly not in the Dome.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Da_Chief
They have Shady in LeSean McCoy.
|
Don't count out Bryce Brown as well. The kid has a tonne of talent and is a strong runner but he definitely lacks experience. Flashed at times with the Eagles but was very erratic to say the least.
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 05:04 PM
|
#19
|
|
Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Da_Chief
They have Shady in LeSean McCoy.
|
This tells you how much I'm following football this year...I actually have McCoy on my one and only fantasy team... 
__________________
"Some guys like old balls"
Patriots QB Tom Brady
|
|
|
|
|
08-31-2015, 05:09 PM
|
#20
|
|
Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
|
Which teams should we be watching for improvements this year? I did notice the other night when watching the Cincy and Tampa Bay pre season game that the last 3 teams that had the top pick in the draft combined to win 31 games the following season in Indy, KC, and Houston. In the case of KC and Houston, their top pick really didn't do anything either. Even when Carolina went 1-15 they still moved to 6 wins the next year. Every year someone ends up surprising.
So with that can we expect Tampa to move up this year? The little bit I know of them, they do have some decent offensive weapons, and a defence that could be a good unit. Plus it's a real wild card of a Division.
The Raiders have been lousy forever, but maybe Del Rio can change things up, Derek Carr was decent last year and should be better this year.
Minnesota was not bad last year but with AP back I suspect can be better, also Teddy Bridgewater being a year older should help.
__________________
"Some guys like old balls"
Patriots QB Tom Brady
|
|
|
|
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Sylvanfan For This Useful Post:
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:22 AM.
|
|
