2011-12 NFL Predictions

well when you throw all screens to backs and WR and little slant passes over the middle you don't throw INTs.   how mais throws are all 0-ny yds after catches of these dinky dunky passes did woodhead and welker have last year . thats why he has 36 -4  his throws are all 0-10yds

he's is frontrunner when things are easy and going well  he's the rah rah in your face playing to the camera phoney

in a competitive game or in playoffs he folds he becomes meak mild HORIZONTAL TOM

 

Miami Dolphins  6-10   (7-9 in 2010)

They were a below average team last year...and in the offseason they did absolutely NOTHING to improve their position.  As a matter of fact they gave up 1300 yards of rushing production in Williams and Brown which was only good for 21st last season.  Chad Henne just doesn't have a lot of options on the offensive side of the ball outside of Brandon Marshall.  Not much coming in for the rookie class...I just can't see them getting many wins this year.

Sorry dude, I gotta throw my two cents in here. Call me a bias fan or whatever, but I am definitely realistic.

Miami is set on defense for years to come, the question mark is definitely on offense. You say they have no weapons on offense besides Marshall? They have the highest paid slot receiver in the league in Devon Bess, they will also be using Bush to spread the defense and have a power back in Thomas. I agree their run game will not be as highly noted as last years, but weapons-wise their offense is ahead of where it was last year. Also, their biggest off-season aquisition was firing their offensive coordinator and hiring an O-cord who will spread the ball out. Miami had by far one of the worst coordinators in the league, you will not find ONE fins fan who liked Dan Henning. His play calling was awful and he never gave Henne any choices. They would always send out 2 or 3 receivers and Henne did not have the green light to audible into plays that he wanted. O-coordinator may seem like an after thought, but mark my words their offense will be much improved know Henne is a huge question mark, but he has 9 three hundred yard games in less than 30 career starts. Henne is also 25-37 for 369 yards 1TD/0int in the preseason this year when he has the starting offense. The Fins also had a very depleted offensive line last year and started a right tackle at center for 6 games late in the year (hence why the drafted a center first round) I have very high hopes for the offense this year and I truly believe they will shock a lot of people

SUPER BOWL XLVI


Atlanta Falcons   def.   Pittsburgh Steelers

MVP   -    Matt Ryan


Offensive Player of the Year   -    Chris Johnson


Defensive Player of the Year  -     Patrick Willis


Offensive Rookie of the Year  -     Cam Newton


Defensive Rookie of the Year  -     Patrick Peterson


Comeback Player of the Year   -    Tony Romo


Coach of the Year  -   Mike Tomlin

Most Passing Yards   -   Drew Brees   (4,650)

Most Passing TD's    -   Tom Brady   (34)

Most INT's   -   Cam Newton    (20)

Most Rushing Yards  -   Chris Johnson   (1,890)

Most Rushing TD's   -   Chris Johnson    (17)

Most Receptions   -    Calvin Johnson Jr.  (109)

Most Receiving Yards   -   Andre Johnson   (1,470)

Most Receiving TD's   -    Reggie Wayne  (14)

Most Sacks   -   Clay Matthews  (17)

Most Interceptions   -    Aqib Talib   (9)

There is no doubt that Brady takes advantage of what he has to work with...but he is still without a doubt the most consistent and efficient QB out there. 

Brees has deep play guys with Colston and Henderson and Moore.

Rodgers has Greg Jennings...Rivers has Gates and Jackson. 

But the way I look at it is making the best out of what is given to you...the Patriots lead the league in points scored every freakin year and Brady is among the leaders in TD's/Rating/Passing Yards...so how can you really argue with what he is doing?

Does it really make a difference if he hits 10 passes @ 8 yards a piece or 4 passes @ 20 yards a piece?

 nice thread

These are too "predictable".  There is no way everyone will finish where they are supposed to.  Won't even be close.

Seasons are a lot more unpredictable.

I was reading this and thought you had a pretty good thing going until you said ATL would win it all. They are incredibly over rated. They'll have an 8-8 or a 9-7 year, and get rolled again in the playoffs. The offense is good, but Matt Ryan isn't anywhere near what the media cracks him up to be. 3-5 Yard dump offs every time, and their defense can't stop a nosebleed. Just my .02 but good luck.

Sup CMJ

They went 7-9 last year and blew 3 games late at home against the Browns, Bills and Lions.

I'm not going to make any rediculous statements, but I don't think you want your favorite team to have to play the Fins. They could be dangerous.

lmao don't judge a book by its cover. Hopefully you can red between those lines.

Atlanta in the SuperBowl eh? Well I am not so sure.

 

Could not agree more and this is coming from a Bills fan.

Great writeup CMJ

I really like the pieces the Bills have on offense, sadly I don't know too much about their defense.

Too bad we're stuck in the AFC east, why can't the Fins and Bills be in the NFC West

No one has mentioned but ever since they (Patriots) got caught stealing plays of opponents they haven't won nada!!

 

Solid points brought  on by all...the biggest discrepancy seems to be with the Dolphins.  I agree that the receiving combo of Bess and Marshall is pretty damn solid.  I also agree that the defense is above average at a lot of positions.  However....I just can't see them being able to RUN the ball consistently enough to put up wins.  They gave up not ONE, but TWO running backs in the offseason...and you just don''t replace that instantly.

And as far as the retarded comment about the Patriots not winning anything since the "spygate" bullshit...get a life.


The Pats have been the best team in the NFL since then. 

Very good point. I was very pissed they released some guy named Korey sheets who had speed and power as a third down back to sign Larry Johnson. Then they cut Larry Johnson after he played well. I personally like the coaching staff on the Fins but sometimes I really question the moves they make. But what do I know, they get paid to do this and I'm just a lowly fan.

I was pissed they let go Ronnie Brown. I can't tell you how many times in the last few years I saw Ronnie Brown run the ball 5 times for 25 yards on the opening drive, and then only get 7-10 more touches the rest of the game ( that goes back to my original point about how bad their offensive coordinator was.) However I think signing Reggie Bush will be what keeps their head above water in the running game. The back they drafted out of K-state was suppose to be a first round back, however I heard he had fumbling problems and that dropped him to the second round. I expect Thomas to carry the ball 12-15 times and game and Bush to get 6-8 carries and 3-4 receptions. I honestly do believe Miami can have a better run game this year, based on play calling and the fact that Henne MIGHT be able to spread the defense out. I still really wish they would have brought Ronnie Brown back and spent their first two draft picks on offensive lineman.

With all of this being said, If Henne comes out this year and completly shits the bed, I could definitely see Miami going 6-10 or 5-11 worst case scenario.

However I have seen every single throw Chad Henne has made in his NFL career and I truly believe that he will shine this year.

I have always said that I think Henne will struggle until he leaves Miami, and then will be a top 10 QB in the NFL. Dude has a straight cannon and can throw darts on the run. Just lacks confidence and I hope this new O-cord can enstill him with the trust he needs.