SI: NFL 2007 Preview

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

It said that Dr. Z made the record projections. So yeah, big disconnect between the writeups and the projections.

But seriously, in the NFL these days, anything can happen. This prediction is just as likely to be right as someone who says we'll go 10-6.

Hell, the Raiders under Culpepper could make the playoffs. You just never know.

I like our chances myself, I think we're going to have scratch and claw early on to win games by scores of like 10-9 or 7-6. The D is going to be nasty, but I think the offensive line is going to take time to come together. I see a repeat of 2005, where the defense helps us tread water, and then in November and December the offense comes together and we reel off a big winning streak.

I agree. I think most of these predictions, including my own, are a toss at best in most divisions. Even with the NFC East, you really wouldn't be all that wrong by predicting a team like the Giants to take it all...or the Skins for that matter.

But I'm with you and the others, I like our chances. I think we're probably closer to a 10-6 team than most people realize.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I agree. I think most of these predictions, including my own, are a toss at best in most divisions. Even with the NFC East, you really wouldn't be all that wrong by predicting a team like the Giants to take it all...or the Skins for that matter.

But I'm with you and the others, I like our chances. I think we're probably closer to a 10-6 team than most people realize.

I dont see how the Giants even seem to be better this season. They have tons of questions about their D, run game, Oline and QB. 6-10 is a bit harsh, it is pretty much assuming we are in the same position as last year which I do not think is correct...

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by hooskins

I dont see how the Giants even seem to be better this season. They have tons of questions about their D, run game, Oline and QB. 6-10 is a bit harsh, it is pretty much assuming we are in the same position as last year which I do not think is correct...

No, you're absolutely right about the Giants. All things being equal, they probably could very well end up being last in the division. However, they are the type of team if they get hot, they get on a streak and end up in the playoffs.

[Monksdown]

In the window that discusses Randle El.... I can't agree with their analysis of Antwaan's deep threat ability. First, he is another example of how we overpay for talent. I am normally a big supporter of utilizing Danny Boyz' deep pockets. But he really disappointed me.

Is Antwaan a deep threat? He is exceptional at turning nothing into something. IE: Screens, quick outs-ins. Things that get the ball in his hands, allowing him to stretch those short plays into longer ones.

Brandon and Santana are our deep threats.

Randle El doesnt have the permanent sticky on his hands that Santana, Cooley, and Lloyd have. Not that he cant catch the ball, but he doesnt necessarily go up and get it. Which is a characteristic of a succesfull deep threat receiver. Anyone else reading him the same way?