Surprise teams in '09?

[TheSmurfs22]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

The Bengals have one of the worst ownerships IMO, I think they continue to waste away Carson Palmer's talent. Unless the Steelers and Baltimore take a major nose dive, I don't see them being successful.

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When I worked in the league we played the Bengals and they were very hard to work with. They were disorganized and did things at the last minute thus causing a headache for all of us in stadium ops. I learned that for the most part, teams that had problems on the field had administrative issues off the field as well.
As much as I hate the Cowboys they ran an extremely professional organization and Jerry Jones was the ustmost professional.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Every year there are teams that jump out of no where and surprise you... last year Ten went 13-3 or ATL 11-5 even ARZ going to the Super Bowl!! Who do you guys think will be the BIG SURPRISE this season?

I say Kansas City has a shot at being a wildcard team because of Cassel and Bowe, he has the potential to become a solid WR. LJ could be a factor with a good QB. 9-7

In the NFC I will roll with New Orleans because eventually their D will step up and Brees, Colston, and Moore make up a Great passing attack even if Shockey isn't a major factor. Bush will be better and Pierre Thomas came on strong last year. I could see this team winning 11 games this season and winning the south.

KC will be much improved, but they look to have a brutal schedule that includes three trips to the east coast and I believe they play the nfc east four consecutive weeks. I think Cleveland will be better and can take advantage of a weak schedule in the afc and I think San Fran in the nfc

[Dirtbag59]

Should have opened the thread with "no spoilers"

Ummm lets see........San Francisco, St. Louis, Houston, Buffalo, Kansas City, and Washington are all nominees for surprise teams. I say Houston, Washington, and St. Louis will do well next year.

[DBUCHANON101]

Houston looks good.
St Louis may take some time for Spags to get the defense right.
KC. Im not sold on Cassel. could be a product of the NE system. plus havin Moss and Welker can make any QB look good.

[an23dy]

I think the surprise team this year will be Dallas or Philly.
Surprisingly bad that is, I think one of them is headed to 5-11, but I don't know who yet, leaning towards Dallas.
Redskins as surprisingly good, also the Texans and San Fran.

[freddavisbro86]

lions sorta haaaa

[DBUCHANON101]

Well the Lions can only improve.

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by DBUCHANON101

Well the Lions can only improve.

Buh Duh Dum bum....

[skinsfan69]

I think Seattle is going to bounce back pretty strong and I expect them to be in the playoff hunt.

[Ldyskns fan 26]

My two picks are the Texans and the 49ers.

[backrow]

My Surprise is no surprise!

Steelers repeat taking it to the G-men!

Skins barely miss POs with 9 wins after the OL breaks down after week 7. Two wins each over cow-not-quite men and e-girlz! Zorn and Soup stay! Vinnie-look-inna-my-eyyes stays. We draft a LB in the 1st next year. OL in the 4th and 5th.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Who do you guys think will be the BIG SURPRISE this season?

BEARS and the BENGALS

Bears-I think Juaquin Iglesias will be a really good receiver, i think that Johnny Knox will help out with PR/KR giving Hester more time to work on WR
I think Cutler will hook Bennett up b/c they're college buddies

Bengals- Have a good defense which got better with a good draft, and they get Carson Palmer back, Chris Henry is getting rave reviews during OTAs and Coles replaces Housh and they got some young receivers waiting in the wings

[TheSmurfs22]

I am going with the Chiefs. Eventhough they are going through an overhaul on and off the field this team has some potential.

[DBUCHANON101]

Today, the Jacksonville Jaguars find themselves at the top of the list for possible relocation - a rumor that Weaver dismisses. In the aforementioned Post article, he affirms his commitment to Jacksonville -- a city he notes to be growing steadily (by almost 20,000 people a year, according to some estimates) -- but acknowledges the challenges in owning and operating a small-market team.

Los Angeles is the top contender. Football and business enthusiasts alike are given to pose the question: “How does Jacksonville have football when LA doesn’t?”

Although rhetorical, it’s a compelling query. After all, LA is the second-largest market in the US. With its virtually limitless fanbase and corporate sponsors, the Jaguars’ financial woes would melt away.

I know this is off topic. I couldnt imagine the LA JAGS. if they kept the name

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by DBUCHANON101

Today, the Jacksonville Jaguars find themselves at the top of the list for possible relocation - a rumor that Weaver dismisses. In the aforementioned Post article, he affirms his commitment to Jacksonville -- a city he notes to be growing steadily (by almost 20,000 people a year, according to some estimates) -- but acknowledges the challenges in owning and operating a small-market team.

Los Angeles is the top contender. Football and business enthusiasts alike are given to pose the question: “How does Jacksonville have football when LA doesn’t?”

Although rhetorical, it’s a compelling query. After all, LA is the second-largest market in the US. With its virtually limitless fanbase and corporate sponsors, the Jaguars’ financial woes would melt away.

I know this is off topic. I couldnt imagine the LA JAGS. if they kept the name

Wait a minute...so your saying going to California, who has the WORST financial situation out of all 50 states, is the answer? HAHAHA. L.A. lost 2 teams for a reason! It wasn't cause the money was pouring in.
I'd rather see Las Vegas get a team, or even Honolulu.