**NFL PREDICTIONS NEXT YEAR**

[Geo]

Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

If, and this is a big if, the Falcons have a good draft and their coaching staff uses more of a man coverage based defense, i can see the Falcons having a bounce back year.

Theyre not as far off as people think they are.

I think it's more that they're not as close as you think they are.

To put it bluntly, they aren't good passing the ball and defending the pass. You just won't make the playoffs with that being the case.

[bigbluedefense]

Originally Posted by Geo

I think it's more that they're not as close as you think they are.

To put it bluntly, they aren't good passing the ball and defending the pass. You just won't make the playoffs with that being the case.

i thought their defense played pretty well last year. it was good enough at least. they just couldnt score. that defense was on the field way too much.

i think with a good run game, and perhaps one more playmaker WR and a game manager qb, they can be decent.

it really depends on their offseason. we've seen less talented teams turn it around before.

[bearsfan_51]

The Falcons desperately need Abraham and Coleman to stay healthy and productive for 16 games, and for Anderson to take the next step and become a pass rushing force. They have the makings of a tremendous D-line, which could be their saving grace, but it's full of question marks.

And they need a big run-stuffing nose tackle to compliment the group they have now. Grady Jackson previously filled that role.

[Geo]

I'm just not seeing what you're seeing, BBD.

They don't have a good #2 or #3 corner, which allows their #1 corner to not be as exposed as he can be. Their safeties suck, and the middle linebacker isn't much better. The LDE they drafted hasn't looked anything more than a non-factor, and Rod Coleman is only a year older and injury prone the last two years.

If not for Carolina's offense being a waste of space, the Falcons will get lit up for 30 in every division game. And they can't pass the ball well enough to outscore that.

[bigbluedefense]

Originally Posted by Geo

I'm just not seeing what you're seeing, BBD.

They don't have a good #2 or #3 corner, which allows their #1 corner to not be as exposed as he can be. Their safeties suck, and the middle linebacker isn't much better. The LDE they drafted hasn't looked anything more than a non-factor, and Rod Coleman is only a year older and injury prone the last two years.

If not for Carolina's offense being a waste of space, the Falcons will get lit up for 30 in every division game. And they can't pass the ball well enough to outscore that.

well, a big thing for me will be their offseason. i need to see what they do before i put my stamp on them.

Remember, Houston and Anderson were rookies. They should get better. Like BF51 said, if they get a NT and they can stay healthy, they can have a very good dline. They won't be the best defense on earth, but if a couple of things fall their way, theyll be good.

As for offense, well, thats where they need to focus their offseason. They should go after a veteran qb like Warner to hold the fort, and develop a qb behind him preferably a 2nd round qb.

*shrug* it remains to be seen what happens. last year was a surreal experience for them. its hard to play well with all the crap they went through.

[LonghornsLegend]

These threads keep popping up, but even these are going to be hard to judge without seeing what players get released and signed and drafted...


All I know is im sticking with the super bowl matchup of the Chargers vs the Cowboys

[Geo]

The Ryan Leaf Bowl, lol.

[yodapoop]

1. The Patriots will win have the best record in the NFL

2. The Vikings, Eagles, Panthers, Bills, and Browns will make the playoffs this year unlike last year

3. The Cowboys, Redskins, Buccaneers, Titans, and Steelers will miss the playoffs this year that was in the playoffs the year before

4. Eli Manning will win the MVP

5. Darren McFadden will win Offensive Rookie of The Year

6. Chris Long will win defensive Rookie of The Year

7. Greg Jennings that wasnt on the Pro Bowl team this year will make the Pro Bowl Team next year

8. Junior Seau will retire after this year

9. Jamarcus Russell will have a breakout year this year

10. Scott Linehan will be fired as Head Coach

11. AD will lead the NFL in Rushing Yards

12. Wes Welker will lead the NFL in Receptions

13. Rams will have the first pick next year

14. Giants will win the Superbowl beating the Colts

[Gay Ork Wang]

Originally Posted by yodachu

10. Scott Linehan will be fired as Head Coach

U wish that would happen