Thought I'd start a thread as the new season is nearly upon us.
Really hoping my Bucs can be better than last year. We should be but cant see past the Saints winning that division.
As for the superbowl this year, its anybodys guess really in the AFC cant see past either the patriots or the broncos, think a few others will be improved on last year, but not up to the standard that those sides set.
Meanwhile the NFC is a totally different prospect, the seahawks will once again be strong but don't feel they have the defensive weapons they had last year, the 49's will always be there or there abouts especially if they can keep Kapernick fit. The saints look like a much stronger outfit than last year, as do the Eagles and both have a realistic chance in the playoffs. In the North, take your pick, Green Bay, Lions and Bears all have what it takes to win the Division, but it remains to be seen if any can defend well enough to have a stronger impact in the play offs. If they can get a top 15 rated defence, then they wont be far away.
Personally I fancy the superbowl to be the Patriots against the Saints.
I have set up a NFLUK.com fantasy league if anybody is interested in joining youll find it here.
http://www.nfluk.com/fantasy/index.html league name: Charlton life password: bigbob.
Whats your thoughts on the fast approaching new season?
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Not sure how the officials are going to ref the game with the amount of flags that have been flying about in pre-season, so it might take a bit of time for players to adjust. Expecting some good games and Pats v Pack SB hopefully.
Also feel Green Bays offence is a bit predictable at times, so hope Lacey can take a bit of pressure of Rodgers.
Not sure where you are sitting in Oakland hopefully in the black hole it can be crazy!
Go to the pre game BBQ's in the car park, they will look after you especially if you wear silver and black
Whoever wins the NFC West will win the superbowl. Looking at Seattle's schedule, it is very tough, so think they will perish in the play offs to the 49'ers in their magnificent new Strauss Stadium.
Agree with those fancied AFC teams mentioned in previous posts, but surprised there was no mention of Flaco's Ravens. They will not be far away. Not really bothered as long as Dallas don't win it (sorry Bilko!)!!
sAint's are at the mighty Atlanta Falcons this weekend, pretty much a local derby in these parts.NFC should be pretty great though, I thought the 49ers had a better team than Seattle last season but the home advantage won it for them. This year though it looks like the NFC West will drop back a bit as there have been loads of injuries in the 49ers and Cardinals defence. and the Rams are pretty meh even without Bradford down. NFC North looks great, I think the Bears should win but wouldn't be surprised if any of the 4 teams made the playoffs really, think the Vikings will be much improved although Packers probably the favourites to join them. NFC South looks very good as well, Saints to win the division as they look stacked but again I think the other 3 teams have a shot at the wild card spot, Buccs should be better, especially on defence and Falcons with Julio Jones back. Panthers have had a dreadful off season after it looked like they had made a team which would be good for years but their defence might still give them a shot. I'm a Redskins fan but christ, the NFC East is the embarrassment of the NFC. Excited about Desean Jackson and hopefully RG3 steps back up but I don't expect much, Eagles to walk it.
Too late for a nfl.com fantasy league? A CharltonLife draft would be pretty cool.
Well maybe to 6-10 !!!
Cant see past packers in the NFC and patriots in AFC. Maybe steelers.
Leroy normally has a decent take on the nfl.
Nathan Prior not so much.
http://quizdoo.com/nfl-knowledge-quiz-part-1/question-1
Nobody expected our start and I think surprise was a big factor. We've lost that this year along with key offensive players IMO.
Think the Colts are the ones to watch
Raiders - me and Northstandsteve
Chiefs - stackitsteve
Chargers - Blinkant
Broncos - Leroy Ambrose and few others.
Check it out, its worth doing as can win superbowl or superbash tickets as well as a lot of goodies like jerseys etc from different teams.
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AFC WEST:
Broncos – Leroy Ambrose
Chiefs – stackitsteve
Raiders – MrOneLung, northstandsteve
Chargers - Blinkant
NFC EAST:
Cowboys – supaclive
Giants – SuedeAdidas
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Redskins – bolloxbolder, hudson-son-son
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