2003 NFL Predictions

[NewYorkFNJets]

Originally posted by jjt914
ok i really have to dis agree with you here.

Nfc south. one of league's weaker divisions? are you serious. last year the Bucs win the super Bowl and the Falcons go deep into the playoffs, and the saints barely miss the playoffs and go 9-7. and the panthers are going to be good this year. now is this really a weak division?

now for your predictions.

1.) Tampa Bay 12-4
2.) Saints 10-6
3.) Falcons 9-7
4.) Panthers 7-9

Don't disagree with me if don't even comprehend what I'm saying. I said the Panthers could PROBABLY WIN one the NFL's weaker divisions, and picked them to finish THIRD in the NFC South. Now, if you think that implies that I'm calling the NFC South a weak division, you must not have passed English class in school. It implies the NFC South is one of the stronger divisions.

As for FGators saying there is no way a playoff team (Cleveland) will go 4-12, well, they really aren't much of a playoff team. They have no returning starters at linebacker, they have a huge distraction in the Couch vs Holcombe QB controversy, they lost around 10 free agents and gained one in LB Barry Gardner. They are not near as good a team as they were last year and they are playing against a much harder schedule. 8-8 would be a downright miracle.

[jjt914]

ok sorry read it wrong. oh yea i did pass all of my english classes

[cHaYsTeR]

AFC North
Steelers (9-7) - Maddox will have a mediocre year, the running game won't help him much until the end of the season when Zereoue steps it up. Batch will get a few starts due to minor Maddox injury. INT and Fumbles will be high, but defense will cut down the damage. WR yrdge will be high. Gildon injured, draft pick Jackson will step in. Defense will be top 10. 4-4 start, but will go 5-3 to end the regular season.

Ravens (9-7) - Ravens will surprise. I have no reason to believe they will beat out Steelers for division title b/c their QB/WR situation is worse. Billick will start Boller sometime during season, but he won't play well (he's a rookie). Defense will be top 5. Overuse of running game will slow down J. Lewis and Smith will step in. 6-2 start, but will go 3-5 against offense heavy 2nd half of schedule. Definite WC berth if starting QB(s) can perform.

Browns (6-10) - Difficult schedule will keep them out the playoffs. Couch will have a mediocre year, Holcombe won't do much better. Northcutt and Morgan will become WRs 1 and 2. W. Green will not be a factor. Defense will be unremarkable. They will pull out the close games. Possibly a 4-4 start, and 2-6 the rest of the way.

Bengals (6-10) - Coach Lewis will have difficulty getting wins on a young team playing a tough schedule, but he will begin turning around the team. Look out for the Bengals to win some surprising games. Draft picks Washington, Steinbach, and Abdullah will establish themselves as franchise players. Rest of defense will manage to screw it up for the team (hah). Will go 3-5 1st half, 3-5 2nd half.

[Champ24]

I think you guys are underestimating the Broncos chances. I bet Plummer will surprise people, he has so many weapons at his disposal. The Broncos could have a top 5 offense if he performs well and I think he will. I bet Portis gets close to 2,000 yards as well, but the only thing that may stop this team is the defense, which I think will surprise people. THey have a solid front 7, its just the secondary that scares me. With some easy games, look for a 10-6 record or maybe even better because their schedule looks easier on paper then last year.

[SKYLINE]

ravens will be 2-0 against the steelers!!!!:redfinger

[BigBucs]

Bucs win the Superbowl everything else is erelovant(sp?)

[Idiot]

1. Brad Johnson will probably suffer an injury during the season, allowing some other team to pass them by.

2. Irrelevant.

[I rule the penis]

EAST
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2.Ny Jets 11-5
5.Dolphins 10-6
Bills 9-7
patriots 7-9

NORTH
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4.Browns 10-6
6.steelers 9-7
Ravens 7-9
Bengals 4-12

SOUTH
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1.Titans 13-3
Colts 9-7
Jaguars 6-10
Texans 5-11

WEST
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3.Oakland 11-5
Chiefs 9-7
Broncos 9-7
Chargers 7-9
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3.Oakland 23
6.Steelers 28

4.Browns 10
5.Dolphins 28
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6.Steelers 31
1.Titans 34

5.Dolphins 21
2.Jets 31
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2.Jets 24 ( AFC CHAMPS )
1.Titans 17

EAST
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3.Giants 11-5
6.Eagles 10-6
Redskins 9-7
Cowboys 7-9

North
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2.Packers 12-4
Vikings 9-7
Detroit 5-11
Bears 3-13

South
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1.Bucs 12-4
5.Falcons 11-5
Panthers 8-8
Saints 6-10

WEST
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4.Rams 11-5
49ers 10-6
Cardnials 7-9
Seahawks 6-10

6.Eagles 21
3.Giants 27

5.Falcons 24
4.Rams 21
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5.Falcons 24
1.Bucs 17

3.Giants 28
2.Packers 20
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5.Falcons 24
3.Giants 31 (NFC CHAMPS)

Super Bowl ( NEW YORK GAME )
3.Giants 21
2.Jets 27

NEW YORK JETS
SUPER BOWL CHAMPS

[baseballspan]

Vikes will NFC North division...thats all i have to say..

[Nutsacjac]

AFC East
1.)NEW YORK 11-5 Pennington's sophomore year as starter will be a battle for respect.
2.)MIAMI 10-6 QB controversy could damage Phags Super Bowl hopes.
3.)NEW ENGLAND 9-7 Very dangerous team if their revamped defense can gell.
4.)BUFFALO 9-7 Have worked very hard to improve and looks like a contender.

I understand you're a Jets fan and all, but this is just ridiculous.

Every other team in the AFC East improved themselves besides the Jets, who only got worse. They might get to 8-8. Might.