Dave's NFL 2009-10 predictions

[Archer]

Addai? What has he ever done to be considered anything but average?
Brown a rookie. Won't be overly judgmental until he actually plays an NFL game that means something.
Gonzales has proven nothing.
Clark and Wayne obviously legit.

While I dislike Addai as much as the next guy it has to be pointed out that his best two seasons came when he was sharing the carries and playing in short bursts . It's no coincedence that a player with injury problems in the past gets hurt when he is asked to take on the full load like last season . Now Brown is in Indy , the Colts should (if all goes to plan) be able to play the three runningbacks in short bursts (Mike Hart being the 3rd) . Lets also not forget that argubly Addais best season came as a rookie , so there is hope for Brown coming right in and doing well (system wise) .... but I agree that with every rookie comes some caution.

I mean I would put him ahead of slightly average , he rushed for 1,000 yards as a rookie with 7 tds at 4.8 YPC then followed that up by making the pro bowl the next year with similar stats and 5 more tds . Last year he was just comppetly banged up . He is also a great pass blocker with good hands . I wouldn't say he's near the elite group of HB's though .

Gonzalez has proven he is a good slot WR in the NFL , how he takes to the outside will be a different story .... but by the looks of pre-season we will be mixing up where the WR's line up and Gonzales showed on a few occasions that he can get open deep from the outside .

I could argue with Harrisons extreme fall off that the WRs are improved this year , especially if Collie steps up like they expect him to .

[Aso]

Broncos at 7-9? lol.

Raiders at 2-14? lol.

[MVP1991]

Broncos at 7-9? lol.

Raiders at 2-14? lol.

Who cares both are going to suck and won't make the playoffs.

[Aso]

Who cares both are going to suck and won't make the playoffs.

So those records should be flipped.

[Primetime]

So those records should be flipped.

Raiders 7-9?

[Aso]

Raiders 7-9?

Yes first season without double digit losses in a long time, i hope.

[Primetime]

Yes first season without double digit losses in a long time, i hope.

Keep dreaming.

[Gonzo]

LoL. Raider's still aren't breaking 5 wins this year. Double-Digit losses...Like always.

[dboy_dc]

I'm just happy... I just dont see green bay doing that though. I mean, dont get me wrong, I have a hell of a lot of respect for that team and their talent. I even believe that they'll beat out Min and Chi for the North but I dont see them going that deep. Although they're capable, if they do I hope they win it all.

[KoRnStARr]

It's homerish to say the Titans can get to the AFCCG this year when they failed to do so last year, with a better team. The Steelers and Patriots have IMPROVED...

[St. Francisco]

1. Tennessee Titans (12-4) - They're absolutely solid everywhere and I expect Vince Young to make a surprise appearance this year. I still think he has what it takes to be special.

[St. Francisco]

Raiders won't finish 4th in the West. They'll finish 2nd.
No way do Broncos win 7 games.

Lulz.

Dave,

Nice assessment on Tampa. The only thing I don't agree with is the number of wins. You have it too high at 4. I'm thinking 2 or 3...seriously.

Nice call.

I'm a Titans fan and I even think they're only going 11-5. Tougher schedule, and loss of Big Al will knock two wins from the team.

But we win the AFC South, not the Colts, Gonzo.

No, that's honestly how I feel about our team. We've gotten stronger on offense and slipped up a little on defense. We play Miami, Pittsburgh, and San Diego - three of the AFC's conference champions last year, and add New England to that list too.

I'm not a dumbass homer like a lot of the people on this board, and I like making my predictions realistic. That being said, the Titans go 11-5, win the AFC South and lose to New England in the AFC Championship.

The Titans predictions in this thread kill me.

Broncos at 7-9? lol.

Raiders at 2-14? lol.

Who cares both are going to suck and won't make the playoffs.

So those records should be flipped.

[dope]

I also chuckled at the vikings record....i mean its possible they go 3-8 from here on out but i highly doubt it with our schedule.

good god a lot of these predictions are way off.

[dave]

I really nailed the Cincinnati prediction too.

And Dope, remember I made the Minnesota prediction based on the loss of both Williams for four games. Clearly that didn't happen. Had it happened, Minnesota might very well have finished 8-8.

As for the critics, where the hell are your pre-season predictions?

Enough said.

[Bmore]

I'm not a dumbass homer like a lot of the people on this board, and I like making my predictions realistic.

lmfao...