Big Board: Geno Smith Quickly Rising On Draft Boards

October 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Below is Daniel Evans big board for the 2012 NFL Draft. Matt Barkley is still No. 1, but the story is West Virginia’s Geno Smith. Smith has jumped from off the board in the preseason to nearly the top of it.

1. QB Matt Barkley

Barkley has not had the senior season that many expected thus far, but he still makes NFL scouts drool. He has a big arm, has played in a NFL offense, and is going to be taken early in the 2013 NFL Draft.
2. QB Geno Smith

Geno Smith isn’t this high on most draft boards yet, but he is clearly a big arm guy that is starting to entice scouts. He may end up winning the Heisman Trophy and then going in the top ten of the NFL Draft (or higher).
3. LB Jarvis Jones

Jones has been so impressive early in this college football season that many publications are listing him as a Heisman Trophy candidate.
 4. CB DeMarcus Milliner

Alabama’s top cornerback is flying up draft boards right now. He was very impressive against Ole Miss on Saturday night.
5. DE Barkevious Mingo

Mingo has not done anything to slide down draft boards this season. Right now he looks like the top defensive end prospect for the 2013 NFL Draft.
6. LB Manti Te’o

T’eo has had a tough season off the field, but has been instrumental for the Irish defense. 
7. DT Johnathan Hankins

Hankins is a gigantic defensive tackle that could become the run stopper that NFL scouts dream about finding in the draft.        
8. CB Johnathan Banks

I think at this point Banks is the player that most NFL scouts are underrating. He makes big plays when he gets his hands on the football and he seems to always be near the ball. 
9. DE Bjoern Werner

Werner is leading the nation in sacks five weeks in. He has been one of the most impressive players in the country and is flying up draft boards.
10. DT Johnathan Jenkins

Like his counterpart, Hankins from Ohio State, Jenkins is a massive body that can shut down an opponent’s entire running game.
11. DE Sam Montgomery

LSU’s other defensive end is rated slightly lower than Mingo, but still figures to be a top 15 pick in the draft. Teams see him as a guy that can work in any defense.
12. DT Star Lotulelei

Scouts rave about Lotulelei because he is super impressive on video tape. His biggest challenge might be the other three defensive tackles in this draft. All have the talent to be top five picks.
13. OT Luke Joeckel

Joeckel is the first offensive tackle on the big board, although this position is typically where you see quick risers. Joeckel is described by most as a guy with great technique.        
14. C/G Barrett Jones

I feel like eventually scouts will wake up and realize that Jones’ versatility to play three offensive line positions with hardly any issues is a huge plus. NFL lineman are moved around constantly due to injuries.          
15. WR Justin Hunter

Before the season, I had Hunter on my big board. He isn’t 100% back from his ACL injury, but his potential is through the roof.
16. CB David Amerson

Amerson was picked on by Tyler Bray in N. C. State’s opening game, but his talent shines through one underwhelming performance.
17. G Chance Warmack

Warmack is one of the best offensive lineman in the country. He is looking more and more like a first round pick.
18. WR Keenan Allen

Some scouts believe Allen is the top receiver prospect in the draft. I’ll take Hunter, who has bigger upside, although Allen has better collegiate production so far.
19. DE Corey Lemonier

Auburn has been terrible this season, but Corey Lemonier has been one of the bright spots. He is a fantastic speed rusher that has a skillset that translates well at the NFL level.         
20. DE Alex Okafor

Okafor already has four sacks this season on a Texas defense that has been relatively underwhelming thus far.
21. DT Kawaan Short

Short has looked like a first round pick since midway through 2011 and he has continued to impress this year. He played really well against Notre Dame.
22. WR Robert Woods

Woods has all the talent in the world, although his teammate Marquise Lee is the better pro prospect.
23. S Eric Reid

Reid continues to look like the top safety prospect for the draft.
24. RB Marcus Lattimore

The South Carolina running back is fully back from his ACL injury. No other running back available runs with the power he does. He can truly carry a workload.
25. RB Le’Veon Bell

Bell is a lot like Lattimore, except he is carrying an entire offense right now. Bell does not have a passing game to take pressure off of him like Lattimore does at times with Connor Shaw.

 

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NFL Week 2 Picks: Will the Packers Start 0-2?

September 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Below, Daniel Evans makes his week two NFL picks. Come back each week to see which teams he is picking to win Saturday’s games. The lines used for the spread picks are from USAToday.com’s odds page (Cover.com odds). The opening line is used for the picks.

NOTE: These picks are subject to change leading up to the games’ start time due to late injury news or a Brett Favre type change of heart. The rest of week two’s games will be added Thursday night/ Friday night.

WEEK 2 NFL PICKS

30		 26 Chicago Bears (+5.5) at Green Bay Packers
I’m sorry Green Bay fans, but every year a talented team with a ton of expectations seems to start 0-2 and fail to meet high expectations right out of the gate. This year, it is going to be the Packers. Aaron Rodgers is great, but this team can’t run and it can’t defend. Jay Cutler and the Bears offense is rolling and the Packers defense doesn’t look like it could stop a small child from scorching its secondary. Randy Moss, who last year at this time was sitting at home watching games, caught a touchdown. Imagine what Brandon Marshall might do.
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NFL Week 1 Picks: Can the Cowboys Upset the Giants?

September 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Below, Daniel Evans makes his week one NFL picks. Come back each week to see which teams he is picking to win Saturday’s games. The lines used for the spread picks are from USAToday.com’s odds page (Cover.com odds). The opening line is used for the picks.

NOTE: These picks are subject to change leading up to the games’ start time due to late injury news or a Brett Favre type change of heart.

WEEK 1 NFL PICKS
   
24 20 Dallas Cowboys (+3.5) at New York Giants
The Giants are the World Champions and since the NFL began this Thursday (er, Wednesday) night tradition where the champions open the season at home, the games have been pretty predictable.  This one has a little different feel to it though. Dallas played well in both games against New York last season and the Cowboys’ revenge factor has to be factored in here somewhere. Even without Jason Witten playing, I’ll take Dallas in the upset.

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31		 Indianapolis Colts (+11) at Chicago Bears
Any time a NFL team is favored by double digit points, I usually go the other way. I know how bad the Colts were last year, but this is a new era of Indianapolis football. Andrew Luck brings new hope and this team will compete for four quarters Sunday. Despite that, Chicago will be thankful it gave Matt Forte a new contract after this one.
 
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16		 Jacksonville Jaguars (+4.5) at Minnesota Vikings
I actually like this game a lot. You get Christian Ponder vs. Blaine Gabbert, who both have a lot of pressure on them to perform this year after subpar rookie campaigns. Plus, there’s the interesting dynamic of the running backs. Will Adrian Peterson play coming off an ACL injury? If he does, will he be effective? And how will Maurice Jones Drew, who just failed to get a new contract, react when Rashaad Jennings scores a touchdown and he is sitting on the bench, still out of shape? The Jags pull the upset.
 
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17		 Buffalo Bills (+4.5) at New York Jets
The loser of this game is going to have a very long week. New York has not shown a speck of offense all season and now has to deal with the Tim Tebow pressure that will start building after Mark Sanchez throws his first incompletion. The Bills will try to ride Fred Jackson, but I think the Jets are smart enough to know that forcing QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to beat them is the best gameplan. Why? Because he can’t do it.
 
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30		 Miami Dolphins (+7.5) at Houston Texans
Miami fans have a lot of concerns about the current makeup of this team and they rightfully should. Ryan Tannehill will start as a rookie, Reggie Bush has never had back to back 1,000 yards seasons, and the receivers are a huge question mark. Houston lost some big pieces this offseason but has more answers than the Dolphins. Expect a big dose of Adrian Foster and expect him to deliver a big day for Houston. Texans win big.
 
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17		  New England Patriots (-7.5) at Tennessee Titans
Jake Locker will get the start at QB for the Titans, who have to hope that Chris Johnson can get back on track in 2012. If he can run well in this one, they have a chance. Even with a big day from CJ2K, the Titans are going to need someone to step up for suspended receiver Kenny Britt. The biggest question for Tom Brady and the Patriots is whether the defense has improved this summer. The offense will be fine. The Pats win and cover.
 
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34		  St. Louis Rams (+10) at Detroit Lions
The Lions, those Detroit Lions, are ten point favorites on opening day and nobody is wondering why. That shows that nobody is questioning how good the Lions are anymore and the entire organization should take credit for that. Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford, & Co. will win, but the Rams have a lot of prove in a division with room for growth. I’ll take the Rams to keep it within the spread.

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31		 Washington Redskins (+10) at New Orleans Saints
New Orleans has a lot to deal with in this game. All of the suspensions, unless they get overturned before kickoff, will play a part in this Saints season whether or not fans want to believe it not. Robert Griffin III will have a Sportscenter play or two, but he won’t be able to overcome a Saints team, playing at home, that is full of emotion.

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10		  Philadelphia Eagles (-8) at Cleveland Browns
Andy Reid has been put on notice: Win or lose your job. It probably was not a big surprise to Reid that he needed to win with his team of superstars, but Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie wanted to remind him anyways. This is a big one for Philly, because it is a winnable opener. Cleveland will start rookies at quarterback (Brandon Weeden) and running back (Trent Richardson). 

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24		 Atlanta Falcons (-3) at Kansas City Chiefs
Atlanta’s offense has looked powerful this preseason, with Julio Jones beginning to come into his own. The Falcons have quietly become a popular pick to win the NFC South. Meanwhile, Kansas City is like a wolf hiding in the middle of the night. The Chiefs are talented, but hardly anyone is talking about them with Peyton Manning in Denver, the Chargers always failing with top talent, and Oakland as the more interesting teams in the division. Shhh, I won’t tell anyone Kansas City, but you may not be hiding for long.
 
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 21 San Francisco 49ers (+7.5) at Green Bay Packers
The NFL served up some dandies in week one, including this great one in Green Bay. The Packers are all offense and the 49ers are led by a suffocating defense that hopes it can rely a little more on its offense in 2012. The Packers only lost two games all of last season and this one is at Lambeau. I’ll take Green Bay.
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9		  Seattle Seahawks (-3) at Arizona Cardinals
I find it interesting that the Seahawks are favored playing a rookie quarterback in Russell Wilson on the road in Arizona. That alone shows how little people trust Arizona, given the Cardinals are starting John Skelton are Sunday afternoon. I want to pick the Cardinals, because this one feels ripe for an upset but I’ll go with my initial gut and take Wilson, Marshawn Lynch, and the Seahawks.
 
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10		 Carolina Panthers (-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This game will be all about the quarterbacks. Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman took a step back last season after looking like the real deal in 2012. Cam Newton was the real deal in his rookie season and looks to have improved even more this offseason. I’ll take Carolina.
 
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20		 Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5) at Denver Broncos
I keep flip flopping on this game. First of all, Denver was considered a huge underdog in the 2011 playoffs against Pittsburgh before winning off of Tim Tebow’s pass to Demaryius Thomas. Throw in Peyton Manning, subtract Tebow, and all of a sudden Denver is a favorite in this game? Pittsburgh was banged up in the playoffs last year and in a way, the Steelers are still feeling the effects from the injury bug. It is absolutely crazy to believe any team in this league could ruin Peyton Manning’s home debut for Denver. Those fans are going to be going nuts and the stadium will be as loud as it will be all season. Well, call me crazy.
 
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27		  Cincinnati Bengals (+7) at Baltimore Ravens
The knock on the Bengals in 2011 was that Cincinnati went winless against Baltimore and Pittsburgh in the AFC North. Young offensive standouts Andy Dalton and A. J. Green have heard that all offseason. In Baltimore, it has been another ho-hum offseason. Joe Flacco called himself the NFL’s best quarterback and RB Ray Rice got a last second contract extension. This one will be a dog fight. The Ravens prefer dog fights.

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14		 San Diego Chargers (-1.5) at Oakland Raiders
The Chargers seem to start slow every season, but with Peyton Manning’s arrival in the AFC West a slow start might not be as easy to overcome as it has been in the past. Oakland traded a ton for Carson Palmer last season and that trade did not work out. This game will be all about the quarterbacks. Between Phillip Rivers and Palmer, the guy who makes the last amount of mistakes will win this game for his team. I don’t trust Palmer anymore.
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Predicting Every NFL Team’s Record for the 2012-2013 Season

August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Below are my record predictions for each NFL team for the 2012-2013 season. At the bottom of the page are my AFC Championship, NFC Championship, and Super Bowl picks.

Quick thoughts on these predictions:

Will Aaron Rodgers and Phillip Rivers meet in the Super Bowl?

AFC EAST: The Patriots are the easiest division pick in the NFL. As long as Tom Brady is healthy, New England should win the AFC East. The Jets get the wildcard, although I feel less confident in that wildcard selection than in any of my other wildcard picks.

AFC NORTH: Pittsburgh and Baltimore seem like postseason locks, but I have the Ravens missing the playoffs due to a tough schedule that gives Joe Flacco and company a tough slate to begin the season.

AFC SOUTH: With Indianapolis and Jacksonville in rebuilding mode, Tennessee and Houston should be battling for the division title. I’ll go with the Texans–the more complete team from top to bottom.

AFC WEST: Although Peyton Manning enters the division, I’ll go with the more talented team overall. San Diego had a disappointing season in 2011, but the Chargers should use that as fuel to win the AFC West in 2012.

NFC EAST: It’s just time for the Cowboys. While everyone is picking Philadelphia and New York, Dallas is the only team that appears to have fixed its biggest weakness. Plus, running back DeMarco Murray will be back healthy. And yes, I have New York missing the playoffs.

NFC NORTH: Green Bay is not going to keep storming through the league at its current pace (has won 21 of last 23 games), but the Packers will win the NFC North over the Bears and Lions.

NFC SOUTH: The Saints are a risky pick due to their suspensions, but I trust Drew Brees more than Matt Ryan or Cam Newton. The Panthers are the NFC”s X-factor. It would not surprise me if they won this division.

NFC WEST: Look, the 49ers are not going to win 13 games again, but San Francisco will win the hard to watch NFC West. If Alex Smith begins to struggle offensively, the Niners could be in a race with Arizona and Seattle.

X-denotes wildcard team

AFC EAST RECORD NFC EAST RECORD
New England Patriots 12-4 Dallas Cowboys 10-6
New York JetsX 10-6 Philadelphia EaglesX 9-7
Miami Dolphins 6-10 New York Giants 8-8
Buffalo Bills 6-10 Washington Redskins 6-10
AFC NORTH RECORD NFC NORTH RECORD
Pittsburgh Steelers 11-5 Green Bay Packers 12-4
Baltimore Ravens 9-7 Chicago BearsX 9-7
Cincinnati Bengals 9-7 Detroit Lions 8-8
Cleveland Browns 5-11 Minnesota Vikings 4-12
  AFC SOUTH  RECORD   NFC SOUTH  RECORD
   Houston Texans  10-6    New Orleans Saints  10-6
   Tennessee Titans  9-7    Atlanta Falcons  9-7
   Jacksonville Jaguars  8-8    Carolina Panthers  7-9
   Indianapolis Colts  3-13    Tampa Bay Buccaneers  6-10
  AFC WEST  RECORD   NFC WEST  RECORD
   San Diego Chargers  11-5    San Francisco 49ers  10-6
   Denver BroncosX  10-6    Seattle Seahawks  7-9
   Oakland Raiders  7-9    Arizona Cardinals  6-10
   Kansas City Chiefs  5-11    St. Louis Rams  4-12

 

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP: San Diego Chargers over New England Patriots
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP: Green Bay Packers over Dallas Cowboys
SUPER BOWL: San Diego Chargers over Green Bay Packers

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NFL Power Rankings: August 12, 2012 (Pats No. 1)

August 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The first week of the preseason is nearly over (Cowboys-Raiders play Monday night), which means it is time for me to release my first NFL power rankings for the 2012 season. Power rankings are merely a rank of how teams are playing at the current time and not a prediction for how a team will finish the year. On that same note, preseason power rankings are usually more likely to match preseason predictions than any mid-season power rankings.

My predictions for each division will be coming soon. Stay tuned for that.

RANK TEAM 2012 RECORD COMMENT
1 New England Patriots 0-0 We can all try to fool ourselves by making somebody else the favorite, but why? The Patriots are 24-6 against the AFC East over the last five seasons. If you had to pick one team as a lock for the postseason during the preseason, wouldn’t you have to pick the Pats?
2 Green Bay Packers 0-0 Green Bay has a great argument for the top spot. The Packers have won 21 of their last 23 games and feature the league MVP in the prime of his career.  It will be interesting to watch this team if it stumbles out of the gate. Before last season’s shocking postseason loss against New York, it seemed like nothing could go wrong for the Packers.
3 New York Giants 0-0 The Giants were hot at the right time in 2011, but can this team stay motivated for the course of an entire season? Heck, can it stay motivated for an entire month or even a couple of weeks in a row? Despite that, New York gets the No. 3 spot based off last season’s magical run and my respect for world champions.
4 Baltimore Ravens 0-0 Baltimore did not lose a division game in 2011 and more importantly showed the toughness to finally overcome Pittsburgh. Remember, Joe Flacco declared himself the NFL’s best quarterback this offseason. I know that’s a head scratcher, but Eli Manning did the same thing last offseason and look at where it got him.
5 Pittsburgh Steelers 0-0 Although the offense may be a question mark due to Rashard Mendenhall’s injury and wide receiver Mike Wallace’s holdout, Pittsburgh is still a major force in the AFC. Pittsburgh is 22-8 against the AFC North over the last five seasons. Four of those eight losses came in 2009, which shows just how consistent the Steelers are year in and year out. The aging defense has to be a concern though.
6  Philadelphia Eagles 0-0 The Eagles are hoping to follow the example set by the USA men’s basketball team in the 2008 Olympics. Remember, that team redeemed itself for a terrible 2004.  Can the Eagles go from Dream Team to Redeem Team? Michael Vick’s health will be the first key. Head coach Andy Reid will need to get the ball out of Vick’s hands more so that he takes less hits and can hold up longer. At his age, he can’t run every five plays anymore and not expect to get banged up.
 7    San Francisco 49ers 0-0 The 49ers deserve a lot of respect for nearly reaching the Super Bowl last season with Alex Smith at quarterback, but I have to admit I’m doubting that they can be as successful in 2012 as they were last season. As it did last season, the defense will keep this team in games, but can the ‘Niners find enough offense to win the division? Playing in the NFC West helps a lot.
 8    Houston Texans 0-0 If Matt Schaub had stayed healthy last season, the Texans would have had a great chance to reach the Super Bowl. The loss of Mario Williams will really sting but at least Peyton Manning is now out of the division as every other AFC South team begins to rebuild at the quarterback position.
 9  New Orleans Saints 0-0 Although most casual fans believe the Saints will be just fine without head coach Sean Payton and the other suspended players, New Orleans will have to re-adjust without them. No other team is having to deal with that. Drew Brees is as consistent as they come, but usually punishments like the one the NFL has enforced on New Orleans take a toll over the course of a season.
 10   San Diego Chargers 0-0 San Diego actually got off to a hot start last season and then completely fell apart, which is the exact opposite of the norm we have come to expect from the Chargers. Running back Ryan Matthew’s shoulder injury will affect the start of the season, but this team still has more talent than any other team in the AFC West.
11 Dallas Cowboys 0-0 Dallas was one Tony Romo completion from eliminating the Giants from postseason contention with four weeks to go in the regular season last year, but that pass ended up incomplete and the Cowboys staggered down the stretch to miss the playoffs. It is truly now or never in Big D. Romo still has young legs for a 32 year old NFL quarterback, but he isn’t 22 either.  If DeMarco Murray comes back healthy, this team could finally have a true No. 1 running back to take some pressure off of Romo in the passing game.
 12 Atlanta Falcons 0-0 It looks like Julio Jones and Roddy White are destined to become one of the NFL’s best receiving duos. The biggest question for the Falcons offensively might be the running game. Sure, Michael Turner is a work horse, but how many years can he continue to get over 300 carries in a season without getting seriously injured?
13   New York Jets 0-0 Mark Sanchez will be looking over his shoulder all season at Tim Tebow and eventually Tony Sparano’s Tebow-heavy Wildcat will probably frustrate him. How will the young former USC Trojan handle that?
 14  Cincinnati Bengals  0-0 Usually, it is tough for a second year quarterback to have success. The good news for Andy Dalton is that his young receiver, A. J. Green, plays as anything but young. One big question mark: Will BenJarvus Green-Ellis be the touchdown scoring machine he was in New England?
 15    Denver Broncos 0-0 Yes, I know they have Peyton Manning. Here’s what worries me about the Broncos: First, without Tim Tebow’s miracle wins last season Denver would have been a .250 team. Second, I see a team that caught a ton of breaks last year to even go 8-8. Third, Peyton Manning looked great in his preseason debut but he is an aging quarterback with a neck issue that could come back at any point. Fourth, the best defensive back for the Broncos (Champ Bailey) is well past his prime.
 16   Chicago Bears 0-0 The middle of the NFL is really a jumbled mess and the Bears are right in the middle of it. If Jay Cutler had stayed healthy last season, I think Chicago would have earned a playoff spot. The Bears have to be relieved that they took care of Matt Forte, avoiding a camp holdout.
 17    Detroit Lions 0-0 Quarterback Matthew Stafford put up unbelievable numbers last season and the Lions became relevant for the first time since the Barry Sanders era.  Can they do it again? As a franchise that has not shown any signs of consistency in the last twenty years, I’ll second guess them until they prove me wrong.
 18  Carolina Panthers 0-0 Behind Cam Newton, Carolina is the sexy pick to win the NFC South. The pick actually makes a lot of sense. The Panthers showed glimpses of greatness last season behind their young quarterback and New Orleans, the toughest competition in the division, is facing a challenging year without head coach Sean Payton.
 19   Tennessee Titans 0-0 Chris Johnson has to be better than he was last season. With Houston looking weaker, Jacksonville full of question marks, and Indianapolis starting the Andrew Luck era, his resurgence could be enough for Tennessee to win the AFC South.
 20    Kansas City Chiefs 0-0 A lot of experts like the Chiefs as a sleeper to win the AFC West or to earn a wildcard postseason berth. It really all depends on just how healthy Jamaal Charles is and whether or not Peyton Hillis can be a reliable backup running back if Charles can’t go 100% right away.
 21    Oakland Raiders 0-0 It is really unfair to judge Carson Palmer off of last season’s performance considering the guy was on the couch one week and playing in the NFL the next, but he has to improve upon last season for the Raiders to have any shot in the stronger AFC West.
 22  Seattle Seahawks 0-0 The quarterback race between Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson will be one of the more interesting position battles during the remainder of the preseason. Seattle fans are hoping that wide receiver Sidney Rice bounces back in 2012 and can avoid injuries.
 23    Washington Redskins  0-0 With Robert Griffin III in town, the Redskins might be a great sleeper pick in the NFC. Remember, Washington swept eventual Super Bowl champion New York last season.
 24    Buffalo Bills  0-0 Buffalo had a great chance to grab a playoff spot after its hot start last season, but the Bills faded down the stretch and ended up being a non-factor once the playoff race began.  I do not like their odds of two straight fast starts, which is probably what they will need to compete with New England in the AFC East.
 25   Minnesota Vikings  0-0 If Adrian Peterson is 100% healthy, Minnesota will be a lot better than the preseason magazines are predicting. Remember, this is only year two of the Christian Ponder era. Patience Vikings fans. Patience.
 26    Miami Dolphins  0-0 Miami has a lot of question marks on offense. Who is the starting quarterback going to be? Can Reggie Bush duplicate his only 1,000 yard rushing season? Can the Dolphins replace Brandon Marshall at wide receiver? Fortunately, I don’t have the space for the defensive question marks in this space. The bottomline: Miami has too many question marks for me to like them right now.
 27    Cleveland Browns  0-0 Brandon Weeden is already nearing his 30s, which means he is not your typical NFL rookie. He will start the season for the Browns, but can he be effective right away? We already know Cleveland believes he will be, because if the Browns didn’t, they would not have selected him at his age in the first round of the draft.
 28    Arizona Cardinals  0-0 Hopefully I’m wrong about him, but every time I see Kevin Kolb play I become more and more certain that he will never become a satisfactory NFL quarterback.
 29  St. Louis Rams 0-0 The Rams need quarterback Sam Bradford and running back Steven Jackson to stay healthy.  If that ever happens, this team could compete in the NFC West.
 30    Jacksonville Jaguars 0-0 Maurice Jones Drew’s holdout has everyone in Jacksonville holding their breath. The Jaguars have to have MJD on the field to score points. Hopefully, it will all get worked out before the season opener.
 31    Tampa Bay Buccaneers  0-0 Doug Martin is expected to become the new starting running back for the Bucs, replacing the inconsistent LaGarrette Blount. It really won’t matter who the running back is if quarterback Josh Freeman continues to move backwards in his development.
 32    Indianapolis Colts  0-0 The Andrew Luck era has officially started. Luck looked very good in his first preseason game, but I think everyone expected that. This season will be a success for the Colts if they can win five or six games and develop some young players around Luck.
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