AFC predictions for FY(football year) 08

These predictions might be difficult to follow, however, scroll down into previous blog posts, and you can get a scorecard to follow along at home.

AFC East-
This division should be called AFC least, because other than the Kodaks, no one is going to be playing in January.

New England Kodaks- 12-4. No longer invincible, defense looking old. Brady not playing during preseason with another "mysterious" foot injury.

Canadas' Team- 9-7. There is talent looming on the horizon, but not this year.

Jets- 7-9. Yeah, the Favre story is a nice one for the feel good liberal sports writers which think the world revolves around the Washington, New York, New England corridor. However, there is not enough talent on the Jets roster, and at a press conference at the end of the season, Brett Favre breaks into tears announcing it was a mistake to come back.

Mullets from Miami- 5-11. The Mullets hire the Big Tuna and he bangs his drum to stop their floundering, and management believes they won't be snookered. How great is this? How many fish references can I have in one sentence describing an NFL franchise? Glass arm Pennington wont start for more than 7 games this year without going on IR, and while improvement will be seen, 5 wins is a realistic goal for the Mullets.

AFC West-

San Diego Solar Power- 12-4. I had projected this team earlier as 14-2, but now with the possibility of Merriman going under the knife for the season, 12-4 seems more reasonable.

Broncos- 8-8. Average talent here, Questionable QB, but the OL and the zone blocking scheme they run, results in a .500 season.

Scraps- 6-10. This team has been a mess since Gruden left and has the worst winning percentage in the NFL since 2002. Al Davis now looks like the Crypt Keeper while patrolling the sidelines, I guess he fits right in with his fans in the stands. Lane Kiffin has no faith in ownership, and vise versa. Another train wreck season regardless of drafting Darren McFadden.

Chefs- 3-13. When Herm Edwards was hired as the head coach of the Jets, he was supposed to be the second coming of Tony Dungy, after all, Dungy was his mentor on the staff in Tampa. He did little in NY and was traded off to the Chefs. Somewhere along the line, the mentoring message was lost. Edwards hasn't really shown anything as a coach. The youngest team in the NFL will be horrible this season, and only Larry Johnson will keep them from going winless.

AFC South-

Crabcakes- 11-5. Mr. overexposure, Peyton Manning is not faring so well in the offseason with a knee issue. Internet rumors report that it's possible he could interrupt his consecutive game streak by not starting the season opener. Isn't it really interesting how this story is just right under the radar screen, unless those who dig for it? Yet, we get almost daily updates on Tom Brady? Oh thats right, Indianapolis is in the central portion of the US, that flyover part. Brett Favre had his entire career up until now in flyover land, once the Jets are 0-3 going into week 4, we'll see how much he enjoys his comeback.

Coyotes- 11-5. Jacksonville is having a hard time filling the stadium, but I believe it's due more to the collapse in the housing market in Florida, than a lack of a quality product on the field. Jax was in the mix in the playoffs last season and I firmly believe they return to the playoffs again, their defensive line is awesome.

Texans- 9-7. A team really wanting to do all the right things, but stuck in mediocrity. The Texans showed last season that they might the right decision in drafting Mario Williams instead of Reggie Bush. Yet, I'm not sold on Matt Schuab as being an elite QB in the league this season. Schuab was the quarterback in Atlanta when Mike Vick was there, and once Vick was injured, he looked great. Well, it's simple, Schuab was a quarterback and Vick was nothing more than a running back which threw the ball once in a while. How's that career working out for you now Mike? The Texans play in one of the tougher divisions this season, and while they are making strides, they aren't moving to the top of the pack.

Briskets- 7-9- There are no giant titans in Tennessee, only BBQ and music. You gotta love some great brisket. While I am a huge fan of Jeff Fischer, it's not happening this year for the briskets.


AFC Central-

Steelers- 10-6. Tough schedule for former Buc head coach Mike Tomalin this year. 10 wins will be a goal and might win the division. Defense will be great as usual and the backfield is loaded. Pencil in 10 wins.

Burning River V 2.0- 10-6. Oh, last year right out of left field, the Derek Anderson arrives on center stage and upsets the apple cart of the "anointed one" Brady Quinn of ever getting on the field.
Anderson played pretty well last season, and during his absence in preseason this year, the Notre Dame prodigy media anointed next Joe Montana, Brady Quinn has fallen flat on his face.
For all you 20 somethings which write for papers and internet sites, google Rick Mirer, and see how that worked out as a Notre Dame grad. He's most likely selling propane out of an RV park somewhere in Oregon.

Chilli's- 7-9. This team has been filled with issues from the head coach right on down to the trainer for two years. I feel bad for Carson Palmer, he better opt out of there when the contract is up, this team is going no where anytime soon.

Edgar Allan Poe's Favorite Team- 5-11. Yes, The ageing Ray Lewis is still on the squad, but this team is rebuilding. The defense is even a shell of it was a few years ago.