The official 2012 NFL Thread.

[JH26]

I think Pittsburgh has the best shot.. theyve got the only real matchup problem for the Patriots. But I refuse to bet against the Broncos. They run so much and eat up so much clock that they take anyone out of their gameplan.. they havent face a real tough D other than the Jets and they dont have a real good offense like Pitt or NE so its still to be seen. But that defense is nasty.. and tebow is pulling wins out of his ass.

I like the Packers but i feel like the Saints could take them down. The Saints have the best offense in the league, and theyve been preparing to face GB since week2.

Im already counting the Chargers out. I put them to bed when they got their asses handed to them by Green Bay. It would take a MIRACLE for them to win out the season and then have Oakland AND Denver fall flat on their faces.

The AFC wild card is too close for San Diego to win and get back in that. Their only shot would be to win the West. Oakland losing out and falling on their face is a possibility, but Tebow has Jesus, God, Jehovah, Allah, Buddah and all other religious icons on his side this season so dont bet on them not winning the West.

[*JamReX*]

Would be a good match up. Both QB's are firing on all cylinders and the defenses are closely matched.

Yea but the Packers go out there week in and week out mentally challenged to keep that undefeated season going.. while the Saints are pretty much cruise control while secretly preparing for the Packers.
Then again, I guess tha Pack would have a week off to prepare for whoever they face during the first round bye.. i just feel like the Saints are already preparing a game plan in case they face the Packers lol

Im already counting the Chargers out. I put them to bed when they got their asses handed to them by Green Bay. It would take a MIRACLE for them to win out the season and then have Oakland AND Denver fall flat on their faces.

The AFC wild card is too close for San Diego to win and get back in that. Their only shot would be to win the West. Oakland losing out and falling on their face is a possibility, but Tebow has Jesus, God, Jehovah, Allah, Buddah and all other religious icons on his side this season so dont bet on them not winning the West.

Agreed. Ive been rooting for the Broncos all along but the motherfucker has some kind of mojo over there. I still cant get over the KC game. 2 fucking completions. TWO. All game. And they won...

[Graves]

Why isn't there any Bucs playoff talks? . . . . . . oh yeah I remember now Raheem broke the wheel off the bandwagon till next year.

[*JamReX*]

Why isn't there any Bucs playoff talks? . . . . . . oh yeah I remember now Raheem broke the wheel off the bandwagon till next year.

I was tempted to search back through the thread for ridiculous claims but after comments like 'no one got anything on the bucs defense this year' i figured id save f422 the embarassment.

10 win team LOL

[CoRDiTe]

Wonder if Elway would even praise Tebow if he threw for 500 yards, no INT, ran for 150 yards, and scored a few times.

NFL.com news: Elway sees 'big strides' from Tebow but mum on QB's future

Anything Timmy does is not good enough. I hope Elway trades him to a team who ends up trading him to the Raiders, Chiefs, or Chargers. Would be awesome for one of the rival teams to get him and end up winning multiple SB's while the Broncos become yesterdays news. /(Yes I know those teams already have future QB's. Just saying it would be awesome for Elway to stick his foot in his mouth). Elway needs to STFU and work with the kid for a few more years. Help him develop. Stop criticizing him and work with him. Tebow is not that bad. He's better than half of the starts in the league right now IMO.

[F4A22]

I was tempted to search back through the thread for ridiculous claims but after comments like 'no one got anything on the bucs defense this year' i figured id save f422 the embarassment.

10 win team LOL

At 3-1 early in the season as a fan you would feel good after your team beats thier tougher division opponents back to back.As a realist in the back of your mind you know the scheme in defense they run requires a distruptive nose tackle and above par linebackers to clean up.None of the latter ever materialized and now all we can look forward to is a new coaching change and a good draft.

[F4A22]

The Bucs potential is just as apparent as the "Dream Team" Eagle supporters.Both smoke and mirrors....

[Graves]

At 3-1 early in the season as a fan you would feel good after your team beats thier tougher division opponents back to back.As a realist in the back of your mind you know the scheme in defense they run requires a distruptive nose tackle and above par linebackers to clean up.None of the latter ever materialized and now all we can look forward to is a new coaching change and a good draft.

From what I read they'd be mid first round without any trading due to strength of schedule.

[F4A22]

From what I read they'd be mid first round without any trading due to strength of schedule.

I actually think they will still lose another game or two and end up with a top five pick.I havent even watched enough college to see who they could target but defense hopefully.Cb would be my bet.

[Projekt]

The Bucs potential is just as apparent as the "Dream Team" Eagle supporters.Both smoke and mirrors....

Only noone really knew what to expect with the Eagles. We knew what the Bucs were.

[JH26]

I actually think they will still lose another game or two and end up with a top five pick.I havent even watched enough college to see who they could target but defense hopefully.Cb would be my bet.

The Bucs dont need a CB. They need to strengthen their LB core if they are going after anyone on the Defensive side of the ball. If the draft Offensively, then they need to get a big play WR. The first steps the Bucs need to make before the draft even rolls around is to fire Raheem AND Greg Olson.

[CoRDiTe]

I actually think they will still lose another game or two and end up with a top five pick.I havent even watched enough college to see who they could target but defense hopefully.Cb would be my bet.

A corner? They have Aqib Talib, and Barber. Both are very good players and Barber still has another year or two at best before he retires. He had an exeptional season this year. With Tanard Jackson playing FS , you have 3 very effective secondary players.

[CoRDiTe]

If the playoffs started today based on winning %

[Projekt]

I don't see how the Lions are getting into the playoffs. They are falling apart, and that defense is looking more and more vulnerable.

[F4A22]

A corner? They have Aqib Talib, and Barber. Both are very good players and Barber still has another year or two at best before he retires. He had an exeptional season this year. With Tanard Jackson playing FS , you have 3 very effective secondary players.

Talib is a bust and trouble maker.I would give E.J Biggers a shot and draft a replacement for Talib or Barber.If the secondary is so effective how are they 26th against the pass?I would draft guys to play backup roles until ready and not shove them into starting like this year has shown.Foster is a perfect example of a rookie MLB.Great talent but cant call plays as a MLB.Brooks spoiled us with his experience which cant be drafted.How do you learn pro offensive formations in college(they dont exist).Game Tape dont cut it either.