What the fork, Let's do some 2008-09 NFL Predictions

I'm at work and I'm bored. I've been reading Super Bowl coverage for the majority of my time here. Now I'm anxious for next season. Let's do some speculation.

AFC East:

The Patriots dominated this division last year and despite the crushing defeat, I think they have some fight in them. Although they have the Super Bowl loser slump holding them back, I think they will compete for the division title with a resurgent Jets team. Mangini is a smart guy and I don't think the Jets will repeat their follies of the past year. The Bills will also be in the mix and the lowly Dolphins, while not 1-15, will not be breaking any positive records next year.

Lets say...

*NYJ 10-6

NE 9-7

BUF 7-9

MIA 4-12

AFC North:

The Steelers are not a bad team. Not at all. However, I think tides are changing in the AFC North. The Browns, led by the success of Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn, will win the division followed by a disapointed Pittsburgh team and a rising Bengals team and a still crappy Ravens team in what might be Ray Lewis' final year.

*CLE 11-5

+PITT 9-7

CIN 7-9

BAL 5-11

AFC South:

This is not an accurate prediction, this is incredibly bias: The Jaguars are winning this division and will be the best team in the AFC. Fuck the Colts. Also, Vince Young will probably do a lot better now that he's not on the cover of Madden. The Texans will mourn being in the most ridiculous division in the NFL.

*JAX 13-3

+IND 11-5

TEN 8-8

HOU 8-8

AFC West:

I think the Chargers still have control of this division. I think Shanahan's shenanigans are beginning to get old and his Broncos, while still competitive, ain't winning no playoff games. The Chiefs are a confused team who's success depends on Larry Johnson. The Raiders might be better if they actually have a consistently decent quarterback.

*SD 10-6

DEN 9-7

OAK 6-10

KC 5-11

NFC East:

The Giants will probably not repeat as I think both Patriots and the Giants will fall short of next year's playoffs. The Eagles might come on strong as they showed life at the end of the year. The Redskins had their shot at a miracle this year but the Giants snatched the thunder after the Skins fell to Seattle. The Cowboys will be that really good regular season team that can't win the big game.

*DAL 11-5

NYG 8-8

PHI 8-8

WAS 7-9

NFC North:

This is biased.

But regardless, I think the Packers are a young team on the rise regardless of Favre coming back or not. I think when the inevitable happens and Favre retires, Aaron Rodgers will be able to lead the team as there is solid groundwork set for this team to become a powerhouse again.

*GB 11-5

MIN 8-8

CHI 7-9

DET 5-11

NFC South:

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the Saints will dominate this division. If Deuce McAllister is healthy, they are a damn good team. The Bucs were a flash in the pan and the Panthers might be playoff bound behind a healthy Jake Delhomme. The Falcons barely have a real team.

*NO 11-5

+CAR 10-6

TB 6-10

ATL 2-14

NFC West:

The Patriots have been defeated and now it is time for the Rams to come out of their shell again. Kurt Warner's Cardinals and his former Rams will compete for the NFC West title. The Seahawks will remain competitive, but I don't think they will win this one as it might not be so easy.

*STL 9-7

+ARI 9-7

SEA 7-9

SF 4-12

So there you have my tentative ridiculous predictions for the 2008 NFL Season.
Next time, I'll work with the 2008 Playoffs.
Here's the seeding

AFC
1. Jacksonville
2. Cleveland
3. San Diego
4. New York Jets
5. Indianapolis
6. Pittsburgh

NFC
1. Dallas
2. Green Bay
3. New Orleans
4. St. Louis
5. Carolina
6. Arizona