2016-02-22
TOP TEN LIST
1. Patriots (Maddening)
The defending champions who have been more about size then skill got over the hump and won their first bowl in Delta. Not without controversy as the league has been investigating HGH allegations in regards to the height and size of the champions LB core. Not only that but new rules have been implemented to stop the what is now illegal motion route that helped the team cruise threw the playoffs to a super bowl win. Would not be surprised to see this team make another super bowl run as it seems the AFC is in a state of transition this year.
2. Eagles the immortal (RIPxTILLMAN) has returned to the spot light reaching the super bowl but even Patrick Peterson couldn't cover the now illegal motion scheme the Patriots were running. The addition of Russell Wilson on offense has thrown this club back into serious super bowl contention every season from here on out as the defense is always among one of the best in the league. The Eagles should easily win the NFC east again and set them selves up for another deep run in the playoffs only week point is the run defense
3. Colts (Chizz) the QB guru has now coaches his QB to 3 straight MVPs. League experts argue that the great Luck shouldn't have won MVP last season due to the 45 interceptions but he sported a 13-3 record and navigated the #3 offense and #1 passing offense in the league all the way to the AFC championship. Some analysis though the team would age out this season but all the players were all in during the offseason and have stayed in great shape. Looks like Luck could have another MVP type season and the team will cost to playoffs in the lightly loaded AFC south
4. Falcons (VIP aka FireBurn) coach of the year in my eyes. Took over an anemic Falcons roster and the rookie QB Mason McKnight blew the barn doors off and had a 17-0 lead on the Eagles in the NFC championship before the defense failed to slow down Russell Wilson. Some critics are skeptics about the sophistication of the offense but the proof is in the pudding and this team and coach are always a threat. All eyes are on the NFC south with 3 of the 4 teams making this top ten list and the Panthers being on the bubble.
5. Chiefs (BroadwayBlitz)
Joe has dethroned the Raiders for the top spot in the AFC west and has done so with minimal talent. One of the best Xs and Os coaches around his ruthless clock management and patience on offense has allowed this young QB Thigpen to develop nicely into a franchise QB and brought this team to just one Andrew Luck chuck away from an AFC championship bid last season. Expect more of the same from this consistent wining formula
6. Browns (Greenerrrrr aka DaComish) #1 team on paper the Browns have been in playoffs every season and are the only team to ever beat the 2x champion Raiders in the playoffs. Knile Davis had yet another memorable season and an epic screen pass heard round the world in wildcard weekend vs the Raiders but ultimately the team fell short and victim to the Patriots championship run. Perhaps his own worst enemy as the team has been built exclusively around the run game. They look to get more vertical this season in big trade with the Titans for the athletic TE Bryce Jordan.
7. Raiders (FastDntLie aka Danny "let me get your 1st" Colon
After a 2nd Super Bowl the GM traded away most of the veteran top players such as Kalil Mack and Marcus Marriotta and collected a total of 5 1st round draft picks. Even in this epic nuclear roster blow up the team
Managed to win 12 games and a wild card birth. After losing in the wild card the spin master hit the trade floor hard and cornered the CB market in the 2019 draft. Sporting the most athletic defense in the league look for a resurgence this season and a possible unprecedented 3rd super bowl ring
8. Buccaneers (Blood aka mini Weasel) a mid season hire last year the team missed the playoffs but had a winning record under the HOF coach. Off season additions Derek Carr and veteran RB Latavious Murrey have experts predicting the Buccaneers to win the NFC south this season. One of the many great teams to populate his division which is one of the best in league history.
9. Saints (BigBots) the former super bowl champion Saints seems to be trending down. A lack luster playoff performance "force loss" and new talent in the NFC south has people skeptical about this teams return to glory. Always a threat and still the fastest show on turf in Delta eyes are on this franchise.
10. Seahawks (ChronicPain) perennial elite 8 team with the best LB core in the league headed by Luke SPLATT always wins when he's favored and losses when he's the dog. Should win another playoff spot in the NFC on the shoulders of the defense