2009 NFL Season Predictions (Teams 32-17)

It's June! NFL players are getting there summer vacation for a month and a half.
Meanwhile as I sit here I feel a desire to present a 2009 season preview for each team. I will go as far as to claim some trades and the playoffs. This first half is teams I don't see in the playoffs at all. The second half will be done in the next week or two.

32. Kansas City Chiefs (2-14)

Here at 32 I have placed the often unnoticed team in the NFL, The Kansas City Chiefs. The main reason I place K.C in this spot is due to the extreme loss of talent this off-season. Last year they went (2-14). But on a positive note half of their wins were division games. Sadly I predict the Chiefs for the same record this year. The QB Matt Cassel was the only promising addition this off-season. Their schedule consists of the NFC East along with other lime-light teams. They will trade around and try to produce an effective offensive line, but it will come at the cost of their currently "average" defense.

31. St. Louis Rams (3-13)

The St. Louis Rams had a really good draft in my opinion but, I don't feel the coaching staff is even close to where it needs to be. I have respect for Spagnuolo, and I feel he can raise this team back to its late 90's state but it will be a three year process, starting by changing over half of that so called coaching staff. I predict a (3-13) season for the Rams but I feel two of the three will be divisional wins. Why does this matter? Because it all starts in your division. If you can't win there you will never be successful in the NFL. They are fairly happy with the roster for this year and I predict no starting players will be traded during the year. Again (3-13) season for the Rams

30. Detroit Lions (3-13)

Dare I do it? To actually consider the Lions for a position other than 32? Yes I do. The Lions have acquired a couple of good things this off-season. OL, WR, and yes the oh so needed QB. They can win 3 games this year, if they focus on an "air it out" offense and run stopping defense. A word of advice to coaches, players, and fans alike, encourage Matt. If in his first game he throws three picks, stand behind him. He will come around and be a good QB in due time. My prediction for the (0-16) team last year is a (3-13)

29. Oakland Raiders (3-13)

This is a team that is in a mess. Coach to Owner relation issues. The DC has gone to Cleveland. In case you haven't looked, it's one of the most pathetic looking rosters this year. I like there first two draft choices. Both could be helpful as a foundation for the team. As it stands now, the Raiders are a team on sinking sand. If they get anymore than three wins it will blow my mind. I feel they will trade Russel to fill one of the many Defensive gaps. I predict th Raiders for a (3-13) season

28. Cincinnati Bengals (4-12)

Ah yes Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson's team. The team with once claimed Superstar "Carson Palmer". This team is in ruins. Despite popular opinion, they are the basement in the AFC North. Draft was no help to them. I look for the long prayed for trade of Johnson. This team needs to rebuild entirely. Maybe team colors, name, stadium and all. Because i still have some faith in Carson Palmer, i still credit them with a .250 season

27. New York Jets (4-12)

This may come as a shock to alot of people for this placement, but i feel it's justified. The Jets had three draft picks. The number one was Sanchez. This team has issues inside out. While I do like their roster, Most of last years player are Browns. This team has stadium disagreements, new coach, and a diffucult schedule. I feel (4-12) is a fair assessment given the factors.

26. Buffalo Bills (5-11)

There is an issue here that i can't overlook. T.O. is a wild man on and off field. So you need someone else to be the poised one. Trent Edwards can't fulfill this need. By week four, one of the two will likely be out of town. Probably Edwards. The bills will likely lose the first three games upsetting T.O which will make him jump on Edwards boosting him out. (5-11). . .if there lucky

25. Green Bay Packers (6-10)

The packers are standing at the crossroads this year. If Rodgers doesn't provide a (8-8) season, this is his last year as the packers starting QB. By drafting Clay Matthews the team has enough talent to have that .500 season, but Farve will likely play for Minnesota and G.B will lose both games. making a (8-8) season a (6-10). Now in the 15% chance Farve doesn't play for the Vikings, Rodgers could make his mark. Brett's decision to play will determine the life or death of Arron Rodgers.

24. Chicago Bears (7-9)

I know that Chicago got a franchise QB in Cutler, but they have holes in other places. I feel that this team next year could go (10-6), if they continue to build on this pattern I see. I like this team for 2010 but not 2009. If they would consider trading around some defenders for one of San Fransisco's wide outs they could have a potentially lethal offense.

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-9)

This team is better than they play. The talent pool is very good. Sadly, as much as i respect Del Rio, its goodbye time. He is not able to bring out the full potential of this roster. This will be his last year as the Head Coach if he doesn't earn a playoff spot. Look for a (7-9) season out of a team with (10-6) potential.

22. Cleveland Browns (7-9)

This has become the Cleveland Jets over the last four months. You can better predict the Browns seasons by what New York did last year. Depending on where you stand on strategy, you either love Mangini's plan or hate it. I feel this QB contest may bite him soon. This team is standing on a tight rope over top of shark tank. They could "magically" have a formula of winners and go (11-5) or fall off and go (3-13). So I place them smack dab in the middle. (7-9) for the Cleveland Jets. Oops, I mean Browns.

21. Dallas Cowboys (7-9)

Dallas is going to need some help. Their biggest issues are off field problems. On field the team looks quite competitive, but issues off field will hold them back from their full potential. I think Romo could be in his last year as the starting QB. I think this team will be rebuilding in next year's off season. It will be more fun to watch the cheerleaders this year than the football team.

20. Carolina Panthers (8-8)

Carolina did surprisingly well last year. But Delhomme is not a winning caliber QB. Running back is injured and missed both practices. The team doesn't have that stand out impact player to make things happen. Someone like Tom Brady, Terrel Owens, LaDainian Tomlinson. They are know by most fans as "The Panthers". Where as when you play Indy and all you can think is, "How do you stop Manning?" If carolina would make a trade around to bring in a well know QB, they could go all the way. Untill then its a .500 season.

19. Denver Broncos (8-8)

Last year's second best offense, is going down fast. Not a bold prediction, but I feel Marshall will be traded. Orton has been named the starting QB. This team is trying to fill holes, and there doing a good job. For now (8-8) I feel is a generous prediction considering the mess of a team Josh McDaniel's has.

18. Washington Redskins (8-8)

When i think of the Redskins I see the basement of the NFC East, but this year i think they have a fighting chance to get close to the Eagles and contend for a wild-card spot. They drafted well, had a good free agency, and really showed some power during camp. They could very well be a wild-card for this year, but I'm not gonna hand it to them. They are going to have to work extremely hard to get it.

17. New Orleans Saints (8-8)

The saint had there star LB retire, and Bush had knee surgery. This is the only negative for now. They now have Shockey, and a new OL that can play tackle and guard. So while I think Bush will have a bad year because of the surgery, i think this team can move the ball well through the air. The should go (8-8). I don't see them in the playoffs. Not even a wildcard