The Giants still have an erratic quarterback, a defense that lost some key players this offseason, a head coach who’s a complete whack-job when things aren’t going well, and a star wide receiver that is unhappy with his contract situation.
But hey, at least they traded Shockey before the draft for a second and a fifth-round draft pick so they could fill some of those defensive holes this season, right?
What?
They held out for more?
What did they end up getting?
A second next season and a fifth the season after that?
Brilliant.
7 (-) Browns 10-6
It’s now or never for the Browns. For the first time since they returned to the NFL, they’re primed for a playoff run. They have good coaching, an explosive offense, a decent defense, and enough talent to keep the Steelers at bay.
Their lone weak spot is the quarterback position.
I’m sorry, but Derek Anderson throws too many interceptions for my liking. When you’re a borderline playoff team in a conference like the AFC, one bad interception may be the difference between playing and watching football come January.
8 (-) Steelers 10-6
I read a preview of the Steelers that claimed their unsettled ownership situation was going to effect the team and could end up costing them in what should be a close race with the Browns.
That’s complete hogwash.
Unless the checks start bouncing, the ownership situation isn’t going to impact anything. Who cares who owns the team?
9 (-) Packers 13-3
It’ll be interesting to see what the Packers get for Brett Favre.
I have no inside information, but I’m going to guess that they’ll have some type of deal worked out before Favre submits his reinstatement papers.
There’s no point in bringing him back as a backup—that would be WAY too much pressure to put on Aaron Rodgers, who’s already in a no-win situation.
It’s amazing that the Packers are fielding a team that’s favored to be one of the better teams in the NFC, yet they currently sit more than $30 million under the salary cap.
10 (-) Redskins 9-7
The Redskins leaped into the Power 10 with their tremendous trade for Jason Taylor. Taylor gives the Redskins' defense a playmaker like they haven’t had in a long time. Their defense is good enough to get them to the playoffs in a weak NFC.
Their offense, specifically their quarterback, is still a problem. But that’s a common theme in the NFC. Devin Thomas going down with a hamstring injury is an ominous beginning for an offense that has everything to prove.
Just Missed: Titans, Seahawks, Vikings
Dropped Out: Nobody
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