Season Surprises.

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by The Hammer, Sep 3, 2013.

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  1. The Hammer

    The Hammer Ace Degenerate

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    As I have watched various division previews on the NFL Network and other outlets over the year it is obvious that "Experts" seem to base most predictions on the previous year. Take the Colts for example. The Colts made the playoffs last year therefore they are thought to be good this year. Whereas before last year the Colts were predicted to be terrible because they were terrible the year before.

    The predicted order of finish from most "Experts" is very similar to the actual order of finish last year. The consensus at ESPN for instance is that the AFC South will finish in the same order as last year. Yet every year we see teams jump up and fall back. Who will be the surprises this year?
     
    #1 The Hammer, Sep 3, 2013
  4. Cajun_Titan_33

    Cajun_Titan_33 Pro Bowler

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    Not sure if this counts as a surprise... But i think the Saints come back strong.

    Other than that i think the browns win a few games we dont expect them too.
     
    #2 Cajun_Titan_33, Sep 3, 2013
  7. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Titans never get respect, whats new.

    If we want respect, we'll have to earn it. Being in a small market no one outside Nashville is talking about a 6-10 team.
     
    #3 JCBRAVE, Sep 3, 2013
  10. xpmar9x

    xpmar9x The Real Slim Shady

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    After being the #1 pick last year, I could see KC making the playoffs.

    The signing of Alex Smith is so underrated. Sure, he's not amazing - but he puts up decent numbers and doesn't turn the ball over. If Jamaal Charles can have a healthy year, with Alex Smith and Andy Reid - plus a already solid defense... they could make a run. Not to mention they Oak x 2, SD x 2, Clev, Buf, and JAX in their schedule.
     
    #4 xpmar9x, Sep 3, 2013
  13. RavensShallBurn

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    I think the Cowboys surprise people and win the division. You can only blow the division title the last week of the season so many times until you get it right.
     
    #5 RavensShallBurn, Sep 3, 2013
  16. Razorbacks

    Razorbacks #WooPIgSooie

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    The question of, "WHO DAT?!" has finally been answered .. and the answer is "nobody". :irked:
     
    #6 Razorbacks, Sep 3, 2013
  19. RavensShallBurn

    RavensShallBurn Ruck the Favens

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    Nah. Saints are 10-6 minimum with Payton back. Never underestimate the difference that man makes on the team.

    They'll beat the Falcons week 1, but ATL will win that division at 12-4.
     
    #7 RavensShallBurn, Sep 3, 2013
  22. Thaddeus43

    Thaddeus43 Sunshiner President

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    Yeah I hate the 'experts' predictions for the season. Seems like every year there will be a few 'experts' that will predict the SB, and they will just pick the same 2 teams that were in it the year before ... seriously? when was the last time that happened.

    And a ton of experts at least put 1 of the 2 previous SB teams back in the SB the following year ... its just being lazy.
     
    #8 Thaddeus43, Sep 3, 2013
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    Thaddeus43 Sunshiner President

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    I honestly think that a few of the good 'young' teams last year will surprise by taking a step backwards ... I think that Seattle takes a small step back, and the Colts and redskins take much bigger steps back. I think the Ravens take a big step back as well.

    Titans will be better than expected, but I don't think we win the division. Maybe get a WC though.
     
    #9 Thaddeus43, Sep 3, 2013
  28. The Hammer

    The Hammer Ace Degenerate

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    I agree with both of these. KC still has a lot of great talent and a half decent QB. And I like the Cowboys for the same reason I do not like the Saints. Rob Ryan. Cowboys got rid of that idiot and the Saints picked him up.
     
    #10 The Hammer, Sep 3, 2013
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