Today I will be looking at both the AFC and NFC South. These are traditionally two very intriguing divisions. Both divisions have teams looking make the next step towards the playoffs. The quarterback play in both divisions is solid for the most part. I'm looking forward to seeing how they play out this season. Let's not waste any more time and start breaking down these eight teams.
AFC South
Indianapolis Colts: 9-7
The big question this offseason has been will Peyton Manning be healthy enough to be effective in all 16 regular season games this season? After having offseason neck surgery he hasn't been able to participate in training camp until a couple days ago. If Manning is unable to play at 100% health the Colts will be in a world of hurt at the beginning of the year. Defensively this team is soft. They play well when they have a lead, but are awful in close games. No team in the league relies on one player more than the Colts rely on Manning. I ultimately think Manning will get back to full strength and lead the Colts to 9-10 wins this season.
Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-12
Playing in the always competitive AFC South, the Jaguars are in trouble this season. Starting quarterback David Garrard has been going through back issues this offseason. The Jacksonville defense isn't anything to get excited about either. One bright spot about the Jaguars is their running game. They should have a healthy Maurice Jones-Drew when the season starts. Him being hurt last season didn't help their cause at all. This may be the last season for head coach Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville unless he can surprise everyone and field a quality team.
Houston Texans: 6-10
Houston has been one of the most polarizing teams this offseason. There hasn't really been any middle ground on them. Either you think highly of them or you think poorly of them. I'm one of the people that doesn't think too highly of them. Don't get me wrong, they have a great offense that can put up a lot of points, but I can't look past that defense. They brought in defensive coordinator Wade Phillips to try and sure things up, but the problem is they don't have the personnel to run his 3-4 scheme. I'm simply not sold on quarterback Matt Schaub either. He's a great fantasy football quarterback, but when it's time to make winning throws he never does it. This team still needs another year or two.
Tennessee Titans: 5-11
The Titans are a team that is in some serious trouble right now. There best player running back Chris Johnson is holding out for a new contract, and it looks like neither side is close to reaching an agreement. Without Johnson the Titans offense will be half of what it could be. One thing I like what the Titans did is address the quarterback position in the draft and free agency. They were able to draft rookie quarterback Jake Locker and sign veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Defensively the Titans are young and aggressive. They'll find their nitch in the near future, but for now this is a team that will struggle throughout the year.
Now onto the NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10-6
I absolutely love what head coach Raheem Morris is doing with this young roster. The Bucs play with enthusiasm week in and week out. They are lead by their rising star at quarterback Josh Freeman. I believe Freeman is due for a break out season this year. Offensively they'll be a pretty good team. The one thing that could hold this team back is their youth and their defense. Last season they were inconsistent on the defensive side of the ball. They're going to need defensive tackle Gerald McCoy to enforce his will on opposing offensive lines. If all the stars align for this team I could very easily see them in the playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons: 10-6
Last season the Falcons were the number one seed in the NFC playoffs. They were a pretty darn good team, and in my opinion they're a team that got better this offseason. The reason I think they'll win less games is because teams around them got better as well, and they'll be playing a tougher schedule as well. The big pick up made by Atlanta this offseason was drafting wide receiver Julio Jones. He should be and impact player along with what they already have. The thing I appreciate most about this team is that they're always well coached and prepared. With all that said, I expect them to take a couple steps back from their magical season in 2010.
Carolina Panthers: 3-13
I've got two word for you: Cam Newton. The Panthers used the number one overall pick on the former Auburn quarterback and are expecting great things from him. Newton has looked a bit shaky this preseason, but I feel that he'll eventually put it all togehter. This is a team that will struggle throughout the year. They're young and they're playing in a damn good division. The Panthers are excited to see wide receiver Steve Smith back because he can help Newton in his development. The defense is led by middle linebacker Jon Beason. They should be competitive on defense, but I think they'll behind the eight ball all year long. Look for them to be picking in the top 5 again this year.
New Orleans Saints: 13-3
The New Orleans Saints will find their stride in 2011. I cannot stress enough how good their offense will be this season. They're absolutely loaded. In April they drafted running back Mark Ingram who will be a stud for them. Not too many people know about their tight end Jimmy Graham who is poised to become a household name by the end of the season. My one concern about this team is their defense. They went out and signed defensive tackles Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin, but they haven't looked like run stoppers this preseason. They may just need to get their legs underneath them. This is a team that will be contending for a Super Bowl this season.
Check out the blog in a few days for analysis on the rest of the league...
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
NFL Western Division Outlook
This week I will be breaking down all eight divisions, and what I see in store for all 32 NFL teams in the 2011 campaign. To start off the week I will be looking at the AFC and NFC West divisions. The west coast doesn't get much love from the national media so I thought I'd show some love by starting off the week with them. These two divisions have been the two weakest in the NFL for the past three seasons. One of the reasons this is the case is because the quarterback play has been weak. This year shouldn't be much different if you ask me. Why don't we dive right in starting with the AFC West.
AFC West
Denver Broncos: 3-13
I'm not high on the Broncos at all this season. They've had a controversial offseason with all the Tim Tebow drama, but now it looks like they've settled with Kyle Orton as their starting quarterback. Is Orton a serviceable quarterback? Yes. Is Orton a winning quarterback? No. He'll put up decent numbers but when it comes time to make winning plays he simply cannot do it. I'm also not a fan of their defense. Last season they gave up way too many points to give themselves a chance to win. I do like that head coach John Fox will try and establish a running game, but that won't be enough to prevent the Broncos from picking in the top 5 in April once again.
San Diego Chargers: 11-5
I like the Chargers to bounce back this season and return to the playoffs. Last season was a humbling process for them. The key for them is start fast. Every year they stumble out of the gates and try to make up for it in November and December. I'm expecting Philip Rivers to elevate his game into the elite class of quarterbacks this season. Their defense quietly made some good moves this offseason like picking up safety Bob Sanders in free agency. In my opinion this is a do or die season for head coach Norv Turner. If he can't lead the Chargers deep into the playoffs he may be canned at the end of the year. With that said, they're my favorite to win the division.
Kansas City Chiefs: 9-7
The division champs from last season will be a good football team this year. Many people think what they did was a fluke, but I'm a believer in what they're selling because they have great coaching. Although they will feel the loss of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, I think head coach Todd Haley can still develop the passing game with quarterback Matt Cassel. The key to this Chiefs team is running the football and playing good defense. Running back Jamaal Charles is the primary playmaker on offense while outside linebacker Tamba Hali is the playmaker on defense. Overall, this is a well-coached ball club that will win the games they should.
Oakland Raiders: 5-11
Last season I predicted that the Raiders were going to be in the playoff race deep into the season and they ended up there. This season I'm not too high on them at all. With a tougher schedule and not much improvement I feel that they'll take a few steps back. This offseason they lost star corner back Nnamdi Asomugha to free agency. Now they'll have to rely on younger corners in that man-to-man scheme they play. One thing I do like about the Raiders is that they can run the rock on virtually any team. Rookie head coach Hue Jackson is trying to instill some confidence in this team, but I think he's up against too much this season. The best the Raiders can hope for is to develop their young talent.
Now onto the NFC West
San Francisco 49ers: 5-11
The 49ers organization is looking at the next few years with an optimistic view because they now have a young head coach in Jim Harbaugh. Ultimately I think Harbaugh will bring hope back to the Bay Area, but I don't see it happening this season. Don't get me wrong, this is a talented football team, but the major problem is at the quarterback position. Right now there is a camp battle between Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick. Both of them have looked terrible this preseason. The defense is led by All-Pro middle linebacker Patrick Willis who will have another stellar season. I liked the acquisition of wide receiver Braylon Edwards because he may be able to help out the passing game. In my opinion this doesn't look like a great year for the Niners.
Arizona Cardinals: 4-12
This offseason head coach Ken Whisenhunt and the front office went all in to get former Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb. I believe they did it because they were feeling pressure to please wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. It's a very risky move because Kolb is an inexperienced quarterback who is now expected to be the savior of a hurting franchise. The Cardinals drafted corner back Patrick Peterson to sure up their secondary. I think he'll do better in this league as a free safety, but that's a topic for another day. Their defense should be average at best, but with a tough schedule ahead I don't see too many bright says for the Cardinals this season. At the end of the year I feel like they'll regret trading for Kolb.
St. Louis Rams: 7-9
If were to pick an early favorite to win this division right now I'd have to go with the St. Louis Rams. They have the best quarterback in the division and they have the best offense as well. I absolutely love that they hired Josh McDaniels to be their offensive coordinator. He's an elite play caller and will have quarterback Sam Bradford looking sharp throughout the season. That quick strike passing attack will open things up for running back Steven Jackson. I also think the defense will begin to get comfortable with head coach Steve Spagnuolo's high-pressure defense. In this weak division there's no reason the Rams shouldn't come out on top.
Seattle Seahawks: 4-12
When the Seahawks went to the playoffs last season I knew it would work against them the next season. They ended up not being able to draft one of the quarterbacks in this class. Aside from that I actually liked what the Seahawks did in the offseason. They picked up some quality players in free agency who will be able to contribute. The reason why I don't think this team will go anywhere near the playoffs is because they have no quarterback. Tarvaris Jackson is the starter right now according to head coach Pete Carroll. I'm predicting he will be benched after five starts and then we'll get to see Charlie Whitehurst. That smells like trouble to me especially when eight of the Seahawks games are against the NFC East and the AFC North. At the end of the year I think Seattle fans will be crying in their beers...I mean coffee.
Check out the blog tomorrow for the Southern division outlook...
AFC West
Denver Broncos: 3-13
I'm not high on the Broncos at all this season. They've had a controversial offseason with all the Tim Tebow drama, but now it looks like they've settled with Kyle Orton as their starting quarterback. Is Orton a serviceable quarterback? Yes. Is Orton a winning quarterback? No. He'll put up decent numbers but when it comes time to make winning plays he simply cannot do it. I'm also not a fan of their defense. Last season they gave up way too many points to give themselves a chance to win. I do like that head coach John Fox will try and establish a running game, but that won't be enough to prevent the Broncos from picking in the top 5 in April once again.
San Diego Chargers: 11-5
I like the Chargers to bounce back this season and return to the playoffs. Last season was a humbling process for them. The key for them is start fast. Every year they stumble out of the gates and try to make up for it in November and December. I'm expecting Philip Rivers to elevate his game into the elite class of quarterbacks this season. Their defense quietly made some good moves this offseason like picking up safety Bob Sanders in free agency. In my opinion this is a do or die season for head coach Norv Turner. If he can't lead the Chargers deep into the playoffs he may be canned at the end of the year. With that said, they're my favorite to win the division.
Kansas City Chiefs: 9-7
The division champs from last season will be a good football team this year. Many people think what they did was a fluke, but I'm a believer in what they're selling because they have great coaching. Although they will feel the loss of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, I think head coach Todd Haley can still develop the passing game with quarterback Matt Cassel. The key to this Chiefs team is running the football and playing good defense. Running back Jamaal Charles is the primary playmaker on offense while outside linebacker Tamba Hali is the playmaker on defense. Overall, this is a well-coached ball club that will win the games they should.
Oakland Raiders: 5-11
Last season I predicted that the Raiders were going to be in the playoff race deep into the season and they ended up there. This season I'm not too high on them at all. With a tougher schedule and not much improvement I feel that they'll take a few steps back. This offseason they lost star corner back Nnamdi Asomugha to free agency. Now they'll have to rely on younger corners in that man-to-man scheme they play. One thing I do like about the Raiders is that they can run the rock on virtually any team. Rookie head coach Hue Jackson is trying to instill some confidence in this team, but I think he's up against too much this season. The best the Raiders can hope for is to develop their young talent.
Now onto the NFC West
San Francisco 49ers: 5-11
The 49ers organization is looking at the next few years with an optimistic view because they now have a young head coach in Jim Harbaugh. Ultimately I think Harbaugh will bring hope back to the Bay Area, but I don't see it happening this season. Don't get me wrong, this is a talented football team, but the major problem is at the quarterback position. Right now there is a camp battle between Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick. Both of them have looked terrible this preseason. The defense is led by All-Pro middle linebacker Patrick Willis who will have another stellar season. I liked the acquisition of wide receiver Braylon Edwards because he may be able to help out the passing game. In my opinion this doesn't look like a great year for the Niners.
Arizona Cardinals: 4-12
This offseason head coach Ken Whisenhunt and the front office went all in to get former Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb. I believe they did it because they were feeling pressure to please wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. It's a very risky move because Kolb is an inexperienced quarterback who is now expected to be the savior of a hurting franchise. The Cardinals drafted corner back Patrick Peterson to sure up their secondary. I think he'll do better in this league as a free safety, but that's a topic for another day. Their defense should be average at best, but with a tough schedule ahead I don't see too many bright says for the Cardinals this season. At the end of the year I feel like they'll regret trading for Kolb.
St. Louis Rams: 7-9
If were to pick an early favorite to win this division right now I'd have to go with the St. Louis Rams. They have the best quarterback in the division and they have the best offense as well. I absolutely love that they hired Josh McDaniels to be their offensive coordinator. He's an elite play caller and will have quarterback Sam Bradford looking sharp throughout the season. That quick strike passing attack will open things up for running back Steven Jackson. I also think the defense will begin to get comfortable with head coach Steve Spagnuolo's high-pressure defense. In this weak division there's no reason the Rams shouldn't come out on top.
Seattle Seahawks: 4-12
When the Seahawks went to the playoffs last season I knew it would work against them the next season. They ended up not being able to draft one of the quarterbacks in this class. Aside from that I actually liked what the Seahawks did in the offseason. They picked up some quality players in free agency who will be able to contribute. The reason why I don't think this team will go anywhere near the playoffs is because they have no quarterback. Tarvaris Jackson is the starter right now according to head coach Pete Carroll. I'm predicting he will be benched after five starts and then we'll get to see Charlie Whitehurst. That smells like trouble to me especially when eight of the Seahawks games are against the NFC East and the AFC North. At the end of the year I think Seattle fans will be crying in their beers...I mean coffee.
Check out the blog tomorrow for the Southern division outlook...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Femi's Five Bold Statements about the 2011 NFL Season
Things are almost back to normal in the NFL these days. With the lockout well behind us, preseason football has now taken over. What's even more exciting is that the regular season kick-off between the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers is less than a month away! Just like last season, I'll be giving my five bold statements about the upcoming NFL season. So without further ado, here are my bold statements.
5. The Houston Texans will not win more than 8 games this season.
A lot of people have been buying the Texans' stock this offseason. They made a great move by hiring Wade Phillips as their defensive coordinator. He's one of the best defensive minds in the game. With that said, Phillips is bringing a new 3-4 defensive front. I don't like the personnel that the Texans have for this scheme. Their best defensive player Mario Williams will be playing out of position, and their second best defensive player Demeco Ryans will be playing Mike linebacker in this defense. Overall, I only see them winning two more games than they did last season. I'm not a believer.
4. There will be at least four new division winners in the NFL.
Last season the division winners in the NFL were the Bears, Falcons, Seahawks, Eagles, Patriots, Chiefs, Colts, and Steelers. Off the top of my head I can already see that half of those teams will not repeat in 2011. Some of them may not even make the playoffs. One of the great things about the NFL is that we see different teams in the playoffs all the time. This is the reason why football reigns supreme in America. Look for much more of the same this season.
3. At the end of the season, the Arizona Cardinals will regret trading as much as they did for quarterback Kevin Kolb.
Once the season ended, it was pretty much inevitable that Kevin Kolb would get traded from Philadelphia to Arizona. Kolb was even spotted working out with Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald throughout the summer. I'm actually one of the few sports talking heads who isn't high on Kolb. I think he's unproven and when he did play for the Eagles, he simply didn't look good on tape. The Cardinals gave up a second-round pick and corner back Dominique Roders-Cromartie for Kolb. I think Arizona will finish the season below .500 which may cause Fitzgerald to hit the free-agent market in the offseason, and cause the Cardinals organization to shake their collective heads.
2. Due to the lockout during the offseason, we're going to see sloppy play in the first month of the season.
Unfortunately we had a "work stoppage" this offseason which meant no minicamps and not offseason team activities. The people most affected by this are rookie head coaches and players. They will have to adapt to the NFL pretty much on the fly. Even veteran coaches and players in new situations will have to get used to each other. I think we may see more penalties and mental errors in the first month of the season because of the lack of preparation. I'll make sure to keep an eye on it as we start the new campaign.
1. The self-proclaimed "Dream Team" Philadelphia Eagles will not represent the NFC in this season's Super Bowl.
The winners of the offseason Super Bowl aka free agency, rarely win the Super Bowl that actually matters. Philly was gung ho once the lockout was lifted. Their biggest acquisition was Pro-Bowl corner back Nnamdi Asomugha. They already have an explosive offense which directed by quarterback Mike Vick. There is a lot to like about this team, but their are also some things not to like. The Eagles pass rush wasn't good when they didn't blitz last season. I haven't seen much improvement since last season so I'm expecting much of the same. Philly also has a shaky offensive line which isn't good because Vick is naturally prone to injuries. Last but not least, the Green Bay Packers will be better and the New Orleans Saints will be much better. Those are my two preseason favorites in the NFC.
5. The Houston Texans will not win more than 8 games this season.
A lot of people have been buying the Texans' stock this offseason. They made a great move by hiring Wade Phillips as their defensive coordinator. He's one of the best defensive minds in the game. With that said, Phillips is bringing a new 3-4 defensive front. I don't like the personnel that the Texans have for this scheme. Their best defensive player Mario Williams will be playing out of position, and their second best defensive player Demeco Ryans will be playing Mike linebacker in this defense. Overall, I only see them winning two more games than they did last season. I'm not a believer.
4. There will be at least four new division winners in the NFL.
Last season the division winners in the NFL were the Bears, Falcons, Seahawks, Eagles, Patriots, Chiefs, Colts, and Steelers. Off the top of my head I can already see that half of those teams will not repeat in 2011. Some of them may not even make the playoffs. One of the great things about the NFL is that we see different teams in the playoffs all the time. This is the reason why football reigns supreme in America. Look for much more of the same this season.
3. At the end of the season, the Arizona Cardinals will regret trading as much as they did for quarterback Kevin Kolb.
Once the season ended, it was pretty much inevitable that Kevin Kolb would get traded from Philadelphia to Arizona. Kolb was even spotted working out with Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald throughout the summer. I'm actually one of the few sports talking heads who isn't high on Kolb. I think he's unproven and when he did play for the Eagles, he simply didn't look good on tape. The Cardinals gave up a second-round pick and corner back Dominique Roders-Cromartie for Kolb. I think Arizona will finish the season below .500 which may cause Fitzgerald to hit the free-agent market in the offseason, and cause the Cardinals organization to shake their collective heads.
2. Due to the lockout during the offseason, we're going to see sloppy play in the first month of the season.
Unfortunately we had a "work stoppage" this offseason which meant no minicamps and not offseason team activities. The people most affected by this are rookie head coaches and players. They will have to adapt to the NFL pretty much on the fly. Even veteran coaches and players in new situations will have to get used to each other. I think we may see more penalties and mental errors in the first month of the season because of the lack of preparation. I'll make sure to keep an eye on it as we start the new campaign.
1. The self-proclaimed "Dream Team" Philadelphia Eagles will not represent the NFC in this season's Super Bowl.
The winners of the offseason Super Bowl aka free agency, rarely win the Super Bowl that actually matters. Philly was gung ho once the lockout was lifted. Their biggest acquisition was Pro-Bowl corner back Nnamdi Asomugha. They already have an explosive offense which directed by quarterback Mike Vick. There is a lot to like about this team, but their are also some things not to like. The Eagles pass rush wasn't good when they didn't blitz last season. I haven't seen much improvement since last season so I'm expecting much of the same. Philly also has a shaky offensive line which isn't good because Vick is naturally prone to injuries. Last but not least, the Green Bay Packers will be better and the New Orleans Saints will be much better. Those are my two preseason favorites in the NFC.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Back To Football
Hip hip hooray!! The NFL has officially been back for about a week and a half now. Thank God the 130-something-day lockout is over. Last week the free agency frenzy was bananas! Moves were being made left and right in a matter of minutes.
Later today at 4 p.m. eastern time the new league year will officially begin. That means free agents and traded players will now be able to practice with their new teams. I have a lot of questions about whether these moves will work out this season. So with that said, let's dive in and begin to analyze.
The rich seem to get richer in the NFL. One of the teams that made excellent free agent moves was the New England Patriots. They were able to trade for defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. The crazy thing is that they gave up late draft picks in order to bring those guys in. Haynesworth and Ochocinco have a lot to prove which will be a nightmare for their opponents.
One of the quiet teams during this offseason was the New Orleans Saints. They had a disappointing ending to their season, but they've made great moves through free agency and the draft. New Orleans signed defensive tackles Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin. With those two in the middle they should be able to stop the run. I also love the fact that they drafted Alabama running back Mark Ingram.
During the playoffs, the team that knocked out the Saints was the Seattle Seahawks. Pete Carroll and the Seahawks have been active throughout free agency. They picked up quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, wide receiver Sidney Rice, and tight end Zach Miller. In terms of talent, I love the fact that they picked up Rice and Miller. The problem I have with this is there seems to be no direction for the Hawks. They have no quarterback which is a problem.
A team that may give the Seahawks problems is the Arizona Cardinals. The big splash they made this offseason was trading corner back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second-round pick to the Eagles for quarterback Kevin Kolb. They believe that Kolb is their quarterback of the future. I have a lot of questions about Kolb, and to be honest I think the Cardinals will regret giving up a Pro-Bowl corner back and a second-round pick. Arizona is crossing their collevtive fingers that it works.
This leads me to the Philadelphia Eagles. The "winners" of the free agency frenzy made a ton of high-profile moves. The one that takes the cake is the big contract they gave corner back Nnamdi Asomugha. In Philly it's Super Bowl or bust this season. The Eagles also picked up defensive end Jason Babin and running back Ronnie Brown. They have a ton of talent, but I'm skeptical whether they can live up to the hype. All I know is that it's going to be interesting following the Eagles all season long.
The Down To The Wire Sports Blog is just getting warmed up. Next week look out for my five bold statements about the 2011 season. Later in the month I'll be breaking down how these new acquisitions have looked during the preseason. I'll also be breaking down the entire NFL regular season schedule and predicting who I think will win each division and ultimately who will win the Super Bowl. It's an exciting time of the year and I'm just glad that America's favorite sport is back in business.
Later today at 4 p.m. eastern time the new league year will officially begin. That means free agents and traded players will now be able to practice with their new teams. I have a lot of questions about whether these moves will work out this season. So with that said, let's dive in and begin to analyze.
The rich seem to get richer in the NFL. One of the teams that made excellent free agent moves was the New England Patriots. They were able to trade for defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. The crazy thing is that they gave up late draft picks in order to bring those guys in. Haynesworth and Ochocinco have a lot to prove which will be a nightmare for their opponents.
One of the quiet teams during this offseason was the New Orleans Saints. They had a disappointing ending to their season, but they've made great moves through free agency and the draft. New Orleans signed defensive tackles Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin. With those two in the middle they should be able to stop the run. I also love the fact that they drafted Alabama running back Mark Ingram.
During the playoffs, the team that knocked out the Saints was the Seattle Seahawks. Pete Carroll and the Seahawks have been active throughout free agency. They picked up quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, wide receiver Sidney Rice, and tight end Zach Miller. In terms of talent, I love the fact that they picked up Rice and Miller. The problem I have with this is there seems to be no direction for the Hawks. They have no quarterback which is a problem.
A team that may give the Seahawks problems is the Arizona Cardinals. The big splash they made this offseason was trading corner back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second-round pick to the Eagles for quarterback Kevin Kolb. They believe that Kolb is their quarterback of the future. I have a lot of questions about Kolb, and to be honest I think the Cardinals will regret giving up a Pro-Bowl corner back and a second-round pick. Arizona is crossing their collevtive fingers that it works.
This leads me to the Philadelphia Eagles. The "winners" of the free agency frenzy made a ton of high-profile moves. The one that takes the cake is the big contract they gave corner back Nnamdi Asomugha. In Philly it's Super Bowl or bust this season. The Eagles also picked up defensive end Jason Babin and running back Ronnie Brown. They have a ton of talent, but I'm skeptical whether they can live up to the hype. All I know is that it's going to be interesting following the Eagles all season long.
The Down To The Wire Sports Blog is just getting warmed up. Next week look out for my five bold statements about the 2011 season. Later in the month I'll be breaking down how these new acquisitions have looked during the preseason. I'll also be breaking down the entire NFL regular season schedule and predicting who I think will win each division and ultimately who will win the Super Bowl. It's an exciting time of the year and I'm just glad that America's favorite sport is back in business.
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