NFL 2011

[J.B.]

Next week is the start of the pre-season, so it's time to start talking about football again. How is everybody feeling about their team's chances this season?

I think the Cardinals really came up big in free-agency and the draft this off-season, despite the fact that it has been so condensed due to the lockout. Obviously we had to give up Dominque Rogers-Cromartie, but the upside that Kevin Kolb could have for this team as a franchise quarterback is potentially huge. Add that to the pickups of Tood Heap and Daryn Colledge in free agency, Patrick Peterson with the fifth pick in the draft, as well as a few other signings, and I think the Cardinals have managed to significantly improve their team. Now, that's not saying much considering how much they sucked last year, but it does give them a much better shot at being the favorites to win the struggling NFC West and secure a home playoff game.

Obviously, the Eagles and the Patriots made out like bandits this offseason too. I think they will be forces to be reckoned with, along with the defending champion fudge Packers and Rex "toe-sniffer" Ryan's Jets. Even though I have been a Cardinals fan for years, and Arizona teams in general, I still show love and support to my native Chicago teams, and I am pretty much your typical Chicago fan. With that being said, I have little faith in Gay Butler to lead the Bears to the promise land, but who knows. They were close last season, but losing to the Packers in the NFC Championship basically assures the fact that a lot of Chicago fans will hate you forever.

[rockdawg21]

I'm happy; it's nice the millionaires vs. billionaires battle is finally over.

Well I'm a Chiefs fan, and I have to say that I like our chances in the AFC West this year. Although we won 10 games last season, we only beat 1 team with a winning record so in my mind, we still have to beat good teams if we want to make it; we're just fortunate to be in the AFC West which is rebuilding all over, but I think we started rebuilding earlier than all of the others so that head start should continue to boost us.

Losing Vrabel and dropping Waters could hurt, but we'll see how that goes.

[J.B.]

Originally Posted by rockdawg21

I'm happy; it's nice the millionaires vs. billionaires battle is finally over.

Well I'm a Chiefs fan, and I have to say that I like our chances in the AFC West this year. Although we won 10 games last season, we only beat 1 team with a winning record so in my mind, we still have to beat good teams if we want to make it; we're just fortunate to be in the AFC West which is rebuilding all over, but I think we started rebuilding earlier than all of the others so that head start should continue to boost us.

Losing Vrabel and dropping Waters could hurt, but we'll see how that goes.

You guys also picked up Steve Breaston, which is a tough loss for us Cardinals fans. I'm not sure that he is worth the money the Chiefs paid him, but I don't doubt his potential one bit. He is a solid number two, but he's a really smart guy and could flourish into a better player than he was here if he is utilized properly. He is also great in the locker room, with the fans, and with the media. He will be missed here in AZ.

hopefully the eagles can get some chemistry with their team and make a nice run .. new england looks good though

[rockdawg21]

Originally Posted by J.B.

You guys also picked up Steve Breaston, which is a tough loss for us Cardinals fans. I'm not sure that he is worth the money the Chiefs paid him, but I don't doubt his potential one bit. He is a solid number two, but he's a really smart guy and could flourish into a better player than he was here if he is utilized properly. He is also great in the locker room, with the fans, and with the media. He will be missed here in AZ.

Yes, I was very excited to see that. He will be an awesome addition to the Chiefs offense. You can be sure that him and Bowe will rack up big numbers this season.

[VCURamFan]

Well, I wish I could say that I expect my Raiders to continue improving the way we have been over the last couple of seasons, but when it came out that we were the furthest over the salary cap at +$15 Mil, my immediate reactino was "FOR WHAT????".

Now we've lost Asomough (sp?) & Miller, 2 of our biggest producers on offense & defense, we're in trouble.

I'm a Broncos fan and I think we will do ok. I think we are better than people think, but still only about an 8-8 season. Need the defense to step up big this year!

And I think it is good that they couldn't get rid of Orton, he is a better option right now. I know everyone is ready for Tebow, but Tebow isn't ready yet.

[J.B.]

Originally Posted by VCURamFan

Well, I wish I could say that I expect my Raiders to continue improving the way we have been over the last couple of seasons, but when it came out that we were the furthest over the salary cap at +$15 Mil, my immediate reactino was "FOR WHAT????".

Now we've lost Asomough (sp?) & Miller, 2 of our biggest producers on offense & defense, we're in trouble.

As long as Al Davis owns that team, they will probably be in trouble.

[rockdawg21]

The Chiefs suck. Now we lost Charles, so we've went from suck, to blow.