Some of you folks here are really out there already. Tell me (of the better echelon teams), the teams that will have the fewest injuries, and I'll tell you who is likely to be 'ranked' in the playoffs. After that, it's still a crapshoot. My take on some of the wannabe's.
Colts - lot's and lot's of questions again on defense and LOT (left offensive tackle). Took a long time to get what they wanted. What will happen now. Many cases, of 1 year wonders in the playoffs, to falter badly the next year.
Bears - Same thing. Lovie Smith ain't the QB, and doesn't actually play. Those on the field will have do to it.
Cowboys - Was the first half of Tony Romo's year the real thing, or the last half? How much did Parcell's no-nonesense rules hold them back? Is Wade Phillips really the answer? Will their defensive mindset (go get the qb), mean Doomsday II?
Chargers - May have learned an important lesson. May not have.
Patriots - Great bloodlines and work ethic, but have slipped a notch. Can they truly re-caputre the magic - or are they having the same things happen, that happened to the Boy's in the 90's.
Panthers - Jekyl and Hyde. Not sure which team will show up, week to week. Signing the Texan's leftover QB to push Jake - don't think so. Too many defensive questions (LB, Defensive line and Secondary). But they do have the two top players at their respecitve positions (and they are impact positions): Steve Smith (WR) and Julius Peppers (DE). Both of those, when they turn it on can take over a game.
Falcons - Done. Period.
Saints - Get out the paper sacks. May need them again.
The Great E. Texas Swami has spoken.
Tex
