Who is going to be the surprise team of 2004?

[Jeff1220]

In 2003, the Panthers were certainly a surprise. Even the Bengals were surprisingly good, and just missed the playoffs.

Who will it be this approaching season?

AFC:
My pick is Jacksonville. I think they improved over the course of the season last year, and Leftwitch is going to tear it up.

NFC:
My pick is Detroit. They have had several years of high first rounders that will be coming of age. They've been fairly active in FA, addressing some needs. I think the Lions could have a season like last year's Bengals, and just miss making the playoffs.

[TedMock]

I agree with you on Jax. I'm hoping we're the other in the AFC. I'm really not sure about the NFC. Let me think about it a little and get back to you. The Lions' youth makes them a possible choice but the lack of a RB will hurt unless a rookie comes in like Portis did.

[Pride]

AFC: I am trying not to be biased here... but I honestly think the bills will go from 6-10 to 10-6, fighting the pats for division title.

NFC: Redskins, unfortunately.

[TedMock]

Originally posted by Pride


NFC: Redskins, unfortunately.

Bite your lip, man!! Living here in the capital region for the last several years has really taught me to hate the Redskins.

[Tatonka]

seattle wins the superbowl.. dont know if that is a surprise..

atlanta comes back with a vengance.

[chubluv]

Originally posted by TedMock
The Lions' youth makes them a possible choice but the lack of a RB will hurt unless a rookie comes in like Portis did.

hey they have our ex RB Byrson what more do they need he led them in rushing & receptions..



:rofl:

[tampabay25690]

I agree with u guys somewhat.................

In the NFC I think Atlanta will be one of the best teams.....

In the AFC I like Cincinnati

[generalmills]

Lions and Falcons.

[casdhf]

I think the Carson Palmer thing is going to be a HUGE flop for the Bengals and it willl be like old times again.

[Philagape]

Lions

[saviorbledsoe]

The BILLS BABY!

[Novacane]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by casdhf
I think the Carson Palmer thing is going to be a HUGE flop for the Bengals and it willl be like old times again. [/QUOTE




So do I.




Positive suprise teams

NFC............Chicago wins thier division



AFC..........Cleveland wins thier division


Negative suprises..........AJ Feely bombs bigtime and the phins fall to 4-12.

[chubluv]

[i]Originally posted by Fairway To Green


Negative suprises..........AJ Feely bombs bigtime and the phins fall to 4-12. [/B]


how is that a negative. i think thats a positve.... for us!!!

[MTBillsFan]

gotta go with the bills in the afc if not us then maybe I'll go with Jacksonville

detroit IF Harrington is more consitant otherwise, I"m going way out on a limb and saying the Vikings

[Novacane]

Originally posted by chubluv



how is that a negative. i think thats a positve.... for us!!!


by negative I mean teams that will do worse than predicted.

[BAM]

AFC: us of course :up: :gobills:


NFC: Skins :puke:

[bills_7]

gonna go with bills, lions

disapointments - CIN and DAL

[The_Philster]

Bills and Browns :up:

[STAMPY]

saints, bills, jags, texans, seattle,

[Felser's Ghost]

AFC: Denver and Houston

NFC: Dallas, Seattle, and Minnesota

[elltrain22]

Gotta go w/ Buffalo, and not just b/c they are my team. They will be a playoff team this year.

In the NFC, the surprise ( other than the Skins, which isn't a surprise IMO ) is the Chicago Bears.