Who can be this year's version of the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals? (1 Viewer)

[DerrickB]

To start things off, I think the Jacksonville Jaguars can be that type of team.
I have them as a seven or eight-win team, but I would not be surprised if they win more games than that and go on a deep playoff run.

 

[Louie18914]

Jacksonville Jaguars with Mark Brunell Tony Boselli and Fred Taylor?

* Since 2001, almost 6 new teams make the playoffs every year...NFL equals parity

 

[RaginSaint93]

I feel like it could be us

 

[BayouSAINTJoe]

I'd rather be this year's 2009 Saints...a team that everyone thought would be Mid pack that ended up storming out to a 13-0 start en route to a SB win.

 

[the-commish]

To start things off, I think the Jacksonville Jaguars can be that type of team.
I have them as a seven or eight-win team, but I would not be surprised if they win more games than that and go on a deep playoff run.

With Indy and Tennessee in the same division? I doubt it.

 

[NewOrleansBoy]

I think the Eagles or Chargers

 

[DerrickB]

With Indy and Tennessee in the same division? I doubt it.

I think Tennessee might be taking a step back. That's me though

 

[Sailorsaint]

I'm ruling out the Saints in this scenario because the media's flawed analysis is based on a very unusual season last year. My pick would be Denver. They may not make it all the way to the SB, but they will be a threat in the playoffs for any team.

 

[silverbullet]

Jacksonville with their bust of a QB? Nah. They won't be the dumpster fire they were under toss custard, but they still suck.

Broncos are the team to watch in the AFC. They haven't had a decent QB since Manning. Wilson will elevate them to the playoffs even in that division.

I could see Washington taking a step up and displacing the Eagles. Carolina should be better.

Playoff predictions in no particular order:

NFC
Green Bay
Rams
Saints
Cowboys
Washington
Vikings
Niners

Brady won't last the season and will fall off a cliff. SF will struggle with Lance. Murray will flop under the weight of his new contract.

AFC
Broncos
KC
NE
Buff
Indy
Dolphins
Bengals

 

[Saint Jack]

Honestly, I think it’s the Saints. And I’m not being a homer.

 

[saintsmarchin]

Honestly, I think it’s the Saints. And I’m not being a homer.

I feel like the saints are like the Seahawks first superbowl year.. this year.. with better WRs.

 

[Thunderchild]

Us, for sure. We have everything we need to make a deep run.

But I'm going to call a real dark horse as a possibility - the Lions. If they had a better QB I'd be strong on them. They would need a ton of luck though.

 

[CajunSaint08]

To start things off, I think the Jacksonville Jaguars can be that type of team.
I have them as a seven or eight-win team, but I would not be surprised if they win more games than that and go on a deep playoff run.

What? Getting to the super bowl and losing? I'd rather be this year's version of the 2009 Saints. Or would that be considered deja vu?

 

[cant]

I feel like the saints are like the Seahawks first superbowl year.. this year.. with better WRs.

Fr I’m starting to get LoB vibes with our secondary. Time will tell

 

[ANKOMA33]

If the Saints get a little lucky as a whole with injuries this season, we could make a serious playoff push.

I also think the Rams are still legit & the Niners may surprise.

No clue about the AFC but I do believe the Chiefs will be back in the fold due to QB play & HC.