2008 NFL Preview Primer
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: NFL,
The NFL is back! The 2008 season is ready to get into full-swing and if you need to know what time it is and what to expect, check out this preview primer for all you need to know about every team in the NFL!
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
AFC EAST: Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets / Division Predictions
AFC NORTH: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers / Division Predictions
AFC SOUTH: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans / Division Predictions
AFC WEST: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers / Division Predictions
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC EAST: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins / Division Predictions
NFC NORTH: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings / Division Predictions
NFC SOUTH: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Division Predictions
NFC WEST: Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams / Division Predictions
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NFL Preview: NFC West
NFC WEST
Predicted Order Of Finish:
1. Seattle Seahawks
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. St. Louis Rams
Top Offensive Player: Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Top Defensive Player: Patrick Willis, LB, San Francisco 49ers
Top Rookie: Chris Long, DE, St. Louis Rams
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NFL Preview: St. Louis Rams
ST. LOUIS RAMS
2007 RECORD: 3-13
Overview: The St. Louis Rams were tied with the Miami Dolphins as the worst team in the NFL last season when it comes to won-loss record. It seemed like every starting player on offense and defense was injured for at least a week or two during 2007. RB Steven Jackson and QB Marc Bulger had one of the worst season of their respective careers to date. Now with the loss of future Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce to the rival San Francisco 49ers, the Rams need to figure out their identity. Identity is very important in this league. You can’t be team that has no identity or purpose of playing, and expect to be successful. There needs to be some sort of rallying point, or common bond between each player in order to not only win games, but be a champion. It appears after letting Mike Martz go, the Rams lost that identity and have been searching for a new one ever since. Now it’s up to head coach Scott Linehan to try and figure out what makes this team succeed. Tough challenge you say? Absolutely, but this is the NFL, nothing in this league is supposed to be easy.
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NFL Preview: Arizona Cardinals
ARIZONA CARDINALS
2007 RECORD: 8-8
Overview: The most interesting yet challenging team to write about are the Arizona Cardinals. Led by head coach Ken Whisenhunt, every preseason the Cardinals look like a team that could compete for the divisional title. That has yet to happen. On paper, this offense looks stacked with a lot of talent, headed by quarterbacks Matt Leinert and the experienced veteran Kurt Warner, as well as freshly re-signed wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and (a disgruntled) Anquan Boldin, the offense looks like a powerhouse that its rivals need to take notice of. Unfortunately, they have yet to play to their potential on the offensive side of the ball, and for the last few seasons, have been rebuilding their defense. This preseason yet again, I am putting the Cardinals in contention for the NFC West crown.
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NFL Preview: Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
2007 RECORD: 10-6
Overview: Winners of the NFC West division the last four seasons, the Seattle Seahawks look to keep in control of one of the weaker divisions in the league and give head coach Mike Holmgren, who has already stated that this is his last year with the team, a season to remember. The Seahawks made it to the divisional round of the playoffs in 2007, but eventually lost to Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers. The Seahawks are looking to bounce back this year with a solid defensive effort and a reliable and oftentimes underrated offense.
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NFL Preview: San Francisco 49ers
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
2007 RECORD: 5-11
Overview: Coming from a dismal 6-12 season in 2007, having a combination of 25 wins, and 55 losses since the 2002 season, the San Francisco 49ers are a long way from their once dominant glory under the Bill Walsh and George Seifert eras. The team has gone through three head coaches, a plethora of starting quarterbacks, and five offensive coordinators during that span. The Niners are run by owners John York and Denise DeBartolo, who are struggling to run a successful business, and rebuild a once prominent and well-respected franchise.
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2008 NFL Team Previews
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: NFL,
The NFL season is upon us and what better way to get into the mood for some pigskin than to read some NFL Team Previews brought to you by the writers of Gear Live’s upcoming blog dedicated solely to FOOTBALL!!! Keep an eye out for it! But, for now, check out what Dean Browski (AFC South, NFC East), Charles Mitri (NFC North), and Scott Sargent (AFC North) have to say about the upcoming season! In the next few days, you’ll be able to read the wisdom of Raymond Leon (AFC West), Kevin Moore (NFC South), Juan Ruiz (NFC West), and myself (AFC East)! So, come on back!
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
AFC EAST: Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets / Division Predictions
AFC NORTH: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers / Division Predictions
AFC SOUTH: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans / Division Predictions
AFC WEST: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers / Division Predictions
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC EAST: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins / Division Predictions
NFC NORTH: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings / Division Predictions
NFC SOUTH: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Division Predictions
NFC WEST: Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams / Division Predictions
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