NFL's Contenders & Pretenders

Ok, folks the 2007 NFL regular season is over halfway complete. The Stronger teams are emerging while the bottom feeders are sinking fast. However, those teams with a slight chance to make a move with a couple of wins do exist. Being an NFL expert, I have compiled the list of Contenders and Pretenders for the remainder 2007 NFL season. Now if you’re a betting fan, I suggest you take a trip to the bank. Deplete your account, and bet big on these teams listed.

2007 Top Contenders

These are teams which will be competing for an NFL Championship. My Crystal Ball indicates there will be a few sleepers in the playoffs this year. The meek shall inherit the Earth, but the meek will not enter the NFL Playoffs! We all know just about who will be standing when it’s Championship time. However, don’t get ahead of yourself. New England is not guaranteed to win a darn thing. It’s still a toss up & a key injury could rock your world.

1. New England

   These assassins go straight for the jugular. Belichick’s game plans are ruthless and premeditated. He has adopted the philosophy that mercy is for the weak. I’m absolutely positive that the spy gate talk tarnishing his image is the reason for his quest to destroy opposing NFL teams. The Patriots have the ranked # 1 offense posting up 434 yards per game. Their also tops in the League in passing averaging 310 yards through the air. This freight train is 11-0, and headed straight for NFL immortality.

2. Green Bay

   Legendary General Favre smells blood in the water and the other sharks are following suit. Their on the heels of New England and seem to be on a mission to slay the Dragon from Boston in February come Super Bowl time. Not to mention their 3rd in the NFL in total offense averaging 380 yards per game. Most importantly, the Pack is ranked 2nd in passing (298) behind New England . With a young defense beginning to peek, all the pieces are in place for the Cheese Heads Super Bowl quest.

3. Indianapolis

   Don’t let the two losses fool you folks. These are the reigning NFL Champions. This team can go point for point with any NFL team. Once healthy they will be following the upcoming trend that New England is setting. Manning & Company is ranked 4th in total offense and 2nd in total defense. Another appearance in the Super Bowl is immanent with home field advantage. Tom Brady and Brett Favre are the only warriors who can bring them down.

4. Dallas

   How bout them Cowboys! Aikman’s temporary replacements are gone and Romo is the new kid on the block. Romo has more weapons than James Bond and Offensive Coordinator Jason Garret has issued him a license to kill NFL defenses. Americas team is ranked 2nd in total offense averaging 389 yards per game. Everyone get your popcorn ready and listen to what they keep telling ya…DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS.

5. Pittsburg

   Or shall I say Blitzburg! These guys are the epitome of consistency and will Grown Man you if your not ready to fight to the death. They keep the heat up in the kitchen and fortunately there is a head chef named Roethlisberger who can put Emerald to shame. They have the ranked #1 defense and will leave ring marks around your eyes & fingerprints around your throat. They also have Big Willie Style Parker who is 2nd in the NFL in rushing. This might be the only team who can shatter New England and put them on a liquid diet.

6. Jacksonville

   Nothing flashy just effective & smash mouth. Del Rio ’s hard nose style has transcended from his playing days and has become contagious to the rest of the squad. Now that their healthy they are poised hit the gas pedal for the remainder of the season.

7. Tampa Bay

   Jeff Garcia is a winner so people just face it! We have witnessed his heroics in Canada , San Francisco , and Philadelphia . After all, he has been to a couple of Pro Bowls and is currently in the NFL record books for some of his accomplishments. With the crafty NFL Veteran at the helm don’t be surprised if they make a little noise in the playoffs. It’s up to Garcia to save Grudens hyde. He has been walking the plank since last season and Buccaneers management has the barrel to his back.

8. Cleveland

   Sorry Brady Quinn but you’ll have to keep those splinters in your derriere. Derrick Anderson is the next best thing since sliced bread. His name is already being mentioned with the likes of Brady & Favre. For all of you non believers he also has the numbers to prove it. Anderson is 3rd in the NFL in TD passes(22), behind Brady(39) & Romo(29).We know the passing attack will sting you but it seems their running game is halfway decent also. Jamal Lewis is a couple games away from 1000 yards and is 11th in the league in rushing.

9. Seattle

   As a team in the worst division in the National Football League. Their spot in the post season is practically guaranteed. Once healthy, these guys could pull off a big upset come playoff time. Plus, the combination of good coaching, playoff experience, and veteran leadership could allow them to sneak in the back door.

10. New York Giants

    Can you say Jeckle & Hyde syndrome? Pending on which team shows up it will either be a feast or famine situation. Now we all know Eli is nothing like his brother or his father. However, with good protection and the defense performing well. They have a chance to win on any given Sunday.

PRETENDERS

These Phony’s have an opportunity to make the playoff’s if they get there underachieving acts together. If we get realistic and look at the big picture here these teams are toast. Now 1 or 2 might squeak in the playoffs to get bludgeoned in the first round. Please don’t place any bets with these busters unless you enjoy losing.

1. Denver

   No matter how many 1000 yard rushers they produce. They are no closer to winning a championship than the Oakland Raiders. Cutler has not proven to be the real deal and there are several whispers in the Mile high City wishing Jake Plummer was still around.

2. Detroit

   Even with the explosive Offensive numbers & Mike Marsh calling the plays. The pretending act is almost over. Kitna was pretending Detroit had a chance to win 10 games. His dream is over and realism is setting in for the once again playoff absent Lions. However, one thing is a sure shot with the Lions. Matt Millan will be labeled the worst GM in NFL history.

3. Tennessee

   Young is emerging as the unquestioned leader of the Titans. However, their passing offense is one of the most wretched I’ve ever seen. Their ranked 27th in passing and desperately need a stud receiver in the draft. They have 5 TD passes all year which is dead last. Something surely stinks in Tennessee!

4. San Diego

   Even though this is the most disappointing team in the entire NFL. The players are not to blame for this years stink fest. Besides the Redskins, this teams upper management is borderline disgraceful. They dismissed Shottenheimer & staff after earning an NFL best 14-2 record last year. Now they are realizing the grass is not greener once your face is shoved in it.

5. Washington

   Although Campbell has looked impressive at times. The Redskins do have several offensive and defensive weapons to work with. However, their ineffective play calling has been this teams Achilles Heel. It has cost them at least 5 games they were in position to win, which they didn’t. They have lost 5 games by less than a touchdown.

6. Baltimore

   If Billick is the head coach of the Ravens next year, Baltimore will have proven to have the worst management in NFL history. Since he has taken over the play calling the team has went backwards. They are single handedly ruining a great defensive legacy Lewis & Co. has established. With a less than pathetic offensive and no receivers they are destined to embarrass themselves for the rest of the year.

7. Philadelphia

   Being but a shadow of their former selves. Stallone himself could not prevent Philadelphia from being knocked out from week to week. With Mcnabb not 100%, and Reid battling personal issues this team seems doomed. Where is TO when you need him?

8. New Orleans

   Although the Saints seemed to stumble out of the blocks. It seems the rest of the League has become accustomed to what Sean Payton wants to do on offense. Drew Brees is performing like the inconsistent QB he used to be in San Diego . They are headed nowhere fast.

9. Arizona

   Hopefully Leinart is learning what not to do while watching Kurt Warner play. Warner has put up decent numbers but has always made costly mistakes with the game on the line.

10. Chicago

    Devon Hester cannot save the Bears all season! With the exception of Hester the Bears struggle each week to move the ball effectively. Silly offensive play calling coupled with a mistake prone QB will bury them soon. Not to mention their defensive backs are soft as drug store cotton, and are unable to cover anyone deep.

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