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  • I think the national media (with a few exceptions) are seriously missing the boat on the Browns.

    1. Healthy Trent Richardson, widely seen as the best drafted RB talent since AP. Plus depth.

    2. Playoff quality OL.

    3. Very promising WR group (Gordon, Little, Bess, Benjie, Nelson).

    4. Potentially amazing front 7. I do see that conceded by national media a lot.

    5. Top 5 corner AND top 5 safety (if he stays healthy).

    6. One of the best three play callers in the NFL.

    7. Weeden in the shotgun with Chorv in his ear.

    Again (and again): It comes down the QB. You can have all that talent and not even be relevant if you don't get at least good quarterback play (up 80s PR). Maybe that's why national pundits are sleeping on us.

    But no additions? Paul Kruger and Desmond Bryant had a higher average f/a rating than just about any team. Kruger, Bryant, Mingo, Groves, Owens, McFadden, Slaughter on defense... Bess, Nelson, Barnidge, Dion Lewis, Campbell, Hoyer, and Chorv on offense. All while the Steelers got even older and everybody left Baltimore.

    I'm just confused. I really thought we'd see the Browns as a boutique pick to win the AFCN.

  • ComeonmanC Comeonman

    @cdl15 said:

    Zombo said:

    Seahawks may be the most overrated team since Sports Illustrated put Joe Carter and Corey Snyder on the cover in 1986.

    Yea we"ll c about that. Wilson is a winner. Plain and simple. Alot of people are bias because of their coach. Love em or hate him he's made them contenders

    Z

    we will see about that. They are a solid team, but there is a difference between solid and a contender. They will at least have to win their division before I give them too much credit. BTW Crapernick is a winner too, went further than Wilson did

    @comeonman said:

    we will see about that. They are a solid team, but there is a difference between solid and a contender. They will at least have to win their division before I give them too much credit. BTW Crapernick is a winner too, went further than Wilson did

    what is their head to head record? Wilson literally couldn't of done anything else to get by atlanta. He was the best qb in that game hands down. And he was the best in the last meeting with SF
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  • cdl15C cdl15

    @comeonman said:

    we will see about that. They are a solid team, but there is a difference between solid and a contender. They will at least have to win their division before I give them too much credit. BTW Crapernick is a winner too, went further than Wilson did

    what is their head to head record? Wilson literally couldn't of done anything else to get by atlanta. He was the best qb in that game hands down. And he was the best in the last meeting with SF

    @cdl15 said:

    what is their head to head record? Wilson literally couldn't of done anything else to get by atlanta. He was the best qb in that game hands down. And he was the best in the last meeting with SF

    i don't disagree that Wilson may turn out to be a better QB, but San Fran IS the better team
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  • ComeonmanC Comeonman

    @cdl15 said:

    what is their head to head record? Wilson literally couldn't of done anything else to get by atlanta. He was the best qb in that game hands down. And he was the best in the last meeting with SF

    i don't disagree that Wilson may turn out to be a better QB, but San Fran IS the better team

    @comeonman said:

    i don't disagree that Wilson may turn out to be a better QB, but San Fran IS the better team

    we, as fans from another team could argue this all day long.

    all i'm sayin is i'm watching these games if i have to pay for them or not.

    seahawks sweep them 2-0 this year.....IMO.

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  • miktoxicM miktoxic

    @comeonman said:

    i don't disagree that Wilson may turn out to be a better QB, but San Fran IS the better team

    we, as fans from another team could argue this all day long.

    all i'm sayin is i'm watching these games if i have to pay for them or not.

    seahawks sweep them 2-0 this year.....IMO.

    @miktoxic said:

    we, as fans from another team could argue this all day long.

    all i'm sayin is i'm watching these games if i have to pay for them or not.

    seahawks sweep them 2-0 this year.....IMO.

    Id take that bet for anything you want San Fran is gonna take a fat shit on the hawks lmao, as for the national media not giving us credit start watching more NFL live and ESPN they are starting to nudge us a little bit again on TV which has been a pleasant surprise..

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  • miktoxicM miktoxic

    @comeonman said:

    i don't disagree that Wilson may turn out to be a better QB, but San Fran IS the better team

    we, as fans from another team could argue this all day long.

    all i'm sayin is i'm watching these games if i have to pay for them or not.

    seahawks sweep them 2-0 this year.....IMO.

    @miktoxic said:

    we, as fans from another team could argue this all day long.

    all i'm sayin is i'm watching these games if i have to pay for them or not.

    seahawks sweep them 2-0 this year.....IMO.

    I know you wouldn't really bet that (if u would I'm all in) but I wouldn't doubt they split, SF still winning the division

  • The Seahawks will be good, but 10-6 good, not Super Bowl good.

    I don't think the defense will play as well as it did last year and I thin defenses around the league will adjust to Russell Wilson a little bit.

    Zombo

  • Until we win, we deserve to be ranked 33rd.

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  • R Represent

    @miktoxic said:

    we, as fans from another team could argue this all day long.

    all i'm sayin is i'm watching these games if i have to pay for them or not.

    seahawks sweep them 2-0 this year.....IMO.

    Id take that bet for anything you want San Fran is gonna take a fat shit on the hawks lmao, as for the national media not giving us credit start watching more NFL live and ESPN they are starting to nudge us a little bit again on TV which has been a pleasant surprise..

    @represent said:

    Id take that bet for anything you want San Fran is gonna take a fat shit on the hawks lmao, as for the national media not giving us credit start watching more NFL live and ESPN they are starting to nudge us a little bit again on TV which has been a pleasant surprise..

    Based on what exactly? The seahawks have a very legit defense with possibly the best corner tandem in the league and two terrific safeties. Bobby wagner exploded on to the scene last season and russel wilson is smart and efficient with a good set of wheels. Sidney rice is healthy and they added a electric wr in percy harvin. All of which doesnt mention marshawn lynch one of the more punishing runners in the league. I wouldnt be so quick to write the seahawks off.

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  • Looking at the last 5 years of ESPN Preseason Power Rankings it seems like is always at least one team that they have ranked low but ended up making the playoffs. Here are the surprises of the last 5 years.

    2008; Atlanta was ranked dead last but made the playoffs as a wild card.

    2009; Cincinnati was ranked 24th and ended up winning the division.

    2010; Kansas City was ranked 27th but made the playoffs.

    2011; Bengals were ranked last but made it into the Wild Card.

    2012; Vikings and Colts were ranked 31st and 32nd respectively, both made the playoffs.

    Why can't the Browns be the surprise team this year?

    Since I included 2009's Cincinnati team ranked #24 as a surprise team I will start there for this years Power Rankings.

    #24- Detriot Lions- Obviously GB has the division under lock barring a season ending injury to Aaron Rodgers. Could make a play for the Wild Card but I see Chicago getting that spot.

    #25- Philly Eagles- Tough division with the always difficult NY Giants, the up and coming Redskins and the dangerous Cowboys. All depends on how Chip Kelly's offense translates.

    #26- Arizona Cardinals- Will be lucky to finish 3rd in the division.

    #27- Tennessee Titans-Houston is much improved and Indy will be relevant again. Should finish 3rd.

    #28- Cleveland Browns- Baltimore is a shell of the team from last year and minus its two biggest leaders will suffer a huge setback. Pittsburgh also lost one if its true leaders in Harrison and probably the most injury prone of the AFCN teams. Cincinnati is on the rise and I expect to take the division. Dependent upon Weeden executing the offense, T-Rich staying healthly and the defense attacking with success I believe the Browns can make a huge improvement and possibly with some luck make a play for #2 in the division and a Wild Card spot.

    #29- Oakland Raiders- Will probably finish last in the division.

    #30- Buffalo Bills- Have a gut feeling that they could do alright, NYJ are a mess, Miami is improved and NE is at its weakest in years.

    #31- Jacksonville Jags- MJD will have to have a AP type of year for them to do anything.

    #32- NY Jets- Complete mess. Should have the #1 pick next year.

    Never walk away from home ahead of your axe and sword. You can't feel a battle in your bones or forsee a fight. -The Havamal (Book of Viking Wisdom)
  • S Sheepdog

    Looking at the last 5 years of ESPN Preseason Power Rankings it seems like is always at least one team that they have ranked low but ended up making the playoffs. Here are the surprises of the last 5 years.

    2008; Atlanta was ranked dead last but made the playoffs as a wild card.

    2009; Cincinnati was ranked 24th and ended up winning the division.

    2010; Kansas City was ranked 27th but made the playoffs.

    2011; Bengals were ranked last but made it into the Wild Card.

    2012; Vikings and Colts were ranked 31st and 32nd respectively, both made the playoffs.

    Why can't the Browns be the surprise team this year?

    Since I included 2009's Cincinnati team ranked #24 as a surprise team I will start there for this years Power Rankings.

    #24- Detriot Lions- Obviously GB has the division under lock barring a season ending injury to Aaron Rodgers. Could make a play for the Wild Card but I see Chicago getting that spot.

    #25- Philly Eagles- Tough division with the always difficult NY Giants, the up and coming Redskins and the dangerous Cowboys. All depends on how Chip Kelly's offense translates.

    #26- Arizona Cardinals- Will be lucky to finish 3rd in the division.

    #27- Tennessee Titans-Houston is much improved and Indy will be relevant again. Should finish 3rd.

    #28- Cleveland Browns- Baltimore is a shell of the team from last year and minus its two biggest leaders will suffer a huge setback. Pittsburgh also lost one if its true leaders in Harrison and probably the most injury prone of the AFCN teams. Cincinnati is on the rise and I expect to take the division. Dependent upon Weeden executing the offense, T-Rich staying healthly and the defense attacking with success I believe the Browns can make a huge improvement and possibly with some luck make a play for #2 in the division and a Wild Card spot.

    #29- Oakland Raiders- Will probably finish last in the division.

    #30- Buffalo Bills- Have a gut feeling that they could do alright, NYJ are a mess, Miami is improved and NE is at its weakest in years.

    #31- Jacksonville Jags- MJD will have to have a AP type of year for them to do anything.

    #32- NY Jets- Complete mess. Should have the #1 pick next year.

    @sheepdog said:

    Looking at the last 5 years of ESPN Preseason Power Rankings it seems like is always at least one team that they have ranked low but ended up making the playoffs. Here are the surprises of the last 5 years.

    2008; Atlanta was ranked dead last but made the playoffs as a wild card.

    2009; Cincinnati was ranked 24th and ended up winning the division.

    2010; Kansas City was ranked 27th but made the playoffs.

    2011; Bengals were ranked last but made it into the Wild Card.

    2012; Vikings and Colts were ranked 31st and 32nd respectively, both made the playoffs.

    Why can't the Browns be the surprise team this year?

    Since I included 2009's Cincinnati team ranked #24 as a surprise team I will start there for this years Power Rankings.

    #24- Detriot Lions- Obviously GB has the division under lock barring a season ending injury to Aaron Rodgers. Could make a play for the Wild Card but I see Chicago getting that spot.

    #25- Philly Eagles- Tough division with the always difficult NY Giants, the up and coming Redskins and the dangerous Cowboys. All depends on how Chip Kelly's offense translates.

    #26- Arizona Cardinals- Will be lucky to finish 3rd in the division.

    #27- Tennessee Titans-Houston is much improved and Indy will be relevant again. Should finish 3rd.

    #28- Cleveland Browns- Baltimore is a shell of the team from last year and minus its two biggest leaders will suffer a huge setback. Pittsburgh also lost one if its true leaders in Harrison and probably the most injury prone of the AFCN teams. Cincinnati is on the rise and I expect to take the division. Dependent upon Weeden executing the offense, T-Rich staying healthly and the defense attacking with success I believe the Browns can make a huge improvement and possibly with some luck make a play for #2 in the division and a Wild Card spot.

    #29- Oakland Raiders- Will probably finish last in the division.

    #30- Buffalo Bills- Have a gut feeling that they could do alright, NYJ are a mess, Miami is improved and NE is at its weakest in years.

    #31- Jacksonville Jags- MJD will have to have a AP type of year for them to do anything.

    #32- NY Jets- Complete mess. Should have the #1 pick next year.

    Yeah, I would think the Lions, Browns and Bills have the best chance to suprise out of those.

    Although God has hated the Lake Erie teams since 1964 for some reason. Polluted Lake? I think they cleaned that up for the most part.

    Zombo

  • ComeonmanC Comeonman

    @cdl15 said:

    what is their head to head record? Wilson literally couldn't of done anything else to get by atlanta. He was the best qb in that game hands down. And he was the best in the last meeting with SF

    i don't disagree that Wilson may turn out to be a better QB, but San Fran IS the better team

    @comeonman said:

    i don't disagree that Wilson may turn out to be a better QB, but San Fran IS the better team

    I think San Fran, despite what they look like on paper, are going to have a big letdown. First off, no team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins has lost a Super Bowl and then gone on to win it the next year. Then, as someone mentioned, Colt McCoy is their backup QB. No offense, but we here all know that Colt probably cannot be the QB that Kaepernick is.....and the style he plays makes him ripe for some injuries. I know he is a wiry guy....but I think he misses at least a few games this year.....and that will certainly hurt the 49ers chances.

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