1. Atlanta Falcons
Until someone steps up in the NFC, the Falcons are the team to beat.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If the defense realizes its potential and they can consistently run the ball, the Bucs will be back in the playoffs.
3. Carolina Panthers
Getting Christian McCaffrey was the right move, but can they keep Cam Newton upright this year?
4. New Orleans Saints
This could be the last year we see Sean Payton and Drew Brees together in the Bayou. Continue reading
Epic Comeback
It was historic on many levels. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won their 5th Super Bowl together. It was the first Super Bowl that was decided in overtime. It was the largest come from behind victory in Super Bowl history. You get the idea. Continue reading
Two of the best offensive teams of the 2016 season meet head on for Super Bowl 51 in Houston. That pretty much sums up the strengths of both the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons. Both do not have a dominating defense. They are both average at best. I say this because the offense has put less pressure on them by scoring so many points throughout the season. My one hope year in and year out for the ‘big game’ is that it doesn’t end up being a one-sided affair. Meaning one team is blowing out the other. That could happen this year, but I’ll hope for the best. Continue reading
Fly Like A Falcon?
This was all setup as a perfect storm. The one major flaw with the Green Bay Packers was their defense. It showed in the worst way possible in Atlanta. Continue reading
One Bird Above All
Being tasked with stopping or at least slowing down the best offense in the NFL is not easy. Even for a defense as feared as Seattle’s. Continue reading
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