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  • psychraider32
    Pro
    • Mar 2012
    • 714

    #1

    Who's your darkhorse team this year?

    I have to go with my Jags not because I am biased but because I really believe they can surprise some teams. A lot of course rides on MJD and Gabbert.

    I could also see the Panthers getting the NFC wild card.

    Who's your dark horse and why?
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  • TheMatrix31
    RF
    • Jul 2002
    • 52931

    #2
    Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

    Panthers, Bears, Bills.

    I expect Cam Newton to continue doing what he's doing and I expect them to learn how to close out wins better.

    The Bears are pretty stacked. They don't get the press of a GB, SF, Philly, NYG, NO, but I love Cutler being re-united with Marshall. Add in Forte and the D as usual, and they'll be pretttttttay darn good.

    Bills are loaded on defense. If their offense can stay healthy, they might be able to surprise. I don't know about playoffs but they'll be a solid team as they were until injuries hurt 'em last year.
    Last edited by TheMatrix31; 08-13-2012, 05:22 AM.

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    • Scott812313
      MVP
      • Jun 2009
      • 1877

      #3
      Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

      In the AFC I'll go with the Chiefs. I like the weapons they have on offense, as well as a really good D. Jamaal Charles claims to be %100, and I think he's the 2nd best back in the league when healthy, Hillis is a nice change of pace back, with soft hands. Look for Baldwin to really step up from last year as well. Add in the fact that there's not a dominant team in the AFC West, and I like their chances.

      I'll take the Seahawks in the NFC. They have an extremely good yound secondary and a few nice pass rushers, the only thing I question on their defense is the linebackers. On offense, you have to believe either Flynn or Wilson is a big upgrade from Jackson, Sidney Rice may finally be healthy and they may get bounce back years from TO and/or Braylon Edwards. In the end, I don't think they'll win the NFC West, but a wild card berth is definitely a possibility.
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      • BlueNGold
        Hall Of Fame
        • Aug 2009
        • 21817

        #4
        Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

        The teams that come to my mind for darkhorses are Seattle, Buffalo, and Dallas (if they can even be considered one).
        Originally posted by bradtxmale
        I like 6 inches. Its not too thin and not too thick. You get the support your body needs.



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        • RoundingThird
          Leyenda
          • Aug 2012
          • 3468

          #5
          Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

          I'm watching for the Panthers. With the Saints down, they have a chance. Also the Raiders, and maybe the Redskins, but it looks like a 4 team race in the NFC East.
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          • Yeah...THAT Guy
            Once in a Lifetime Memory
            • Dec 2006
            • 17294

            #6
            Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

            I'm gonna go with the Chiefs in the AFC (I think they can win that division) and the Seahawks (think they can challenge for the division) and Bucs (complete homer pick, but I think they can win 7+ this year).

            Bills have been the sexy pick for a lot of people, but man, Fitzpatrick looked AWFUL in the pre-season opener. The defensive line is great, but the secondary is still swiss cheese. I have serious doubts about them making the playoffs this year, but if Fitz can play half-decent, they should be able to hover around .500.
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            • DukeC
              Banned
              • Jul 2011
              • 5751

              #7
              Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

              My Oakland Raiders. We can win that division dammit.

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              • SPTO
                binging
                • Feb 2003
                • 68046

                #8
                Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

                AFC: Chiefs
                NFC: Panthers

                Scott812313 hit the nail on the head when it comes to the Chiefs. I'll just add that with Romeo Crennel as the head coach I can see the offense being a little more balanced in its attack so when Cassel is not having the greatest day the running game can pick up the slack.

                The Panthers have a shot and will probably come down to the last week of the season for them. The defense is still iffy IMO but as long as Newton doesn't have the sophomore jinx and improve his play week to week than they have a really good shot.

                As for my Bills, the defensive front is strong and if they can put pressure on the opposing QB than having a soft secondary won't be that big of a problem. The secondary is not that great but they do seem to come up with opportunistic plays. Everything hinges on the offense but as stated earlier in the thread Fitzpatrick looked BAAAD in the first preseason game. Hopefully that's just one bad performance and he'll be ready to go come week 1. The other issue is Chan Gailey's obsession with the passing game, if he can tone down on passing calls and use the run game creatively than it will put a lot less pressure on Fitzy. If they don't have injuries they'll be knocking on the door of the playoffs.
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                • RoundingThird
                  Leyenda
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 3468

                  #9
                  Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

                  Originally posted by Yeah...THAT Guy
                  I'm gonna go with the Chiefs in the AFC (I think they can win that division) and the Seahawks (think they can challenge for the division) and Bucs (complete homer pick, but I think they can win 7+ this year).

                  Bills have been the sexy pick for a lot of people, but man, Fitzpatrick looked AWFUL in the pre-season opener. The defensive line is great, but the secondary is still swiss cheese. I have serious doubts about them making the playoffs this year, but if Fitz can play half-decent, they should be able to hover around .500.
                  They can't go far because of the Patriots and my Jets.
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                  • SPTO
                    binging
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 68046

                    #10
                    Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

                    Originally posted by Po1soNNN
                    They can't go far because of the Patriots and my Jets.
                    Your Jets are a disaster waiting to happen.

                    JMO
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                    • Yeah...THAT Guy
                      Once in a Lifetime Memory
                      • Dec 2006
                      • 17294

                      #11
                      Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

                      Originally posted by Po1soNNN
                      They can't go far because of the Patriots and my Jets.
                      Jets have their own things to be worried about. But yes, nobody in the AFC East has a chance of winning the division besides the Patriots.

                      The race for 2nd could be very interesting if Fitz plays as well as people said he's looked in camp (and nothing like he looked in the first pre-season game).
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                      • BlueNGold
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 21817

                        #12
                        Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

                        Originally posted by SPTO
                        Your Jets are a disaster waiting to happen.

                        <strike>JMO</strike>
                        Just everybody's opinion
                        Fixed that for you.
                        Originally posted by bradtxmale
                        I like 6 inches. Its not too thin and not too thick. You get the support your body needs.



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                        • av7
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Dec 2007
                          • 11408

                          #13
                          Im somewhat tempted to pick the Colts. I gave up with my yearly dark horse pick of the Browns.
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                          • goledensilence
                            Pro
                            • Jul 2012
                            • 533

                            #14
                            Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

                            I have to agree with everything that was said earlier about the Cheifs. I just have to add that I feel Dexter Mccluster will be making a lot more plays for that team. With his speed he could be a sneaky guy at both WR & HB.

                            Another team that comes to mind is the Seahawks. I really like their QBs especially Russell Wilson. I think that he should get a lot of time in the regular season game. I just need to see what T.O. can do in a few of these preseason games.
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                            • Tyrant8RDFL
                              MVP
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 3563

                              #15
                              Re: Who's your darkhorse team this year?

                              Seattle in the NFC and the Browns or Titans in the AFC.

                              What about the Colts you would consider them being a dark horse after the season they had last year, or no because now they have Luck?
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