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Do Your Job: Life After Brady & Belichick | A Patriots Franchise
Hey all! This will be a completely simulated franchise. I plan to play as the current owner, Robert Kraft, and run the team top to bottom as an owner, so I will not actually play any games. I’ve always wanted to do a franchise like this for quite some time. I’m a Redskins fan (HTTR!) at heart, but I’ve always been interested in running such a successful franchise when losing the person who essentially brought them to superstardom. I will start with the 2015-16 season with the anticipation that Tom Brady will retire after the season. I will do a season recap of the 2015-16 season, as well as a recap of the offseason and draft. There will be a week by week detailed analysis starting the 2016-17 season. If it's needed to know, I am playing on the PS4. I hope all those that follow enjoy it!The season will start with the retirement of Bill Belichick late after the 2015 draft. The Patriots decide on hiring Griffin Murphy as the interim head coach until after the 2015-16 season, who has ties with Belichick. Tom Brady has informed the team that this will be his last year in the NFL. NFL Trades - 2015-16 Season
NFL Standings - 2015-16 Season
NFL Awards - 2015-16 Season
2016 NFL Coach Firings
2016 Head Coach Hirings & Extensions
2016 Retired Coaches & Notable Players
2016 Notable Free Agent Signings
2016 New England Patriots Free Agent Signings
2016 NFL Draft Round 1
2016 New England Patriots Draft Picks
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2016-17 Regular Season AFC Preview AFC North Key Losses: WR Mohamed Sanu, CB Leon Hall, OLB Vincent Rey Key Additions: SS Jahleel Addae, OLB Junior Galette, WR Chris Matthews, CB Darqueze Dennard, CB Perrish Cox Key Potential Rookies: DE Harlos Owens 2015-16 Record: 14-2 (1st in AFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.517 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: The Bengals held the best regular season record last year at 14-2. With only the loss of Sanu, Hall and Rey the Bengals are looking up once again. They added stud safety Addae as well as great role players with Galette, Matthews, Dennard and Cox. 1st round pick Harlos Owens has potential, but is still a project for the team. This should be another battle for first with the Ravens and Steelers again. Prediction: 1st in AFC North Key Losses: MLB Karlos Dansby, DT Phil Taylor, FS Tashaun Gipson, CB Tramon Williams, QB Josh McCown, WR Dwayne Bowe Key Additions: OG Mark Glowinski, HB Alfred Morris, HB Thomas Rawls, FS Robert Golden, DT Kenrick Ellis Key Potential Rookies: WR Haile Gilbert 2015-16 Record: 6-10 (4th in AFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.535 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: The Browns finally did not take a quarterback in the first round, opting to stick with either Johnny Manziel/Austin Davis. Instead, with their two first round picks, they chose two wide receivers. Haile Gilbert is the standout at receiver with Sean Banks as the second choice. It should pave the way for the offense with the addition of a two-headed dragon at running back with an Alfred Morris/Thomas Rawls combo. They did lose some major key pieces with Dansby, Phil Taylor and Gipson. With a tough strength-of-schedule, we see the Browns with a similar record this year. Prediction: 4th in AFC North Key Losses: WR Kamar Aiken, WR Marlon Brown Key Additions: WR Roddy White, DT B.J. Raji Key Potential Rookies: WR Corey Russell, C Samuel Cooper 2015-16 Record: 10-6 (2nd in AFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.536 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: With the toughest strength-of-schedule in the NFL, it looks to be a tough year for the Ravens. They only lost Aiken and Brown to free agency, but made that up by adding veteran receiver Roddy White and rookie standout Corey Russell. They helped bolster their D-line with the addition of B.J. “Teach Me How To” Raji. They also have a very stout offensive line to protect Joe Flacco, the Jon Lester of NFL Playoffs. With Perriman and Russell learning under Roddy, it should pave the way for the receiving corps to be the focus of the offense. Prediction: 3rd in AFC North Key Losses: OLB James Harrison, CB William Gay, SS Will Allen, DT Steve McLendon Key Additions: OLB Lamarr Houston, OLB Akeem Ayers, TE Marcedes Lewis Key Potential Rookies: FS Lee Randle, CB Aundre Jones, TE Nico Porter, DT Maxey Woods 2015-16 Record: 8-8 (3rd Place in AFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.521 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Steelers have to be the closest team to the Greatest Show on Turf when healthy. They lost some key defensive players, but the rookie CB Aundre Jones was named the starter in preseason and will lead the secondary this year. They surprised people in the draft by taking Lee Randle who is showing starter potential, but unless Mike Mitchell gets hurt he won’t see any playing time soon. If the Steelers stay healthy, they should fight for first place with the Bengals. Prediction: 2nd in AFC North AFC East Key Losses: FS Duke Williams, QB E.J. Manuel Key Additions: OLB Courtney Upshaw, SS Walter Thurmond III, QB Tim Tebow Key Potential Rookies: RG Nate Lucas, LOLB Brady Sam, MLB Ben Hendrix, K Griffin Morris 2015-16 Record: 5-10-1 (4th in AFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.519 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: The big news in Buffalo is that Tim Tebow has been given another chance at Quarterback in the NFL. He will backing up Tyrod Taylor, and with any mobile QB there is a greater chance that Tyrod might get hurt, handing the reigns over to Tebow. The Bills have one of the tougher strength-of-schedules and although they bolstered their already stout defense through free agency and the draft, not much offensive help was added. There’s no certainty into how far Tyrod can take them, or maybe even Tebow. Prediction: 2nd in AFC East Key Losses: DE Derrick Shelby, DE Quinton Coples Key Additions: OG Mackenzy Bernadeau Key Potential Rookies: OG Bryce Carter, WR Adrian Stallworth 2015-16 Record: 8-8 (2nd in AFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.534 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: The Dolphins lost their head coach Joe Philbin after starting 0-5 last season and finishing 8-8. They picked up Lovie Smith who was fired after leading the Bucs to a dismal 4-12 start, although they did have a rookie Quarterback. Lovie Smith, known for his defense, did absolutely nothing in the offseason after losing two of their better defensive ends. There were no promising defensive rookies taken in the draft either. The only part of the team that improved was the O-line, which seems to show that they trust in Tannehill and the defense how it stands. With one of the toughest strength-of-schedules under the scrutinized Lovie Smith, they won’t get far this year. Prediction: 4th in AFC East Key Losses: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB Antonio Cromartie, HB Chris Ivory, HB Bilal Powell, OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson, OLB Calvin Pace Key Additions: None Key Potential Rookies: QB Thomas Martin, HB Tyri Alexander 2015-16 Record: 8-6-2 (1st in AFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.533 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: The Jets had an odd season last year tying twice, which has never happened to a single team within the same season in NFL history. In doing so, their record equated to 9-6, winning the AFC East. This year, they had some major losses. Fitzpatrick left to start for Houston, Ivory went to Green Bay, Powell went to Atlanta, and then Ferguson and Pace are still free agents. They helped the QB position in taking Thomas Martin with their first round pick. Martin played in a Vertical Offense in Wisconsin, so it will be interesting to see the long-time power run Jets possibly transition to a pass heavy offense. With threats like Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker, it’s not hard to go that route. They also confide in rookie Tyri Alexander from Florida State to take the reigns at running back. Prediction: 3rd in AFC East Key Losses: QB Tom Brady, HB LaGarrette Blount Key Additions: HB Charcandrick West, WR Jermaine Kearse, C Patrick Lewis, DT Sealver Siliga, CB Patrick Robinson Key Potential Rookies: QB Johnathon James, OLB Keliko Randall, OG Derek Mendoza OT Charly Glears, OG Terrance Arnold, OT Austin Scott 2015-16 Record: 8-8 (3rd Place in AFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.498 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The story of the year will be how the Patriots will rebound after losing arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. They drafted QB Johnathon James from Kent State in the 3rd round and he has really WOW’d in the preseason. So much so, that he was named the starter after the 3rd preseason game. It has been rumored that they are shopping Garoppolo. With new head coach Dana Clawson, they will move towards another pass heavy vertical offense. The coach and GM decided to bolster the offensive line in ensuring their new QB would be protected at all times. They also pulled last year’s AFC Best Running Back Charcandrick West after the Chiefs could not come to terms with him. They are starting two rookie offensive lineman, Derek Mendoza at guard and Austin Scott at right tackle. They are also starting a rookie weak side linebacker in Keliko Randall, who also WOW’d in the preseason. This is going to be an interesting year for the Patriots. Prediction: 1st in AFC East AFC South Key Losses: SS Mike Adams, FS Dwight Lowery, HB Frank Gore, TE Dwayne Allen Key Additions: HB Matt Forte, SS David Bruton Jr., CB Trumaine Johnson, OLB Nigel Bradham, FS Tashaun Gipson, HB Reggie Bush Key Potential Rookies: SS Delency Rhodes, OLB Grayson Patrick 2015-16 Record: 6-10 (3rd in AFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.518 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Colts struck gold in signing Matt Forte to pair with Andrew Luck. In that heavy pass offense, the stud receiving back will prosper in Indianapolis bringing back the competition to the Texans and surprising Titans. The loss of their safeties was bad at first, but their replacements could be even better so it worked out in the end. Also adding Reggie Bush doesn’t hurt when Forte needs some rest. They will have a starting rookie with OLB Grayson Patrick who looked good in preseason getting the starting nod over Stevenson Sylvester. The Colts should be a contender once again. Prediction: 1st in AFC South Key Losses: OT Jermey Parnell Key Additions: OLB Quinton Coples, WR Brian Quick, FS Dwight Lowery, OLB Sam Acho, HB Ray Rice, OG Donald Thomas, MLB Paul Worrilow Key Potential Rookies: DT Tyrone Atkins, CB Jose Blake, OG Shawn Cole 2015-16 Record: 5-10-1 (4th in AFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.503 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Jaguars seem to be in the same boat again with an up and coming quarterback and additions that help, but don’t wow us. Ray Rice was a surprise signing, but he will still be behind T.J. Yeldon. They have some promising rookies with Jose Blake standing out among them all. This team still has some work to do if they want to contend with the rest of the division. Prediction: 4th in AFC South Key Losses: FS Quentin Demps Key Additions: MLB Brandon Spikes, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, DE Jason Jones, WR Dwayne Bowe, OG Jeff Allen Key Potential Rookies: CB Deron Roberts, DE Christopher Holmes 2015-16 Record: 11-5 (1st Place in AFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.508 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: Houston has bolstered their already star-studded defense with the addition of Brandon Spikes and Jason Jones, as well as rookies Deron Roberts and Christopher Holmes. They might have a consistent starter in Ryan Fitzpatrick that will help lead them to a playoff run. With only the loss of Quentin Demps, who will be replaced by Micah Hyde, the Texans are shaping up to have a similar year to last year. Prediction: 2nd in AFC South Key Losses: DE Karl Klug, DT Sammie Hill, DT A.J. Woods Key Additions: FS Rashad Johnson, OLB DeMarcus Ware, HB Charles Sims III, CB Leon Hall, OT Mike Remmers, OG Manny Ramirez, HB Darren McFadden Key Potential Rookies: CB Ego Hill, C Eric Carmichael, DE Rashaun Stumph 2015-16 Record: 11-5 (2nd Place in AFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.486 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: With minor losses and major upgrades in the offseason, the Titans should have another playoff run on their hands. Besides the AFC North and NFC South, this should be a very interesting division this year with the Colts, Texans and Titans battling it out. With the addition of veteran Leon Hall, rookie standout CB Ego Hill should have great mentoring with Hall and McCourty. Marcus Mariota and Charles Sims III will lead the backfield, with Branden Oliver and Darren McFadden adding to create a three-headed dragon at running back. Prediction: 3rd in AFC South AFC West Key Losses: QB Peyton Manning, OLB DeMarcus Ware, QB Brock Osweiler, HB C.J. Anderson, TE Vernon Davis, OG Evan Mathis, OLB Shaquil Barrett Key Additions: TE Jermaine Gresham, LT Alvin Bailey, DT Roy Miller III, WR James Jones, QB Blaine Gabbert Key Potential Rookies: HB Gilbert Nealy, DT Yvon Gilbert 2015-16 Record: 9-7 (2nd in AFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.511 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: No team in the NFL lost more key parts than the Broncos. With the retirement of Peyton Manning, the Broncos lost their Sheriff. This lead to the loss of Ware, Osweiler, C.J. Anderson, Vernon Davis, Evan Mathis and Shaquil Barrett. When your starter is Blaine Gabbert, it’s going to be hard to take you seriously. They did help by adding Jermaine Gresham and the promising backup left tackle from Seattle, Alvin Bailey, who showed promise when he had a chance to step in for Okung. Lance Dunbar will start the season at running back, but we are hopeful to see the rookie Gilbert Nealy take over. Prediction: 4th in AFC West Key Losses: SS Jahleel Addae, CB Patrick Robinson, CB Brandon Flowers, TE Antonio Gates Key Additions: DT Ahtyba Rubin, QB A.J. McCarron, SS Bernard Pollard, OT Jake Long, OG Ronald Leary, C Ben Jones Key Potential Rookies: WR Jeffery Russell, CB J.J. Mims 2015-16 Record: 6-10 (4th in AFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.510 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: With another mediocre season by the Chargers, will they finally bounce back and make a Super Bowl run for their close-to-retirement QB Philip Rivers? Probably not. They are loaded with receivers, including first-round pick Jeffery Russell, but the loss of two of their starting three cornerbacks along with longtime TE Antonio Gates, who’s now with the Giants, will not be enough to help the team go back to the playoffs. Rivers will join the company of the great quarterbacks who never saw the Big Show. They even picked up insurance for Rivers with A.J. McCarron as backup. Bernard Pollard will help and the offensive line has gotten better, but there just doesn’t seem to be enough defense to help the offense stay ahead. Time will tell. Prediction: 3rd in AFC West Key Losses: DE Jaye Howard, HB Charcandrick West, OG Jeff Allen, SS Tyvon Branch Key Additions: WR Mohamed Sanu, OG Ben Grubbs, DE Greg Hardy Key Potential Rookies: SS Westly Turner, DT Jamille Blake 2015-16 Record: 12-4 (1st in AFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.509 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: The Chiefs finally got back to the Super Bowl last year, eventually losing to the two-time Champion Seahawks. This Kansas City team has major promise this year. Although they lost last year’s Running Back of the Year, they still have Charles who, when healthy, is the best. Jaye Howard was a big loss on defense, but they have such a stout defensive line that it really shouldn’t make too much of a difference. They essentially lost guys who they could afford losing and ended up replacing them through the offseason and draft anyways. There would be no surprise if they ended up back in the Super Bowl again this year. Unless Alex Smith gets hurt, the Chiefs should be fine. Prediction: 1st in AFC West Key Losses: FS Charles Woodson, OT Donald Penn Key Additions: DT Michael Brockers, TE Vernon Davis, OT Russell Okung, OG J.R. Sweezy, DE Chris Baker, HB James Starks, WR Mike Williams, SS Bacarri Rambo, FS Michael Thomas Key Potential Rookies: CB Marvin Pickett, MLB Rashawn Coleman 2015-16 Record: 6-10 (3rd in AFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.526 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Raiders lost a legend in Charles Woodson to retirement and stud Donald Penn to free agency. What did they do in return? Sign a bunch of potential starters and draft well once again. Helping the line with Okung and Sweezy, helping the defensive side with Brockers, Baker, Rambo and Thomas. Help the running back core with the addition of Starks. This Oakland team is looking to shape up at a playoff run behind the arm of Carr. This looks to be a fun year for the Raiders. Prediction: 2nd in AFC West Last edited by Amped; 02-26-2016 at 08:22 AM. |
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2016-17 Regular Season NFC Preview NFC North Key Losses: HB Matt Forte, LT Jermon Bushrod, ROLB Lamarr Houston, QB A.J. McCarron, MLB Shea McClellin Key Additions: CB Janoris Jenkins, LT Donald Penn, FS Duke Williams, SS Shawn Williams, C Samson Satele, WR Marlon Brown Key Potential Rookies: QB Mathew Huval, MLB Rashawn Bell, C Adrian Gray 2015-16 Record: 5-11 (3rd in NFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.487 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Bears seem to be the most confusing team coming into the next season. Last year they traded their 3rd round draft pick for A.J. McCarron, whom they ended up letting go to Free Agency. They then drafted QB Mathew Huval with the 4th overall pick, only for him to be 2nd on the depth chart behind Jay Cutler while in a rebuilding mode. It would only make sense to start him now and get what you can for Cutler. They helped the O-line by adding Donald Penn and Samson Satele. Their secondary got much better with the additions of Duke Williams, Shawn Williams and Janoris Jenkins. They did lose Matt Forte, which everyone saw coming, but Jeremy Langford will suffice. The Bears will probably end up last place this year regardless with who starts at QB as they are still in rebuild mode. Prediction: 4th in NFC North Key Losses: SS James Ihedigbo, DT Haloti Ngata, C Manny Ramirez, HB Reggie Bush Key Additions: HB C.J. Anderson, TE Niles Paul, OT Bruce Campbell, DE Adrian Clayborn, DE Red Bryant MLB D’Qwell Jackson, MLB Sean Weatherspoon, SS Antrel Rolle, SS D.J. Swearinger Key Potential Rookies: OT Kenan Patterson, OLB Sean Mosely 2015-16 Record: 4-12 (4th in NFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.472 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Lions only lost two key pieces, Ihedigbo and Ngata. The additions outweigh the losses with C.J. Anderson, Adrian Clayborn, Antrel Rolle and D’Qwell Jackson. They look to get back to the playoffs with their gunslinger Stafford and superstar Calvin Johnson. The O-line has improved to help Stafford stay in the pocket longer by drafting Kenan Patterson first overall in the draft. Can they go from the worst team to playoff-bound? With one of the easiest strength-of-schedules, they have a chance. Prediction: 3rd in NFC North Key Losses: WOLB Julius Peppers, DT B.J. Raji, HB James Starks Key Additions: HB Chris Ivory, DT John Jenkins Key Potential Rookies: MLB Otha Gooden, DE Damiere Ray, CB Victor Jones 2015-16 Record: 11-5 (1st in NFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.472 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Packers lost a legend in Julius Peppers this offseason. It shouldn’t make too much of a difference as they have a very easy strength-of-schedule this year bolstering their running back core with the addition of power back Chris Ivory. They essentially replaced B.J. Raji with John Jenkins and added some rookie defensive standouts as well. We expect the Packers to take the division this year. Prediction: 1st in NFC North Key Losses: OLB Chad Greenway Key Additions: DE Justin Tuck, DT Brandon Mebane, SS Jeromy Miles, MLB James Laurinaitis Key Potential Rookies: WR Taven Mason 2015-16 Record: 8-8 (2nd Place in NFC North) Strength of Schedule: 0.468 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Vikings have the easiest strength-of-schedule in the NFL. They added some veterans throughout the offseason with a standout rookie wide receiver in Taven Mason that helps an already good young receiving corps. Adrian Peterson will be looking for his ring this year, so we see a good battle between the Vikings and Packers. Prediction: 2nd in NFC North NFC East Key Losses: QB Tony Romo, TE Jason Witten, DE Greg Hardy, HB Darren McFadden, CB Brandon Carr Key Additions: QB Kirk Cousins, OLB Geno Hayes, TE Larry Donnell, OLB Mark Barron, OT Joe Barksdale, DE Kroy Biermann Key Potential Rookies: TE Dallas White 2015-16 Record: 8-8 (2nd in NFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.492 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: The loss of Romo and Witten was a big shot to the heart of Cowboys fans everywhere. How would Jerry Jones help this team in its recovery? Sign the Redskins promising quarterback ‘Captain’ Kirk Cousins. They shocked the nation in picking up Cousins and ignoring RGIII, who was picked up by the Giants! This has been a crazy offseason for the NFC East. They also added a lot of role players, like Geno Hayes, Kroy Biermann, Larry Donnell, and Mark Barron. These are guys who do their job and don’t tend to put up big numbers or big plays. The addition of the best tight end in the draft, Dallas White, will be a namesake in Dallas. I mean c’mon, DALLAS White for the DALLAS Cowboys, Jerry Jones you sly dog. Although the addition of Kirk Cousins might be promising with the addition of an easy strength-of-schedule, he still led the Redskins to a 4-12 season. There are still improvements to be made. Prediction: 3rd in NFC East Key Losses: LT Jason Peters, DE Vinny Curry, SS Walter Thurmond III, QB Sam Bradford, HB Darren Sproles, QB Mark Sanchez Key Additions: OG Jon Asamoah, OG Alex Boone, HB C.J. Spiller, WR Percy Harvin, DE Jeremy Mincey, QB E.J. Manuel Key Potential Rookies: DT Keenan Tarpley 2015-16 Record: 8-8 (3rd in NFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.488 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: The Eagles lost many key pieces on both sides of the ball: Peters, Curry and Thurmond. They went and added two of the best offensive lineman available in free agency with Asamoah and Boone. They also added some speed with Spiller, Harvin and new starting QB E.J. Manuel. Will E.J. be the future of Philadelphia? The fans are excited, but then again who wouldn’t be after the Bradford/Sanchez debacle. After deciding to not sign either one, it seems the Eagles are finally on the right track. Prediction: 2nd in NFC East Key Losses: DT Cullen Jenkins, TE Larry Donnell Key Additions: DT Steve McLendon, TE Antonio Gates, DT Paul Soliai, SS Duron Harmon, SS Robert Blanton, MLB Shea McClellin, QB Robert Griffin III Key Potential Rookies: OLB D.J. Ivory 2015-16 Record: 10-6 (1st in NFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.504 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: : Did the Giants make the right move in signing the potential future starter in RGIII? Probably not. We’re not sure if the retirement of Tom Coughlin left management with no brains, but to have Eli mentor RGIII probably won’t be too much help, since they are completely opposite quarterbacks. Eventually the Giants will need to move towards a faster style of play with the feet of RGIII. He might be a good fit with Odell Beckham, but we’re just not sure it was the best signing. The signing of Antonio Gates and Steve McLendon will help the team reach the playoffs again. There wasn’t any significant losses that will make a difference than what they did last year, and every other team in the division has a new starting quarterback in a new offense. We should see the Giants back in the playoffs again. Prediction: 1st in NFC East Key Losses: QB Kirk Cousins, HB Alfred Morris, C Kory Lichtensteiger, DE Chris Baker, TE Niles Paul Key Additions: SS Tony Jefferson, WR Torrey Smith, QB Brock Osweiler, CB Jeremy Lane, CB Alfonzo Dennard, HB Ahmad Bradshaw Key Potential Rookies: DT Zach Franks, OT Keorris James, TE Tyler Spears 2015-16 Record: 4-12 (4th Place in NFC East) Strength of Schedule: 0.496 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Redskins lost out on four of their starters, most importantly Kirk Cousins. They went in and signed the Peyton Manning-trained Brock Osweiler as their eventual starter. They helped out their weak secondary in adding Jeremy Lane and Alfonzo Dennard, as well as Tony Jefferson. They also loaded up their WR corps with the addition of Torrey Smith. Brock Osweiler will have an exceptional offensive line with plenty of weapons. Although all of this sounds nice, we’re just not really sure they will do much better than last year, maybe 6 wins at most. Prediction: 4th in NFC East NFC South Key Losses: OG Logan Mankins Key Additions: LE Vinny Curry, FS Louis Delmas, SS Tyvon Branch, OLB James-Michael Johnson, HB LeGarrette Blount, WR Kamar Aiken Key Potential Rookies: OT Michael James, OT Patrick Morgan 2015-16 Record: 4-12 (4th in NFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.496 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Buccaneers had an excellent offseason with the addition of key defensive players with Curry, Delmas and Branch. Kamar Aiken will help an already studly wide receiver corps. By the way, at 6’2” he’s the smallest starting wide receiver in the slot. The only key loss to retirement was Logan Mankins, so I think the Buccaneers under the helm of Dan Golden will greatly improve, possibly a playoff run in the wild card. Prediction: 2nd in NFC South Key Losses: DT Jonathan Babineaux, DE Adrian Clayborn, WR Roddy White, OG Chris Chester, DE Tyson Jackson, MLB Paul Worrilow Key Additions: FS Husain Abdullah, WR Justin Blackmon, OLB Vincent Rey, MLB Erin Henderson Key Potential Rookies: WR Sanchez Wilson 2015-16 Record: 9-7 (2nd in NFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.488 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: The Falcons had a successful season last year by making the playoffs, but unsuccessful offseason by losing most of their starting defensive line. What’s worse than losing three starting defensive lineman? Not obtaining any throughout the offseason or draft. They added Justin Blackmon who is finally back from suspension, Vincent Rey and Erin Henderson at linebacker and Husain Abdullah, who they needed at safety. Matt Ryan will have a break with an easy strength-of-schedule this year, but we do not see them returning to the playoffs this year. Prediction: 4th in NFC South Key Losses: SS Roman Harper, DE Jared Allen, FB Mike Tolbert Key Additions: DE Derrick Shelby Key Potential Rookies: SS Carlos Johnson, DE Shaynon Hull 2015-16 Record: 10-6 (1st Place in NFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.500 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Panthers were smart and decided not to change much after their successful season last year. They added defensive end Derrick Shelby to their defensive line after the retirement of Jared Allen. The rookie Carlos Johnson out of Auburn will be replacing Roman Harper and seems to be promising. The Panthers can only improve from last year, especially with an easy strength-of-schedule. Prediction: 1st in NFC South Key Losses: OT Zach Strief, DT Kevin Williams, DT John Jenkins, OLB Dannell Ellerbe Key Additions: DT Haloti Ngata, FS Rodney McLeod Jr, OG Carl Nicks, OG Andrew Gardner, DE Cedric Thornton Key Potential Rookies: OLB Jaylon Gordon, DT Delvin Timmons 2015-16 Record: 8-8 (3rd Place in NFC South) Strength of Schedule: 0.484 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: This could be Drew Brees’ last run at a Super Bowl. The Saints had a great offseason bringing back Carl Nicks and adding Andrew Gardner to bolster the offensive line. Their defense should heavily improve with the additions of Haloti Ngata and Rodney McLeod, Jr. Although we believe this team can make the playoffs in other divisions, this division seems to be too competitive, so we do not believe they can make the playoffs. Prediction: 3rd in NFC South NFC West Key Losses: DE Darnell Dockett, FS Rashad Johnson, TE Jermaine Gresham, OLB Dwight Freeney Key Additions: OG Evan Mathis, OLB Shaquil Barrett, SS Duke Ihenacho Key Potential Rookies: SS Ryan Scott, TE Zach Rice 2015-16 Record: 5-11 (4th in NFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.485 2016-17 Season Trend: Positive Season Preview: The Cardinals had a very disappointing season last year after seeming to have an excellent roster all throughout. This seems to probably not change as their first round overall 5th draft pick is now a free agent. DE A.J. McCain did not perform well at all in preseason and had a physical altercation in a meeting with both the general manager and owner. He has been released and most likely has ended his NFL career. We hope it does not translate to the type of season the Cardinals will have, but most likely it will be dismal. Prediction: 3rd in NFC West Key Losses: WR Anquan Boldin, WR Torrey Smith, OG Alex Boone, QB Blaine Gabbert Key Additions: DT Phil Taylor, TE Jermichael Finley, MLB Zach Brown, TE Dwayne Allen, FB Mike Tolbert, WR Hakeem Nicks, WR Robert Meachem Key Potential Rookies: WR Griffin Hopkins, WR Ethan Weatherford, C Skylar Blake 2015-16 Record: 7-9 (2nd in NFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.501 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: : Somehow the 49ers management were able to sign Jermichael Finley after his long absence from the NFL. It’s also worth noting he’s looking like his old self. Other than Phil Taylor and Finley, the 49ers did not really make key signings in the offseason. They seemed to have a great draft in return though, getting two promising receivers for Kaepernick. We don’t see the 49ers doing any better than last year. Prediction: 4th in NFC West Key Losses: DT Michael Brockers, FS Rodney McLeod Jr., CB Janoris Jenkins, WR Brian Quick, MLB James Laurinaitis, CB Trumaine Johnson Key Additions: DT Jaye Howard, QB Sam Bradford, WR Josh Gordon, WR Rishard Matthews, C J.C. Tretter, OG Vladimir Ducasse, MLB Jasper Brinkley, FS Antonio Allen Key Potential Rookies: OLB Hunter Hudson, TE Terrance Griffin, CB Rashad McClain 2015-16 Record: 7-9 (3rd in NFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.489 2016-17 Season Trend: Neutral Season Preview: The Rams’ offseason was quite busy with the loss of six starters and the signing of eight potential starters. They also have three rookies who plan to be the future at their positions for this franchise. Although Sam Bradford is back and will be their starter again, it’s safe to say that he will be injured and Nick Foles will be the eventual starter. We believe the Rams’ D will be able to carry them some, but they will not do great. Although we predict a second place finish in the division, most likely they will not have a great record. Prediction: 2nd in NFC West Key Losses: OT Russell Okung, C Patrick Lewis, OG J.R. Sweezy, DT Brandon Mebane, DT Ahtyba Rubin, OT Alvin Bailey, HB Thomas Rawls, WR Jermaine Kearse Key Additions: WR Jarrett Boykin, OLB Lance Briggs, CB Brandon Flowers Key Potential Rookies: C Justin Gordon, FS Shaheen Jennings 2015-16 Record: 13-3 (1st in NFC West) Strength of Schedule: 0.500 2016-17 Season Trend: Negative Season Preview: Congratulations again to the Super Champion Seattle Seahawks. We bet they did not see practically their entire offensive line leave for free agency, leaving Russell Wilson defenseless. Okung, Lewis, Sweezy and Bailey. Not to mention the loss of their future starter Thomas Rawls and Jermaine Kearse. They had a few veteran additions in Briggs and Flowers, as well as Jarrett Boykin to replace Kearse. Although there is no offensive line for Russell Wilson, he’s still one of the best quarterbacks in the league with receivers who can make plays, including the return of Jimmy Graham and arguably the best defense in the NFL to back him up. Prediction: 1st in NFC West Last edited by Amped; 02-26-2016 at 08:22 AM. |
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Nice job on the preview. That must've taken a lot if work.
What the heck happened to my Jets this offseason! Oh well, been looking forward to seeing a Brady-less Pats for some time now, good luck with it. |
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