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It's that time of year again, where I shine up my crystal 8-ball and drop some NFL knowledge on you all.  After all, I am the personification of prognostication with my perfectly prodigious predictions.  If you care to peruse my picks from last season, click here.  On to the bidness at hand, and I'll start things off with a couple head-scratchers...

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1)  QB Rating wise, Colt McCoy will be the best QB in the AFC North.

2)  And the Cleveland Browns will have a winning record.

3)  The Titans Chris Johnson will not rush for 1000 yards this season.

4)  Brett Favre will not return to the NFL.

5)  The Lions will not have a winning record.

6) The Rams will win the NFC West.

7)  Rex Ryan will guarantee a Super Bowl for the Jets and fail to make it again.

8)  The New England Patriots will win the AFC.

9)  The Bengals Marvin Lewis will finally be fired.

10)  Tim Tebow will be starting by week 8 for the Broncos.

11)  Matt Forte will set a career high in rushing yards.

12)  The Redskins will be better, not win the NFC East better, but they'll improve on their six 2010 wins.

13)  The Houston Texans will finally make the playoffs.

14)  Bernard Berrian still won't crack 1,000 yards receiving.

15)  The Bears will have a wide out top 1,000 yards receiving.

16)  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not match last years 10 wins.

And here's one last stone cold lock...  Bears open up 1-0.  Book it.

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uhhh the Texans have had a winning a record

they went 9-7 in 2009. unless u mean they will have another

by chiguy8506 on Sep 5, 2011 3:07 PM CDT reply actions  

uhhh

Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uhhhh...the jig is up...

He said the Texans won’t make the playoffs, didn’t say anything about them having a winning record. He said the Lions won’t have a winning record.

by Midway Bully on Sep 5, 2011 4:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I changed it

I had crossed my thoughts up when I wrote the post… It’s all good now

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 8:28 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

what about

Peppers tearing Aaron Douchbag a new one?

We Are Guardian Force...READ IT!...BAM!!!

by T.Moore on Sep 5, 2011 3:19 PM CDT reply actions  

It would be really nice if he could

tear Rodgers’ smugface stache off.

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by GriggsBriggs on Sep 5, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the Tebow prediction is the most outlandish.

Doesn’t seem to me that ElFox are particularly high on him.

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- Simmons Mailbag, 9/2/11

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Sep 5, 2011 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I think anyone would agree to that.

Give Rex some time and he’ll make a lot of good passes. Just hope he doesn’t have to make a lot of checkdowns.

In 20 years Brad Pitt will star in a movie called Poorball about a revolutionary GM who went back to basics.
— Jake, Eldersburg

- Simmons Mailbag, 9/2/11

by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Sep 5, 2011 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Earl Bennett

Will be that Bears’ receiver to break 1000 yards.

by JimmyMack on Sep 5, 2011 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Bad news!

Bennett will not get the touches he deserves, ergo, no 1,000 yard season :(

pbanachi

by pbanachi on Sep 5, 2011 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

It'll be Dane S

I’ve already drafted him first overall in my fantasy draft

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by ThorCo on Sep 6, 2011 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope

best record they will do is 8-8

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think they are a year away

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 8:27 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

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1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.

by Timothy Hockemeyer on Sep 5, 2011 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Their DL is frankly scary. And they've still got Calvin Johnson.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they got 9 wins this season and really messed up some team’s playoff hopes. Especially with a 3rd place schedule. I see them going 2-0 against that schedule, splitting the NFC North by sweeping the Queen and taking one of the other 4 games, and splitting the other two divisions. That’s 9-7.

by Doshi on Sep 6, 2011 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

Im not buying it yet

Stafford hasnt provenhe can remain healthy and neither has Jahvid Best. The O-Line is average and aside from Megatron the WR’s dont have anybody that scares you. Dont get me wrong they’ve got talent but until they prove they can stay healthy and win ball games on a consistent basis i’ll be a pessimist. That said my prediction for them is 8-8 and much like last year the majority of those W’s will come agaisnt teams with losing records.

"Questioning Cutler's toughness is like questioning whether China has a lot of people"

-Michael Rosenberg, SI

by Joeb'n777 on Sep 5, 2011 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

What about their D?

Everyone says their LBs were a weakness, but were they really? Could the Lions stop the run or not last season? Their secondary is decent along with their solid D-line.

by JPSoprano80 on Sep 5, 2011 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

What about their Defense?

Its hard to getexcited about a D that ranked 19th in pts. allowed and hasnt made any major moves to upgrade it except to spend a first round pick on a 1 year wonder who isinjured. Also, what is your point with their LB’s? They ranked 24th in rush yards allowed as well as yards per attempt and 27th in rushing TD’s. So yeah I would definetly say they couldnt stop the run.

"Questioning Cutler's toughness is like questioning whether China has a lot of people"

-Michael Rosenberg, SI

by Joeb'n777 on Sep 5, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

umm they upgraded their lb core

With some proven run stopping backers. The secondary is more of a concern imo

Da Bears....enuff said

by EmmCeee on Sep 5, 2011 10:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Why won't CJ2k get 1k yards?

They’ve got a run oriented offense with a rookie qb and even if Locker doesn’t start, they’ve got Hasselbeck who still would look better in a run first offense.

CJ2k easily gets 1k yards this season. Not 2k, but easily 1k. infact, he will have 1k yards before week 9

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

That

and the bit about the Pats winning the AFC
2 things I don’t agree with…
I can see CJ not gettin 1000 rush yds, but he’s easily over 1500 yds from scrimmage…but its not likely
the Pats? really? i’m biased here, but really?
…though now that I think about it, who’s gonna challenge em?

by BOBdaBEAR on Sep 5, 2011 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jets, Ravens, Steelers, San Diego, Oakland (yes THAT Oakland, i have them as my darkhorse this year)

CJ WILL get 1k yards rushing.. it’s too easy for him.

"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders

It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jets Offense needs to step.it.up

Steelers?…curse of the super bowl loser? i dunno…
Ravens? same as Jets O
Bolts? their D/ST needs to prove they can play NFL-level football…
Raiders? they seem to be a solid team, but they’ll need a few weeks to hit midseason form…

by BOBdaBEAR on Sep 5, 2011 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope CJ Beast this season..

for My fantasy team sake..

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by Claudio Oliveira on Sep 5, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

why won't he get a 1k yards? because he's gonna tear his acl for being a holdout......that's the nfl karma

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by pappabearhalas on Sep 5, 2011 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see an injury I'm his future

Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 8:29 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

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Stupid auto spell check!

Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 8:30 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

Not if he pulls his hammy in the 2nd quarter

and is half hobbled for the rest of the season.

I know this will happen b/c he’s on my fantasy team and that means the universe will try to screw me.

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Sep 5, 2011 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

2011 NFL Predictions

1) McCoy best in the AFC North. – Agreed

2) Browns have a winning record. – Agreed ( Holmgren is the Man)

3) CJ not rush for 1000 yards. – Disagree. (not 2k but 1500 will do)

4) Brett Favre will not return. Hopefully

5) The Lions will not have a winning record. Agreed (but I would like they beat the pack and the vikes 2x)

6) The Rams will win the NFC West. Agreed. (Bradford will be great in this league someday)

7) Rex Ryan guarantee a SB and fail again. Agreed

8) The Patriots win the AFC. Agreed

9) The Bengals Marvin Lewis will finally be fired. Agreed

10) Tebow will be starting by week 8. Maybe

11) Matt Forte will set a career high in rushing yards. Agreed

12) The Skins will be better, not win the NFC East better. Agreed (Sex Cannon will be the key)

13) The Houston Texans will finally make the playoffs. Agreed. (I dont have the same faith in Manning anymore)

14) Bernard Berrian still won’t crack 1,000 yards receiving. Never

15) The Bears will have a wide out top 1,000 yards receiving. Agreed – Knox was close, and this season someone will

16) Baby Bucs not match last year 10 wins. Agreed, but they win over the Lions Wk 01

17) Bears open up 1-0. Agreed. DAAA BEARS!

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by Claudio Oliveira on Sep 5, 2011 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

GO BEARS

1. Agreed

2. Maybe

3. Disagree

4.I hope not, If he does, Wooten appear out of nowhere make sure he won’t.

5.Maybe

6.Yes they will. 10-6 record maybe.

7.Agreed. Jets fail in the playoffs again

8. Have to see but for the sake of it. disagree

9.Agreed the Bungles fall again and will have the #3 pick

10. Tebow Sucks. Caleb Hanie> Tim Tebow

11.Agreed

12.agreed

13.AFC is deep so disagree though i’d like to see them in.

14. Agreed

15.Agreed

16.Agreed sophomore slump.

by chiguy8506 on Sep 5, 2011 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Lester, as usual, I submit to your

Extensively evaluated edification of erroneous earmarks extended by everyone else.

Being a meatball not only makes me delicious, but it also makes me all warm inside.

by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Sep 5, 2011 5:54 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Excellant

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 8:32 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

Here are my own thoughts for the season (mostly about our team)

1) Indy’s hold on the AFC South will end as I see the Houston Texans taking over that division for the near future.

2) The Cleveland Browns will surprise a lot of people, where the Baltimore Ravens won’t live up to the hype.

3) The Detriot Lions….are the Detroit Lions, nothing is gonna change. Losing record say 7-9 for the Motor City Kitties.

4) New York Jets will actually win the AFC East this season, as Chad Ochocinco and Albert Haynesworth turn out to be complete busts for the Pats.

5) Philly may be the “Dream Team”, but their dreams will come to a swift end in the playoffs, and they will face stiff competition from the Giants.

6) Brandon Meriweather becomes a complete player at FS this year with the Bears

7) Staying with the Bears, Jay Cutler will break ALL regular season franchise passing records, becoming the 1st Bears QB to surpass 4,000 yards and 30 TDs in 1 season.

8) Green Bay will not be returning to the NFCCG, they get healthy but lose at least 1 key starter to injuries and both sides of their trenches take a step back after losing both Daryn College and Cullen Jenkins

9) Denver QB controversy will extend into next season, both Kyle Orton and Tim Tebow get traded somewhere either midway into the season or after another losing season.

10) St. Louis Rams take over the NFC West, and Kevin Kolb with the Cards will fail to live up to the hype.

11) Roy Williams returns to glory with the Bears, recording just over 1,000 receiving yards while registering 5 TDs.

12) Lance Briggs plays for the Bears, and will remain with the Bears for the forseable future

13) Julius Peppers records double digit sacks thanks to the emergance of at least 1 if not 2 of our DTs, coming in the form(s) of Henry Melton and/or Amobi Okoye

14) Our O-Line becomes a far better unit than they were last season, without the need for further additions.

15) The AFC will be decided between the Steelers and the Jets (again), oh, and Phillip Rivers will be staying home watching T.V. long before those 2 teams meet each other at Heinz Field.

16) The entire Bears offense will take a huge step forward, and teaming up with our defense to shut all the haters up and win Super Bowl 45 with Jay Cutler being the Super Bowl MVP DAAA BEEEAAARRRSSS!!!

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 5, 2011 5:56 PM CDT reply actions  

The last one looks like a sure thing

Why not take a risk and say the Bears will ONLY make the NFCCG?

by Midway Bully on Sep 5, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cause I don't want them to have a repeat of last year

I want them to go all the way this year!

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 5, 2011 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

good stuff

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 8:34 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

we win week one

and then 18 straight more wins!! whoo!!! sunday needs to get here so much faster than it is!

by GtM on Sep 5, 2011 5:59 PM CDT reply actions  

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 5, 2011 8:35 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

Random thought

Were we as Bears fans all just having one dumb useless argument about who should start between Rex and Orton considering that both are now opening the season as starters in the NFL? Who woulda thunk.

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Sep 5, 2011 6:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Are you saying..

..Chicago is “Where Starters QB’s Born” instead “Where Wide Receivers go to die”?

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by Claudio Oliveira on Sep 5, 2011 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think this just speaks to the lack of quality QB's available period.

Neither one of those guys is a Top 20 QB, but, Orton is a decent game manager and Rex is always one brain cramp away from the bench.

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by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Sep 5, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right

But isn’t it just ironic as hell? We had wars over these two and to think that both are starting week 1 is just amazing to me. lol

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Sep 5, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

The NFL's way of saying

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by Steven Schweickert on Sep 5, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Sep 5, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd say Ortons a Game Manager and Rex just like to throw deep

I think Orton would been a good fit for the 49ers and REx well….

by chiguy8506 on Sep 5, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahhh

the Sex Cannon vs Neckbeard…big arm vs “leadership and game management”…dark times they were

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by ThorCo on Sep 6, 2011 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I tend to agree with most of your thoughts...

except:
3. Chris Johnson will have about 1,1100 yards but the Titans will still suck and it won’t matter.
7. I can just as easily see the Jest (pun intended) missing the playoffs.
10. Tebow never sees a starting role as the Broncos QB…UNLESS there are very serious injuries to both other QBs, Tebow is destined to be another wildcat/gimmick in the NFL.
11. Forte will set his career high in receiving yards not rushing yards.
15. If they do have a 1,000 yard WR, it’ll be like 1,001 total yards, though I do see better overall passing numbers for the Bears offense, just more spread out.

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by LostInSTL on Sep 5, 2011 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I say we go 3-0 to start, just to ease things in, and Cutty MVP in DA SUPERBOWL. Of course we win it. BEARS!!!!!

by transylvanian bear on Sep 5, 2011 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I though of making this a fanpost but since we're making predictions...

I got the Bears at 10-6. I also had them at 10-6 last year. Let’s run down the schedule:

VS ATL : (W) I think the Bears are due to beat these guys plus it’s a road game for ATL

@ NO : (L) This is a road game for the Bears in a hostile enviornment and I think the Saints get this one.

VS GB: (W) This will be one emotionally charged game for the Bears and maybe the most important game of the year as it could determine the division. The Cutler NFCC injury will be the national story for the week. Something tells me that Cutler and the boys will have quite the incentive in this one.

VS CAR: (W) If we lose this one then what’s the point? Really?

@ DET: (L) I think the Lions are due and this is a nationally televised game. They’ll be trying to make a point in this one

VS MIN (W) I’m not high on Minnesota this year and I think the Bears will handle business here

VS: TB (W) I like Tampa but I think a young team flying overseas may have a bit of adjusting to do it terms of concentration.

@ PHI (L) I’m not as high on Philly as some others but I think playing them at home will be a bit much.

VS DET (W) We take care of business here at home and split with the Lions

VS SD (L) This is one that I think could mimic the Jets game last year in terms of expectations and I really think this is one we can grab but this is also the point in the season where the Chargers usually make their run and this may be where it starts for them

@Oak (W) Oakland will be better and it is out west but I’m not afraid of their offense and if Cutler is having the type of year I think he’ll have, he won’t treat this one like he did the SF game in ’09.

VS KC (W) We should be hitting our stride now and KC will either be fighting for a playoff spot or dead in the water. We’re home, we’ll get this one.

@DEN (W) Another emotional game for Jay and I do have a fear of Jay going on one of his TO binges and having something to prove. Good or bad Denver will want this one at home. But again I think Jay is going to have a hell of a season and he’ll be great in this game.

VS SEA (W) We’re in the midst of the soft spot in our schedule and losing to Seattle at home in December with Tavaris Jackson at QB should be a sin.

@GB (L) I think the Pack take care of business at home here.

@MIN (L) This could be a win but I think Lovie will be resting guys and getting ready for the playoffs

I think this year that 10-6 could win the division. I also don’t see the Lions as being ready for prime time yet. To me 11-5 is a realistic objective but I see 10-6 asthe benchmark for the team this year.

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Sep 5, 2011 6:44 PM CDT reply actions  

you see

the Packers being bad enough that we can rest starters in week 17 after having already lost 2 division games (thus going 3-3 in the division)? Maybe, but I don’t trust…and that’s okay, because that’s how we get to 11 wins :)

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by Brendan Hess on Sep 5, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I guess I'm being conservative

You’re right. 11-5 should have been my prediction but low balling the Bears worked for me last year. lol

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Sep 5, 2011 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

reply fail:-(

Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!

by Dils on Sep 5, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Interesting....

1. I love my boy Colt McCoy and I agree. Also I met him a couple years ago and he’s a really cool guy so I hope he succeeds.

2. I agree but it’ll be 9-7 and they’ll still miss the playoffs though.

3. Disagree. He’ll have 1500 yards or more

4. Agreed and thank God he won’t!

5. I’m borderline on this but I agree. They’ll be 8-8

6. True as that division is hot garbage!

7. He already did this offseason and my prediction is that they won’t even make the playoffs!

8. Disagree as I think the Ravens will

9. Disagree. He’ll probably quit in week 3 lol

10. Disagree! He’s looked awful and the only way he’ll see any game-time is if the other 2 QB’s get injured or when they’re out of the playoff race and they let him get some game-time.

11. Agreed!

12. Agreed!

13. With Peyton Manning out for a bit the Texans will take over the AFC South this season

14. Haha agreed!

15. I am predicting 2 will have over 1000 yards. I say Earl Bennett and Roy Williams and/or Johnny Knox!

16. Agreed! They’ll be 9-7 at best and Josh Freeman will regress.

by frenchbears113 on Sep 5, 2011 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Thoughts

1) QB Rating wise, Colt McCoy will be the best QB in the AFC North. Disagree. Flacco and Big Ben should both be top 10 QBs (as they were in 2010). Still not at all sold on McCoy regardless.

2) And the Cleveland Browns will have a winning record. Disagree, but 8-8 is not out of the realm of possibility

3) The Titans Chris Johnson will not rush for 1000 yards this season. Disagree. Unless you think he is hurt, there is 0% chance this will happen.

4) Brett Favre will not return to the NFL. Agreed.

5) The Lions will not have a winning record. Agreed.

6) The Rams will win the NFC West. Agreed. I’m pretty convinced the Seahawks are sandbagging this season. Arizona may challenge, though.

7) Rex Ryan will guarantee a Super Bowl for the Jets and fail to make it again. Agreed

8) The New England Patriots will win the AFC. Agreed. I wouldn’t discount the winner of the AFC North, though.

9) The Bengals Marvin Lewis will finally be fired. Agreed.

10) Tim Tebow will be starting by week 8 for the Broncos. Disagree. It’s Brady Quinn’s job to lose… Oh wait.

11) Matt Forte will set a career high in rushing yards.

12) The Redskins will be better, not win the NFC East better, but they’ll improve on their six 2010 wins.

13) The Houston Texans will finally make the playoffs. Agreed. They’re the best team in that division when you take Peyton out of the equation.

14) Bernard Berrian still won’t crack 1,000 yards receiving. Agreed. I figured he may have been cut.

15) The Bears will have a wide out top 1,000 yards receiving. Disagree. Past precedent reigns supreme here.

16) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not match last years 10 wins. Meh… they have nine games they should win, so I see them anywhere from a seven to eleven win team. Ten may be too many, so I agree.

by krushcuts on Sep 5, 2011 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

1. If the good Mr. Wiltfong meant to use ESPN’s “total” QBR…
 which gives exponentially decreasing negative points for arm strength to QB’s in “north” divisions(thus ensuring that, if Jay Cutty were to throw for 6000 yds, 60 TDs, his 98 THP rating in Madden would be enough to submarine him below Mark Sanchize), then McCoy likely wins
If we are using the age-old QBR, then it’s close. McCoy is a pretty darn good fit for that West Coast offense (ala Matt Hasslebeck…sorta), and he could put up big numbers this year

by BOBdaBEAR on Sep 5, 2011 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

On a different note

Let’s go ’Canes!

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It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Got the Oraneg Hester one

Turtles uni’s are HIDEOUSLY FUGLY

by chiguy8506 on Sep 5, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm rocking the #4 white Hester today

didn’t know you were a []_[] fan?!?!?

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It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

thy're in my top 5

1. I-L-L
2. Auburn
3. The U
4. FSU
(yes i hate the gators soo much i like both rivals)
5 has yet to be decided but for now anyone who beats Bama, UGA, USC (so cal) Tarheels, Wolfpack, Demon Decons, Blue Devils, lately Oregon, TCU and Boise State

by chiguy8506 on Sep 5, 2011 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dang i don't see how you can have The []_[] and FSU in your top 5...lol

my top 5 is probably something like

Miami (U)
ILL
uhmmm yeah idk after that

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate The Gators

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by chiguy8506 on Sep 5, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Metoo

Hate FU and Auburn… FFFUUUHHHHHHH auburn. sup with that “wareagle” bull crap?? thought they were the Tiggersss meow

"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders

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~"Smile when u being attacked,laugh when they talking boutcha,wave when they hating on u and Pray when they leave u alone Somethings wrong!"~ Deion Sanders

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

It has to do with the civil war and a injured eagle

when they played UGA they released the bird and shouted “WAR EAGLE” and my hatred for the gators is so much it the comment i left doesn’t even show it. Don’t worry i know a few people that Hate AU. The U is looking like they got some get pro prospects as usual

by chiguy8506 on Sep 5, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lamar is a beast

"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders

It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

~"Smile when u being attacked,laugh when they talking boutcha,wave when they hating on u and Pray when they leave u alone Somethings wrong!"~ Deion Sanders

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by suckmyditka on Sep 5, 2011 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

yessir

"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders

It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

~"Smile when u being attacked,laugh when they talking boutcha,wave when they hating on u and Pray when they leave u alone Somethings wrong!"~ Deion Sanders

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by suckmyditka on Sep 6, 2011 7:31 AM CDT up reply actions  

that was a horrible route

he took on that pick 6 just horrible

by chiguy8506 on Sep 6, 2011 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

Just a thought on the Rexter,

glad the guy is getting a shot, I mean we know and he knows he’s not a franchise guy, but ol’ Rex don’t even quit. He’s a football player, he reminds me of one of my old buddies coming to the house on Sat. morning saying “hey Fin, let’s go up to the vacant lot and see if we can get a game up”, the cat just wants to play, obviously money is a motivator, but the guy could have been out of the league by now. I don’t know, just nice to see a regular ol’ ball player still getting a shot I guess.

"Football is easy if your crazy as hell.." Bo Jackson

by fin4bears on Sep 5, 2011 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

My top 10 guarentees of the 2011 NFL Season

1) The best NFL team in Da Land will be Da Bears. Division? Check. Conference? Check. Super Bowl? With ease.

2) through 10) Nobody cares, it’s all about Da Bears up there where they belong, at Number 1.

by sabbath999 on Sep 6, 2011 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

12

of course, because sex cannon is back behind center. hope he has a banner year.

and if forte reaches a new record for rushing yards the bears will (foolishly) let him walk rather than pay him the huge money he will ask for.

Boy, I sure hope this is the mess hall....how's it goin' Eisenhower?

by reefermadness3 on Sep 6, 2011 8:44 AM CDT reply actions  

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