2019 NFL Season Discussion Thread

[sheajets]

AFC

East
New England 11-5
Jets 9-7 (great year from Darnold)
Buffalo 6-10 (they start to sour on Allen)
Miami 3-13

North
Steelers 10-6
Browns 9-7 (sputter and underachieve at times but right the ship)
Ravens 9-7
Bengals 6-10

South
Jacksonville 10-6
Houston 8-8
Tennessee 7-9 (Tennessee starts thinking about moving on from Mariota)
Indy 6-10

West
Chiefs 11-5 (Mahomes growing pains, but the D improves)
Chargers 10-6
Raiders 6-10
Broncos 5-11


NFC

East
Eagles 12-4
Cowboys 8-8 (but Garrett survives to see 2020)
Redskins 8-8
Giants 5-11 (Shurmur fired)

North
Bears 11-5 (some ?'s about Trubisky, but the D gets it done)
Packers 10-6 (great bounce back season from Rogers)
Vikings 8-8
Lions 6-10

South
Saints - 14-2 (well oiled machine)
Falcons 10-6
Panthers 6-10
Bucs 4-12

West
Rams 12-4
Seahawks 10-6
49ers 5-11 (Garoppolo middling at best)
Cardinals 1-15 (Murray takes his lumps. A lot of lumps)

[Rupert Patrick]

2019 Predictions:

New England 12-4 D2
NY Jets 7-9
Buffalo 6-10
Miami 5-11

Pittsburgh 10-6 D3
Cleveland 10-6 W6
Baltimore 8-8
Cincinnati 3-13

Houston 9-7 D4
Jacksonville 9-7
Tennessee 8-8
Indianapolis 5-11

Kansas City 13-3 D1
LA Chargers 11-5 W5
Denver 6-10
Oakland 5-11

Philadelphia 11-5 D4
Washington 7-9
Dallas 6-10
NY Giants 3-13

Minnesota 11-3 D3
Chicago 10-6 W5
Green Bay 10-6 W6
Detroit 4-12

New Orleans 13-3 D1
Atlanta 10-6
Carolina 8-8
Tampa Bay 5-11

LA Rams 13-3 D2
Seattle 9-7
San Francisco 6-10
Arizona 2-14

Super Bowl LIV - Kansas City over New Orleans

[JohnH19]

Well, my Vikings released Kyle Sloter and now he's on the Cardinals practice roster. They only kept Cousins (obviously) and Sean Mannion on the roster with Jake Browning on the PR. I am absolutely perplexed and disappointed by this. I can't for the life of me understand why they couldn't find a spot for him. I hope they regret this bonehead move...but not too much.

[RyanChristiansen]

My ’19 standings/playoffs predictions...
North: (3) Minnesota 11-5, Chicago 9-7, Green Bay 7-9, Detroit 6-10

I’m a Vikings fan and I’m surprised you have them finishing first because it seems all of the TV *experts* put Green Bay on top, which is ridiculous. I think it may come down to the wire between Minnesota and Chicago.

The whole Vikings kicking fiasco has me concerned. Bailey has a bad day so they trade a 5th round pick for Vedvik. Vedvik hits a slump so they waive him instead of keeping him as the punter. Then they waive punter Wile and pick up Colquitt. I think as an organization both Spielman and Zimmer must be on the hot seat this year to have so little patience.

[JohnH19]

I’ve seen some talking heads on NFL N tout the Vikes as real SB contenders if everything breaks right. Magazines, which go to print months ago, mostly pick the the Bears. I think I saw one that had the Packers finishing first.

Edit: Peter King also picks the Pack to win the division.

[sheajets]

Vedvik landed with the Jets and I'm absolutely terrified of him having to make big kicks for us. Surprised Minnesota kicked him to the curb after giving up a 5th. Odd

[Rupert Patrick]

Graham Gano is already on IR for the entire 2019 season. Other than Alex Smith, how many other players of note are already going to miss the entire 2019 season?

[sheajets]

Graham Gano is already on IR for the entire 2019 season. Other than Alex Smith, how many other players of note are already going to miss the entire 2019 season?

Not 100% on these but...

Jermaine Kearse possibly. Broke his leg.

Rueben Foster.

Rodney Anderson (talented Oklahoma Sooners back with another crushing injury. ACL)

Avery Williamson

Jason Pierre-Paul (possibly)

Lamar Miller

Ryan Shazier

Isaiah Crowell

Jerick McKinnon

Derwin James

Corey Coleman

Robert Nkemdiche

[7DnBrnc53]

Well, my Vikings released Kyle Sloter and now he's on the Cardinals practice roster. They only kept Cousins (obviously) and Sean Mannion on the roster with Jake Browning on the PR. I am absolutely perplexed and disappointed by this. I can't for the life of me understand why they couldn't find a spot for him. I hope they regret this bonehead move...but not too much.

There are other Bronco fans who kind-of make fun of Sloter. They also think that Siemian was actually kind-of good (lol). One even said that he is the best QB Denver had since Manning.

[sheajets]

Well, my Vikings released Kyle Sloter and now he's on the Cardinals practice roster. They only kept Cousins (obviously) and Sean Mannion on the roster with Jake Browning on the PR. I am absolutely perplexed and disappointed by this. I can't for the life of me understand why they couldn't find a spot for him. I hope they regret this bonehead move...but not too much.

There are other Bronco fans who kind-of make fun of Sloter. They also think that Siemian was actually kind-of good (lol). One even said that he is the best QB Denver had since Manning.

I've seen a lot worse QB's than Trevor Siemian. Below average starter but not a disaster. As a backup...quality backup