I know we haven't even gotten to training camp yet, but I'm already getting pumped for the football season. So I'm wondering what you guys think about this year's surprise team - the team that stands the best chance from going from missing the playoffs in 2013 to making the playoffs in 2014. Here's my list:
AFC
- Houston. Just 2-14 last year. Horrible. But they added a lot in the offseason, and I think they could be the single biggest mover up the standings this year.
- NYJets. 8-8 last year. I think Vick could give them something they haven't had. When he's good, he's a quality QB. He needs to be healthy and good, but still, the potential is there. The defense is solid.
- Baltimore. 8-8 last year. Time for the 2013 SB champs to get back on track.
- Pittsburgh. 8-8 last year. They are never bad for long.
NFC
- Atlanta. 4-12 last year, seems impossible for a 4-12 team to make the leap, right? But the last 5 years before then they were: 11-5, 9-7, 13-3, 10-6, and 13-3. So it's a solid franchise with a good QB at the helm.
- Arizona. 10-6 last year, in a loaded division. They have a lot of talent. Can they get over the hump?
- Chicago. 8-8 last year. I am not a Jay Cutler fan, but were 10-6 in 2012. They have a shot.
- NYGiants. Just 7-9 last year, but if Eli Manning can bounce back, they could make some noise in that division.
AFC
- Houston. Just 2-14 last year. Horrible. But they added a lot in the offseason, and I think they could be the single biggest mover up the standings this year.
- NYJets. 8-8 last year. I think Vick could give them something they haven't had. When he's good, he's a quality QB. He needs to be healthy and good, but still, the potential is there. The defense is solid.
- Baltimore. 8-8 last year. Time for the 2013 SB champs to get back on track.
- Pittsburgh. 8-8 last year. They are never bad for long.
NFC
- Atlanta. 4-12 last year, seems impossible for a 4-12 team to make the leap, right? But the last 5 years before then they were: 11-5, 9-7, 13-3, 10-6, and 13-3. So it's a solid franchise with a good QB at the helm.
- Arizona. 10-6 last year, in a loaded division. They have a lot of talent. Can they get over the hump?
- Chicago. 8-8 last year. I am not a Jay Cutler fan, but were 10-6 in 2012. They have a shot.
- NYGiants. Just 7-9 last year, but if Eli Manning can bounce back, they could make some noise in that division.