hail2skins Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Granted we haven't had everyone even exit Jerruh World for this Super Bowl, and we haven't had free agency or the draft yet, but just was curious about who your early picks to play in SB 46 are. Assume there's a deal reached and all 16 games are played by "real" NFL players. Even though the Packers were the pick of many to be the NFC rep, some folks thought that the Cowboys would play in the big game at their home field. Next year's game will be at Indy. I know a lot of folks are probably predicting their demise, but I think the Colts have a nice shot of playing in February in the SB. In the NFC, the Packers look primed to make another appearance. However, I think the tendency of a lot of people is to pick someone different, given the difficulty of being a back-to-back champ. If not GB, who? Do the Saints make a resurgence? Or does the NFC have a brand new representative for the 11th season in a row (Skins? Cowboys? Lions? Vikings? Falcons? 49ers?)? It'll be interesting to see who the "experts" pick in the summer. Till then, not too much longer until the schedule comes out, the draft, and hopefully FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Homer post: Redskins 27 - Colts 21 Realistic post: Patriots 28 - Packers 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Green Bay vs. New England. Green Bay is getting a lot of good people back from IR (:doh:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm sticking with the Pack. Obviously they're my team, but bring back Grant, Finley, Barnett, Chillar, B. Jones, Burnett, Jolly, Neal, J. Harrell... we've got a stacked IR to draw even more talent from. Only thing I worry about is an aging Charles Woodson, but that's not really a huge concern since we've got two good CBs behind him (well, in Williams' case, I'd say ahead of him) and Underwood and P. Lee developing behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I just can't trust NFC teams to return to glory. Remember how great the Saints were supposed to be this year? Pats vs Buccs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I just can't trust NFC teams to return to glory. Remember how great the Saints were supposed to be this year?Pats vs Buccs Ooh, I like that, a Dark Horse from the NFC. Just out of curiosity, why didn't you pick the Ratbirds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouBrave86 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Ravens/Patriots vs Eagles/Packers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddub52 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Before the season I said Packers vs Ravens with Pack winning it. I wish I would have put my money on the Pack winning it. Before the draft or FA its really hard to predict. I think with the talent the Pack has coming off IR and how well they fill in (and being returning champs) Id say they are still going to be the team to beat in the NFC. I'll say Patriots will come back fierce next year after they draft a bunch of studs for that defense. Pack v Pats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Patriots 35 Falcons 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Patriots 35 Falcons 20 Matty Ice coming through for Atlanta finally...interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 ^^Someone bump this thread next year. Its gonna be Pats over Falcons just like I said. Watch and learn, people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 ^^Someone bump this thread next year. Its gonna be Pats over Falcons just like I said. Watch and learn, people. I'm sure you will if it is, Bubble. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Skins vs. Pats. Skins win in a nail-biter. Hell no, I'm not going to be realistic this early in the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Honestly you have to say the Pack. The amount of talent they have on IR is sickening!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Honestly you have to say the Pack. The amount of talent they have on IR is sickening!!!! Dude, the Saints were expected to make another deep run again this year. How'd that turn out? No, you don't have to say the Pack. In fact, teams rarely get back to the Super Bowl the next year. I'm going with the Falcons. That embarrassing loss they suffered at home to the Packers will be enough motivation to get them further next year. Honestly, the Patriots are probably the team to count on making multiple SB appearances in the next 5 years. They're already a really talented team. Then look at all the picks they have coming up in the draft. Scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Ooh, I like that, a Dark Horse from the NFC. Just out of curiosity, why didn't you pick the Ratbirds? Cam Cameron is still in Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 AFC reps to the big dance since 2003: 2003-2004: Pats 2005: Steelers 2006: Colts 2007: Pats 2008: Steelers 2009: Colts 2010: Steelers For all the talk of how difficult it is to stay elite in this era, that's still an impressive run by the three AFC monsters. I wonder when and if one of the "second tier" clubs (Ravens, Jets, Chargers) or anyone else will break through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Per ESPN: Cowboys Versus Cowboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Per ESPN: Cowboys Versus Cowboys Too much risk in the Cowboys losing or a tie. It's Cowboys vs. no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwack Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Dude, the Saints were expected to make another deep run again this year. How'd that turn out? No, you don't have to say the Pack. In fact, teams rarely get back to the Super Bowl the next year. I'm going with the Falcons. That embarrassing loss they suffered at home to the Packers will be enough motivation to get them further next year. Honestly, the Patriots are probably the team to count on making multiple SB appearances in the next 5 years. They're already a really talented team. Then look at all the picks they have coming up in the draft. Scary. The problem with the Saints this year was their aging defense, which is not the case in GB. GB is loaded with young talent with guys like Bishop, Raji, Matthews, Williams, Collins, Zombo, Shields; and then you have guys like Barnett, Chillar, and Harrell coming off IR to help make this defense even better. That list isn't even counting Jenkins who could leave via FA or Woodson who still has a couple of good years left in him. Then you go to the offensive side of the ball where Rodgers will get his favorite weapon back in TE JerMichael Finley who has the athleticism and ability to be the top TE in the league. Then adding Grant back into the stable with Starks and Jackson gives GB solid depth at the RB position. Imagine what this offense would be like if they had a running game, which they didn't this year and still won it all. They do need to draft or get a WR via FA to possibly replace or relieve Driver, who's definitely on the way down and may retire. James Jones will most likely leave but Jordy Nelson will be able to step in and take his place without the offense missing a beat. If the Packers are able to draft a guy either like Titus Young or James Baldwin/Torrey Smith, then that will only make their offense even more dynamic. The Packers are going to be a dangerous team for years to come thanks to Ted Thompson who has drafted well and made ballsy decisions that has made his team younger, better, and a threat for many years. As for my realistic prediction I have to say GB vs. SD in SB XLVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Packers-Patriots, with the Packers winning a repeat and the Patriots officially passing the throne to the next NFL dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahons21 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Packers over the Colts in a shootout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaSkinsNut Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Chicago 30 Indy 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Packers over the Colts in a shootout. That would be an epic SB. But it almost wouldn't seem fair if the Colts made it and played in their home stadium. ---------- Post added February-9th-2011 at 02:09 AM ---------- Chicago 30 Indy 28 LOL I hope someone bumps this next year. The Bears won't even make the playoffs, I'm betting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaSkinsNut Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 That would be an epic SB. But it almost wouldn't seem fair if the Colts made it and played in their home stadium.---------- Post added February-9th-2011 at 02:09 AM ---------- LOL I hope someone bumps this next year. The Bears won't even make the playoffs, I'm betting. You don't think Chicago will still have a great defense and Cutler in year 2 under Martz will improve? Hester and Knox don't exactly make for much of a receiving corps. Improve that OLIne a bit and bring in a legit WR or 2 and that offense will be sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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