06-03-2022, 09:14 AM
(06-02-2022, 06:41 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I know some want to anoint the Browns, Broncos, and Colts because they got new veteran QBs, but I have a hard time thinking the better QB will magically make them better than the Bengals.
Some might want to knock the Packers down a peg because of not having Adams, but Rodgers has shown to still be highly productive without a top-flight WR. They also drafted a WR in Rd 1. I still think that team will be good.
I also think Mahomes will be fine without Tyreek Hill. They added JJSS who is still a quality outside WR2 type, and they drafted Skyy Moore. Hardman, JJSS, Moore, and Kelce is still a hefty ensemble of pass catchers for Mahomes.
Rams added Allen Robinson, who IMO can be even better than OBJ.
The Packers won’t be as good w/o Adams. KC won’t be as good w/o Hill. The Rams won’t be as good w/o Miller. The Bills are as good. The Chargers are better for sure. The Broncos are better. The Raiders are better. Tampa isn’t better for sure w/o Arians and revamped OL. The Ravens are a mystery. They had a great draft but some felt they drafted best available too much. I’m not sure that they won’t be the most improved in 2023 not 2022. I think they don’t have a deep thread. I also think they try to protect Lamar more. It’s going to take away his spontaneity. They are going to try to run the ball more. We are pretty good in rush defense.
Bottom line I don’t see where the top teams really improved except the Bengals. Vegas predicts a lot more 5-6-7 loss teams amongst the division winners. There’s going to be a ton of parity this year. I look for us to scheme well on both offense and defense out the gate. I look for some tough losses in the middle but finish strong. I’m still predicting 11-6. There won’t be but 3 teams with 12 or more wins
