Here we are half way through the 2016-17 NFL season. Deflategate is finally over and Tom Brady is back in Foxboro. Cam Newton and the Panthers are mediocre, while the Minnesota Vikings are 5-0 on top of the NFC North. The new look LA Rams have been a pleasant surprise settling in nicely to their temporary home at the Coliseum. The 2016-17 NFL season is in full swing. A few thoughts as we head into Week 6. Denver Broncos Why start there you say? Why not start with last season's Super Bowl Champions. While Hall-of-Fame QB Peyton Manning spends his retirement becoming a commercial staple, starter Trevor Siemian has locked down the starting position in Broncos country. The Bronco's defense hasn't lost a step since last season and the running …show more content…
Five-time Pro Bowler Philip Rivers will retire as an above average QB, in the hypothetical tier of QB's in the current era, Rivers would be on the second tier, the ultimate competitor with an average arm. The Rivers led Chargers have had their opportunities, and have continued to squander them. This year has been no different. The Chargers have had no problem scoring points this season. Even with the loss of Keenan Allen and Danny Woodhead, further adding to their strife, the Chargers have made due. Between Travis Benjamin, Melvin Gordon and second-year receiver Tyrell Williams, there has been no shortage of points. Turnovers and poor defense plague the Chargers. Philip Rivers is watching his window close on his opportunity to win the Super Bowl. Right now, the odds are 200-1. Don't call your bookie anytime …show more content…
QB Sam Bradford stepped into the role behind a defense that has been a force to be reckoned with. Vegas has the Vikings at an 8-1 odds to win the Super Bowl. 8-1 odds to win the Super Bowl behind Sam Bradford, bet no one would have thought that. The Vikings defense is allowing a league-low 12.6 pts. per game. The solo remaining undefeated team in the league, the Vikings have a bye week in week 6. A week to rest before they play the Philadelphia Eagles. Bradford is undoubtedly up for the challenge. Drafted by the Rams in 2010, it is not surprising he didn't do well there. The lowly Rams went 1-15 the year before they drafted him. Bradford's mechanics have been compared to Philip Rivers, he has great accuracy and solid pocket presence. With no idea when Adrian Peterson will be back on the field, Bradford has been relying on Diggs, McKinnon, Patterson and Rudolph for offense. Thye have a pretty tough schedule ahead of them, however, they have already proven to be a team that can handle
Almost four years into his career, Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler now has two starts and two wins on his resume'. Osweiler was the Broncos second-round draft pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and is expected to be the future of the Broncos organization.
With the 2017 New York Jets season down to four games remaining to play despite everything, they have a shot to make the playoffs. It is for the sake of Jets quarterback, Josh McCown who has astoundingly been this teams most valuable player. Without the 38-year old’s phenomenal play. The early season "tanking” assumptions could have been this team’s outcome.
I think I would stick with Osweiler. But not sure there’s proof Denver offense is playing significantly better with him around”. Peyton Manning is one of the best quaterbacks the NFL has seen, but is coming to the end of his career. Brock Osweiler has had two lucky games starting for the Broncos, but no one is sure if he can continue that
So who will win the 2016 Super Bowl............hmmmmm and the answer is the Jacksonville Jaguars,...just f####ng with you
Every year you can count on his team to be high playoff seed and to make it the the AFC championship. Playing in the league for 17 seasons, and now he has taken his team to the AFC championship seven times. Not only has he made the playoffs but he has made it to the championship game. During his tenure with the Patriots he has never had an off year. Always throwing for more than 3,000 yards in a season, you can always rely on this star quarterback to get the job done. Not only has he been consistent with statistics but also with the pro bowl. With a total of eleven pro bowls over his career, and making it every year since 2009 that is definitely a high accomplishment while also maintaining his consistency. Having a player than can constantly put up the numbers and take his team to the playoffs is what any general manager dreams
With the NFL officially coming back to Los Angeles next season, the league and two teams are certainly excited over the developments. Unfortunately, the fate of three teams hung in the balance with this move. For the once-again-L.A. Rams, their future in the Golden State is secure. But for the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders, some details still remain in the air. If the dust settles as expected, the Chargers will join the Rams in the dual stadium at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season. However, if the tide turns the Raiders could find themselves moving from the Bay Area.
"The reviews internally on Brock Osweiler are high, so if Peyton Manning does not come back, they do feel confident that they have a quarterback who can step in and have some level of success in
The current Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play football. Peyton used to play for the Colts and left a great legacy there. He was an inspiration for many and the best quarterback that franchise ever had, leading them to a Superbowl victory and another Superbowl appearance. Many are upset about his age and neck surgery that ended his run with the Colts although a lot of Peyton fans are happy to see him in Denver performing like he always has, leading the Broncos to a Superbowl appearance and 3 playoff appearances with more surely to
Norton runs a defensive which forces the lanky, tall corners man on man while the front seven defenders pressure the quarterback. Bill Musgrave runs a very balanced offensive with a bell cow running back and a gun slinging quarterback. I personally see a huge improvement from the last years first three games to this year first three games. The Raiders are the race and are hopeful contender.
It would be difficult to find someone who thinks Brady will throw four picks against the Chiefs’ defense this Saturday. For most of the regular season, Brady was a frontrunner for NFL MVP until Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton finished the season with a flurry. Nevertheless, the Patriots
“I wouldn't be surprised if [the Panthers] ran away with it,” Smith said. “But the Denver Broncos do have a solid defense and it's going to be interesting to see what kind of game plan and how effective they will
Let's go back in time to the 2009-2010 NFL season. The New Orlean Saints have just finished all of their preseason games and are looking toward the regular season. After a very mediocre 8-8 season in 2008, everybody is writing off the saints. Although to some significant off season trades and very average draft, they were predicted a slightly above average 10-6 season. Playoff contenders for sure, but nobody even thought about super bowl winners. The team was led by Drew Brees. One of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, but with an awful defense and a rushing attack that wasn't much better, the team was projected to be carried solely on the back of Drew Brees all season long. What soon later ensued was
One of the team’s biggest strengths is their powerhouse offense. But the man under center is what makes that powerhouse offense run. That man is Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the league if not the best. His statistics are unbelievable. He has the highest quarterback rating in NFL history at 103.8, while the second closest is 98.9. He has thrown 300 touchdowns to only 74 interceptions. That being a 4:1 touchdown to interception ratio, also the best in NFL history. One of his most impressive streaks was his success at home. In 2015, he threw an interception at home. The last one he threw at home before that was in 2012. He went three years without throwing an interception at home. Truly a remarkable feat. In 2011, Aaron had one of the best seasons
One of the toughest divisions in football, the AFC North, is up for grabs again. Three different teams have a legitimate reason to believe they will win it, and as this division goes, the dark horse could surprise everyone. Most of the opinions out there seem to be gravitating towards two teams in the division, though. No matter the standings at the end of it all, it's sure to be a fun season.
The NFL this year is intense. Right now there are two more games before the Super Bowl. The Green Bay Packers are playing against the Atlanta Falcons, and The New England Patriots are playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then after those game are over, the two teams who won, will play against each other in the Super Bowl.