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NFL 2006/07: The Goldsheet Predictions
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AFC EAST:
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NE: Pats' Brady is the best QB in this division; young draftees make up for loss of Vinatieri.
MIA: Saban is rolling the dice with Culpepper, other troubled talent; but "fish" make a run at wild card.
BUF: New GM Levy, HC Jauron seeking a solid fix, not a quick fix.
NYJ: Chad Pennington, Curtis Martin are damaged goods; Mangini youngest NFL coach.
AFC SOUTH:
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IND: Practically perfect 2005 went haywire; still have enough to win without "Edge".
JAC: Closing in on COLTS; need more firepower.
HOU: Moulds helps QB Carr, WR Johnson; Coach Kubiak seeking Denver-style ground game.
TEN: Good coach, too many holes; did Fisher & Chow covet Leinart over Vince?
AFC NORTH:
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PIT: Young ben is 27-4 as a starter, including 5-1 in playoffs, in just two years!
CIN: Carson Palmer's condition questionable; defense still needs work.
BAL: Billick's job on the line; RAVENS ready to rise a notch if McNair roosts.
CLE: BROWNS improving, but QBs young, and climbing in this division a tall order.
AFC WEST:
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DEN: Jake learnedagain vs STEELERS he must avoid folly; stay alive 'til next play.
SD: Even with young QB Rivers, CHARGER defense defining edge over CHIEFS.
KC: QB Green, RB Johnson can afford no slippage & still have chance to pass top two here.
OAK: RAIDERS back to the future with Shell; OAKLAND just 13 wins last 3 years.
NFC EAST:
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NYG: GIANTS shore up their back seven on defense; best balanced team in the East.
DAL: If T.O. minds his manners, COWBOYS make a run at N.Y.; if he explodes, please ignore this pick.
WAS: Can Randle El help Santana? Can Brunell make it through another year?
PHI: We saw hoe EAGLES would look without T.O. & healthy McNabb; not a pretty picture.
NFC SOUTH:
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CAR: This time, PANTHERS edge BUCS; will Keyshawn & DeAngelo boost offense?
ATL: Vick, receivers must show they have advanced the aerial attack.
TB: When Cadillac was healthy last year, BUCS were among the best.
NWO: Bush is a big boost for busted city; defense, Brees' shoulder the question marks.
NFC NORTH:
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CHI: With Lovie's defense, BEARS are bad news for the North; but what about that playoff offense?
DET: Marinelli'spass rushers help position QB KItna and WRs for easy scores.
MIN: Odds against aging QB Johson surviving season; neither offense nor defense intimidate.
GB: Will Brett (29 interceptions last year) regret his return?
NFC WEST:
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SEA: Recent Super Bowl losers have suffered; but too much talent here to predict that decline.
AZ: New stadium, new RB (Edgerin James). new attitude = run at wildcard spot.
STL: New coach Linehan has much to prove; does he appreciate defense as much as offense?
SF: Another season of high draft picks, learning; check back in 2007.
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The Goldsheet Predictions:
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AFC WILDCARD TEAMS: JAX & MIA
NFC WILDCARD TEAMS: DAL & ATL
AFC CHAMPION: DEN
NFC CHAMPION: CAR
SUPER BOWL XLI CHAMPION: DEN
NFL 2006/07: The Goldsheet Predictions
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AFC EAST:
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NE: Pats' Brady is the best QB in this division; young draftees make up for loss of Vinatieri.
MIA: Saban is rolling the dice with Culpepper, other troubled talent; but "fish" make a run at wild card.
BUF: New GM Levy, HC Jauron seeking a solid fix, not a quick fix.
NYJ: Chad Pennington, Curtis Martin are damaged goods; Mangini youngest NFL coach.
AFC SOUTH:
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IND: Practically perfect 2005 went haywire; still have enough to win without "Edge".
JAC: Closing in on COLTS; need more firepower.
HOU: Moulds helps QB Carr, WR Johnson; Coach Kubiak seeking Denver-style ground game.
TEN: Good coach, too many holes; did Fisher & Chow covet Leinart over Vince?
AFC NORTH:
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PIT: Young ben is 27-4 as a starter, including 5-1 in playoffs, in just two years!
CIN: Carson Palmer's condition questionable; defense still needs work.
BAL: Billick's job on the line; RAVENS ready to rise a notch if McNair roosts.
CLE: BROWNS improving, but QBs young, and climbing in this division a tall order.
AFC WEST:
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DEN: Jake learnedagain vs STEELERS he must avoid folly; stay alive 'til next play.
SD: Even with young QB Rivers, CHARGER defense defining edge over CHIEFS.
KC: QB Green, RB Johnson can afford no slippage & still have chance to pass top two here.
OAK: RAIDERS back to the future with Shell; OAKLAND just 13 wins last 3 years.
NFC EAST:
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NYG: GIANTS shore up their back seven on defense; best balanced team in the East.
DAL: If T.O. minds his manners, COWBOYS make a run at N.Y.; if he explodes, please ignore this pick.
WAS: Can Randle El help Santana? Can Brunell make it through another year?
PHI: We saw hoe EAGLES would look without T.O. & healthy McNabb; not a pretty picture.
NFC SOUTH:
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CAR: This time, PANTHERS edge BUCS; will Keyshawn & DeAngelo boost offense?
ATL: Vick, receivers must show they have advanced the aerial attack.
TB: When Cadillac was healthy last year, BUCS were among the best.
NWO: Bush is a big boost for busted city; defense, Brees' shoulder the question marks.
NFC NORTH:
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CHI: With Lovie's defense, BEARS are bad news for the North; but what about that playoff offense?
DET: Marinelli'spass rushers help position QB KItna and WRs for easy scores.
MIN: Odds against aging QB Johson surviving season; neither offense nor defense intimidate.
GB: Will Brett (29 interceptions last year) regret his return?
NFC WEST:
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SEA: Recent Super Bowl losers have suffered; but too much talent here to predict that decline.
AZ: New stadium, new RB (Edgerin James). new attitude = run at wildcard spot.
STL: New coach Linehan has much to prove; does he appreciate defense as much as offense?
SF: Another season of high draft picks, learning; check back in 2007.
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The Goldsheet Predictions:
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AFC WILDCARD TEAMS: JAX & MIA
NFC WILDCARD TEAMS: DAL & ATL
AFC CHAMPION: DEN
NFC CHAMPION: CAR
SUPER BOWL XLI CHAMPION: DEN
