2006 Season Schedule Thread

[MadMarchHare]

Look, I was the one calling for calm at the start of free agency, especially after the Bentley thing.

But THREE away games vs. division rivals on tired legs?  Immediately following a MNF game against a solid team, which comes on the heels of Indy at the racetrack.  Ick.  I still think playoffs are a likelihood with this team AS IS, but that is freaking horrible.  As we saw last season, one or two minor mistakes can turn a win to a loss, and all those games are infinitely losable.

[The BIGSTUD]

That is crazy though. 3 straight road games? When was the last time the Eagles had 3 straight road games, and not even division games?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

The NFC South will be a whole lot better than the NFC East, and as bad as the NFC Norris was last year I think it will be a lot better this year. I think the Packers will be improved, because they had a ton of injuries. I think the Lions getting a new QB in there and Martz to spice up the offense will be better. I think the Vikings adding Hutchinson and Childress will be better, and the Bears are a team on the rise as well.

NFC east is 2nd or 3rd toughest division in the conference. I'd say it's probably tougher than the NFC North, but I don't think by much.

First of all, stop it with the NFC Norris crap.  You are not Chris Berman.

That said, you use absolutely no logic to back up your opinion that the NFC South will be better than the East.  You simply say it as fact without feeling the need to explain.  The South looks to be one of the top two divisions, along with the East, but how can you say it's better?  The Saints have big problems, even aside from Drew Brees' shoulder.  The Bucs were not able to really help their team in free agency at all, are aging on defense, and still have some major questions about their offensive line to answer.  The Falcons are relying on defense and Mike Vick.  So long as Vick doesn't play defense for the other team by getting himself hurt or tossing up incompletion after incompletion, that should work... against lesser teams.  The Panthers look good right now, but what kind of running game will they have?  They are still the best team in their division, it would appear.

However, it makes no sense that you would assume that division is any better overall than the NFC East, especially since you believe the Eagles are the best team in the division.

As for the North... nice try.  You really think the addition of Childress is going to make that team better in the first year?  Sure.  They have no receivers, questions in their secondary, and a team chemistry that's completely gone to shtein.  There is NO reason to believe the Packers will be better than they were last year.  What's your thinking on that?  And the Lions?  Please...

Just stop.  Do you even watch football?

[reese125]

The NFC South will be a whole lot better than the NFC East, and as bad as the NFC Norris was last year I think it will be a lot better this year. I think the Packers will be improved, because they had a ton of injuries. I think the Lions getting a new QB in there and Martz to spice up the offense will be better. I think the Vikings adding Hutchinson and Childress will be better, and the Bears are a team on the rise as well.

NFC east is 2nd or 3rd toughest division in the conference. I'd say it's probably tougher than the NFC North, but I don't think by much.

Wheew...if clues were shoes, you'd go barefoot

I'm shocked to think you think the Packers are going to be better with 1) a semi-retired QB who is on the downside of his career 2) no #1 reciever 3) 2 retarded CB's in Carroll and Harris who love to give up TD's. 4) Mike McCarthy

The Lions: 1) no QB who can carry the load and 2) 2 receivers right now in Williams (15lbs overweight and skipped workouts) and Rogers (a psychological mess and also skipped workouts--nice move) who doesnt even want to be there as well 3) no left corner

Ill give you the Vikings(but Brad Johnson worries me this year) and Bears are an the upside no doubt. The 2 teams you highlighted seem to be on the downside to me thats all with a lot of improvement needs

[ice grillin you]

dont you get it....the nfc east has to suck or his prediction of 12 wins looks more retarded than it already is

[PhillyGirl]

The Packers, Lions and yes, even the Vikings will, IMO, be worse or the same.

I think the Vikings overachieved last year...I dont' think Brad Johnson will be as good next season.

[MURP]

That is crazy though. 3 straight road games? When was the last time the Eagles had 3 straight road games

1999

week:
12   at Washington taterskins     
13   at Arizona Cardinals         
14   at Dallas Cowboys   

[Wingspan]

That is crazy though. 3 straight road games? When was the last time the Eagles had 3 straight road games, and not even division games?

1999

lost all three.

[The BIGSTUD]

I watch a lot of football. The NFC East will be better than the Norris, but if you want to go record-wise, I think the two divisions will be very close. If you had to ask me which divisions had the better teams, I'd say the NFC East.

The NFC South has arguably the best team in the NFL, and not just the NFC in Carolina. They have an Atlanta team that is very good and added nice pieces with Milloy and Abraham on the defense. Tampa made the playoffs last year, and have a young QB who is only going to get better, and their defense was good last year, albeit overrated IMO. They have a young stud RB with Cadillac Williams, Galloway who had a great year, and Clayton who was disappointing last year. I expect him to bounce back, though. The Saints just stink, but will be improved with Brees and high draft picks in each round.

That is my case for the NFC South.

Looking at the NFC East this year, I see the division more like 2004 than 2005, because I think 2005 was a fluke season for the division. I don't expect next season to be a lot like 2005. There is no way Brunell is going to have a season like he did last year for Washington, and I see no way Santana Moss repeats what he did last year. I've watched a lot of Santana Moss in his career, and believe me, he played over his head last season. Washington's defense is still pretty good, but the offense sucks. I'm sorry, but the additions od Lloyd and Randle El are not going to prevent Brunell from having other 95 yard passing days. He can't play anymore, and broke down at the end of last season. Washington will hover around .500 with all things considered.

The Giants are a tough team to pick. Plexiglass Burress is as soft as they come, and Toomer is getting up there in age. I think their receiving corps is average at best, and Shockey is their best target in the offense. I think Eli Manning sucks, and is a scared baby, so the Giants don't scare me. They still have Tiki Barber who has been playing out of his mind, and he is a great player. Which is why I think the Giants will be a solid team, but not a great team. Around an 8-8 team next year. I think they played over their heads.

Dallas is probably the 2nd best team in the division, but how good can you be with a bad starting QB in Bledsoe? If he has time, he can play well, but that is a big if. They added some offensive lineman, but none that will blow you away, and lost Larry Allen who made the pro bowl and had a very good season. TO will help them, but only to a certain point. Their defense is young, but it still has a lot of problems. They have no running game either. Dallas is a 9-7 team.

[PhillyGirl]

That is crazy though. 3 straight road games? When was the last time the Eagles had 3 straight road games, and not even division games?

1999

lost all three.

Much different times. lol

[reese125]

The Packers, Lions and yes, even the Vikings will, IMO, be worse or the same.

I think the Vikings overachieved last year...I dont' think Brad Johnson will be as good next season.

The only reason why I gave him the Vikings was because I like the strides they made towards the end the year, with a team that looked like they should of been on the brink of suicide. The defensive has improved from previous years  and I like the addition of Chester Taylor to the backfield, as well as T Williamson having a solid year at WR

[ice grillin you]

the vikings will be better for no other reason than they dont have one of the three stooges coaching them anymore

[The BIGSTUD]

The Packers, Lions and yes, even the Vikings will, IMO, be worse or the same.

I think the Vikings overachieved last year...I dont' think Brad Johnson will be as good next season.

I sort of agree with your Vikings comment that they overachieved. Brad Johnson played better than usual with the Vikings. His last season in Tampa was brutal.

But they added Taylor from Baltimore, and Hutchinson from Seattle. Their achilles heal was no running game, and I think they'll have one this season. All things considered, I think it all evens out and they are about as good as last season.

[MURP]

Id be surprised if Childress doesnt turn the Vikings into a threat.  Even next season. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I watch a lot of football. The NFC East will be better than the Norris

FYI:  I stopped reading there.