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The NFL officially returns on Thursday, and Shutdown Nook is rolling out the crimson carpet, previewing all the things to return for the 2013 season. We’ll finish it off by choosing our individual awards and the Tremendous Bowl winner on Thursday earlier than the Ravens and Broncos kick off the season.
NFL observers analyze voluntary exercises, organized staff activities, minicamps, training camps and the preseason before making their annual predictions. All of them consider a team will look good or dangerous primarily based on offseason acquisitions and preseason success. There were loads of people who bought into Philadelphia’s “Dream Staff” hype in 2011 earlier than watching it turn into a nightmare.
In 2011, Inexperienced Bay, San Francisco, Atlanta, New Orleans, Detroit and New York superior to the NFC playoffs. Nonetheless, Seattle, Minnesota and Washington joined the Packers, 49ers and Falcons within the 2012 playoffs.
The NFL changes quickly. Groups we anticipate to be within the playoffs will have losing information. Groups totally off the radar proper now will taking part in in January. It happens every year. Listed here are 4 non-playoff groups that might breakout this season, and 4 squads poised for a collapse:
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES
New Orleans Saints
The return of Sean Payton means the resurrection of Drew Brees’ dominance. New Orleans just wants an average protection for Brees to prepared the ground.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid will know learn how to use operating back Jamaal Charles, and quarterback Alex Smith has lots of untapped potential. Seven of the Chiefs’ first nine opponents did not have a winning file in 2012.
Dallas Cowboys
Romo played effectively within the preseason, and Dallas’ defense was a turnover generator. If running again DeMarco Murray stays wholesome, that is one the NFL’s top teams.
Detroit Lions
A team with Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush, Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley, James Jones and Stephen Tulloch has breakout potential even if their coach forgets NFL guidelines.
… AND 4 2012 PLAYOFF TEAMS THAT COULD COLLAPSE
Denver Broncos
Sure, they’ve Peyton Manning, but the Broncos are without Von Miller for six video games, heart Dan Koppen is out for the 12 months, and none of Denver’s operating backs stood out during the preseason.
Washington Redskins
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is ready to play within the season opener, however it remains to be seen how his knee will hold up after offseason surgical procedure.
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Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings needed all the pieces to fall in place to make final yr’s playoffs. Unfortunately, quarterback Christian Ponder may probably sink this playoff ship.
Indianapolis Colts
Andrew Luck pulled off some last-minute miracles for the Colts final season. He can’t play Detroit’s defense every week in 2013.
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