2015 NFL Predictions.

[Wamu]

I love the Browns roster. Man if Haslam would've just kept his damn nose out of it they would've drafted Bridgewater. They have a damn good defense and talent on offense only thing missing is a QB. Unfortunately we went through this in Tennessee for years a damn good roster but no QB. I'm not sold on Manziel at all but he could end up doing good not sure yet. I think the Browns could hit 8-8 but a good QB could propel them to 10-6/11-5.

If the Browns go 8-8 this year I'm throwing a party!

 

[Tech_God]

Tom Brady files a restraining order against Rock Strongo.....

Oh yeah, Seahawks win the Super Bowl

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I love the Browns roster. Man if Haslam would've just kept his damn nose out of it they would've drafted Bridgewater. They have a damn good defense and talent on offense only thing missing is a QB. Unfortunately we went through this in Tennessee for years a damn good roster but no QB. I'm not sold on Manziel at all but he could end up doing good not sure yet. I think the Browns could hit 8-8 but a good QB could propel them to 10-6/11-5.

The thing is you can't just have frontline talent around a bottom tier QB in McCown and expect to win games; we have two relatively recent examples from 2012-13. I certainly don't trust Manziel to master the craft in order to even be average- and certainly not this year. I wouldn't be shocked if the Browns end up with the #1 overall pick- roster strength be damned.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Also the last few years 9-7 in 2011,6-10 in 2012,7-9 in 2013 and for 2014 2-14 season what happened was after a few games they knew it wasn't a good squad and rather than be stuck in 7-9/8-8 purgatory they were wise enough to pretty much tank and go after a good QB. They aren't dumb plus they saw Indy do what they did in 2012 to get Luck and the team knew Mariota was the best QB to come out since Luck.

We debated heavily that once the injuries hit and they started losing the first three or four games a lot of Titan fans think Whisenhunt and the GM got together and knew things weren't gonna go well and decided to see what the different players could do and couldn't do and start building the team up with an eye toward the next season. Not really saying they threw the season away but you could tell by the play calling,certain players being put on IR that could've came back,playing different QB's,not playing the really good skill players or ignoring them like RB Bishop Sankey. Whisenhunt also didn't call the normal plays he usually does. A lot of us were debating on if they had already gave up and were doing things to see what players fit long term and who didn't.

Several stories got out before the 2015 draft that they were eyeing and watching Mariota for over a year and a half. Its true that early last season they said they started looking at Mariota heavily. They had their eye on and wanted Mariota for awhile. GM Webster said before the 2014 season that they were worried heavily about the instability of the QB position and were gonna do everything in their power to stabilize that position. Way before the draft they really liked Mariota and Whisenhunt said even back last season the scouts and coaches were getting together watching tape on Mariota the middle part of last season so even then they were like 1-8 and knew the year was done. Hey we saw Indy suck for Luck and the TN Titans had a twitter page called suck for the duck.

GM Ruston Webster IMO did an excellent job in 2014/2015 because in two straight drafts he got pretty much the best QB in each draft. Mettenberger going into his sixth and last game in 2014 was leading all rookie QB in pass rating and set NFL and team records in two of the six games he played in. Mettenberger completed 27 of 41 for 300 yards with 2TD and 1INT his first game against Houston setting a franchise rookie QB record. He threw an 80 yard bomb against Pitt and overall completed 15 of 24 passes for 263 yards with 2TD and 1INT,110 QB rating setting a MNF rookie record for QB. Against Philly he threw for 345 yards including eight passes over twenty yards with 2TD and 1INT and an 88 QB rating. In his fifth game at Houston he completed 13 of 19 passes completing 68 percent of his passes for 184 yards for 1TD and 1INT and a 95 QB rating. He only played in six games but played good IMO for a rookie QB on a shitty squad.

Anyhow drafting Mettenberger last year and Mariota this year TN is sitting in the best position as far as the QB spot since Billy Volek backed up Steve McNair in 2005 a decade prior. Volek is one of only six QB's to throw 400 yards in back to back games. Volek holds the NFL record for most passing yards in two games with 926 yards. Anyway since 2006 Kerry Collins backed VY then Hasselbeck and Fitzpatrick backed up Locker but there was never any stability due to injuries as each year a different QB would lead the team in passing than the year before. Hasselbeck/Fitzpatrick/Mettenberger in 2011/2013/2014 were backup QB's to Locker and each one blew Locker out of the water. So now instead of having Jake Locker/Charlie Whitehurst for QB depth we now have Mettenberger/Mariota and if Mariota gets hurt the team would not miss a beat with Mettenberger.

Interesting stuff.

idk if Mariota is or will be better than Winston...but he's easier to root for, seems like a nice kid.

You already know I'm high on Mettenberger...I would not be surprised if TN got offers for him next yr if Mariota lights it up this yr. At the same time, you're right...you almost always miss a beat when a starting QB goes out...just on timing alone...but there should not be a huge drop off at the QB spot.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Arizona won't be a factor this time.they weren't a factor last year either, just lucky with no qb

That post deserves a fucking head slap.

 

[Clayton]

Mariota coming out is about where Carr is coming out last year except he has really good running ability. I doubt the Titans are going to one-read and run (like RG3) his first year so I suspect that this years Titans will resemble last years Raiders.

 

[idontgetoregon]

That post deserves a fucking head slap.

It was the long handed way of saying Cards were just lucky and have no valid strength.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I love the Browns roster. Man if Haslam would've just kept his damn nose out of it they would've drafted Bridgewater. They have a damn good defense and talent on offense only thing missing is a QB. Unfortunately we went through this in Tennessee for years a damn good roster but no QB. I'm not sold on Manziel at all but he could end up doing good not sure yet. I think the Browns could hit 8-8 but a good QB could propel them to 10-6/11-5.

The Brown are great to very good in spots, and terrible in other spots. But, the OFC you have to wonder if they will be good enough at WR...Hartline & Bowe are experienced but nothing special...they have a decent slot, but not sure about TE.

But...imo they went backwards at QB...Hoyer cannot carry the team, but he was a good stop gap QB...I'm clearly on board with the thought that Manziel is not the long term answer at QB...I can see CLE being one of those teams that might call TN about Mett next yr.

On DEF, you never really want to bash DL or OL picks because you build from the trenches out when you can, but I'm curious to see how a healthy Phil Taylor, and this rookie NT are going to workout together. I think they need Mingo to step up and be another pass rusher.

8-8...I think they take a step back...2-4 in DIV last year and I think they will do well to repeat that...out of DIV...NYJ, TN, OAK, @SD, DEN, @STL, AZ, SF, @SEA, KC...they need to make some hay with these games and idk. Tall task.

 

[Manster7588]

Tom Brady files a restraining order against Rock Strongo.....

Oh yeah, Seahawks win the Super Bowl

I bet Rock pulls a Sheldon and frams and hangs the RO in his room.

 

[Clayton]

The Brown are great to very good in spots, and terrible in other spots. But, the OFC you have to wonder if they will be good enough at WR...Hartline & Bowe are experienced but nothing special...they have a decent slot, but not sure about TE.

But...imo they went backwards at QB...Hoyer cannot carry the team, but he was a good stop gap QB...I'm clearly on board with the thought that Manziel is not the long term answer at QB...I can see CLE being one of those teams that might call TN about Mett next yr.

On DEF, you never really want to bash DL or OL picks because you build from the trenches out when you can, but I'm curious to see how a healthy Phil Taylor, and this rookie NT are going to workout together. I think they need Mingo to step up and be another pass rusher.

Its funny that a team like the Steelers can compete with a great offense and a bad defense but a team with a decent defense and a bad offense like the Browns is just dead on arrival. Defense wins championships but Offense gets you to the playoffs

 

[ATL96Steeler]

If the Browns go 8-8 this year I'm throwing a party!

I would too...6 to 7 wins is not what you want to hear, but that's where I see them...8-8 and Petitine (sp) should get an extension.

 

[Wamu]

I would too...6 to 7 wins is not what you want to hear, but that's where I see them...8-8 and Petitine (sp) should get an extension.

It seems like the Browns are heading for another double digits loss season. Whatever happens they can't get rid of another HC that soon.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Its funny that a team like the Steelers can compete with a great offense and a bad defense but a team with a decent defense and a bad offense like the Browns is just dead on arrival. Defense wins championships but Offense gets you to the playoffs

Whoa now...PIT didn't have a bad DEF...more like not a great DEF...lol

I hear ya...in a word...QB.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

It seems like the Browns are heading for another double digits loss season. Whatever happens they can't get rid of another HC that soon.

We know they shouldn't...and Idt they will.

 

[Wamu]

We know they shouldn't...and Idt they will.

It's the Browns though. They'll fuck something up during or after the season.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

It was the long handed way of saying Cards were just lucky and have no valid strength.

You're a man on an island.

 

[Clayton]

Whoa now...PIT didn't have a bad DEF...more like not a great DEF...lol

Yeah, I'm exaggerating a bit. It just seems like the Steelers haven't been able to develop their guys on D lately. The secondary in particular seems to lack strength.

 

[idontgetoregon]

You're a man on an island.

Do I get to choose 5 or just albums to take with me?

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Do I get to choose 5 or just albums to take with me?

You get exactly what your opinion means...... Nothing.

 

[idontgetoregon]

You get exactly what your opinion means...... Nothing.

I meant 3 or 5 albums and my opinion is correct that come playoff time the cards won't matter like they don't every year