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iknowftbll
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This was an incredible read! Now obviously we are all going to have our disagreements. For me I have stated before that I don't think the Raiders will be a playoff team this year. I think they will be like many other overhyped teams and fall very short of what the analyst think they will do. I think 7-9 seems about right. I also think that last month is going to be a doozy for them. 3 of the last 4 all on the road against division opponents. Not exactly what you want to see at that point.
Again great read and will have to think on this some more.
You could definitely be right about both the Chiefs and the Raiders. I was wrong about the Chiefs last year (I think I gave them 9-7) and missed wide on the Chargers (I believe I picked them to go 10-6). I've really enjoyed the rivalry with the Chiefs the past few seasons and actually hope they're our chief rival (see what I did there?) for at least one more year.
As for the Raiders, I've said it many times: they'll have their moments under JDR but will never be a perennial contender. I doubt he ever gets them into the playoffs two consecutive years even. But he's not a completely incapable HC and has a talented roster and this year a favorable schedule.
Outside the AFC West, I read the Bills owner said Rex Ryan will be fired if the Bills fail to reach the playoffs. That seems a bit premature for a 2nd year coach. Unless the Bills go entirely tits-up, of course. But what if they go 9-7 and are a few pieces away from contending? Would firing Rex Ryan and his staff be wise? Would that set them back another couple years?