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--from Eric and Adam

July 25, 2010

Adam's 2010 NFL Predictions

AFC EastAFC NorthAFC SouthAFC West
Patriots 11-5Ravens 12-4Colts 13-3Chargers 11-5
Jets 10-6Bengals 9-7Texans 10-6Broncos 7-9
Dolphins 8-8Steelers 7-9Titans 8-8Raiders 7-9
Bills 5-11Browns 4-12Jaguars 4-12Chiefs 5-11
NFC EastNFC NorthNFC SouthNFC West
Cowboys 11-5Packers 11-5Falcons 11-549ers 9-7
Eagles 9-7Vikings 11-5Saints 10-6Seahawks 6-10
Giants 9-7Bears 7-9Panthers 6-10Cardinals 6-10
Redskins 7-9Lions 6-10Buccaneers 4-12Rams 3-13


AFC Wild Card Games: Jets@Chargers - Jets 24-20; Texans@Patriots - Patriots 21-14

NFC Wild Card Games: Vikings@49ers - Vikings 20-16; Saints@Falcons - Falcons 34-31

AFC Divisional Round: Patriots@Ravens - Ravens 24-16; Jets@Colts - Colts 27-17

NFC Divisional Round: Falcons@Cowboys - Cowboys 27-20; Vikings@Packers - Packers 20-17

AFC Championship: Ravens@Colts - Colts win 27-20

NFC Championship: Packers@Cowboys - Cowboys win 31-28

Super Bowl: Cowboys over Colts 28-27


MVP - Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
Offensive Player of the Year - Ray Rice (Ravens)
Defensive Player of the Year - Patrick Willis (49ers)
Offensive Rookie of the Year - Ryan Mathews (Chargers)
Defensive Rookie of the Year - Eric Berry (Chiefs)

Rodgers is the only quarterback to ever throw for 4,000 yards in his first two seasons as a starter.  He has a huge arm, great intelligence, and is one of the most mobile signal callers in today's game.  Jermichael Finley is an emerging star at tight end, the combination of Greg Jennings and Donald Driver is a top-5 receiving tandem, and Ryan Grant is a lock for 1,000 yards on the ground.  Additionally, the maligned offensive line should be much improved with the addition of first round pick Brian Bulaga.  Patrick Willis is the best linebacker in football with unmatched range, athleticism, and strength.  He has led the league in tackles two of his first three years and should only be improving heading into his fourth year.  He is excellent in coverage as well.  Ray Rice should have even more room to operate with the addition of Anquan Boldin and rookie tight end Dennis Pitta.  He is an excellent receiver out of the backfield and has not accumulated a ton of career carries so he should not be worn down.  Ryan Mathews will get the bulk of the carries in a potent Charger offense.  Running back is usually the easiest position for a rookie to contribute in right away.  Eric Berry is viewed as the surest prospect in the draft and should start from day one in Kansas City.

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