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As a Lions fan it's so crazy to just hear someone say it wouldn't be surprising if they won the Superbowl. My Grandpa and Dad thought they would die before seeing another Lions playoff win. RIP Grandpa, dad got to see it though at 77.
With the cowboys, I think you forgot to mention all the contract issues that they have. Dak, Micah, and CeeDee are all expecting big contracts. Do you pay all of them, some of them, or none of them?
Pay Micah and CD, let Dak walk. I like Dak but as good as this team is if he doesn't do it this year he can't do it. Same thing I said about Carr before my Saints paid him smh.
@@jacobmccain8082yeah if Dak doesn't get it done, they should probably cut him and draft a rookie. Since the cowboys usually perform better with later drafted QBs, pick up Cam Ward in round 2
And they completely targeted D-Line and linebackers in the 2023 and 2024 drafts, 4/7 of those players were rookies last year or will be rookies this year. So they've got tons of great young talent, they just need it to be successful. You can't replace AD, but you can have a more productive defense than you did with him by developing a unit rather than putting it all on his shoulders.
I think Philly or Detroit. Can’t rule out SF of course. I think GB will struggle a bit this season. They’ll still be pretty good, but they won’t have the advantage of surprise anymore, and I think opponents will be ready for them this year. And they’re in prob in the best division in the conference.
@@Swaggmire215 Hurts->AJ/Smitty, Goff->Sun God/Jamo, with Saquon and Gibbs trading 20-yard runs like it's nothing? If it happens, it'll be a helluva game.
I think the giants one is just: Malik Nabers becomes a madden receiver and throws from Danny’s perspective, and the d line does what they should, I mean they have Dexter Lawrence, Brian burns, Kayvon Thibideaux, Isiah Simmons, Bobby Okereke, but the secondary does happen to be on fire so just average 20 sacks a game
Don't forget, David Tepper stops meddling and starts just writing checks. He doesn't fire his coach mid season and lets his football people do football things.
I would say just Grubb and Macdonald coming in and doing their job well. You were spot on with Waldron, which is why I think Bears offense is gonna crumble if Waldron is calling plays. But Mike has gotta turn the defense around. Going from near last to even average would be a miracle and if Grubb is doing his thing on offense then we should be able to compete with Rams and 49ers. And yeah, I think those steps could make hawks a SB contender. Consider that they were a 9-8 team playing Rams and 49ers twice plus the AFC north last year and still were one game from making the playoffs with an OC calling plays that didn’t know how to sue the weapons he had and one of the worst defenses then yeah those little steps could go leaps and bounds
I firmly believe that Jonathan Gannon has what it takes to be a great head coach. He reminds me of Dan Campbell. Not one of the greatest football minds (though solid enough in that department), but he is a real player’s coach. He can get the most EFFORT out of his players (and that does a lot for a team’s identity and culture). If he can keep building up the roster, and can find good people to surround himself with in the coaching room, i think the Cardinals could be in super bowl contention in about 3-4 years (best-case scenario, obviously)
6:45 that is a hard argument to make in the same division as the vikings, especially with the Dolphins wide receiver room also existing, although I may just be a hater.
I never realized how similar the cardinals are to the bengals Young(ish) #1 picked qb coming off an acl tear, top rookie wr, solid vet wr, young hc, big receiver
I feel like the NFC Championship could be a repeat of last year; the 49ers didn’t do much, but the Lions improved their biggest hole, so hopefully the Lions avenge their Wisconsinite cousins and DONT choke a 17-point lead because you play too much Madden… go pack go
@@Aaron_Scissorhands The Lions are the NFC North’s little brother that’s finally started to grow up. We can’t help but be a little proud and excited for them. Also fuck the Niners
I definitely can see the lions winning the division, but the playoffs is really going to be hard fought. If either the lions or the Packers play the Niners it’s going to be a tough game. There’s a chance it becomes a Lions Packers NFC championship…
@@Not_actually_a_commie Hey, I'm excited for the Lions too. It's nice to see a team become a serious contender that hasn't been close in the past 20+ years. Lions vs Browns Super Bowl would be fun to watch. Texans, maybe, too.
Lions, Packers, 49ers - I can’t hold stock in the eagles too much, and well, it’s the cowboys, not much need be said there. Could y’all imagine Dan Campbell on the mic hoisting the Lombardy trophy? Nuts.
I think the biggest thing for the Packers are the defensive changes made. I do think it's fair to talk about Josh Jacobs and how the lack of Aaron Jones in the locker room can affect the whole team, but the biggest difference for the Packers in the upcoming season will be the completely different look of the defense because of the new scheme Hafley will bring. Xavier McKinney and the other D backs the Pack got in the draft are gonna make a massive impact. Obviously it's no guarantee if it will be good or not, but it will be interesting to see the more aggressive defensive approach compared to the usual conservative approach the Packers have had for as long as I can remember
The Vikings hope for having a Superbowl aged incredibly well, if you haven't heard about the news (somehow) then I'll tell you what happened 1: Rookie CB died from drunk driving (R.I.P Khyree Jackson) 2: Jordan Addison getting arrested for DUI (got released shortly after, don't know if he was actually arrested but I assume he did) 3: Starting CB tears his Achilles during practice 4: Another CB gets a hamstring injury 5: 11th pick Rookie QB tears his meniscus and needs surgery 6: Jordan Addison gets carted off for an injury (reportedly it's not that bad but still)
I don’t know if they’re a wild card contender THIS season, but I for sure could see them sneaking in next year. They reminded me of the 2021 lions. New HC that establishes culture and gets the most effort out of his team, bad/shallow overall roster, yet nearly every game was fought for as hard as possible, “forgotten” talent at QB, late-round rookie receiver/TE popping off. I’m actually optimistic about the Cardinals future (which is shocking after December 2021)
whenever I see a QB or or any other position look bad when young I just hope they actually get success where they move to bc I love me a good, inspiring story
Ok the Giants disrespect is a bit extreme like we're not tear it all down bad...not saying we're making the playoffs or anything. Great vid and I enjoy all your content.
Actually 🤓 Kyle has choked 4 times in the Super Bowl he was the offensive coordinator during Super Bowl 49 where the Seahawks choked a 24-14 lead and had the famous goal line interception to Malcom butler
Would love to see Detroit do it. I'm a Steelers' fan, but I like seeing new blood in the Super Bowl, and Detroit was painfully close last year, and have more than paid through suffering. Pulling for them on the NFC side, and I really think they could do it.
As a Vikings fan I have theories on how to get the most out of Kirk Cousins for the Falcons, so you need to get that helmet from star wars with the blast shield on it, where he cant see. The second the football leaves his hand, the shield goes down, cus if he sees he's winning at any point during the game, he's already planning miller time....I got this idea from horse racing blinders lol.
If the Vikings win a couple of playoff games this year then we know this. All you need to win a 2 first rounds pick and get a qb from the big 10 and a pass rusher from Alabama
I know the best way for afc or nfc teams to win it all. All they have to do is sign the goat Rodrigo Blankenship, he will carry any team he signs with to a Superbowl with his extreme athleticism
2:30 let’s be fair about Kyler becoming ORotY, the only other options were Marquis Brown on the Ravens (and he was used like a Bible in a hotel room) and TJ Hockinson. It was a no brainer and his coach had nothing to do with it.
As a rams fan, I really like the defense. We got Tre’Davious White, Darious Williams, Kam Curl, Jared Verse, Braden Fiske and Kam Kinchens. That’s 5 projected starters, with the potential of 6. I think the Rams D will be just fine
Obvious pick: San Fran repeats Logical pick: Detroit Lions Dark Horse pick: LA Rams baby Too soon pick: Go Pack Go Not expecting but not surprising: Philly Special Nuclear Holocaust pick: Panthers
One change for the niners. To win the Super Bowl, stay healthy and NOT face a top 2 all time QB-HC combo. Shanny faced Brady and Belicheck in Atalanta and SF have faced Reid and Mahomes twice. Both games weren’t "blown," per se. Mahomes proved why he’s the best guy on the planet in both games. In the 4th q and OT the niners offense left the field every time with a lead.
Me coming back to this video after the first preseason game as a vikings fan: "OH MY GOD JJ MCCARTHY AND TURNER BOTH LOOKED GREAT! YAY MAYBE IT IS POSSIBLE!" Me coming back to this video a day after the first preseason game as a vikings fan: "What the fuck" Me coming back now that the preseason is almost over and even more people got injured: "Oh right I root for the team God himself hates and punishes every time they look momentarily promising."
Man, you did my Giants dirty lol. I mean, you're not wrong but the Oline actually looks decent and the Dline and LB look good. We just need a new QB and a second CB
The cardinals take isn’t bad ngl, imma Kyler believer as a bills fan cuz I remember HIM PLAYING THE CRAZIEST CLIP IVD EVER SEEN AGAINST MY FAVORITE TEAM(bills) his highlight reel is so good too
I think the Commanders are being slept on They have a new Qb in Jayden Daniels They took Austin Eckler Bobby Wagner Zach Ertz Arik Armistead Nick Allegretti and a promising Luke Mccaffrey. Also the other teams in that division fall apart faster than fall off the bone ribs so I think their either going 5-12 or 11-6