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Originally Posted by nunusguy
Two teams: Tennessee & Indy. Do you really think the Cardinals would be any better than third place in the AFC Central either ?
We can win 10 or 11 games (look at the Pats), but fail to make the playoffs if we can't atleast go 500 in our own division. What we have to do is consistantly split (or better) with those guys, so whatever that takes ?
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Indy is going to take a step back nest year. Their defense has always been sub par, and they have a new coach who is going to implement a new system. I predict that indy is no better than a 9 win team next year. As for the titans, I am not all that worried about them next year either. Haynesworth will either leave or get a long term deal. If he leaves that defense will be in trouble, if he gets a long term deal I bet his motor slows down a bit. If their defense can't keep teams under 17 points they will have to rely on the pass a lot more than they will want to, and Collins won't have another season like the did this year (which really wasn't spectacular, just mostly mistake-free), and if VY ends up starting they will have a hard time making 9 wins as well.
I am not saying the Texans are one piece away yet, but I don't think the division will be as tough next year as you do. I actually think Jacksonville could bounce back some, those two defensive ends, who were rookies this season, should take steps forward this coming season.