I'm Calling It Right Now....

[JoeDaSchmoe]

Your 2006 NFC West division champions... the St. Louis Rams.

Seattle just doesn't learn from other peoples' mistakes. A year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles last the Super Bowl. Knowing the odd streak of Super Bowl losers that then went on to bad seasons the following year, did the Eagles rub a bunch of rabbits' feet? Eat their Lucky Charms? Avoid all contact with black cats? No. They went out and signed up for the Madden Curse. Nevermind that the Chunky Soup Curse had been waiting for a little extra paranormal help for several years. Of course, the Eagles went on to have a dismal season, becoming the first team in history to go undefeated against their division one year, then winless against it the next.

So the Seahawks have had several months to ponder the precarious situation they're in. Again, losers of the Super Bowl, they've had ample time to pick four-leaf clovers or get blessed by the Pope. Instead, Shaun Alexander goes and gets himself on the cover of Madden 2007. And now I find out that Matt Hasselbeck has decided to take on the role of quarterback voice-over (or something like that) for the game. Clearly, this is a team that's slapping fate in the face and daring it to do something. Therefore, I predict that Seattle will not make the playoffs next year, will struggle mightily to even make it above .500, and Shaun Alexander will play no more than 11 games. In their place will be the St. Louis Rams, who have actually put effort into building a defense for a change and now have a head coach who can run an explosive offense without also being a massive head case. It's (once again) their time to shine. Seattle will have to go back to its love affairs with coffee and the color teal.

[CarMike]

I'll disagree with ya Joe. I wouldn't be surprised to see Arizona win the NFCW. Their offense will be crazy good. If they can only have a little defense show up, they could be a quality team. Plus playing in that division gives them on of the easiest schedules in the NFL.

[ihatedallas]

I agree, Linehan(sp) had a good draft and came into the job with Bruce, Holt, Pace, and Bulger still on the team. Theres no reason he couldnt turn them in to the greatest show on turf again.

[IowaSkinsFan]

In their favor (Seattle & St. Louis), it's only a three team division....if you consider San Fran a step above an NFLEL team.

[danny's stogie]

Is it possible for no one to win? I don't think it's fair that two teams, one from the NFC West and one from the Central, are going to take away playoff spots from teams in the East and South.

[Biggie]

Is it possible for no one to win? I don't think it's fair that two teams, one from the NFC West and one from the Central, are going to take away playoff spots from teams in the East and South. I'm pretty sure the NFC Central division ceased to exist a few years ago.

[JoeDaSchmoe]

I'll disagree with ya Joe. I wouldn't be surprised to see Arizona win the NFCW. Their offense will be crazy good. If they can only have a little defense show up, they could be a quality team. Plus playing in that division gives them on of the easiest schedules in the NFL.

Arizona is the team of the future... and always will be, until they do something about A) that defense, and B) that offensive line. The Cardinals are gonna be just like the Raiders were last year. You look at their skill position players and you go "Wow, they're gonna be sick," but then they lose a bunch of games because they can't run when they need to, can't stop anyone from scoring when they need to, and give up too many sacks.

[redskin_rich]

Sorry Joe but I just don't see it. The Rams will only win 6 games and be 3rd place in the West and would be in last place if they played in almost any other division.

[C-7]

I don't believe in curses.

[shally]

I don't believe in curses.

you, obviously, have never lived in new orleans...
:lol1:

[Skinz4lyfe]

Way to go out on a limb Joe but I agree that Arizona is a team to watch. Sure they have playmakers on offense but their defense must step it up in order to win. They have some talent (Adrian Wilson, Dockett, Rolle, Bertand Berry) but now they must learn to play together. They'll be in a new stadium and they've even sold all of their season tickets. But in the weak division, anything can happen.....except for the Niners winning.

[vabeach_skinsfan]

I'll disagree with ya Joe. I wouldn't be surprised to see Arizona win the NFCW. Their offense will be crazy good. If they can only have a little defense show up, they could be a quality team. Plus playing in that division gives them on of the easiest schedules in the NFL.

I would think "Zona would be NFC West champs. St. Lou defense stinks, I doubt they would be able to beat out 'Zona and Seattle twice a year, especially with the Edge going to the Cards.

[CNYSkinFan]

I doubt the cards can compete with warner and Leinart is a rookie and will get his rookie bumps. The cards should look at Cincy's blueprint, sit Leinart for a year, have him take over next year, make a three year run at the playoffs after that.

[the real moss89]

I disagree with you all!!! The 49ers definiteley are going to win the division!.......

.............JK:lol1: But really i think the Seahawks will win it and the Cardinals will come in a close second but won't get a wildcard. St. Louis just doesn't have any defense and there offense just isn't the same anymore.