Sport's Illustrated 2004 NFL scouting reports

PAskinsfan · Post by **PAskinsfan** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 3:57 pm

NFC East Projected
1 Eagles 10-6
2 Redskins 8-8
3 Giants 7-9
4 Cowboys 6-10

NFC North
1 Vikings 10-6
2 Packers* 9-7
3 Lions 8-8
4 Bears 6-10

NFC South
1 Panthers 10-6
2 Falcons 8-8
3 Saints 7-9
4 Bucs 5-11

NFC West
1 Seahawks 12-4
2 Rams* 11-5
3 49ers 4-12
4 Cardinals 4-12

AFC East Projected
1 Patriots 13-3
2 Jets 9-7
3 Bills 8-8
4 Dolphins 6-10

AFC North
1 Ravens 11-5
2 Bengals 9-7
3 Steelers 8-8
4 Browns 5-11

AFC South
1 Titans 11-5
2 Colts* 9-7
3 Jaguars 8-8
4 Texans 5-11

AFC West
1 Chiefs 11-5
2 Broncos* 10-6
3 Raiders 5-11
4 Chargers 3-13

*Wild-card team
Wild-Card Playoffs
N
F
C Panthers over Packers
A
F
C Chiefs over Colts
Vikings over Rams Ravens over Broncos

Divisional Playoffs
N
F
C Seahawks over Vikings
A
F
C Patriots over Ravens
Panthers over Eagles Chiefs over Titans

Championship Games
NFC: Seahawks over Panthers AFC: Patriots over Chiefs

Super Bowl XXXVIII
Patriots 27, Seahawks 17

How Dr. Z Ranks 'em
1 New England Patriots 17 Pittsburgh Steelers
2 Seattle Seahawks 18 Atlanta Falcons
3 Tennessee Titans 19 Buffalo Bills
4 Carolina Panthers 20 Washington Redskins
5 St. Louis Rams 21 Miami Dolphins
6 Kansas City Chiefs 22 New Orleans Saints
7 Philadelphia Eagles 23 Chicago Bears
8 Baltimore Ravens 24 New York Giants
9 Minnesota Vikings 25 Dallas Cowboys
10 Indianapolis Colts 26 Tampa Bay Bucs
11 Denver Broncos 27 Houston Texans
12 Green Bay Packers 28 Oakland Raiders
13 New York Jets 29 Cleveland Browns
14 Cincinnati Bengals 30 San Francisco 49ers
15 Jacksonville Jaguars 31 Arizona Cardinals
16 Detroit Lions 32 San Diego Chargers

* Wild-card Team

Issue date: September 6, 2004

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 4:00 pm

wonder what it's like being a pukes fan and seeing the Giants above the Pukes after the Giants went 4-12 and the Pukes went 10-6 last year

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 4:45 pm

even though i like the assesment, it is mrs z. :roll:

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 4:47 pm

agreed - but isn't he a Puke Cuke?

I just wonder where the experts are that Puke fans keep referencing that are picking the Pukes doing as well and/or better than they did last year... most are saying worse with their problems and harder schedule, not to mention stiffer competition in Washington and New York...

joebagadonuts · Post by **joebagadonuts** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 4:53 pm

titans 11-5!?!? is this guy watching the same nfl that i am?

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 6:57 pm

I really can't figure out why everyone is so high on Seattle. Sure they've got a weak division to beat up on, but did they really improve that much over last year compared to the rest of the NFL?

America's Team · Post by **America's Team** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:26 pm

confused here. thought my 'boys were the "pies?" now they're the "pukes?" why?

i like new orleans to surprise some people this year.

not really worried about SI picks. my guess is that they didn't think much of the 'boys prior to last year. tougher schedule, better defense, POTENTIAL for better offense

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:24 pm

skinsfaninroanoke wrote:agreed - but isn't he a Puke Cuke?

I just wonder where the experts are that Puke fans keep referencing that are picking the Pukes doing as well and/or better than they did last year... most are saying worse with their problems and harder schedule, not to mention stiffer competition in Washington and New York...

No, Dr. Disease is a serious Giants homer. He has no love for the 'Pies, but he does like them better than the 'Skins, whom he hates with a passion. Must be from when we trounced them regularly in his youth.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 9:04 pm

Did anyone else notice that the 'Skins were conspicuously absent from Don Banks burning questions piece? He must not have any question in his mind that the 'Skins are solid all around.

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 12:54 am

What is Dr. Z thinking? Putting the Lions ahead of the Skins. I know the lions have young potential, but key word potential. No one knows if Harrington is the real deal yet.

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 1:04 am

And what are the Skins, if not potentially improved?

Scottskins · Post by **Scottskins** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 1:31 am

The reason the Hawks are gaining praise is because they had the 6th ranked offense last season even after a pretty slow start. They are under ray rhodes for a 2nd season, and they added Bobby Taylor and Grant Wistrom. Nobody finished the last half of the Season stronger than Hasselbeck. Not to mention, Jackson and Robinson dropped a lot of balls last season, which was pretty unusual for them. The Hawks offense is gonna be top 3 this season, and their defense should be top 10. They have a legitimate shot at the Superbowl this season.

Personally, My pick for the Superbowl this season is Baltimore over Seattle. Hate to put Balt in there, but that's how I see it. That is of course unless Peion screws it up somehow lol.

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 10:20 am

Ah, now it makes sense. I don't see Bobby Taylor making a really big impact for them, but I guess their offense will be able to keep pace with anybody.

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 11:48 am

they also got grant wistrom, and that should be a bit of an upgrade. and it should help taylor a bit too.

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 12:54 pm

Oh, so he's going to make all of BT's tackles for him?

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 12:58 pm

well, no. but it would lessen the time the old man has to try to cover. thats all i was getting at. :lol:

DESkins · Post by **DESkins** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 12:58 pm

Putting us just one spot ahead of the Dolphins? What is it with these jerks at SI? We've improved in coaching, at the RB position, starting a QB with playoff experience, improved coaching (did I mention that we have coaches this year that are ALMOST GODS compared to the travesty we've had in the past?), and we only warrant a spot one ahead of a team that has just lost the biggest part of their offense, who have a "journeyman" QB AT BEST, and who will be forced to rely on their defense to try to keep the games close? I really think that SI needs to hire some un-biased writers (can't hire me, I bleed burgundy & gold) and give the readers a fair and reasoned view of what is going on in the NFL... but as long as they are not going to do that, keep on ranking the 'Skins low, so that everyone overlooks 'em and gets the surprise of their life when the 'Skins take the field and whup 'em!!!