No, not Pro Bowlers. The Pro Bowl is a popularity contest. They had 11 All Pros. Eli Manning was a Pro Bowler. Payton and Brady are All Pro. Big difference.
No, not Pro Bowlers. The Pro Bowl is a popularity contest. They had 11 All Pros. Eli Manning was a Pro Bowler. Payton and Brady are All Pro. Big difference.The 94 49ers had a lot of Pro Bowlers, but some of those nominations are shaky. Terry Allen of the Vikings had a better year rushing than Watters (who didn't have over 1,000 yards) with more rushing TD's. Also, Brent Jones (who was overrated because he was on SF. He couldn't make the Steelers in the mid-80's when they had nothing at the position) only had 49 catches that year (the gold standard for NFC TE's. That conference didn't have most of the good players at that position).
Also, I question the selections of Jesse Sapolu, Bart Oates, Tim McDonald, and Merton Hanks. Sapolu and Oates were probably selected because they were on a great team (and a team the media loved). I think that's how some linemen get in. Also, Tim McDonald's best days were in Phoenix, and Hanks got a lot of fluky INT's (and the media loved him because he wore a bandanna and did a stupid dance. He was one of the most overrated players ever).
Also, I know that Davis made a Pro Bowl in 95, but he only made one other one. He was a mediocre player just like Hanks. And, to replace Deion, they had Marquez Pope, who would have been better served to play safety (and Tim Mc Has Been should have been playing OLB by then)
No, not Pro Bowlers. The Pro Bowl is a popularity contest. They had 11 All Pros. Eli Manning was a Pro Bowler. Payton and Brady are All Pro. Big difference.
Just please don’t have us trade for Chris Evert again like OTL if Bobby Hebert can’t get it done.1992 NFL Outlook
AFC EAST: Buffalo still has a strong roster, and should win 12 games, but the Dolphins will be a bigger threat this year. They should win 11 games and get a Wild Card after all the additions they made, especially on defense, which has been a sore spot in the Marino era. The Patriots improved to 6-10 in the first year of the Coach Mac era, and they added a franchise signal caller in David Klingler to go with RB Harvey Williams, WR Irving Fryar, and TE's Marv Cook and Ben Coates. However, the defense is a little shaky, and the O-line still needs work. Look for maybe a one-game improvement to 7-9. The Jets will go with Ken O'Brien for one more year before ushering in the Brett Favre era, and it should be more of the same. Look for a 6-10 record. And, the Colts, in the first year of the Marchibroda era, bring up the rear at 4-12.
AFC CENTRAL: If the AFC Title doesn't stay in Buffalo, it could migrate to the AFC Central. The Oilers and Steelers should both be strong contenders for the postseason. Look for both at 11-5 or 12-4, and either one could be in Pasadena in January. The Browns and Bengals should both improve somewhat, but to 7-9 and 6-10.
AFC WEST: The Chiefs, with the addition of Dave Krieg, should be the favorites here with an 11-5 record. Denver had a good year last year, and they gave Elway another weapon in the draft in Tennessee WR Carl Pickens (the second straight year that they took an offensive player from that school in Round 1). 10-6 it is. The Chargers could move even with the Raiders, who will miss the services of one Bo Jackson, who is now just a Kansas City outfielder. Both should finish 9-7, with Seattle bringing up the rear at 3-13.
NFC EAST: With the additions of Heisman winner Desmond Howard and former Packer OLB/DE Tim Harris, look for the Redskins to repeat as champs, but not as easily. Age could be a factor, and will Mark Rypien play that good this year? Get ready, Stan Humphries. Jerome Brown died this off-season in a car accident, which leaves a hole not just in the Eagle lineup, but in the lives of those players and coaches. They can overtake the Skins, but, we will have to see how this team handles this. My surprise pick for third: The Cardinals. There is some talent in the desert, and he got some young defenders in the draft (Chuck Smith, Bill Johnson, Dwight Hollier) that will help him run his new 46 defense. QB Chris Chandler has talent, and OC Jerry Rhome is making progress with him. Look for a 7-9 finish in the first year of the Buddy System in Arizona. The Giants are aging, and really didn't improve this off-season. They will regress to 6-10, and Ray Handley will be on the hot seat. As for Dallas, the loss of Timm Rosenbach to retirement a few days ago is a huge disappointment. They will have to go with the modest-armed Steve Walsh at QB while Tommy Maddox develops. 5-11 it is.
NFC CENTRAL: Green Bay is still the favorite in this division, with Aikman, Emmitt, and Sterling Sharpe leading the way. 11-5 it should be. The Vikings lost Buddy Ryan, but replaced him with ex-Steeler assistant Tony Dungy. There still is a lot of talent there, and I like them to go 11-5 or 10-6 and challenge for a playoff spot. The Bucs get a few more reinforcements on D, and should be around 9-7. The Bears have added youth on the defensive side the last few years, but their offense is going to keep them from challenging. Look for a 7-9 season, and the end of the Ditka era. And, in Detroit, Wayne Fontes seems to be signing his own death warrant by going back to Rodney Peete after Erik Kramer finished strong last year (Kramer should ask for a trade immediately). The defense will be somewhat improved, but the O-line will be hurt by the death of G Erik Andolsek this off-season. 6-10 it is, and bye, bye Wayne Fontes.
NFC WEST: The Saints have to be the favorite again. They have had some strong drafts the last few years, especially on offense, and with the Dome Patrol at LB, I look for them to go 12-4 and make a SB run (Hebert is the big question mark). Speaking of QB's, Montana's elbow flared up a few weeks ago after throwing 40 to 60 passes a day. He thought he was done, but the doctor said that it was overworked, and that he should rest. That means that he is going to sit out the Week 1 game at home against the Jets. If Joe can comeback and be Joe, this is a SB contender. However, he probably will be touch and go, and I look for a 10-6 or an 11-5 season. In Atlanta, I could see there being more improvement to 9-7, but the defense is still somewhat shaky. Also, the Rams may start to bounce back under Chuck Knox after two bad years. Look for 7-9 in LA.
AFC CHAMPS: Oilers
NFC CHAMPS: Saints
SB 27 CHAMPS: Oilers
Just please don’t have us trade for Chris Evert again like OTL if Bobby Hebert can’t get it done.
Just want to say I enjoy this TL! Could we get year end stat leaders or something like that?