I can't remember an offseason as tumultuous as this past one. Between the "Bounty Scandel" (which I promise not to bring up again),Peyton Manning signing with Denver and being replaced by the most pro-ready quarterback I've ever seen in Indianapolis, the lockout of the NFL referees, and everyone still wondering how the 15-1 Packers were one and done in the playoffs, it's been pretty interesting to say the least. I'm just glad the labor dispute was resolved last offseason or we might be watching the public execution of Roger Goodell on Wednesday, instead of the Giants and Cowboys square off in the 2012 opener.
I'm always amazed at how, even when I do well with team records and playoff prognostications, the word "suck" does not even come close to describing my predictions for the season awards. Two years ago, I correctly predicted the Packers beating the Steelers in the Super Bowl, but I tabbed Mike Singletary to win Coach of the Year. Granted, I was only one year off on the head man for the 49ers winning the award, but Singletary's performance led me to wear a bag over my head for six months. Anyway, I'll still throw this worthless opinion of who I see is the best of the best. I think the MVP will go to Aaron Rodgers again, with Tom Brady taking home the Offensive Player of the Year. The defensive equivalent will go to Patrick Willis. The Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year willl go to Andrew Luck and Luke Kuechly, respectively. For Coach of the Year, I like Tom Coughlin. The Giants will win the division, but in a season with great coaching performances, I think he gets it as a "lifetime achievement award" kind of thing.
As for the rest of how the season plays out, take a look below and feel free to let me know what you think. Please try to keep the profanity to a minimum.
W | L | W | L | |||
AFC East | NFC East | |||||
New England | 13 | 3 | New York Giants | 12 | 4 | |
Buffalo | 9 | 7 | Philadelphia | 11 | 5 | |
New York Jets | 7 | 9 | Dallas | 8 | 8 | |
Miami | 2 | 14 | Washington | 5 | 11 | |
AFC North | NFC North | |||||
Pittsburgh | 11 | 5 | Green Bay | 13 | 3 | |
Baltimore | 11 | 5 | Chicago | 11 | 5 | |
Cincinnati | 8 | 8 | Detroit | 10 | 6 | |
Cleveland | 3 | 13 | Minnesota | 3 | 13 | |
AFC South | NFC South | |||||
Houston | 11 | 5 | New Orleans | 10 | 6 | |
Tennessee | 9 | 7 | Atlanta | 10 | 6 | |
Jacksonville | 4 | 12 | Carolina | 8 | 8 | |
Indianapolis | 4 | 12 | Tampa Bay | 4 | 12 | |
AFC West | NFC West | |||||
Kansas City | 11 | 5 | San Francisco | 11 | 5 | |
Denver | 10 | 6 | Seattle | 8 | 8 | |
San Diego | 9 | 7 | Arizona | 4 | 12 | |
Oakland | 4 | 12 | St. Louis | 2 | 14 |
Wild Card Round
Houston over Denver
Baltimore over Kansas City
New Orleans over Chicago
Philadelphia over San Francisco
Divisional Round
New England over Baltimore
Houston over Pittsburgh
Green Bay over New Orleans
New York Giants over Philadelphia
Conference Championships
New England over Houston
Green Bay over New York Giants
Super Bowl
Green Bay over New England
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