Bold Predictions For NFL Season

With Week 1 coming to a close tonight with Monday’s games, some things have been made evident about the forthcoming season.  For instance, The Eagles defense will remain aggressive under new D-Coordinator, Sean McDermmott, Jay Cutler will need to ease into his role, and The Packers have a much improved defense.  But, for every clear proven point, there is a bold prediction.  With that said, here, are The Sports Unit’s Five Bold Predictions For the 2009 NFL Season. 

 

1)  Kyle Orton will have a more successful season in Denver than Jay Cutler will have in Chicago.  This prediction is slightly based off of the horrid performance that Cutler had in Week 1, throwing four interceptions, but it also has to do with the current systems they are playing in.  Orton is set up to succeed in an offense that does not rely on him, while Cutler is expected to be, however unfair it may be, the savior for the Bears franchise who haven’t had a steady QB in forever.

2) Favre’s Season As A Viking Will Be A More Than Successful One.  Expect Brett to have a superb showing in Minnesota, and do not be surprised when they make a strong push in the playoffs.  Unlike his past couple seasons, his team only needs him to be serviceable.  And contrary to popular belief, if Favre was coming back to win a title, this was the palce to go.  Putting rival feelings aside, Favre made the smart decision as he will join the dynamic Peterson and Vikings defense to make one of the more complete teams in the NFL.

3)  The Texans will struggle… mightily.  The Texans have been a trendy sleeper pick for the last couple years, but have never been able to get over the hump, let alone reach the playoffs.  In their first game against the Jets and rookie Mark Sanchez, the Texans showed signs of having a Lions-esque season.  With little to no running or passing game, their defense was left with a tough job.  Matt Schaub is going to need to have a great season to dig the Texans out of the big hoel they are in right now. 

4)  Jake Delhomme’s Career Is Over.  With nine turnovers in his last two games, Delhomme has been last than stellar of late.  Although he will most likely get the start in Week 2, he will have a short leash and much less room for error.  He’s not getting any younger, and the Panthers impatience is growing as shown by Fox’s decision to bench him.  Basically, if you have a fantasy team and haven’t released him previously, do it now.

5) The Cardinals Will Struggle As Warner’s Career Tails Off.  Warner has been able to prolong his career thanks to his great performance last season, but after a sub-par first game and growing signs of age and weakness. the Cardinals offense will need to come more from their non-existant running game.