re: 2017 NFL Playoff Predictions

They lost their OC, but kept all their offensive weapons and improved on defense. I don't see a drop off or at least a big enough one that'll knock them out.

Atlanta went into the Super Bowl massacring teams. If Atlanta kicks that field goal and wins are we having this conversation?

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 It will take years to recover

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That's a massive assumption, hell the Bill returned to the Super Bowl three straight times after their first loss.

It's more about how Sarkisian will pan out and how much the rest of the NFC will improve. If the offense doesn't drop off a cliff and they stay healthy, Atlanta will remain head and shoulders above the rest of the NFC

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That's a massive assumption, hell the Bill returned to the Super Bowl three straight times after their first loss.

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I mean.. that's a pretty funny comparison. Seriously, take a bow.

I would say the Panthers would be the pick from the South but their O-line blows. I don't think it will be the Bucs, they are too much of a trendy pick by the lofty media people.

I would say the Saints but we are already in hot water with two key O-linemen not 100% and Nick Fairley's career could be in jeopardy. There are a bunch of new assistant coaches on board now so that should make things a little more interesting IMO.

for the Falcons, I can't see them matching their success on offense from last year.

basically, I think each team will give each other fits and you'll have a handful of 7-9 squads.

but hey, crazier things have happened

The offense is due for some regression, and the NFC South is a revolving door the past decade. The NFL has something like 5 new playoff teams a year and Super Bowl losers usually get off to a slow start and some never recover

It wouldn't be a big shock to me if they did miss the playoffs at 7-9 or 8-8

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The Oakland Raiders raise the Lombardi Trophy.

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I'll say if Martavis Bryant stays out of trouble, Pittsburgh will have the best offense in the league.

Won't help them against NE though unfortunately.

There is a lot of stupid frickers in this thread who think Atlanta makes the playoffs.

Remember what happened to the 15-1 Pussycats?

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here is a lot of stupid frickers in this thread who think Atlanta makes the playoffs.

Remember what happened to the 15-1 Pussycats?

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If Atlanta stays healthy like they did last year...then what reason would there be for them not making the playoffs? As far as Carolina last year, it was a combination of things. Weak O-line, decline in the running game, key injuries, thin secondary, and Cam having the worst season in his NFL career.

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If Atlanta stays healthy like they did last year...then what reason would there be for them not making the playoffs?

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History mutha frickaaaaa

Curse