Parity in the NFL

There are no really good teams this year in the NFL. In fact, there are only a few good teams. Last year the Colts, and Chargers (at least by season end), Cowboys and maybe even the Jags were really good. The Patriots were the greatest offensive team in the history of the NFL. Ironically, none of those teams won the Super Bowl, that honor went to the NY Giants. There isn’t a single team in 2008 that is better than even the Jags of 2007, and yes that includes the undefeated Tennessee Titans.

There are major flaws with every team in 2008. Lets look at the top team, the Titans. The Titans defense looks great, but they have not played even a decent offense. The Ravens defense was great after 3 weeks and Indy exposed them. I predict the same will happen with the Titans. The offense for Tennessee is no different. They have no passing game with Vince Young or Kerry Collins. With 3 major injuries and no professional experience, I think I can make the roster at WR. The rushing attack is good, but don’t be fooled by the game against week opponents. Against the Ravens and Vikes, they rushed for 44 and 76 yards respectively. When they play a complete team, they will be exposed. Their schedule is week so they could still win 12 games, but they will not be the AFC representative in the Super Bowl.

Being a Steelers fan it hurts to say this, but we (as all fans know, you are part of your team) are not great either. I do believe we are currently the best team in the AFC, but the Chargers and Colts scare me. We have played 3 teams with .500 records, but none with a winning record. We will beat the Titans, but as the season goes on and the Chargers and Colts get healthy, our O-line woes could be trouble. The murderous 4-game stretch (Giants, Redskins, Colts, and Chargers) will define our season. If we go 4-0, then we will be Super Bowl favorites.

I save the reigning Super Bowl Champs for last. The Giants have a great rushing attack, a very good passing attack, and a good defense. Top to bottom, I think they are the most complete team in the league…I just don’t trust them. They had a great run last year to win the Super Bowl, but the defense loses (injuries, free agency, and retirement) will hurt. A team that runs a 3-4 defense and has a good rushing attack will give them trouble. As things stand now, I am predicting a Steelers victory of the Giants in the Super Bowl.

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