Welp: preseason MVP predictions edition

[Cary Kollins]

I decided to take a look at back at some preseason predictions. Definitely worthy of a chuckle.

 

First, the Andrew Luck crowd:

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Brian Billick: Luck. He has the most passing yards in NFL history by any player in his first three seasons, and this year the Colts have surrounded him with the best roster of skill players to date in his young career

Michael Silver: Luck. For three years, he has politely elevated himself into elite company. This year, he crushes everybody.

Jeffri Chadiha: Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts. He has plenty of weapons and an AFC title game appearance on his résumé. The next step? Taking his place among the league's elite.

Charley Casserly: Luck. He has been rising steadily to this point in his career. The additions of Andre Johnson, Frank Gore and Phillip Dorsett will put him at a new level.

Marc Sessler: Luck. Already labeled a "football god" by veteran running back Frank Gore, the Colts quarterback has all the talent and tools around him to unleash a monster statistical season through the air.

 

 

Oh hay look it's Aaron Rodgers

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Gil Brandt: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers. Rodgers is so good, he could be successful even if his receiver depth chart were filled with names from the list of analysts on this page.

 

It's OK Gil, we accept your apology.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000519781/article/2015-nfl-award-predictions-mvp-rookie-of-the-year-and-more

[Cat]

Interesting how they pointed to the additions the team made for Luck as why he would be MVP. However when he sucked so many people were claiming it's because the GM didn't give him anyone to work with. 

 

[Montsta]

Lol Dameshek predicted Kelly getting coach of the year. 

Eat a dick, asshole. 

Edit: oops joe philbin. Even funnier. Asshole. 

[teeray]

4 minutes ago, Cat said:

Interesting how they pointed to the additions the team made for Luck as why he would be MVP. However when he sucked so many people were claiming it's because the GM didn't give him anyone to work with. 

 

This x 1000

[tondi]

Don't let the Seattle fans see this.  There wasn't a mention of their boy anywhere.  Oh the outrage!!

[KissMyConverse]

I wish Rodney Harrison had to present the trophy.... course Cam won't be there to accept since he'll be prepping for a game. But still. 

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, Cat said:

Interesting how they pointed to the additions the team made for Luck as why he would be MVP. However when he sucked so many people were claiming it's because the GM didn't give him anyone to work with. 

 

Grigson is legitimately terrible.

But apparently he buys Irsay drinks, so...

[Chubbs McGee]

Get a load of these f'ing guys. LOL.  JOE PHILBIN COACH OF THE YEAR!  CHIP KELLY WILL WIN IT ALL.

[Mr. Scot]

PFT's AFC Championship prediction was Ravens-Dolphins.

Preseason predictions are just about always a source of comedy by year's end.

[Jangler]

When I was 9 i predicted I'd marry Kim Richards, whew....dodged a bullet there.

[Mr. Scot]

From September 3rd: NFC Playoff Predictions (NFL.com)
 

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NFC SOUTH

Judy Battista: Carolina Panthers. The absence of Kelvin Benjamin for the season is a huge blow, but Devin Funchess and Greg Olsen will cushion the blow and the defense should still be the best in the division.

Jeffri Chadiha: Panthers. Losing Kelvin Benjamin will hurt Cam Newton's effectiveness, but this team still wins with its defense.

Brian Billick: Panthers. This is more about the demise of the Saints, the defensive deficiencies of the Falcons and the rookie quarterback in Tampa Bay than it is about the Panthers.

Michael Silver: Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I picked them to win this sorry division last year -- oops -- and, against all logic, I'm getting right back on the horse.

Colleen Wolfe: Atlanta Falcons. They finally get it together. The defense will be better with Vic Beasley and Dan Quinn. But the division is such a disaster that you could just pick one of the teams out of a hat if you prefer.

Steve Wyche: New Orleans Saints. Crazy as it sounds, because they have the best O-line in the division. Defense is iffy, but the offense will be tougher in the run game.

Gil Brandt: Panthers. Defense leads the Panthers to their third straight divisional title -- and this time, they do it with a winning record. Cam Newton enjoys the best season of his career.

Adam Schein: Saints. First one to nine wins wins! I'm going with the Brees-Payton combo to finish a game ahead of the new-look Falcons.

Charley Casserly: Saints. The Saints have enough offense to edge out Carolina.

Elliot Harrison: Panthers. Carolina survives the loss of Kelvin Benjamin -- and the other wide receivers' growing pains -- to win a relatively weak division.

Marc Sessler: Saints. NFC South jokes are easy, but New Orleans will thrive after putting Drew Brees into a Cowboys-esque run-heavy attack.

Dave Dameshek: Falcons. The Kelvin Benjamin injury swings* the division to a still-flawed Falcons team. (*Division swings back to Charlotte if Julio Jones gets hurt).

Bucky Brooks: Saints. Sean Payton leans on the running game and spectacular play of Brandin Cooks to capture the title. Drew Brees is no longer a supreme playmaker in his prime, but his efficient play is just enough to notch an 11-5 record.

 

Thanks a lot, Brian,

Gil, you're a genius.

[CelibatePimp]

It's just a prediction guys. I mean how many of us will predict Cam to be better next year with the addition of KB? It's no biggie.

[Mr. Scot]

Lest we forget...

 

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"They're a lousy organization and they're gonna have a lousy season."

- Gregg Rosenthal, 9/2/15

 

 

[Cary Kollins]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

Lest we forget...

 

 

 

OH SNAP