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Next year's surprise team

Matt Foley

By Matt Foley,
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davos Grand Master

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I wouldn't call it a huge surprise, but I can see the 49ers going 10-6 or 11-5, winning their division. Their biggest "if" is at QB, but Smith & Hill aren't necessarily terrible. ;)

Willis, Gore, Crabtree & Morgan...they have a lot of upside and young players.

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R0CKnR0LLA Mentor

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I signed up for the Rams on the mock offseason thing and did alot of scouting on what their needs were and good lord it wasn't pretty. Their current roster is ridiculously horrible, they literally have a need at almost every position. They have castoff players that couldn't make a roster on any other team starting or playing significant minutes.

When the thread was posted showing the SB odds for next season St Louis was dead last at 150-1 and I couldn't help but think that they're probably not even that likely to win it.

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the niners will probably win the west just because their division is collapsing around them.

the seahawks need to rebuild, the rams are destitute, and the cardinals are losing half their defense and warner is retiring.

they're the closest thing to a real team right now.

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49ers could go 7-9 and still win their division.

Anyway, call me a homer but if the Panthers sign Peppers longterm and bring in a couple legit threats at WR then I like them to grab a WC spot and make some noise in the postseason. If Peppers leaves and we start the season with the same depth chart at WR then not so much.

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AFC surprise - Chiefs. I would go with Houston here, but that isn't much of a surprise. They were 9-7 this year...I expect the same or slightly better next year. I like what the Chiefs did with their coaching staff. They need to add a couple veteran FA's on the offensive line, couple more playmakers on offense, and they are set. True, the defense isn't playoff caliber, but with Romeo Crennel coaching the D, I think they can improve a lot. Chiefs 10-6 and in the playoffs. Chargers will still win the division though.

On a side note, I expect the Broncos to be horrible. They pulled so many games out of their ass this year. They are going to fall apart in a hurry and wish they never fired Shannahan. Another reason the Chiefs will be decent.

NFC surprise - San Francisco 49ers. I know, I know, they get picked in this slot every year, but I finally think they are back. Their D is one of the best in the league, they have a solid coach, and a top tier running back (when healthy). Alex Smith played great when called upon and started to show why he was drafted so high. They just need to learn how to pull out the close games. With Arizona clearly falling off next year, it should be a cakewalk to the playoffs for the 49ers. 11-5.

NFC flop - New Orleans. Can you say Super Bowl Hangover? I can. 8-8 and miss the playoffs.

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NFC South is unpredictable. the analysts will say its a 2 horse race. I think its a 3 horse race (maybe 4 if Tampa gets it together)

Tampa is definitely scary...Freeman will be a star QB really soon. But I still think they are at least a season away. Same with Detroit. But both teams are on the rise.

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