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06-24-2009 08:32 AM |
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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania
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Yeah, regarding the AFCW in 2009... the Chargers are the team to beat right now. Sure, they had issues in 2008 and backed into the division title, but they're the team with the least amount of change right now and they still have a strong core on both sides.
That being said, (IMO) they're not at the level of the elite teams in the AFC... the Patriots, Colts, Steelers.. they're in a league of their own right now. I also think that teams like the Ravens, Titans and maybe the Dolphins (still not a believer in them for 2009) are right in the thick of things.
SD is the team to beat in the AFCW, but they're in the 5-8th overall range of the AFCW for me.
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Right now, I think the Steelers are the elite team in the AFC, and if Flacco shows grows, the ravens could be right ther with them.
I think the Patriots, even with Brady back, are in the early stages of decline, and the Colts are a mystery with a new HC, although I've always thought that Tony Dungy is one of the most overrarted coaches ever, and they still have Manning.
San Diego, though, has an emerging young QB who could be among the best this year.
I expect Tomlinson will come into this season with a renewed determination and have one great season left in the tank, and Sproles will be a great chnage of pace.
Vincent Jackson, like Rivers, is emerging, and gives them a threat at WR, and Antonio Gates, if healthy should also be a weapon.
On defense, Merriman returns, and that group really stepped up and improved after Rivera took over.
The biggest question is Norv Turner.
He sucks ass.
But I think those guys win 11-12 games in spite of Norvel.
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