j/k I think we really do shock the NFL this year.
Knowing the Cardinals like we do they could have all those things happen and still go 0-16.
I mean I can just see a game where PP21 has 4 interception returns for TDs and the Cards lose 31-28.
Knowing the Cardinals like we do they could have all those things happen and still go 0-16.
I mean I can just see a game where PP21 has 4 interception returns for TDs and the Cards lose 31-28.
It's happening, except a 6 game losing streak rather than just 5
Cards individual and team predictions for 2011:
Record: 9-7 and is good enough to win NFC west.
OFFENSE
Kevin Kolb: 3500+ yards 25TDs 16 INT's and 58% comp. Would have higher comp % but low % at beginning of year until he gets more comfy keeps him below the 60% Mendoza line for season. Last 8 games of year his comp % will be 62%
Fitz: 110 catches 14 TD's 1400+ yards
Roberts: 70 catches 850 Yards 3 TD's
Heap: 55 catches 550 yards and 5 TD's
Doucet: 45 catches 500 yards and 2 TD's
Beanie: 245 for 1029 yards 4.2 YPC and 6 TD's (3 fumbles)
DEFENSE
Dockett 5 sacks
Campbell 6 sacks
Schofield 7 sacks
Porter 2 sacks
Haggans 2 sacks
Acho 2 sacks
PP21 3 INT's
Jefferson 1 INT's
Marshall 2 INT's
Rhodes 3 INT's
Wilson (Will re injure his arm in week 3 and not finish the season)
Teams leading Tackler will be Daryl Washington with 112 and he will have 2 FF and 1 INT.
PP21 will return at least 1 punt for a TD!
What you got?
Leaving my prediction for indivuals alone cause it seems I'm always bad & I not jinxing guys like Duck does
...but I'm saying 8 wins max & probably a reality of 6-7 wins
Damn damn damn close on all of these ESPECIALLY BEANIE AND DWASH....can laugh at me for all the rest!
How did you do?
A couple of quick hitters before I get to my prediction:
Game-by-game
- We're blessed that four of our first five games are against non-playoff teams from last season. And the one playoff team is the floundering Seahawks. Gives our new QB a chance to get acclimated into the offense and tune-up work for the defense
- Four of our last five are at home and the lone away game is against the Bengals. If we are in position to win the west, we have a good chance to finish out strong.
- I can no longer take Seattle and San Fran serious. Seattle somehow got much worse overnight and San Fran lost six starters from a defense that has been the backbone of its team for years. Their offense has always been sub par, so what do they have left?
- St. Louis is our only viable threat in the division. Much of their overall success will be dictated based on how they handle their brutal opening schedule
- We play the AFC North and NFC East this year. Brutal. But aside from the Eagles and the Ravens, the other respectable teams in these two divisions we play at home (Steelers, Giants, and Cowpokes [throw in the Browns if you buy the hype]).
Carolina - W
@ Washington - L
@ Seattle - W
NYG - W
@ Minnesota - L
BYE (3-2 so far)
Pittsburgh - L
@ Baltimore - L
St. Louis - W
@ Philly - W
@ San Francisco - W
@ St. Louis - L
Dallas - L
San Francisco - W
Cleveland - W
@ Cincy - W
Seattle - W
10-6 overall
6-2 home
4-4 away
5-1 division
I would have arbitrarily predicted less wins (I had 8-8 w/o going over the schedule); however, going from game-to-game, I realized that 10 wins is quite feasible. As you can see, the late home stand with Cincy sandwiched in the middle should help us make a push at the division.
Kolb - 3950 yards, 24 TDs, 16 INTs, 2 RUSH TDs
Beanie - 1300 yards, 11 TDs, 1 REC TD
Fitz - 107 REC, 1525 yards, 14.3 YAC, 13 TDs
Schofield - 10 Sacks
Peterson - 4 INTs 1 TD, 1 PR TD
LSH - 1 KR TD
I was close on most of theseCard record: 10-6
Wells: 1300 yards, 13 TD's
PP: DROY
OL: by week 2: Levi, Colledge, Sendlein, Deuce, Keith. Lutui should start game 1 but won't. He was better than Hadnot all last year, why not this year.
Roberts: has a big year. 80 catches, 1000+ yards, 6 TD's
Schoefield: 6 sacks and somewhat disappoints
Washington: leading tackler
Rhodes: solid, unspectacular year
Rolle: 3rd straight pro bowl
