9-7

That's right. 9 wins and 7 losses. That is my prediction for the Indianapolis Colts this season. I think they will barely win the AFC South by one game over the Jacksonville Jaguars. It is my prediction that the Colts will then lose badly in the first round of the playoffs.

I think the Colts are just too thin on defense. The loss of Cato June, Nick Harper, Jason David, Mike Doss, Montae Reagor, and now Anthony McFarland just looks too big to overcome. Let's face it, the defense wasn't that great last year. In fact, they were the worst defense in the league last year before the start of the playoffs. Now you lose both starting corners, an All-Pro caliber linebacker, and your best interior defensive lineman. They may set some records on defense this year, and I don't think they will be the kind of records that any team would want to set. It could get a lot worse if any of the starters go down to a season ending injury.

Here's some more of my predictions for the 07-08 NFL season:

NFC East Winner: DALLAS
NFC North Winner: CHICAGO
NFC South Winner: NEW ORLEANS
NFC West Winner: SEATTLE
NFC Wildcards: CAROLINA and PHILADELPHIA

AFC East Winner: NEW ENGLAND
AFC North Winner: BALTIMORE
AFC South Winner: INDIANAPOLIS
AFC West Winner: SAN DIEGO
AFC Wildcards: DENVER and CINCINNATI

Super Bowl: NEW ORLEANS 17 NEW ENGLAND 24

Season MVP: LaDainian Tomlinson
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NFL Rookie Predictions:

JaMarcus Russell: The next Akili Smith
Calvin Johnson: Good player, not good enough to save the Lions by himself
Adrian Peterson: Quality starter
Brady Quinn: Another Eli Manning, which is good and bad depending on how you look at it
Greg Olsen: Future All-Pro

In the end, I think the 2007 NFL draft will be remembered for its offensive and defensive linemen. Guys like Joe Thomas (OT), Gaines Adams (DE), Levi Brown (OT), Jamaal Anderson (DE), Amobi Okoye (DE), Adam Carriker (DE), Justin Harrell (DT), Jarvis Moss (DE), and Joe Staley (OT) will probably have tremendous careers in the NFL. I think Calvin Johnson is pretty special but he plays for the Lions.

I also think Anthony Gonzalez could have a huge year for the Colts. That is if another Colts rookie (Tony Ugoh) can hold a block long enough to keep Peyton Manning on his feet. Let's face it, the Colts are gonna have to score a lot of points in order to win any games. Defenses are gonna have to respect Harrison, Wayne, and Dallas Clark. And, don't forget about Joseph Addai coming out of the backfield. Like I said, Anthony Gonzalez could have a huge year.