Houston Texans
2017 Record: 4-12The Texans looked like of the best and brightest teams early on in the season. Rookie QB Deshaun Watson was better than amazing and already lead the league with 19 TDs early on. Then after an amazing performance against the Seahawks, he tore his ACL and ended his season along with the Texans who sucked without him. With AMAZING Watson back, the Texans are instantly Super Bowl contenders. The Texans are a top 5 team with him healthy and pairing that defense with his offense, the Texans will be unbeatable.
San Fransisco 49ers
2017 Record: 6-10
The 49ers were the ultimate late season turn around story. At mid-season the Niners had only 2 wins, they were starting a terrible rookie QB CJ Beathard, and looked like they would be bad for years. Then they pulled off an amazing trade for QB Jimmy Garopollo who instantly took them on a huge winning streak winning their last 4 games and beating 3 playoff teams in the Jaguars, Rams, and Titans. The Niners look red hot with Jimmy G and the helm and already look like Super bowl contenders for next year. Baring something unbelievable, Jimmy G should be locked up on a mega contract this off-season by the Niners. We saw the Eagles go from a bad season to Super Bowl champs. The Niners are a team that can easily do that.
Oakland Raiders
2017 Record: 6-10The Raiders went from a top playoff team to an embarrassing after thought of a team in one season. Everyone just failed. The Raiders are already improving. They got legendary coach Jon Gruden out of retirement on a 10 year-$100 million dollar deal. He will easily help the teams struggles and get QB Derek Carr back on track. With Grudens help and the talent on the roster, I expect the Raiders to win their division next season.
Los Angeles Rams
2017 Record: 10-6
The Rams were my Super bowl pick right after the season ended, sadly they got upset round 1. I completely expect them to bounce back. They had the coach of the year, offensive player of the year, and defensive player of the year on their team. Along with a young QB who developed a ton in year 2. This team will be set for years and I expect them to make a run this next season. The Rams have a great combination of an amazing offense and defense. It will be hard to beat them next year.
Jacksonville Jaguars
2017 Record: 10-6
The Jags were so good this season and excelled past expectations everyone had. Beating the Steelers in the playoffs and ALMOST upsetting the Patriots in the AFC Championship. They have a bright future with easily the best defense in the league along with a budding offense that will be defined by if Blake Bortles (QB) can stay consistently good. The Jags are one of the brightest teams in the league.
New Orleans Saints
2017 Record: 11-5
The Saints are also one of my top Super Bowl bets. After sweeping the offensive and defensive rookie of the year honors, the Saints should be set for years. RBs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara are undoubtedly the best RB duo in the league. Kamara in my opinion other than Tom Brady may be the best player in the league. He is impossible to tackle. The Saints defense is also turning out to be amazing. Rookie of the year CB Marshon Lattimore may be the best up and coming secondary player in the league. I think the future holds greatness for him. The Saints should give Drew Brees a 1 or 2 year deal and stay contenders before getting their QB of the future. Expect the Saints in the playoffs again next year. Personally if I had to pick a new team to win the Super bowl right now, it would be the Saints.
Green Bay Packers2017 Record: 7-9
The only reason the Packers weren't in the playoffs this year was because Aaron Rodgers was hurt. Rodgers in the key to this team and without their top 3 QB, the Packers cannot handle themselves. Rodgers will be back and better than ever and I expect them to be a DEEP playoff contender. Also after an offseason of work and additions, the Packers may be even better and set for a run at the Super bowl.
Pittsburgh Steelers
2017 Record: 13-3
The Steelers were once again amazing this year but fell short in the AFC divisional round to the Jaguars. The Steelers need to make sure to get Le'Veon Bell back because if they don't, a dropout could be coming even with an amazing QB-WR tandem in Big Ben and Antonio Brown. Don't forget about breakout rookie Juju-Smith Schuester either. He was amazing. The Steelers D needs little improvement but the goal of the off-season is to lock up Le'Veon.
Seattle Seahawks
2017 Record: 9-7
The Seahawks were great this year and were in the hunt until the final game of the season. In the end, (as usual) the Seahawks fell short because of injuries and O-line struggles. If the Seahawks can upgrade their O-line and get younger on defense, they could be back in the playoffs next year. Also they NEED to upgrade the kicker position. I could go into depth with that but as a Hawks fan, I don't want to talk about Blair Walsh. Russell Wilson had the best year of his career and seems like he will be getting even better this off-season working with a new offensive coordinator. It will be fun to see what they look like next year. By the way they probably would have made the playoffs if it weren't for the worst player in NFL history kicker Blair Walsh who blundered their season.Atlanta Falcons
2017 Record: 10-6
The Falcons looked like they would make it to the 2nd straight Super Bowl when they made the playoffs this season but ended up being upset by the Eagles. They will be set for next season as it isn't likely they lose too many of their stars. The Falcons will be hosting the next Super Bowl and have a shot to be the first team in play in their home stadium in the Super Bowl. The Vikings fell short, will the Falcons?
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