In the NFC, the Seahawks appear poised – even possibly too poised – to repeat
Signs say Seattle?
It's so hard to pick Seattle to repeat as Super Bowl champions because it makes too much sense. And the NFL's popularity is built on Fantasy Football, gambling and things not making sense.
The Seahawks were a young champion a year ago. They're amazingly intact. The Legion of Boom secondary is dominant and then some. They can still rush the passer. Their running game is top shelf. And their quarterback is young, poised, elusive, confident, accurate and, oh yeah, underpaid — for now, at least.
But it has been 10 years now since the Patriots were the last team to repeat.
Signs say Seattle. And that's probably a bad sign in this league.
Jason & Jerry, final chapter?
If Adrian Peterson's alleged desire to play for the Cowboys includes hangin' with Jason Garrett, he's probably out of luck, barring a midseason trade and switch to the defensive line.
Garrett is 29-27 and hasn't done much besides perfect the art of finishing 8-8 and never reaching the playoffs. His contract is up after this season, which appears to be primed for a lot of passing offense and an even more laughable defense than a year ago, if that's even possible.
Eli? Is that you?
Is it us or does everyone get that urge to doubt Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning every three or four years? Then they win a Super Bowl and for some reason the feeling goes away.