

And if it’s the same team that struggled a ton early last year and needs all that extra luck to right the ship, that’s cause for concern. "They didn’t really do anything in the offseason, so it’s basically the same team. We were truly a play or two away from the Jaguars not even making the playoffs last year. Everything bounced right including the Titans’ absolute meltdown. "Let’s not forget that Jacksonville needed six wins in its last seven games to back its way into the playoffs. The biggest comment that stood out from our group was ‘what if the Jaguars this year are the Colts last year?’ "When we started doing the work in late March and early April, I was feeling the Jaguars ‘Over’ 9.5. may be the favorite to win Super Bowl 58 but watch as Colin Cowherd explains why the Jaguars, not the Chiefs, will be the No. The Jaguars were as high as +750 to win the AFC South and somehow, someway, they made it happen after starting 3-7. He pounded the table when discussing long shots to win a division title. Last year, Chernoff was one of the most bullish people I knew on the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bears are the only team I’m neutral on in that division. And I’m a little higher than the market on the Vikings. I know someone that bet Packers ‘Over’ that I respect, which surprised me. "I’m down on the Lions and relatively down and uncertain on the Packers. And he made a lot of changes to the defense late last year that everybody will be eyeing early this year. "I don’t love a defensive-minded coach trying to make an offensive scheme work. "I’m neutral on Chicago mainly because of Eberflus at head coach," Chernoff opined. Oh yeah - Aaron Rodgers departed the division, too. And signing free-agent middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was a big deal for head coach Matt Eberflus’ defensive ideology. Moore and drafted what they believe is an offensive tackle of the future in Darnell Wright. The Bears added a legit top receiver in D.J. The SPEAK cast decides which team is the best team in the NFC North: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are one of the trendiest offseason teams because of general manager Ryan Poles’ crystal clear plan to build around quarterback Justin Fields with playmakers and protection. He’s really underrated as a head coach and a play caller, and we expect a lot more aggression on the offensive side of the ball." There’s been clear emphasis on pieces he wants specifically for his offensive scheme. "Also, Arthur Smith is in a make it or break it year with the team. "There’s nothing but question marks around the Buccaneers and we don’t believe in the Panthers either.

"We think the Saints are the weakest divisional favorite in the entire league," Chernoff continued. If Arizona is 2-7 heading into Atlanta, maybe rookie Clayton Tune starts under center. Then there’s Murray, who might not even play if the Cardinals face plant early. That’s two rookies, two first-year starters and two journeymen for those keeping score at home. Stroud, Sam Howell, Baker Mayfield, Ryan Tannehill and Kyler Murray over that stretch. "In their first 11 weeks, they’re playing seven opponents with complete uncertainty at quarterback when it comes to production."Ī quick fact check shows Atlanta is scheduled to face Bryce Young, Jordan Love, C.J.
