As for the Raiders, can Minshew or O'Connell lead them to the promised land? One thing is for certain - whomever is at the helm better figure a way to get the ball to Bowers. He's one of the best pass-catching TEs to come around in a long time (basically a "Megatron" receiver playing TE).
People are wondering what the Raiders will do with their passing game. I keep saying it's simple. The QB has this progression to go through: Adams, Bowers, Myers, dirt. If there's enough time after looking at Myers, then look back at the others. If any guy is close to being open, let it rip. If none are, throw it in the dirt. There will also be occasional fly patterns with Tucker, especially if matched against a safety. That's it. Simple. Basically get the ball to Adams or Bowers, and sometimes Myers.
I have no comment on the Chargers because I've already concluded that Herbert is a bust..
I'm fairly critical of the guy, I have said many times he's grossly overpaid, and overhyped, but a bust still seems like a real stretch to me. But this really will be the season where we find out if he's actually good (some people are expecting "great" with Harbaugh), or he's pretty much the same guy he's always been, sans for about 10 games (sub average). If he really doesn't show any improvement at all, then you are definitely right about the "bust" label.
Super Bowl will most likely have Bills, Chiefs, or Bengals vs Lions, Niners, or Packers. Hoping for a Dolphins vs Lions Super Bowl. If Chiefs offense plays like we think they will Mahomes wins MVP.
You're taking a flyer on the Bills. They lost several players, but the layers of talent do seem there. I think this is the season the Dolphins take at least their division.
I think the Falcons will push Tampa in the NFCS. But they will do it mostly with defense.
The Bengals are still a huge question mark. On paper they have what it takes to win the SB. They are just stacked. IF Burrow stay healthy.
I think the Chiefs offense will be a bit better, and their D not quite as good. Still, they will easily win their division, and playoff games. As good as guess as any to win the SB.
I like the Lions chances in the NFC a lot. What they lost in the off-season, they were able to fill. And that team is on a mission.
I think Dak will take a small step back this coming season, but still play quite well, making the decision for the Cowboys what to do with him even more difficult.
I think Bryce Young will have a better season, but not great, and Carolina will still be pretty bad. Washington will also not be good, but I'm thinking by season's end there will be optimism for their future.
I think the wheels will just about come off for the Jets, but their D will keep them in games. I can see them finishing 7-10, regardless of Rodgers, and cleaning house after the season (yet again).
I think this is a season where Derek Carr shows he's not worth what the Saints paid. He'll be sub average. If the Saints are smart, they'll spend a LOT of time looking closely at both Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler in the pre-season, and during the season, and if the season is nearly lost, start one of them instead of Carr.
This is indeed a mulligan season for the Broncos. But the ownership is going to expect to see progress, end the season on a positive note making them think their future is bright. 2025 will definitely be a "prove it" season for Payton, and Nix, and a few others. If they don't make the playoffs in 2025, Payton may be able to fire his OC, or try to find another QB, but he quite possibly could be canned.