Odd NFL statements read or overheard:
There are few things that crack me up every time I read them. Yes, I know, everyone is simply out to prove their NFL knowledge, make some bold statements, and support the home team. But some folks are out of control. I shall review.

Statement: Rex Grossman will have a breakout season this year!
Read at: Fox online post.
Response: No he won’t. Take it from a guy who tried REALLY hard to cheer for Jake Plummer. When one is capable of such dynamic plays and such idiotic moves, one will not develop consistency. That is all the Bears needed to win last year, and they couldn’t get it. It does not get better. An attached statement would then be “But last year was basically his rookie year.” No it wasn’t. Last year was Jay Cutler, Vince Young, and Matt Leinart’s rookie years. Sorry. It don’t get better.

Statement: The Bears are still the class of the NFL.
Read at: A popular Fox sports columnist’s article.
Response: No, they are not. If Minnesota gets a better QB, Green Bay proves their running game and stays healthy, and Detroit comes together as a team, the Bears won’t even win the worst division in the NFL. They’ve hurt themselves on too many fronts... I’d go into it, but I have before. No point.

Statement: The Patriots have already won the Super bowl!
Read at: Online fantasy draft
Response: No, they really haven’t. First, there are a lot of games between here and there. Second, we don’t know how this team will come together. They look great on paper, but when looking at this group, it’s the emotional dynamics that get in the way. Finally, have you seen the AFC? It’s a minefield, and there are a lot of amazing teams to pass by. Yes, someone will, but don’t be stupid and claim anything is a lock.

Statement: The Bills will make a wildcard!
Read at: A blog response.
Response: No, they won’t. They are much improved, but far from complete, and even if that division pulls in the wild card, you’re assuming it won’t go to the Patriots and Jets. Didn’t you hear? The Patriots have already won the Super Bowl.

Statement: The AFC West is the best division in the NFL!
Read at: Pretty much anywhere.
Response: No, it’s not. Not when one of the 4 teams was the worst in the NFL last year (Oakland), and one is likely to be the worst this year (Kansas City). Yes, some very good teams have come out of the AFC West, and this season it’s easy to foresee the Chargers and Broncos dueling for the top spot until the end, but 2 good teams does not a competitive division make. The toughest this year is the NFC West. Any of those four teams could take it, whether it is the quickly improving 49ers and Cardinals, the on-the-rise-again Rams, or the true class of the NFC, the Seahawks (who I believe to be in a slow decline, but still). Competitive division means you don’t know who will finish how, and any of the four could end up with a Super Bowl trip.

Statement: The Redskins will surprise a lot of people this year!
Read at: Response to article
Response: This one is true, but only because “surprise” has many connotations. For instance, “I’m surprised the Redskins lost so many games this year.”, “I’m surprised the Redskins won so many games this year.”, and “I’m surprised people still think that Gibbs can coach! He can’t even tell time!” Just saying. No one knows how that team will do, but I think it’s safe to say a Super Bowl might be a bit out of their reach.

Statement: The Saints will win the Super Bowl!
Read at: Newspaper column
Response: Umm... they’re still in the NFC, right?

Statement: The Colts will repeat!
Read on: The eyes of a Colts faithful.
Response: Umm... be thankful for what you have. Peyton is amazing, so I won’t put anything past him, but the Colts didn’t always have the easiest time last year and many teams have become more potent. I’m just saying, it’s not likely.

Statement: Vince Young just wins, baby!
Read on: The lips of every delusional fan boy.
Response: No, he doesn’t. Vince also loses games. Hopefully, Vince will prove that he does indeed lose games, instead of proving that the Madden curse is real.

Now, there have been many other statements made, and I’ll admit, I’ve made a few myself, but all I ask is please, be willing to give yourself a reality check. I’m done.