As last week's piece focused on Newton's Third Law of Hollywood Starlets clearly has proven, whatever comes up must go down this week we will focus on those that will rush in a fill those gaping holes left from possible fallers. So here's a look at possible risers (highest probability to lowest probability of making the playoffs among the non-playoff teams from last year).
1. Denver - They missed the playoffs but the thinnest of margins last year. This year Jay Cutler has experience, Denver has a quarterback for a full year that isn't named Jake Plummer and an improved defensive line. If they don't make the playoffs it'll be a huge disappointment. Holding them back...Mike Shannahan is scheduled to blink for the first time all decade.
2A. Pittsburgh - Maybe its because I just watched Pittsburgh score a touchdown but given all the oddities that happened to the team and specifically Roethlisberger you have to imagine they'll be better this year. Of course questions remain about new o-coordinator and if Roethlisberger will ever be his first year self but I'm guessing it'll be better than last year. Holding them back Bruce Arians, offensive coordinator used to be the Browns OC.
2B Cincinnati - Less arrests. A fully healthy Carson Palmer. A good duo of shut down corners. Oh yes the Bungals could be back in the playoffs. Holding them back, police still hate Bengals players.
3. Jacksonville - An injured defense gets healthy. An easy schedule. Jack Del Rio knows voodoo magic . Hey anything is possible but I'm putting a lot money on the first three. Holding them back...no quarterback
4. Tennessee - Vince Young. He seems to know something about winning. Less about not punching helmets but hey nobody is perfect (especially if they're from Texas). Holding them back is that they lost of all their receivers and the one's still on their team have no arms.
5. Buffalo - Hey when did JP Losman get good? Umm around game 12. Yes, when a Buffalo quarterback looks good during the winter you have to think that the chances of him continuing that are hard. Holding them back...hardest schedule in the NFL, Dick Jauron.
6. Houston - David Carr is gone. Holding them back...offensive line is blind.
7. Oakland - Hey did anyone know that Raiders had an outstanding defense. Holding them back..hey did anyone know that the Raider's new coach is only 8 years old?
No Chance in Hell - Cleveland - Much improved offensiveline. Always a chance other teams in North could suffer a bout of polio. Holding them back...the city of Cleveland, no quarterback, Jesus hates them.
Even slimmer - Miami - Good defense. Good running back. Nick Saban is gone. Holding them back...Trent Green not recovered from his concussion mistook the Dolphin's for a team with an offensive line..
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