2012 NFL Season

[VerbalPuke]

I'm just throwing this prediction out there for shits and giggles, but Denver over Atlanta in the Super Bowl.

And as a Lions fan, Calvin eclipses 2000 yards but we still lose. We bring back the same coaches and front office, draft an offensive player in the first round of next years draft enroute to a 7-9 season.

[thatshortguy]

I'm just throwing this prediction out there for shits and giggles, but Denver over Atlanta in the Super Bowl.

And as a Lions fan, Calvin eclipses 2000 yards but we still lose. We bring back the same coaches and front office, draft an offensive player in the first round of next years draft enroute to a 7-9 season.

I'd rather see any other team in the AFC playoffs - yes, including the Pats or Texans - face the Falcons in the Bowl. Denver is on fire, under the radar, and it'd be revenge game for Peyton after the beatdown they were handed earlier.

Would continue the "whoever beats Atlanta wins Lombardi" tradition, though.

[james_ewing88]

I said Denver/San Francisco in the pre-season. Now, I see Denver against either Atlanta or Green Bay. Denver is pretty hot, right now, and I see them playing New England in the AFC Championship. Gonna be one hell of a game, there. With Atlanta and Green Bay, will come down to which Atlanta and Green Bay teams show up. Also, I know i'm gonna get some shit for this, but everyone who is saying that "Seattle is HOT and will go to the Super Bowl"...they would have to play three on the road and their road record is only 3-5. If they won the NFC West, yes, I could possibly see them going to the Super Bowl (but I hope not, hate Carroll and Wilson), but as long as San Francisco defeats Arizona (HIGHLY doubt Arizona has any chance), Seattle won't do anything in the playoffs.

[Damian WayLNKe]

If the seeds remain the same, the Pats meet the Broncos in the second round.

[Maxx]

Possibly the new Dolphins logo.

I don't hate it.

[gunnar hendershow]

I still hold hope for a Dolphin wearing an actual Dolphins helmet to create a proper infinity effect.

[TCO]

I really like that logo, much better than "Dolphin is not pleased with being forced to wear helmet" logo they're rocking now.

[naiwf]

The dolphin should be upside down, that way it can represent Miami's playoff hopes every year.

[DMN in the House]

I don't hate it, but prefer the current one.

[Cactus Drags]

Possibly the new Dolphins logo.

I don't hate it.

It's not bad, it could have been a lot worse given what the manufacturers are trying to do to college football these days. I'm a sucker for tradition though, it'd take a while to get used to.

[james_ewing88]

NFL Pro Bowl rosters have been announced (for those who care)

AFC OFFENSE

Quarterback

Peyton Manning, Denver*

Tom Brady, New England

Matt Schaub, Houston

Running back

Arian Foster, Houston*

Jamaal Charles, Kansas City

Ray Rice, Baltimore

Fullback

Vonta Leach, Baltimore*

Wide receiver

A.J. Green, Cincinnati*

Andre Johnson, Houston*

Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis

Wes Welker, New England

Tight end

Rob Gronkowski, New England*

Heath Miller, Pittsburgh

Tackle

Joe Thomas, Cleveland*

Duane Brown, Houston*

Ryan Clady, Denver

Guard

Logan Mankins, New England*

Marshal Yanda, Baltimore*

Wade Smith, Houston

Center

Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh*

Chris Myers, Houston

AFC DEFENSE

Defensive end

J.J. Watt, Houston*

Cameron Wake, Miami*

Elvis Dumervil, Denver

Interior linemen

Geno Atkins, Cincinnati*

Vince Wilfork, New England*

Haloti Ngata, Baltimore

Outside linebacker

Von Miller, Denver*

Tamba Hali, Kansas City*

Robert Mathis, Indianapolis

Inside/Middle linebacker

Jerod Mayo, New England*

Derrick Johnson, Kansas City

Cornerback

Champ Bailey, Denver*

Johnathan Joseph, Houston*

Antonio Cromartie, N.Y. Jets

Free safety

Ed Reed, Baltimore*

Strong safety

Eric Berry, Kansas City*

LaRon Landry, N.Y. Jets

AFC SPECIALISTS

Punter

Dustin Colquitt, Kansas City

Place-kicker

Phil Dawson, Cleveland

Kick returner

Jacoby Jones, Baltimore

Special-teamer

Matthew Slater, New England

NFC OFFENSE

Quarterback

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay*

Matt Ryan, Atlanta

Robert Griffin III, Washington

Running back

Adrian Peterson, Minnesota*

Marshawn Lynch, Seattle

Frank Gore, San Francisco

Fullback

Jerome Felton, Minnesota*

Wide receiver

Calvin Johnson, Detroit*

Brandon Marshall, Chicago*

Julio Jones, Atlanta

Victor Cruz, N.Y. Giants

Tight end

Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta*

Jason Witten, Dallas

Tackle

Joe Staley, San Francisco*

Russell Okung, Seattle*

Trent Williams, Washington

Guard

Mike Iupati, San Francisco*

Jahri Evans, New Orleans*

Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants

Center

Max Unger, Seattle*

Jeff Saturday, Green Bay

NFC DEFENSE

Defensive end

Jason Pierre-Paul, N.Y. Giants*

Julius Peppers, Chicago*

Jared Allen, Minnesota

Interior linemen

Justin Smith, San Francisco*

Henry Melton, Chicago*

Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay

Outside linebacker

Aldon Smith, San Francisco*

DeMarcus Ware, Dallas*

Clay Matthews, Green Bay

Inside/Middle linebacker

Patrick Willis, San Francisco*

NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco

Cornerback

Charles Tillman, Chicago*

Tim Jennings, Chicago*

Patrick Peterson, Arizona

Free safety

Dashon Goldson, San Francisco*

Earl Thomas, Seattle

Strong safety

Donte Whitner, San Francisco*

NFC SPECIALISTS

Punter

Thomas Morstead, New Orleans

Place-kicker

Blair Walsh, Minnesota

Kick returner

Leon Washington, Seattle

Special-teamer

Lorenzo Alexander, Washington

[Maxx]

Well Dez Bryant got screwed.

[livid]

That's not really true. He and Jones have similar numbers, though Bryant has slightly better numbers so it's almost a wash. Cruz being in over him is a bit odd but they're probably making up for Cruz's snub last year.

Really glad to see so many 49ers players make it as they're all pretty deserving. Andy Lee should've been the punter though, he's the best in the league!

[thatshortguy]

Not one Falcon on the defense. With how good they are collectively, I'm a bit miffed, but I couldn't really make a case for any one defensive player to warrant inclusion.

[Tits McGee]

No Panthers? Figured Greg Hardy or Charles Johnson would get some love.

[munky]

No Bills, what a shock!

[TCO]

There's always a year delay in Pro Bowl selections, I mean Larry Fitzgerald got in last year over Victor Cruz. Dez will be in next year if he as any sort of above average season

[Berober]

Phil Dawson!

[Twist]

There's always a year delay in Pro Bowl selections, I mean Larry Fitzgerald got in last year over Victor Cruz. Dez will be in next year if he as any sort of above average season

Normally there is a delay but Melton and Jennings are very much in the team on this years play. Great for the Bears.

[Cadj]

Greg McElroy has a concussion, naturally the Jets are starting Mark Sanchez against Buffalo over Tim Tebow, solidifying that Rex Ryan really does hate Tim Tebow.

I'm so glad this season will finally be over on Sunday.