From Deseret News archives:
NFL 2007: Survey says ...
As you read the survey's results, just remember: We're not NFL experts. We meaning those who didn't trash the soul-soliciting pigskin poll e-mail like it was another V1@gr& spam message just play them in the paper.
So "Stop the presses!" Here's how we see the upcoming NFL season shaking out:
SUPER BOWL XLII CHAMPION?
Predicted winner: New England Patriots
First runner-up: Indianapolis Colts
Second attendant: Pittsburgh Steelers
Miss Congenialities: Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams
Miss Teen South Carolina: South Africa, er, Iraq, er, Cleveland Browns
SUPER BOWL XLII SHOWDOWN?
Predicted championship match-up: New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints
The vice-participants: Indianapolis Colts vs. Philadelphia Eagles and/or Dallas Cowboys (perhaps at the same time so NFC can finally win again)
Tag-team trio tilt: San Diego Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears
The Also Getting Votes Bowl: Baltimore Ravens vs. St. Louis Rams
First in line to buy tickets: Houston Texans vs. Oakland Raiders
DIVISION PREDICTIONS
AFC NORTH
1. Steelers
2. Bengals
3. Ravens
4. Browns
AFC EAST
1. Patriots
2. Jets
3. Dolphins
4. Bills
AFC SOUTH
1. Colts
2. Jaguars
3. Titans
4. Texans
AFC WEST
1. Chargers
2. Broncos
3. Chiefs
4. Raiders
NFC NORTH
1. Bears
2. Vikings
3. Packers
4. Lions
NFC EAST
1. Eagles
2. Cowboys
3. Giants
4. Redskins
NFC SOUTH
1. Saints
2. Panthers
3. Falcons
4. Buccaneers
NFC WEST
1. Seahawks
2. 49ers
3. Rams
4. Cardinals
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER?
He'll Be THE MAN: LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
Most Valuable Papa: Tom "J.E.T. fan" Brady, Patriots
QBs Who Could Be: Peyton Manning, Colts; Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
QB Who Couldn't Be: Dial 1-800-BAD-NEWZ for answer
One-vote wonder: Larry Johnson, Chiefs
MOST OVERRATED?
(clap, clap, clap)
Dismember the Titan: Vince Young, Titans
He's not that good, doggone it!: Michael Vick, Bad Newz Kennelz
Rhymes with BO: T.O. aka "Terrible" Owens, Cowboys
Ouchie Stinko: Chad Johnson, Bengals
Don't let him hold the china: Tony Romo, Cowboys
False advertisement: Reggie Bush, Texans; Tom Brady, Patriots; Shaun Alexander, Seahawks; Randy Moss, Patriots; Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers; Larry Johnson, Chiefs
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR?















