NFL decision-makers’ predictions for 2025

[daves]

The Athletic today published "NFL decision-makers' predictions for 2025". Of interest:

You’re starting a franchise from scratch. Who are the top three QBs you’d take?

QB	Votes
Josh Allen	22
Patrick Mahomes	19
Joe Burrow	19
Jayden Daniels	13
Lamar Jackson	7
Justin Herbert	4
Drake Maye	2
C.J. Stroud	2
Baker Mayfield	2
Trevor Lawrence (!)	1
Bo Nix	1
Cam Ward	1

No votes for Murray!

Who are the three best offensive play callers in the NFL?

Play Caller	Votes
Sean McVay	25
Kyle Shanahan	18
Ben Johnson	14
Kevin O'Connell	8
Andy Reid	7
Josh McDaniels	4
Kliff Kingsbury	4
Liam Cohen	4
Matt LaFleur	2
Sean Payton	1
Mike McDaniel	1
Klint Kubiak	1
Todd Monken	1

Tough division! Kingsbury got some votes.

Who are the three best defensive play callers in the NFL?

Play Caller	Votes
Vic Fangio	20
Brian Flores	16
Steve Spagnuolo	15
Mike Macdonald	6
Vance Joseph	5
Jeff Hafley	4
Todd Bowles	3
Dennis Allen	3
Jesse Minter	2
Mike Vrabel	2
Lou Anarumo	2
Robert Saleh	2
Patrick Graham	2
DeMeco Ryans	1
Joe Whitt Jr.	1
Mike Tomlin	1
Nick Rallis	1
Anthony Weaver	1
Sean McDermott	1
Zach Orr	1
Matt Eberflus	1

Rallis gets a vote. A couple of former Cardinals coordinators are still highly regarded.

Name three teams that will exceed expectations this season

Team	Votes
Patriots	7
Cardinals	7
Raiders	7
Buccaneers	6
Seahawks	6
Bears	5
Giants	5
Chargers	4
Panthers	3
Steelers	3
Packers	3
Bengals	2
Saints	2
Jaguars	2
Dolphins	2
Falcons	2
Titans	2
Broncos	2
Colts	1
Texans	1
Cowboys	1
Lions	1
Jets	1

The Cardinals have been at the top of this list two years in a row, with teams fully believing in general manager Monti Ossenfort’s methodical approach and coach Jonathan Gannon’s system — along with his talented staff.

Woo hoo!

Name three teams that will fall short of expectations this season

Team	Votes
Lions	16
Commanders	9
Broncos	5
Bears	5
Dolphins	5
49ers	4
Vikings	4
Texans	3
Cowboys	3
Falcons	3
Chiefs	2
Chargers	2
Eagles	2
Patriots	1
Buccaneers	1
Ravens	1
Rams	1
Steelers	1
Bills	1

 

[oaken1]

and we aint on that last list. Thats big.

 

[BACH]

The Athletic today published "NFL decision-makers' predictions for 2025". Of interest:


No votes for Murray!

Hardly a surprise. It would be one of the top 4 or a very young player. Hurts is not on the list either. Surprised by Lawrence and Baker making the list and how many players got a vote. For me there should only be 6 names. The top 4, Daniels and Stroud

 

[Shane]

Nice post.

Hardly a surprise. It would be one of the top 4 or a very young player. Hurts is not on the list either. Surprised by Lawrence and Baker making the list and how many players got a vote. For me there should only be 6 names. The top 4, Daniels and Stroud

why Stroud? He def regressed last season.

 

[BACH]

Nice post.

why Stroud? He def regressed last season.

Still the best from the 3rd year draft class.

But I would personally take Daniels over him. And probably Allen or Burrow ahead of Daniels.

 

[Dayman]

The Athletic today published "NFL decision-makers' predictions for 2025". Of interest:


No votes for Murray!


Tough division! Kingsbury got some votes.


Rallis gets a vote. A couple of former Cardinals coordinators are still highly regarded.


Woo hoo!

Lamar Jackson continues to be undervalued.

 

[BritCard]

Nice post.

why Stroud? He def regressed last season.

I quite like Stroud for a bounce back. Showed his talent in year 1 but had a lot of disruption last year.

Nico Collins missed games, Tank Dell missed games, Diggs missed games. Their O line was ass, especially the interior.

Even with Dell out I like what they add and the depth they have at receiver. I think Chubb is going to surprise everyone at RB if he stays healthy. And I think the O line will be better.

They also have the new OC from the Rams, if he can get anything near the Rams offense installed there they could be great.

I think Stroud has a good shot at a great year, he's free in fantasy and a great one to park on the bench to see how it plays out.

Side note, didn't realise how bad Tank Dells knee was and that he might not play again.

 

[oaken1]

I quite like Stroud for a bounce back. Showed his talent in year 1 but had a lot of disruption last year.

Nico Collins missed games, Tank Dell missed games, Diggs missed games. Their O line was ass, especially the interior.

Even with Dell out I like what they add and the depth they have at receiver. I think Chubb is going to surprise everyone at RB if he stays healthy. And I think the O line will be better.

They also have the new OC from the Rams, if he can get anything near the Rams offense installed there they could be great.

I think Stroud has a good shot at a great year, he's free in fantasy and a great one to park on the bench to see how it plays out.

Side note, didn't realise how bad Tank Dells knee was and that he might not play again.

question??
Why would hiring Sean McVeys secretary help Houston install a better offense?

 

[kerouac9]

Bobby Slowik came from the Shanahan tree.