The Most Overrated NFL Teams Heading into the 2022 Season

[A.J. Hicks]

I concur, I felt once the Lions added Reynolds plus Dan Campbell staring calling plays their offense improved and Goff did too. I expect the Lions to be good this year and be at .500 at worst.

Only team in the league who doesn't have a Prime Time game. I'm excited to see what the Lions do this year. They stayed in more games last year than I think a lot of people realize. And even in games they were getting beat the team kept fighting. That's Dan Campbell's culture.

Goff with a good oline, running game, and multiple options in the passing game. Ben Johnson and Dan Campbell should have a pretty diverse offense.

 

[CGI_Ram]

New England Patriots

While the 2021 offseason included many additions that helped reshape the New England Patriots' identity and roster, this offseason had numerous key departures. The Patriots' spending spree last year locked them into the same core until next offseason.

It's a solid roster, but losing offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be massive.

With a win-line total of 8.5 and Super Bowl odds at +4000, the Patriots aren't expected to be world-beaters. But, the AFC East is ascending around New England while it has largely stood pat. It's hard to imagine Miami Dolphins castoff receiver DeVante Parker or one of the Patriots' draft picks turning the offense into an above-average unit.

The lack of wild cards on the roster is especially notable. The players with the most upside to beat their expectations would be 2022 second-round receiver Tyquan Thornton and 2021 third round edge-rusher Ronnie Perkins. Barring a huge return on either that helps transform the identity of either offense or defense, betting on Miami or the New York Jets to overachieve is a better option.

Where New England wins is consistency. Mac Jones isn't a dynamic passer, and his weapons are mediocre. However, the Patriots have a high floor because of their powerful running game and Bill Belichick's masterful defensive coaching.

That doesn't equate to a breakout 2022, though. New England will be a pesky test for poorly coached teams, but more talented rosters with dynamic playmakers should find ways to win.

Looking at the Patriots website I stumbled on a story I hadn’t heard about… Is Belichick going to call the offense?

Bill Belichick’s response to offensive coordinator role bewilders Patriots fans

Patriots fans are bewildered after Bill Belichick hinted that the team won't have an official offensive coordinator after Josh McDaniels' departure.

musketfire.com

“there’s now widespread belief around the NFL that the coaching legend will assume offensive play-calling duties for the first time in his illustrious career.”



View: https://twitter.com/michaelfhurley/status/1508412022454685700?s=21&t=oOXg6iCIWKTU6hN0VAAymg


No Offensive or Defensive Coordinator listed on staff;

New England Patriots Coaching Staff

www.patriots.com

 

[CoachAllred]

Don't be shocked if the Cardinals do fold, they make a coaching change next season

My thoughts exactly

and replace Kliff Kingsbury with Raheem Morris.

Perfect choice IMO. I have a suspicion that Murray has been coddled since college.
If there is someone who good get to Murray's head and teach him how to become a
true leader of men, instead of a pouty child, My pick would be Morris.

 

[tomas]

It does communicate in the article "It's possible to be overrated as a bad team." I do have concerns about the Bears with their new Head Coach Matt Eberflus. It was an underwhelming hire IMO, however, Bear fans like Defensive Coaches over Offensive Coaches and Eberflus is cerebral that's for sure, but in that division I really believe they are the worst team, with the Lions on the rise IMHO.

I thought the Lions were on the rise in the second half of the season --Jared Goff was looking more comfortable)).

 

[nighttrain]

I thought the Lions were on the rise in the second half of the season --Jared Goff was looking more comfortable)).

at seasons start, Goff had two guys he trusted, TE Hochenson and St. Brown. About halfway through the season Lions signed Reynold (ex Ram), and then the Lions passing game improved, three guys to cover.
train

 

[nighttrain]

at seasons start, Goff had two guys he trusted, TE Hochenson and St. Brown. About halfway through the season Lions signed Reynold (ex Ram), and then the Lions passing game improved, three guys to cover.
train

Hockenson (61), wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (90) and running back D'Andre Swift (60) became the first tight end, receiver and running back trio to each catch 60 passes in a season in franchise history. The Pittsburgh Steelers were the only other team in the NFL to accomplish the feat in 2021.

 

[dang]

I think Jared Goff is going to be impressive this season.He showed the ability to compete at a high level.
One thing Inalways liked about Jared Goff was how he kept a team in it. He knows how to score fast.

I’ll always pull for Goff when he’s not playing against the Rams.