2017 NFL Predictions: Super Bowl, Awards and #1 Pick Expectations
By Erik Lambert
Super Bowl matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots
Most are assuming an Eagles-Patriots rematch from back in 2004 this year. It certainly has looked that way. However the Saints have proven themselves a far more battle-tested team this year thanks to their more stacked division. Drew Brees is still Drew Brees and now he has a running game and defense to lean on. The Patriots have no real obstacles in the AFC (again). This time though it will be Sean Payton against Bill Belichick, and that’s the money match right there.
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#1 pick of the 2018 draft: Cleveland Browns select QB Josh Rosen
John Dorsey has no prior ties to DeShone Kizer. All odds say the Browns are a virtual lock to get the #1 pick in the draft since they are two wins behind every other team in the league. One merely must put 2-2 together and it’s clear Dorsey may choose to stop messing around and get his team a quarterback with the top pick in the draft. Sam Darnold is a sophomore, so he may return to USC. That leaves Josh Rosen as the clear choice.