NFL 2009 Season Preview: Separating the Dark Horses from the Trojan Horses

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Published: June 23, 2009

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... is still rife with parity. And as a result, every year several teams come out of nowhere to shock the NFL world.

 

After finishing last the previous season in their respective divisions, we saw Philadelphia, Miami, Baltimore, and Atlanta rise from the ashes to make the 2008 postseason.

 

The Eagles' and Ravens' turnarounds weren’t necessarily surprising considering both teams had significant playoff success this decade, but there likely isn’t an "expert" out there who had the Falcons and Dolphins making a return to the postseason.

 

Conversely, every year there are teams with lofty expectations pegged as playoff locks and championship contenders that fall short of expectations. These teams resemble the  computer version of a Trojan horse: they appear legitimate based on recent history, but inherent d...

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