The Madison Timberwolves look to be a very promising team. Last year they managed to defeat the defending super bowl champions; The Boston Liberty. This was no easy feat, especially because they managed to do it without the help of star QB A.J. Pope. Unfortunately for the Wolves they fell short of the Super Bowl and were defeated in the NFC conference championship game by a team that seems to be a one year deal; The Topeka Oilers. This year the Timberwolves have started decently, not perfect, but not bad. One big reason why they might make it back to the playoffs this year is because of the addition of 2 very young and excellent rookies; Wide Reciever Duece Foley and back up QB Adrian Justice. The Timberwolves may head farther if Pope is able to stay healthy, but even if he doesn't Adrian Justice has promising talent at QB and he is able to learn under A.J. Pope while Pope is starting. Duece Foley farther helps the Timberwolves by bringing some fresh recieving talent to the field, meaning the Wolves won't have to rely on former Bar Harbor Captains reciever Robert Cleveland as much. Overall it looks like the Timberwolves have a lot of potential to dominate this year, the only problem is that the Timberwolves play in a very closely contested division each year. The NFC north contains the Dakota Vipers (they managed to clinch home field advantage in the 2004 playoffs) and the Springfield Knights (a team that seems to do a good job of staying in the playoff hunt despite being knocked out a couple times). The other NFC north team is the Edmonton Beavers, they're still rebuilding and I predict that they won't give the powerful Madison Timberwolves squad any trouble. The NFC North could go to just about any team (except the Beavers, barring a miracle), but I think the Timberwolves have the best shot at it.
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With the departure of QB Adrian Justice the Timberwolves will have to rely on Pope to stay healthy in order to have a strong starter at the QB spot.
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