What NFL teams do you have your eye on this year?
 

With this time in between the Draft and Training Camp I have a question for fans on this board. Besides the Redskins what other teams do you have your eye on heading towards this upcoming season? It can be for different reasons. Maybe you think a team is going to breakout or maybe a team that has been good might fall apart. Or maybe there are certain storylines for a team heading into the 2009 season that you find interesting?

Heres some teams I have my eye on for this upcoming season...

Dallas Cowboys - I want to see how the Cowboys and Tony Romo adjust without Terrell Owens. I think if they become more of a running team and set up the playaction pass they might have a better record than last year. Or maybe Romo falls apart and the Boys struggle again to overcome their demons.

Minnesota Vikings - If Brett Favre comesback I want to see what impact he will have on the Vikings. Can he be the final piece to a Super Bowl or will he struggle like he did in the 2nd half with the Jets?

Chicago Bears - The addition of Jay Cutler to go along with a player I was high on last year in the draft Matt Forte should bring a nice run/pass punch this year. If the Bears can get some improvement from their WRs this should be very fun to watch.

San Francisco 49ers - Mike Singletary is a great coach imo and I cant wait to see him continue to improve the 49ers. I wouldnt be shocked if the Cardinals and 49ers both make the playoffs this year out of the NFC West.

Houston Texans - Playing in a tough division has been hard for the Texans but they have alot of talent on their roster. If they stay healthy the Texans could be a sleeper going into 2009.

Oakland Raiders - They probably wont be very good this year but they have alot of young talent. I want to see how players like JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden progress this year. If their offense can show a pulse and help out the defense they could win some more games this year.

What teams do you guys have your eyes on?

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Texans - always seem right on the edge of doing well. may be a good yr for them
Bears - Cutler and Iglesias-the wr i wanted us to get in the 3rd- could be interesting in Chi town with Forte and that defense-even though they are getting old
Jets - New QB, new defense, can Rex put these guys in a battle with NE for 1st?
Broncos - Well we get to see just how QB friendly this offense really is. Or was it just Brady and those all star wr's makin it look easy and now we see another NE coach not have the same success elsewhere?

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and now WILL we see another NE coach not have the same success elsewhere?

oops

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Redskins. Period.

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thats a good answer also

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Jets with Rex ryans defense and Bart Scott mark sanchez at QB (if he can be like matt Ryan or close to him his rookie year) darelle revis and the rest of their sick secondary and how will vernon gholston under ryans defense is he the next suggs? Probably not but still..

Chicago with cutler cause he could have been our QB along with sanchez (above)

Minnesota with harvin and them with rosenfals and or favre is better than them with Jackson at QB

Colts with all their losses to their coaches

Miami if they can have a year like last year

New england to hope that Brady and or moss gets injured so they don't go to the super bowl

Eagles with another great rookie WR and two new tackles if they're gonna be better or worse

Saints with gregg Williams ad their defensve coordinator

Arizona coming off a super bowl

Chiefs under pioli and Haley

Steelers coming off a super bowl

Cowboys better or worse without TO

Falcons will they be better or worse in year two with matt Ryan

Green bays new 3-4 D with clay Matthews and BJ raji

Houstons defense, will it be better, cause they're offense is good

And of course the REDSKINS, what will haynesworth play like and will our OL hold up for the year, and how will Campbell do in his final contract year and in year two of zorns offense, how will Malcolm Kelly and Devon Thomas and fred Davis do this year, is horton a one year wonder, where will orakpo play on defense and how good will he be, and which of the rest of our draft picks do or stick out besides orakpo, and will we make a playoff run our be the cardinals of last year??

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Skins first.

Looking forward to seeing what the Chiefs do now that they have a new crew in KC.
What will the Pats do now that Brady will be back.
Cards- can they repeat last year's success.

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Skins first

Other then that I keep up with former Terps

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[quote=TheSmurfs22;558115]Skins first.

Looking forward to seeing what the Chiefs do now that they have a new crew in KC.
What will the Pats do now that Brady will be back.
Cards- can they repeat last year's success.[/quote]

Agree with those..plus

Texans: Can they finally take that next step to the playoffs?

Jaguars: Will they bounce back from a disappointing 5-11 when many had them as possible Super Bowl contenders

Colts: How will the loss of Dungy, Moore, and Harrison impact them?

Lions: In-laws are from Detroit

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[quote=Brian Orakpo;558083]
What teams do you guys have your eyes on?[/quote]

Nice thread.

Chiefs-
I wonder what their offense will look like with Cassel instead of Thigpen, they have the same OC in Chan Gailey who did what i thought was the most impressive job of coaching by implementing the college spread offense with a 3rd string QB
i loved watching the Chiefs the second half of the season, imo they had the most exciting offense in the NFL

*Plus Haley seems to work wonders with his receivers Terrel Owens, Boldin, Fitz

Bengals-
Does Marvin Lewis finally have the peices to field a good defense?
Will Rey Maualuga make teams pay for passing on him?
Will Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson bounce back from their injuries?

Cowboys-
Do they really think they'll be better w/o TO i don't

Jets-
Will Rex Ryan be able to turn the Jets into the Raven's North?

Bears-
Will Cutler be able to come in and light it up w/o receivers as talented as Marshall and Royal?

Vikings-
I think Brad Childress is a weak HC the way he caved in to pressure and benched Tavaris Jackson was pathetic.
Will T-Jack be able to take command of that team or does he get beat out by Sage Rosenfels or does the team do the unthinkable and go after Favre?

Broncos-
I want them to fail, worse then i want the Cowboys to fail.
McDaniels is far too smug for a rookie HC and i think some hard lessons are in store for that one

Raiders-
I hope they don't ruin a good kid in Darius Hey-Bey-Bey

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I agree with many others, but one team I havent seen mentioned -- the Bills. I'm curious to see what Buffalo does.

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The Redskins first and foremost, but I'm also interested in:
The Browns- Gotta keep an eye on my boy Alex Mack.
The Bengals- Only to see how Maualuga does.
The Colts- Always liked the Colts and want to see how the coaching transition goes.
The Jets- Don't really like the Jets but interested in how they play with Ryan in charge.
The Lions- I want to see if they can turn this thing around.
The Texans- I think they may become a really good team before long.
And of course I'm always interested in our NFC East rivals.

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[quote=53Fan;558121]
The Browns- Gotta keep an eye on my boy Alex Mack.
[/quote]

I forgot to put the Browns on my list.

My sister just moved to Beechwood last week which turns out only to be 20 minutes away from Cleveland.

I can be the good brother and go visit her [I]and[/I] catch Browns training camp or a pres-season game to watch Brian Robiskie:

[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2877096177_166ab3a20e.jpg?v=0[/IMG]

the steal of the draft

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[quote=Nflnick11;558114]Jets with Rex ryans defense and Bart Scott mark sanchez at QB (if he can be like matt Ryan or close to him his rookie year) darelle revis and the rest of their sick secondary and how will vernon gholston under ryans defense is he the next suggs? Probably not but still..

Chicago with cutler cause he could have been our QB along with sanchez (above)

Minnesota with harvin and them with rosenfals and or favre is better than them with Jackson at QB

Colts with all their losses to their coaches

Miami if they can have a year like last year

New england to hope that Brady and or moss gets injured so they don't go to the super bowl

Eagles with another great rookie WR and two new tackles if they're gonna be better or worse

Saints with gregg Williams ad their defensve coordinator

Arizona coming off a super bowl

Chiefs under pioli and Haley

Steelers coming off a super bowl

Cowboys better or worse without TO

Falcons will they be better or worse in year two with matt Ryan

Green bays new 3-4 D with clay Matthews and BJ raji

Houstons defense, will it be better, cause they're offense is good

And of course the REDSKINS, what will haynesworth play like and will our OL hold up for the year, and how will Campbell do in his final contract year and in year two of zorns offense, how will Malcolm Kelly and Devon Thomas and fred Davis do this year, is horton a one year wonder, where will orakpo play on defense and how good will he be, and which of the rest of our draft picks do or stick out besides orakpo, and will we make a playoff run our be the cardinals of last year??[/quote]

Wow, you have your eye on half the league.

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[quote=30gut;558123]I forgot to put the Browns on my list.

My sister just moved to Beechwood last week which turns out only to be 20 minutes away from Cleveland.

I can be the good brother and go visit her [I]and[/I] catch Browns training camp or a pres-season game to watch Brian Robiskie:

[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2877096177_166ab3a20e.jpg?v=0[/IMG]

[B]the steal of the draft[/B][/quote]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if he had the biggest impact of all the rookie receivers this year.

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[quote=30gut;558123]I can be the good brother and go visit her [I]and[/I] catch Browns training camp or a pres-season game to watch Brian Robiskie:

the steal of the draft[/quote]

They got two steals at WR imo. Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi both are WRs with alot of talent.

I dont like the Browns team this year but they did have a very nice draft. Alex Mack in the 1st round after the trade downs was very nice also. He should be a Pro Bowler for years.

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[quote=SOUL-SKINS;558124]Wow, you have your eye on half the league.[/quote]

Haha pretty much, I love the NFL what can I say, and I forgot to mention the bengals with maualuga and the raiders with they're two high draft picks

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[quote=Nflnick11;558141]Haha pretty much, I love the NFL what can I say, and I forgot to mention the bengals with maualuga and the raiders with they're two high draft picks[/quote]

I actually like both of the Raiders draft picks. DHB might of been drafted too high but he has alot of talent. Michael Mitchell was a pick alot of people didnt like but he played great at Ohio. He reminds me alot of Sean Taylor when it comes to his hard hitting style.

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[quote=Crash;558116]Skins first

[B]Other then that I keep up with former Terps[/B][/quote]

I hear ya. I really hope Hey-Bey does well and proves everyone wrong. Oh, and anyone want to bet me that SFREDSKINS is going to mention the giants? :)

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redskins are all i really give a crap about my other favorite team is who playes dallas

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[quote=Brian Orakpo;558144]I actually like both of the Raiders draft picks. DHB might of been drafted too high but he has alot of talent. Michael Mitchell was a pick alot of people didnt like but he played great at Ohio. He reminds me alot of Sean Taylor when it comes to his hard hitting style.[/quote]

Umm I don't see how you think this guy is gonna be good, better yet that he reminds you of sean Taylor, cause he didn't make 1st,2nd, or 3rd team all MAC, and pretty much every prospect chosen was one of those three teams in their conference and the one game I saw this guy play against Ohio state, I don't recall his name once.....I want to see how bad this guy plays for the raiders, was he just another speed guy or what?

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Besides Skins, the Falcons. It's Sophomore year for Ryan and now he has the greatest TE of all time, Gonzo to throw to not to mention roddy white, Michael turner, and a formidable defense. They are ripe with young talent, I want to see if Ryan can hold it together which he certainly looks capable of.

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[quote=Nflnick11;558212]Umm I don't see how you think this guy is gonna be good, better yet that he reminds you of sean Taylor, cause he didn't make 1st,2nd, or 3rd team all MAC, and pretty much every prospect chosen was one of those three teams in their conference and the one game I saw this guy play against Ohio state, I don't recall his name once.....I want to see how bad this guy plays for the raiders, was he just another speed guy or what?[/quote]

Mitchell actually looks good.. Here's the clip of him: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8KF2-_OXoA"]YouTube - Michael Mitchell Ohio University Plan B Sports[/ame]

As for the question: I like to watch most of teams closely, I love football and it applies to every team.. But of course, I will be watching Redskins more close..

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Outside of the Redskins, of course:
-Bills should be very interesting to watch. I think with Owens and Evans they have the best WR tandem outside of Arizona. They are implementing a no huddle up tempo offense so they could either be fun to watch or a complete disaster.

-Titans have some compelling stories as well. How will the defense deal with no Haynesworth? What are they going to do on offense with Vince Young? He's reaching a point in his contract where he's show or go. This point last year he was the face of the franchise and now is a back-up to Kerry Collins. At the first signs of struggle do we see a change?

Saints-Are they ready to become a complete team or yet another one dimensional 'show' like last year? They're exciting to watch but must be infuriating to root for because you know they're going to give up all that they get.

Cowboys-I think they've got 7-9, 8-8 and a major shakeup written all over them. How is Roy Williams going to respond to being 'the guy' in the passing game. Will their young secondary step up or struggle? Phillips is the most obvious lame duck coach in the league, how will the team react at the first signs of adversity. Jones has put a lot of faith and praise in Jason Garrett whose star got tarnished last year. How is he going to perform this year and how patient will Jones be with him if they struggle?

Eagles-No team received more praise in the national media than the Eagles for their offseason and whether they live up to that level of praise should be interesting to see. Going into December last year they were 6-5-1 with questions about McNabb's future, Reid's future, seemed old, slow and out of sorts. They went on a nice run to end the season and in the playoffs so is all well now or was that one last hot hurrah?

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Gotta be the Colts... and particularlyl the offensive unit.

Peyton Manning is a great QB; anyone who wants to debate that hasn't been paying attention for the last 8 years or so. This season, he will have to adjust - - for the first time - - to a new head coach, a new offensive coordinator and a new offensive line coach all at the same time. (The team has other coaching changes; these are the ones that directly affect Peyton Manning.)

In addition, he probably will not have his long-term running buddy, Marvin Harrison, on the team let alone on the field.

I think it will be fascinating to watch the way Manning and the Colts' offense changes and how it stays the same over the 2009 season.

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Hmmm...

Aside from us the Saints are my next biggest interest. Probably won't see Williams turn the defense around in one year but they should be much improved, which basically makes NO an immediate NFC contender cuz that offense is so potent. If Peyton and the crew manages the team well NO should be in the SB within the next few years.

Also the Bengals. Palmer was very good before injury set in and has already started to talk up the season quite a bit. Now Cinci has my favorite defensive player from the draft in Rey-Rey...i would hope Cinci could at least compete in its division now.

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Redskins of course, and Lions I'd like what the lions do with there new additions ..

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[quote=Nflnick11;558212]Umm I don't see how you think this guy is gonna be good, better yet that he reminds you of sean Taylor, cause he didn't make 1st,2nd, or 3rd team all MAC, and pretty much every prospect chosen was one of those three teams in their conference and the one game I saw this guy play against Ohio state, I don't recall his name once.....I want to see how bad this guy plays for the raiders, was he just another speed guy or what?[/quote]

Since you havent seen him play or dont remember. Watch the clip in this thread. Im not saying he will be as good as Sean Taylor. Taylor could hit like a machine and play the pass and cover ground like very few before him. I honestly believe Taylor would of made the HOF. Im only saying Mitchells hard hitting style reminds me of Sean Taylors. Im not saying he is as good as Sean Taylor.

Just because Mitchell didnt get the awards like other players or played in a top conference doesnt mean he cant shock some people and become a good NFL player. People have said that about alot of the greats who have played in the NFL coming out of college. We will just have to wait and see if Mitchell is boom or bust. I do know from watching him play and the clips I have seen of him his hard hitting style reminds me alot of Sean Taylors.

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[quote=Brian Orakpo;558236]Since you havent seen him play or dont remember. Watch the clip in this thread. Im not saying he will be as good as Sean Taylor. Taylor could hit like a machine and play the pass and cover ground like very few before him. I honestly believe Taylor would of made the HOF. Im only saying Mitchells hard hitting style reminds me of Sean Taylors. Im not saying he is as good as Sean Taylor.

Just because Mitchell didnt get the awards like other players or played in a top conference doesnt mean he cant shock some people and become a good NFL player. People have said that about alot of the greats who have played in the NFL coming out of college. We will just have to wait and see if Mitchell is boom or bust. I do know from watching him play and the clips I have seen of him his hard hitting style reminds me alot of Sean Taylors.[/quote]

Yeah I've seen the clip before and I don't think he'll be that good I'm just saying that pretty much every player in the NFL was either first second or third team, or honorable mention, in their conference, this guy wasn't even mentioned..you always have to of been mentioned to succeed in the NFL, plus this guy has a lot of pressure being drafted as high as he was that's what I want to see this year, is if I'll be right about this guy, which I think I will be ...

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[quote=Nflnick11;558237]Yeah I've seen the clip before and I don't think he'll be that good I'm just saying that pretty much every player in the NFL was either first second or third team, or honorable mention, in their conference, this guy wasn't even mentioned..you always have to of been mentioned to succeed in the NFL, plus this guy has a lot of pressure being drafted as high as he was that's what I want to see this year, is if I'll be right about this guy, which I think I will be ...[/quote]

Maybe you are right about how good he will be. Im honestly not sure. I think he has the chance to be good and the all-conference thing means nothing to me when it comes to NFL success. Hes either gonna be good or not. Ive seen players go undrafted who had more success than most at their position that year.

I mainly was just pointing out that watching him his hard hitting style is like Sean Taylors. I dont know how good he will be but with Mitchells hard hitting ability and his speed shown at his pro day he has the potenial to be pretty good.

[quote=killromo;558213]Besides Skins, the Falcons. It's Sophomore year for Ryan and now he has the greatest TE of all time, Gonzo to throw to not to mention roddy white, Michael turner, and a formidable defense. They are ripe with young talent, I want to see if Ryan can hold it together which he certainly looks capable of.[/quote]

The addition of Gonzo via trade was the best move any team made this offseason imo. The Falcons should have one of the best teams in the NFC. It wouldnt shock me to see them in the NFCCG.

[quote=The Goat;558233]Hmmm...

Aside from us the Saints are my next biggest interest. Probably won't see Williams turn the defense around in one year but they should be much improved, which basically makes NO an immediate NFC contender cuz that offense is so potent. If Peyton and the crew manages the team well NO should be in the SB within the next few years.

Also the Bengals. Palmer was very good before injury set in and has already started to talk up the season quite a bit. Now Cinci has my favorite defensive player from the draft in Rey-Rey...i would hope Cinci could at least compete in its division now.[/quote]

Gregg Williams coaching the Saints defense will be fun to watch to go with their high powered offense.

The Bengals had one of the best drafts this year imo. Getting Andre Smith, Rey Maualuga, Michael Johnson, and Chase Coffman was just straight up great. Smith might be better suited at guard but either way he should be a good player. Rey is going to end up being a leader on their defense like Ray Lewis is in Baltimore. Michael Johnson has all the potenial in the world and Coffman is a TE who at Missouri reminded me alot of Chris Cooley.

I dont know how good the Bengals will be this year but that draft set them up for the future. It was one of the best drafts ive ever seen.

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[quote=The Goat;558233]Hmmm...

Aside from us the Saints are my next biggest interest. [B]Probably won't see Williams turn the defense around in one year but they should be much improved, which basically makes NO an immediate NFC contender cuz that offense is so potent. [/B] If Peyton and the crew manages the team well NO should be in the SB within the next few years.

Also the Bengals. Palmer was very good before injury set in and has already started to talk up the season quite a bit. Now Cinci has my favorite defensive player from the draft in Rey-Rey...i would hope Cinci could at least compete in its division now.[/quote]

I think Grilliams is way over-rated in these parts. He was a terrible head coach in Buffalo, was up and down here (top 10 defenses and 31st ranked also) and was a HUGE bust last year in Jacksonville. We'll see if he can turn the Saints defense into anything. I agree with you on Cincy, they could be in a similar position as us with Lewis and Palmer. Another poor year and they could be ready to move on from both.

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I'm just looking forward to the 09 season. Every off season I miss it more. After last year I might make Canton a yearly thing.

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Other than the Skins:

Texans- I think this team is about to explode. Regardless if tough division, I believe this offense is about to become really elite. If the defense can just be decent and their guys stay healthy, they can make the playoffs.

Colts- I think this team is about to fall off. Lots of new coaches including the head coach, defense looked to be struggling last year, and the running game was not solid as in years past. I look for this to continue.

Tom Brady and LaDainian Tomlinson - Both these elite players got something to prove. Can Brady be the same after the injury and can Tomlinson re establish himself as the best weapon in the league.

Atlanta Falcons - To me the biggest surprise in football last year. Didnt think the rookie QB was gonna have such an great first year. Wow. Can they build on it, in what I think is always an overrated division. I think they can.

Dallas- I love Wade Phillips, I was so happy when Jerry decided to keep him around. Hopefully he will continue to steer this team into the ground.

Farve- If he comes back, I cant help myself, I will continue to watch and pull for him.

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I would say watch out for the jets in the next couple years! they could come out of know-where and become like the patriots.

Also watch out for the bills! TO plus trent edwards could be nasty!!

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[quote=Paintrain;558243]I think Grilliams is way over-rated in these parts. He was a terrible head coach in Buffalo, was up and down here (top 10 defenses and 31st ranked also) and was a HUGE bust last year in Jacksonville. We'll see if he can turn the Saints defense into anything. I agree with you on Cincy, they could be in a similar position as us with Lewis and Palmer. Another poor year and they could be ready to move on from both.[/quote]

His track record imo proves otherwise. Williams was a top defensive coordinator in Tennessee, his defenses were good in Buffalo even though the teams werent, overall he was really good here in Washington. Last year in Jacksonville from what I heard he had problems with other coaches and wasnt able to do everything he wanted to do. I see Gregg Williams turning the Saints around and once again being one of the top defensive coordinators in the game.

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Obviously our home teams first and then I think we all look at everyone in the NFL east but after that in this order............

1) New England.............will Brady be back?

2) The Jets,.................Sanchez ,is he for real?

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I agree with Orakpo - I think he will do fine with NO defense.. Williams is mastermind when it comes to defense, but he makes some mistakes too.. And I believe half of it can be blamed on his high pride.. Regardless, I'm rooting for him; he's one of my favorite coordinators..

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[quote=GridIron26;558252]I agree with Orakpo - I think he will do fine with NO defense.. Williams is mastermind when it comes to defense, but he makes some mistakes too.. And I believe half of it can be blamed on his high pride.. Regardless, I'm rooting for him; he's one of my favorite coordinators..[/quote]

I guess Williams star got tarnished for me when he first couldn't find a way to implement Arrington (pre and post injury) and stubbornly stuck with stiffs like Warrick Holdman and also how he completely misjudged Pierce and we let him go to a division rival where he has owned us. He just seemed to be more hype than anything. His defenses never excelled in two key areas I judge a defense on, sacks and turnovers. The bend but don't break philosophy he (and Blache for that matter) employs is a recipe for disappointment in close games or vs. elite offenses.

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[quote=Ruhskins;558145]I hear ya. I really hope Hey-Bey does well and proves everyone wrong. Oh, and anyone want to bet me that SFREDSKINS is going to mention the giants? :)[/quote]

I hope Hey-Bay does will too. I'm hoping Light-Out will be back to himself in San Diego

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AZ - was the Super Bowl run a fluke?

Chi - Will Cutler make them a contender?

NE - Can Brady be Brady again?