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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Nice thread.

Jason Campbell - QB rating of 88 or better (NFL Average is 86). I want to see visibly quicker reads and decisions. And want to see the INT rate stay low again this year, prove that wasn't a fluke. Most of all, I want to see him take over at least one game and lead the team back from a deficit to win with a game-winning drive. IN that situation, I want to see him make the throws when everyone knows we're going to throw.

If he had a great line and great WRs to play with, I'd ask for a QB rating of 100. But I can't expect him to be a miracle worker here.

Devin Thomas - I can't see him being much more than a Devery Henderson at this point. But Henderson has made some nice deep plays at times for the Saints. Give me 5 TDs over the top throughout the season and I'll be happy. Not getting my hopes up though, because he'll need to step up the work ethic big time. So I guess I'm saying I'm already disappointed by Thomas and have already adjusted my expectations downward.

Malcolm Kelly - Number one, for God's sake, stay on the field. Give me 50 catches for 600 yards and I'll honestly be happy with that for a second season. Most of all, show that you can draw defensive attention in the red zone, drawing doubles and such, so that things open up for everyone else. Make chain-moving catches in traffic.

Albert Haynesworth - Against the run, I want to see this team in the top 3 against the run. We should be, our DEs are built to stop the run, Haynesworth is built to stop the run. Against the pass, I'll measure his impact by looking at the play of those around him. I want to see him drawing double teams. I don't care if Albert himself is held sackless, as long as others like Andre Carter, Griffin, and other defensive linemen are getting to the QB. So I guess I'd measure the team's total sacks. More importantly, I want to see a noticeable difference in the opposing QB's comfort level. If I frequently see a QB dropping back feeling completely comfortable, and taking his time to scan the field, then I'll be disappointed in Albert. A hurried QB means more turnovers, so we should see an uptick there.

DeAngelo Hall - Just show me that the pass defense doesn't drop off with Springs's absence. So really, I'm saying I'd judge him in tandem with Carlos Rogers and whoever the nickel is (Smoot). I was pleased with last year's pass D. Just do it again without Springs and I've got no problems. I want 5 INTs or more out of Hall, but that doesn't seem to be a problem for him.

Agree! Nice thread!

1. JC- QB rating of 89 with 24 or more TDs, 9 or less Ints. I like your come-back scenario, we need more comebacks when the opponent gets up on us by a score or two. (89 Had to one up you Schneed!)

2. DT - 5-6 TDs, keep his head in the game, bring spark to the O, show that supposed speed, use it a good bit across the middle as well as deep.

3. MK - 50 catches would be good, but I guess we don't have Thrash anymore, and maybe that's addition by subtraction.

4. AH - Totally great call Schneed! I like your input! Can I claim it as my own?

5. DAH - More than 7 ints, and no TD's attributed to his side of the D. With AH I don't see QBs having as much time to pick the secondary apart. I'm not as sold on this being such a great secondary as many suppose. I'm going to miss SS because of his man-up skills on big WRs like TO.