pittpnthrs":3qat4fyj said:
LudwigsDrummer":3qat4fyj said:
I thought I gave an opinion. You say out of our new K game, P game, run game, OL coach change, OC change, or draft some of these won't work out. Which department won't benefit from the newbies?
My opinion is each of those mentioned will add to this team.
I kind of figured this reading your posts. Believing every area of the team is somewhat improved isnt being realistic. The kicking game? Who knows. Its even money that Janakowski doesnt even make the entire season and who knows how effective he'll be even if he does. I know we had to move on from Walsh, but I thought he was a terrible signing. The guys a fossil and had serious issues the past couple of seasons. P game? Kid looks awesome but he's a rookie. We'll see. OL? Elated Cable is gone and expect improvement here. Saying that, I still expect them to be bad. I dont think theres much talent there for Solari to work with. Offense? Nothing makes me happier than Bevell being canned, but its hard to say if Schottenheimer is going to be much of an upgrade. I know the team is bound and determined to run the ball this season and I hope we can with how much we invested to do so. Cant be worse than last season, but as to how good it will actually be is up in the air. Carson and Penny havent done anything in the NFL yet. Unproven and huge question marks. And then theres that Oline again. On defense, i'm still concerned and wondering where our pass rush is going to come from. I think we're going to struggle in that area and I believe the less talented secondary will suffer for it. Its important that Earl plays for this very reason.
This team is a huge unknown right now. I'm excited and interested to see how it all plays out, but this is the first time in a long time that I dont have any expectations. I'm actually somewhat relieved that I dont. I'm going to enjoy the season. If we overachieve and somehow compete for a wildcard this year,,,,,great. If we end up sucking,,,,who cares. Its just the beginning of the process. Next season though,,,,,,,
Good post!
I completely agree this year we are a team of unknowns, with many larger than life players no longer on the team.
IDK if Jan is going to K for us, but like you I don't think our K game will be worse. So, I predict we will be a little better in that department.
The new P will be an upgrade over Ryan, who many of us adored including me. I think he will WOW us. Upgrade.
OL...slight improvement at the minimum...Solari>Cable. Slight upgrade 1st year...hoping.
Shotty...slight improvement over Bev. If we can run, the team will appear instantly better than last year and Shotty will look good to the fans until they get bored with running.
DL is a downgrade. We dropped off a bit. It will take a year or 2 to replenish.
LB, I say better. I think when we run a 4-3, Shaqueem>Wilhoite. I have nothing but faith in that call as a 5th round LB usually doesn't replace a marginal vet...but it's 50/50 that happen, IMO.
DB's, I'm not worried about Maxi and Shaq, sale with Coleman as the nickel. ET will play, whoever plays SS needs to earn that spot.
I'm here to tell you Carson and Penny together will definitely upgrade our run game. How can we not improve from last year's results?
For me, I will maintain a positive vibe towards these additions until they prove to me otherwise. So, I'm good with giving them a shot.
I'm saying we are improving. It will take a couple of years, but I have faith in our FO. I think they learned some stuff this year.
Team chemistry has improved! Hard to quantify that but it has merit.
In short summary, I see positive things evolving with our team. I own rose colored glasses but if pressed, I'd predict a 9-7 season.
