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QB's
Bulger and McNair
Bulger is the real deal...although his line never helps him...if he had a line...he could be a top 2 or 3 QB...but he gets beat up like a baby chimp in a gorilla cage. That being said...he has more weapons than most...and will put up good numbers...for as long as he lasts. McNair gets a rebirth...and may be the toughest Quarterback in the league. He's also out to prove something. He has great backs...if healthy...and is reunited with Mason. You could do worse than these two, although injuries may come into play here. Solid QB's, but the ?? but them down a bit.
Grade: B
RB's
Gore, TJones, RDroughns, Chris Brown
Okay...Frank Gore is riding the hype machine...Barlow is gone...and everyone loves him. As a college fan...I can't get out of my head the knee injuries that cost him 2 years...and made Willis McGahee. Now he's carrying the bulk again...with a line that is terrible, a QB that is getting killed, and no WR's. He may be good...but I have a feeling he's going to get the crap kicked out of him this year. TJones is awesome, but soon enough, Cedric Benson comes back...and doghouse or not...split carries are coming...even if it's only a series a quarter. Droughns is going to be the best back of this bunch IMO. He's got an okay line...and is just damn good...and now doesn't have to worry about his job. Brown? Remember a couple of years ago when he was the sleeper...and went off. Now injury prone, and has Henry and USC boy knocking at the door. Lots of ??? here. Productive maybe?...but still a bit of a shroud over this group.
GRADE: C
WR's
Holt, Smith, Mason, Muhammed and Coles
Holt is awesome, and paired with Bulger is HUGE. Big numbers here again. Smith is the best receiver in the league, and should be MORE OPEN this year. I think the guy is flat out unstoppable if you have any other option. Now Carolina has 2. Look for Smiths TD's to go up, and his yardage...while his catches are down a bit. Smith is still the best their is. Mason will be better than last year as long as McNair is healthy. Another 1000 yard season is in the offing. Muhammed COULD be the guy that surprises again...IF Grossman or Griese can be more consistent than Orton last year. I think he'll be good for a grand. Not sure why. Coles COULD be another 1,000 yard receiver. I DO think the Jets will have a decent QB...just not sure which one yet. Great Corp here...
Grade: A
TE's
LJ Smith and Ben Troupe
Smith is a stud, and a #1 receiver there next to Westbrook. I think he's got a Gates year in the handle...and if I didn't have CPepp...I'd have drafted him. I think Troupe is his equal...just depends on the QB situation. Great TE's here.
Grade: A
Defense
Cowboys and Chiefs
Cowboys should have a quick improved D...and the Chiefs have his boy Hall...Troy Rules?
I didn't pick the chiefs on purpose to see if he would...lmfao...my dumb mistake...
GRADE: A
K
Hanson and Brown
Who cares...Brown should be good...and Hanson indoors...could care a less...lmfao...
Grade: B
Overall?
Troy will contend for his division, and should be where he normally is...at the top. His backs pan out...and he doesn't lose
Overall Grade: B+
QB's
Bulger and McNair
Bulger is the real deal...although his line never helps him...if he had a line...he could be a top 2 or 3 QB...but he gets beat up like a baby chimp in a gorilla cage. That being said...he has more weapons than most...and will put up good numbers...for as long as he lasts. McNair gets a rebirth...and may be the toughest Quarterback in the league. He's also out to prove something. He has great backs...if healthy...and is reunited with Mason. You could do worse than these two, although injuries may come into play here. Solid QB's, but the ?? but them down a bit.
Grade: B
RB's
Gore, TJones, RDroughns, Chris Brown
Okay...Frank Gore is riding the hype machine...Barlow is gone...and everyone loves him. As a college fan...I can't get out of my head the knee injuries that cost him 2 years...and made Willis McGahee. Now he's carrying the bulk again...with a line that is terrible, a QB that is getting killed, and no WR's. He may be good...but I have a feeling he's going to get the crap kicked out of him this year. TJones is awesome, but soon enough, Cedric Benson comes back...and doghouse or not...split carries are coming...even if it's only a series a quarter. Droughns is going to be the best back of this bunch IMO. He's got an okay line...and is just damn good...and now doesn't have to worry about his job. Brown? Remember a couple of years ago when he was the sleeper...and went off. Now injury prone, and has Henry and USC boy knocking at the door. Lots of ??? here. Productive maybe?...but still a bit of a shroud over this group.
GRADE: C
WR's
Holt, Smith, Mason, Muhammed and Coles
Holt is awesome, and paired with Bulger is HUGE. Big numbers here again. Smith is the best receiver in the league, and should be MORE OPEN this year. I think the guy is flat out unstoppable if you have any other option. Now Carolina has 2. Look for Smiths TD's to go up, and his yardage...while his catches are down a bit. Smith is still the best their is. Mason will be better than last year as long as McNair is healthy. Another 1000 yard season is in the offing. Muhammed COULD be the guy that surprises again...IF Grossman or Griese can be more consistent than Orton last year. I think he'll be good for a grand. Not sure why. Coles COULD be another 1,000 yard receiver. I DO think the Jets will have a decent QB...just not sure which one yet. Great Corp here...
Grade: A
TE's
LJ Smith and Ben Troupe
Smith is a stud, and a #1 receiver there next to Westbrook. I think he's got a Gates year in the handle...and if I didn't have CPepp...I'd have drafted him. I think Troupe is his equal...just depends on the QB situation. Great TE's here.
Grade: A
Defense
Cowboys and Chiefs
Cowboys should have a quick improved D...and the Chiefs have his boy Hall...Troy Rules?
I didn't pick the chiefs on purpose to see if he would...lmfao...my dumb mistake...
GRADE: A
K
Hanson and Brown
Who cares...Brown should be good...and Hanson indoors...could care a less...lmfao...
Grade: B
Overall?
Troy will contend for his division, and should be where he normally is...at the top. His backs pan out...and he doesn't lose
Overall Grade: B+
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