First question:
Is Arizona better this year than last year? In my opinion Arizona's defense has been bad, but it has consistently improved the past few year's. Lassiter is a pro-bowler, and their linebacking corps is very good with Ray Thomspon and Ron Mckinnon. Most people don't know these names, but these guys are pretty good. The D-line has some young talent that might be able to produce. With a healthy Duane Starks, and Kyle Van Den Bosch the defense should get better. On offense their O-line is solid, they have a capable running back in Marcel Shipp, and they might get something out of Emmitt Smith. Jeff Blake is a bit erratic, but he has proven that he can lead an offense down a field. The big question on this team is their receiving corps. Freedie Jones has been a forgetten man on this team. They have guys with potential, but can they contribute? Jason McAddley, Anquan Boldin Bryant Johnson and Marquis Walker are guys that I believe can catch the ball, but how consistently? I know this team is well coached, and everyone is already writing them off, but I think they are better than last year (5 - 11).
Second Question:
Washington is another team that puzzles me. I think they have lots of potential to open some eyes this year. The big question is how good is their offensive line? With Spurrier coaching he has everyone fighting for their jobs which in turn makes every player on that offense play very hard. This offense has many weapons, and has some speed as well. Rob Johnson/Patrick Ramsey will get the job done (between the two of them), Trung Canidate will add speed, they still have Ladell Bettis and Kenny Watson. Laverneus Coles and Rod Gardner will start, but they have some decent guys behind them. The only thing that will hold them back is a poor play from the O-linemen.
Anyone have any opinions?
Is Arizona better this year than last year? In my opinion Arizona's defense has been bad, but it has consistently improved the past few year's. Lassiter is a pro-bowler, and their linebacking corps is very good with Ray Thomspon and Ron Mckinnon. Most people don't know these names, but these guys are pretty good. The D-line has some young talent that might be able to produce. With a healthy Duane Starks, and Kyle Van Den Bosch the defense should get better. On offense their O-line is solid, they have a capable running back in Marcel Shipp, and they might get something out of Emmitt Smith. Jeff Blake is a bit erratic, but he has proven that he can lead an offense down a field. The big question on this team is their receiving corps. Freedie Jones has been a forgetten man on this team. They have guys with potential, but can they contribute? Jason McAddley, Anquan Boldin Bryant Johnson and Marquis Walker are guys that I believe can catch the ball, but how consistently? I know this team is well coached, and everyone is already writing them off, but I think they are better than last year (5 - 11).
Second Question:
Washington is another team that puzzles me. I think they have lots of potential to open some eyes this year. The big question is how good is their offensive line? With Spurrier coaching he has everyone fighting for their jobs which in turn makes every player on that offense play very hard. This offense has many weapons, and has some speed as well. Rob Johnson/Patrick Ramsey will get the job done (between the two of them), Trung Canidate will add speed, they still have Ladell Bettis and Kenny Watson. Laverneus Coles and Rod Gardner will start, but they have some decent guys behind them. The only thing that will hold them back is a poor play from the O-linemen.
Anyone have any opinions?
