Thoughts behind my draft...Any thoughts?
Starting Lineup
Matt Leinart...had a great game against SD defense which is supposed to be one of the best defenses this year...shows he can have a great year. Arizona's Def isn't too hot, even though people say the coach is run 1st, well if you are behind, you can't run.
Frank Gore...he should be healthy, his numbers from last year = studly, another year with Alex Smith, should mean better chemistry.
Travis Henry...He got 1200 yds with Ten. Denver makes studly RBs out of nobodies...he should better his numbers from last year, if he can stay healthy.
Deion Branch...#1 receiver in Seattle, put in a lot of time this summer developing chemistry with Hasselbeck...read he was almost uncoverable during training camp.
Marques Colston...I don't think he'll have a slump...Drew Brees is throwing well, Joe Horn is gone(should be no impact), but Joe Horn was injured 1/2 the season last year also. Defenses are too worried about Reggie & Deuce to focus him.
Randy Moss...Playing for a ring, and contract. Brady is clutch, will find how easy it is to throw a TD to Mr. Moss.
Vernon Davis...Another season with Alex Smith = Better chemistry. He is big with a sub 4.4 40 yd dash...he's hard to cover, with huge upside.
Neil Rackers...Last year he played poorly. He lost 10 lbs and practiced his mechanics. He's could be the long range field goal kicker from a couple years ago. With Ari offense getting better and his range, he should get his chances.(I get a bonus 2 pts for FGs over 50 yds)
Patriots Def...Should be one of the best, they got Samuels back, and the offense is better. Teams will be playing catch up.
Bench
Daunte Culpepper...Played well this preseason, playing for a contract. Is he back? Does Oak have the talent for him to succeed?
Ben Roethlisberger...Played well this preseason. Was last year a fluke? His receivers are better this year, and Parker should do well.
LenDale White...Has potential, Chow knows how to use his strengths...time will tell if he is serious about football. If he is, he could be a steal, since most have written him off.
Keary Colbert...He's the number 2 guy for Carolina. Steve Smith will get all the attention.
Brandon Marsahll...Rod Smith is injured, he's the number 2 with Denver. Javon Walker will get all the attention. He played a lot with Cutler last year, so they should have chemistry.
Seahawks Def...They had a lot of sacks last year, but their secondary was shaky. They're pass rush got and secondary got better. |
