Sleeper Team

[MJZiggy]

There are a lot of us who think that due to the fact that we've been so inactive in FA, that the team will necessarily suck. For some reason I am far less uneasy than I was at this time last year after Wahle and Rivera departed. What is the possibility that my gut might be right in thinking that we could pull off a surprise and have a better season than everyone's expecting? I just don't think we're Arizona bad.

[MadtownPacker]

I think the vikings will win the SB in 06 cuz no team can that cursed!!

[MJZiggy]

How do you think the Pack will do realistically?

[MadtownPacker]

Plus Favre? Possible wildcard team.

Minus Favre? Drafting in the top 5 again.

[jack's smirking revenge]

Too many variables right now to tell. If AZ gets an O-line, I think they're the sleeper team in the NFC. Not the SB team, but the team that will break the most hearts. I agree with Mad that the Vikes are probably going to be the NFC team to beat this year. They had some good picks, will draft well and play in a dome in a soft division.

The Pack? If Favre returns and we score 2 or 3 starters in the draft, maybe 8-8. Without Favre, another 4-12 campaign, with the admission that 2007 could be a much better year and the start of the climb back to the top.

tyler

[MJZiggy]

My gut begs to differ, the only problem is my head can't think of anything to back my gut up. I guess it's an internal issue but my gut's been right before.

[jack's smirking revenge]

My gut begs to differ, the only problem is my head can't think of anything to back my gut up. I guess it's an internal issue but my gut's been right before.

There are just too many question marks right now. We ended last year with one of the worst records in the NFL, our QB situation is undecided, we've got a new coaching staff across the board, our defense has holes, our WR corps is disgruntled and shaky, other teams in the division have upgraded their coaching staff and talent.... I wish my gut would tell me that 2006 was going to be an excellent year and suggest that I get excited, but I don't see anything to be excited about yet.

We need an A+++++ draft with starters aplenty. We need a couple veterans released at the June 1 cut to plug in some of our holes, or at least provide depth at some defensive positions. We have skill, just not enough of it, IMHO, to compete with the Vikes and Bears.

The Bears with Griese could be scary...

tyler

[Harlan Huckleby]

The FIBs with Griese could be scary...

I don't know if Griese will win the starting job, but he sure as hell strengthens their QB unit.

Same with McMahon in MN.

[MJZiggy]

Hey! We have Arth and Wrobel!! (Deep sarcasm intended) Could somebody explain to me who the HELL is Arth and why we have him on our team? (Now watch the kid turn into the next Favre).

[jack's smirking revenge]

The FIBs with Griese could be scary...

I don't know if Griese will win the starting job, but he sure as hell strengthens their QB unit.

Same with McMahon in MN.

I agree. Griese, Orton and Grossman makes for a VERY talented group of QBs in Chicago. I think the Bears have lost faith in the oft-injured Grossman and will give Orton his chance at starting again. But I predict that Griese will beat them all this summer and win the starting job. Griese to Muhammad could be a regular thing next year.

I do fear the day that Brad Johnson gets injured, which, at his age, will happen at some point. McMahon in that offense, with that talented O-line featuring Hutch, could be VERY dangerous.

Even Kitna becoming a Lion could open some eyes. I'm not high on him, but he's more consistent and talented than Harrington.

The North has definitely improved.

tyler

[Mr. T]

The North has definitely improved.

tyler

Sans Green Bay!!

In case you haven't noticed, my patience with TT is seriously waning!!

If we have a GREAT draft we'll get three solid rookie starters and two or three solid second stringers. That leaves us with about 8 other holes to fill.

At this point, TT can't even consider the likes of Mario Williams. We have to draft 99% sure thing prospects, i.e. Hawk. That isn't necessarily a good thing. In the later rounds, we won't be able to take risks on guys who have huge upside, i.e. Hawkins.

[Harlan Huckleby]

If we have a GREAT draft we'll get three solid rookie starters

Holy Schmokes! Great draft, indeed!

At this point, TT can't even consider the likes of Mario Williams. We have to draft 99% sure thing prospects, i.e. Hawk.

Oh, I don't know. The team looks to be in TOTAL rebuild mode. TT won't go for instant contributors.

[esoxx]

If by "Sleeper Team" you mean one that will induce drowsiness when watching them, I'd have to agree.

[MJZiggy]

That's a good one.

[esoxx]

BTW, I think McMahon is highly overrated. He had one great half in the Thanksgiving game against the Packers a few years ago and that's why I think Packer fans are overly sold on the guy. Don't make me post his career numbers b/c they aren't pretty.

I'd say Orton's the odd man out in Chicago. I'm much more impressed with Grossman than Orton. But who knows, with that defense the QB doesn't really have to do much. But as Orton proved, you at least have to do a little bit. Still, he's young and will stay on the roster for now.

I think the best QB pick up in the division is actually McCown. He put up some decent numbers for a putrid Cardinals team and has a lot of spunk, as evidenced by his rally against the Vikings in the final game of the 2003 season. Anyone remember that one?