NFL 2009 Off Season Thread

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Originally Posted by VonErichLives For the Pats, I look at the 18-1 team and then this team... assuming Brady is 100%... don't see a huge difference...

The defense has a lot of question marks, especially in the secondary and depth at the LB spot. Picked up Lenon from the Lions but he was a 4-3 cover 2 MLB, not a 3-4 one. Wouldn't think that's a big deal but veteran MLB Victor Hobson could not grasp the scheme last year & was released

The offense though, if Brady is back 100%, could be even better. This year's receiving core is more impressive and if Sammy Morris has the same type of year as last year pre-injury their running game could be pretty dangerous. Only thing is injuries in the backfield, Sammy Morris & Maroney are both coming off one (Maroney off a few) and Fred Taylor isn't exactly young anymore. Kevin Faulk isn't any younger either but I would expect him to be his usual self.

[VonErichLives]

Originally Posted by Jesus Shuttlesworth The defense has a lot of question marks, especially in the secondary and depth at the LB spot. Picked up Lenon from the Lions but he was a 4-3 cover 2 MLB, not a 3-4 one. Wouldn't think that's a big deal but veteran MLB Victor Hobson could not grasp the scheme last year & was released The offense though, if Brady is back 100%, could be even better. This year's receiving core is more impressive and if Sammy Morris has the same type of year as last year pre-injury their running game could be pretty dangerous. Only thing is injuries in the backfield, Sammy Morris & Maroney are both coming off one (Maroney off a few) and Fred Taylor isn't exactly young anymore. Kevin Faulk isn't any younger either but I would expect him to be his usual self.

yeah, D is a concern... I think Lenon will be a good fit and, I expect another monster year from Mayo...

But the secondary will be a ? mark once again... but with the exception of Samuel there isn't a huge difference between the team 2yrs ago and this team... unless i'm forgetting someone....

yeah, we don't have Vrabel, but we didn't have Mayo back then... so a little give in take...

ugh... just want the season to start... what are the odds Brady doesn't play a down all preseason?

and I forgot about Taylor... lots of injury and age questions but enough depth there they should be good at RB.