After reading Michael Lombardi's blog, I found a few interestingA thingsA that I would like to point out.A In his observations about various teams as camps are about to open, he says, "Denver will need to find a pass rush, a running game, an ability to protect the passer..in simple terms, Denver has a lot of questions and few answers."
After a poor 2007-2008 season, I can see why he said that, but does he know the voidsA they filledA in the off-season?A A pass rushA = the return ofA Ebenezer Ekuban; A running game = versatility in SelvinA Young, Michael Pittman, et al.; Ability to protect passer = "Sweet Feet" (a.k.a. Ryan Clady). I think the Broncos have got the answers. It's just a matter of working together toA execute their plan.
OtherA statements Lombardi made about teams in the AFC West:
- "KC had a great draft, they are two more drafts away from winning 8 gamesa€¦.it's all about QB's in the NFL."
- "Oakland needs to find a passing game, a PRO passing game"
- "SD has talent, they have depth, they have great special teams and will avoid the bad start this yeara€¦.All Rivers needs to do is facilitate the offense"
There's no doubt that San Diego looks best on paper. They had a strong showing last year, and Philip Rivers basically has this season'sA outcome in his hands. Too bad for Colts' fans that he's a headcase.
After the first week of the regularA season, this is how I think things will look in the AFC West:A
Denver: The media will be impressed by Jay Cutler's performance. A couple of TD's and no interceptions as the Broncos take home a big win in Oakland.
Kansas City: ToughA but predictable loss for this group. As they leave New England, they will be dreaming of their days with Jared Allen.
Oakland: Raider fans willA once againA file out of the stadium with their heads downA asking why they gave Javon Walker such a big contract.
San Diego: A At 1-0, they will be a confident bunch. Then, they will takeA the dreaded flight to New England for a week 2 massacre.
After a poor 2007-2008 season, I can see why he said that, but does he know the voidsA they filledA in the off-season?A A pass rushA = the return ofA Ebenezer Ekuban; A running game = versatility in SelvinA Young, Michael Pittman, et al.; Ability to protect passer = "Sweet Feet" (a.k.a. Ryan Clady). I think the Broncos have got the answers. It's just a matter of working together toA execute their plan.
OtherA statements Lombardi made about teams in the AFC West:
- "KC had a great draft, they are two more drafts away from winning 8 gamesa€¦.it's all about QB's in the NFL."
- "Oakland needs to find a passing game, a PRO passing game"
- "SD has talent, they have depth, they have great special teams and will avoid the bad start this yeara€¦.All Rivers needs to do is facilitate the offense"
There's no doubt that San Diego looks best on paper. They had a strong showing last year, and Philip Rivers basically has this season'sA outcome in his hands. Too bad for Colts' fans that he's a headcase.
After the first week of the regularA season, this is how I think things will look in the AFC West:A
Denver: The media will be impressed by Jay Cutler's performance. A couple of TD's and no interceptions as the Broncos take home a big win in Oakland.
Kansas City: ToughA but predictable loss for this group. As they leave New England, they will be dreaming of their days with Jared Allen.
Oakland: Raider fans willA once againA file out of the stadium with their heads downA asking why they gave Javon Walker such a big contract.
San Diego: A At 1-0, they will be a confident bunch. Then, they will takeA the dreaded flight to New England for a week 2 massacre.
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