Anyone care to make a bold prediction on this season results....?
I for one have high hopes, but only for the Skins to improve from last season. I see no run at the playoffs or anything better than 8-8 or 9-7.
Here's my take on the season:
QB - Brunell will start, but not finish. Ramsey will debut & not finish. Hasselbeck will come in & light the fire that sends the Skins a winning streak no better than 3 in a row.
RB - Portis should do well under Coach Gibb's system. However, I still see the line failing to open wholes that Denver bulldozed last season. So look for Portis to hit 1000+ yrds this season with a lower yards per carry avg. Rock should also improve upon last season under Coach Gibbs. Not sure if Chad figures into the mix, besides punt returns...
FB - This is Coach Gibb's favorite position, also see TE desc. Gibbs uses the FB/H-back to open the running game, fight the blitz, & a QB's last option if he decides to run for it or thrown a quick out. Not sure who's going to be that guy yet...?
WR - So far I see Rod having a great season no matter who throws him the damn ball. Coach Gibbs has made good WR's great with his staff in past seasons, so he will make Coles & company very effective. Does anyone remember the Posse..? I sure you all do
TE - In Coach Gibb's system the TE is nothing more the a utility lineman with some offensive plays designed to utilize deception.
O-line - Well with Jansen out for the season. The O-line will certainly have to adjust. I'm sure Brunell has some concerns now that his stone wall is not there..? I like Wiley & Thomas to help out in Jansens absence. Kenyatta is also someone that might be effective.
Defense -
Rather than single out positions, I will just say this....
D-line is unproven & overmatched. LB's will have to provide the majority of the pass rush & run stop. I like the secondary, but I'm not banking on Lott & Bowen to keep us in the game late. Taylor will show flashes of excellence, but this is a rookie & mistakes are expected. Smoots & company will have a good season, but with oversized WR's like Owens the secondary will have it hands full. Note: When & if Taylor plays to his hype we will finally have a S that WR/TE/QB/RB will fear :FIREdevil
Well that's all I have for now....
Let me know what you all think...???