Zealander
04-25-2008, 12:55 AM
Well looks like we just concluded our off season trades. Overall I really like what Shannahan has done. The signings are low risk, low salary (as far as I know Robertson details are still undisclosed) with big upsides. I think he's put together quite the quiet little season here. It's obvious he addressed our holes, and I think he did so adequately. Lets look.
LB's -I'm really high on the linebackers we brought in. Boss especially, he's a body and I think he has a good head on his shoulders. Niko is given a good shot to be a MLB, although Shannahan seemingly "giving" him the starting roll makes me a little apprehensive. With DJ on the weak side we have the chance at a very strong line backing core.
WR - Shannahan brought in a couple of new WR's. We really just need one of these guys to pan out. With Marshall as our guy and stokley in the slot we need that solid #2. Jackson seems like he could be the man for the job, but we have a lot of competition here. Mike brought in guys that have struggled as of recently. We can call ourselves optimistic because those guys didn't have a consistent QB like Jay Cutler to throw to them. With any luck at all one of these guys should pan out. Marshall should heal well, he should be able to match and probably up the bar from last season.
S - Then we filled depth at the safety position. McCree is a player and a defensive leader. With Lynch and Abdullah already on the roster we will be able to find guys with our depth to put together a good squad at the safety position.
The Defensive Line - Finally we brought in our defensive tackle. Dewayne Roberston has proven to be a consistent player. If his knee holds up there isn't any reason he won't be a solid tackle for us. Put him along side Marcus Thomas and we could get some pressure from the middle this year. That would be fantastic. I am really high on our defensive ends, the guys just ooze talent and all they need is that support from the center to really strike fear into a quarterback.
Now I am really not a football expert but so far to me the team looks like this on paper.
OFFENSE
QB - Cutler - He can take us.
HB - Henry I don't like the guy, but I like the player. He has the meanest stiff arm around. He led the league in yards before things went south last year. (I still love the HB pick)
FB - Sapp/Bell (Crossing my fingers for Owen Schmidtt)
Offensive Line - Is the biggest puzzle we have, I won't name guys here but I think I should mention that the coaches are high on Harris and I'm very excited to see what he can do. I would really like to see that addition of a guy or two in the draft, we need to build this team to protect Jay.
WR- Marshall , Jackson (maybe), Stokley - Dangerous.
TE - Scheffler / Graham - Great
DEFENSE
The Line - will be constantly changing. I think this unit is going to be much improved.
LB's - Williams, Niko, Boss
S - Lynch, McCree - Strong
CB's - Champ and Bly - Great
To me, this looks like it could be a very strong team on paper. We just need things to go our way. I am surprised Shannahan brought in so many personnel. He stated that he was going to change the way things worked, and "Build through the draft". I think he made the right moves, and he put us in a possible win now position. If we can get another strong infusion of talent from the draft this year to go along with the '06 and '07 we will have a great core of guys for years to come.
Bottom line is guys, this looks like it could be a ten win plus team if things go well. I think we have something we can be excited about here Denver. How does Bronco mania feel?
:salute:
LB's -I'm really high on the linebackers we brought in. Boss especially, he's a body and I think he has a good head on his shoulders. Niko is given a good shot to be a MLB, although Shannahan seemingly "giving" him the starting roll makes me a little apprehensive. With DJ on the weak side we have the chance at a very strong line backing core.
WR - Shannahan brought in a couple of new WR's. We really just need one of these guys to pan out. With Marshall as our guy and stokley in the slot we need that solid #2. Jackson seems like he could be the man for the job, but we have a lot of competition here. Mike brought in guys that have struggled as of recently. We can call ourselves optimistic because those guys didn't have a consistent QB like Jay Cutler to throw to them. With any luck at all one of these guys should pan out. Marshall should heal well, he should be able to match and probably up the bar from last season.
S - Then we filled depth at the safety position. McCree is a player and a defensive leader. With Lynch and Abdullah already on the roster we will be able to find guys with our depth to put together a good squad at the safety position.
The Defensive Line - Finally we brought in our defensive tackle. Dewayne Roberston has proven to be a consistent player. If his knee holds up there isn't any reason he won't be a solid tackle for us. Put him along side Marcus Thomas and we could get some pressure from the middle this year. That would be fantastic. I am really high on our defensive ends, the guys just ooze talent and all they need is that support from the center to really strike fear into a quarterback.
Now I am really not a football expert but so far to me the team looks like this on paper.
OFFENSE
QB - Cutler - He can take us.
HB - Henry I don't like the guy, but I like the player. He has the meanest stiff arm around. He led the league in yards before things went south last year. (I still love the HB pick)
FB - Sapp/Bell (Crossing my fingers for Owen Schmidtt)
Offensive Line - Is the biggest puzzle we have, I won't name guys here but I think I should mention that the coaches are high on Harris and I'm very excited to see what he can do. I would really like to see that addition of a guy or two in the draft, we need to build this team to protect Jay.
WR- Marshall , Jackson (maybe), Stokley - Dangerous.
TE - Scheffler / Graham - Great
DEFENSE
The Line - will be constantly changing. I think this unit is going to be much improved.
LB's - Williams, Niko, Boss
S - Lynch, McCree - Strong
CB's - Champ and Bly - Great
To me, this looks like it could be a very strong team on paper. We just need things to go our way. I am surprised Shannahan brought in so many personnel. He stated that he was going to change the way things worked, and "Build through the draft". I think he made the right moves, and he put us in a possible win now position. If we can get another strong infusion of talent from the draft this year to go along with the '06 and '07 we will have a great core of guys for years to come.
Bottom line is guys, this looks like it could be a ten win plus team if things go well. I think we have something we can be excited about here Denver. How does Bronco mania feel?
:salute: