tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post3558551526102866542..comments2023-10-30T10:32:39.033-04:00Comments on Passing On The Game: Measuring ImprovementUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-11985867349998818152010-07-26T18:56:48.756-04:002010-07-26T18:56:48.756-04:00@Trox
You have to remember that Cleveland isn'...@Trox<br /><br />You have to remember that Cleveland isn't really committed to Delhomme like that. If he is screwing up I don't think they will hesitate to put in Seneca Wallace. Now I personally believe we will win that game but its going to be a rough one to start off the season because the Browns play really good physical defense and they have a pretty good running game that will be better with Harrison and Hardesty splitting time plus of course they have Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs on special teams. I predict a slug fest but we come out on top with the home field but trust me on this Cleveland is going to look better this year especially if they stay healthy.sgw94noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-86038097491185709412010-07-26T17:31:07.604-04:002010-07-26T17:31:07.604-04:00Steve,
Good reading as always. However, I can...Steve,<br /><br />Good reading as always. However, I can't go with you on Cleveland much improved with Jake Delhomme at QB.<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to your analysis on the D-line this year with so many young guys playing.Trox88noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-51860788397720873552010-07-26T16:33:12.439-04:002010-07-26T16:33:12.439-04:00@Sander
People keep saying that the schedule is a...@Sander<br /><br />People keep saying that the schedule is a lot weaker this year but I really don't see it that way. Of the teams that I look at and on paper would say aren't top tier I would only include Cleveland the Rams and the Lions on that list. But Cleveland and the Lions are likely to be much improved from last year. The Redskins and Seahawks, teams we faced last year, will also be improved. I think the Chiefs are going to shock the hell out of people. Then you have the Ravens, Bengals, 49ers, Steelers, Cardinals, Saints twice and Atlanta twice who all, I think, will be playoff contenders this year. And the Panthers will also be stronger than most folks think with both of their running backs healthy. The schedule may turn out to be a weaker but if it is I don't think it will be by much.sgw94noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-53458162516147455532010-07-26T15:20:24.555-04:002010-07-26T15:20:24.555-04:00Steve, you have some very interesting points in yo...Steve, you have some very interesting points in your posting. I agree that every team is rated by their W-L record first and foremost (unless you're Gruden).<br /><br />Personalwise I don' expect a lot of improvement in the Bucs from 2009 to 2010. While I applaud the drafting of DT's Price & McCoy along with WR's Bunn & Williams this IS the NFL. Rookies rarely have that much of an impact on a team's W-L record. <br /><br />The IMPROVEMENT issue is what I will be watching closely. Coach Morris did show a turn around once he sacked Bates and I expect that to continue into 2010. <br /><br />My biggest concern is the offense, especially if Penn doesn't show up. The play calling of 2009 was VERY suspect. In fact a lot of the reason that the Bucs lost by so much was due to hideous play calling and not being able to modify their game plan.Mr. Luckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-86222267896541768462010-07-25T14:46:07.507-04:002010-07-25T14:46:07.507-04:00A big reason why I believe we'll improve a lot...A big reason why I believe we'll improve a lot is simple schedule: we had one of the toughest schedules anyone faced in a long time last season. This year we'll have a much weaker schedule. Even if there was no improvement, and I think there is a lot of improvement, we should our win total rise significantly.Sandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089915695240170666.post-29111231656010497462010-07-25T13:00:51.132-04:002010-07-25T13:00:51.132-04:00No Bates defense = a lot less blowouts.
Note that...No Bates defense = a lot less blowouts.<br /><br />Note that only one of those blowouts (vs. the Jets) came after Raheem took over the defense.<br /><br />That alone should make us a lot more competitive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com