Mikie2times

Maybe it's just my area. I just got back from Cleveland a few days ago and they seemed better off. The spots I've lived at in Michigan have had some incredible looking women, but somethings truly wrong in Toledo.

Looking at this team last year and the massive amount of young starters you would think we would be heading toward a playoff run. Many started to think this until they saw we most likely lose Nate and London. I don't disagree that these would be big losses, but I still think we have enough factors going for us to be considered a legitimate playoff contender. What eventually propelled the Colts to the Super Bowl was not flawless play by Peyton. The difference for them was an unbelievable defensive transformation from the regular season to the playoffs. The Colts didn't suddenly morph into a great defensive team, and Bob Sanders didn't turn them from horrible to phenomenal. The reason was they ran at least double the amount of plays the other offense ran. This allowed the speed based cover 2 to play faster then they ever have for Tony Dungy. I point this out because we will most likely lose two key defenders, but our offense will return just about every starter including a young progressing QB. If DJ stays true to his words we also figure to upgrade the offensive line. If the offense controls the ball more it allows us to play much faster then we played last season. It will also allow us to get more penetration in the backfield. Remember the cover 2 is not designed to limit teams from gaining 100 yards, it's designed to force penetration and create a loss on one of the running downs in a series. By doing this you effectively keep the team from running again because they need to make up the additional yardage threw the air (the cover 2's strength). Other reasons include the youth we have on defense, McCargo/Yobouty's return, and system continuity. We started more rookies then any team in football last year and the progression they should make will help counteract the potential losses. 1st year starters generally don't do well but ours did, and many could elevate their play next season far past what we ever expected. We then have two high draft choices returning at positions many feel are critical needs. We have no idea what these guys may bring to the table, and if it's anything positive it will upgrade this team tremendously. Finally another year in these systems especially with the youth involved should also improve our overall play. The bottom line is if your cups half empty you’ll only see the negative. Despite any losses we might have this team still has a ton going for them in a positive direction. We really need to let the wounds heal and start believing again.

If you never want to cheat on your spouse move to Ohio. Your choices range from morbidly obese to beaten with the ugly stick. About one in three will give you the best of both worlds.

If the 49ers hired Singletary as DC it would be a demotion. He's assistant HC right now.

For one you bring in some quality G's. Past that I see Willis leaving after 2006 as a sure thing. He's a good RB but he's just not the perfect fit for us at RB. If he has a great year Marv won't over pay for him, and if he doesn't I think we look in a different direction anyway. In the meantime I would look to a moderate costing FA, AND a 2nd or 3rd rounder. I'm trying to fill a void at CB for at least 3 years at the expense of having a void created at RB for 1 year. Since that void is probably going to happen after this season anyway I feel it’s worth it.

Now that I factor age a little more I'll take off the 2nd round pick. Straight up I'm still doing it though.

When next year roles round everybody will cry when Willis walks and we get nothing. He's a good back but he's not a good fit for this team. We might suffer a bit with his replacement but that’s an issue only one year away anyway. Also just because both teams say they play the cover 2 and the media has said the cover 2 is all zone it doesn't mean either team plays all zone. It also doesn't mean both teams play the cover 2 the same way. In fact it wasn't that way at all last year as Nate locked up Man on the opposing teams best WR more times then not. It's also not going to be that way next year if Jauron is true to his comments and we get bigger on the DL. To fill Nates shoes you need a damn good player, and Nates role last year is exactly the type of role Bly is looking for. Throw in the previous connection with Jauron and I don't see how this is that crazy in the scheme of hypothetical player for player trades.

To me coaching is about one thing more then anything else, motivating each player to do the very best they can. To do that you must be an exceptional leader. Singletary is just that, and he's also smart, motivated, and moral. He will instantly gain the complete respect of these young and sometimes immature players. I feel he’s by far the best HC prospect available, and will eventually take SD to a Super Bowl if given the chance.

Mike Singletary

Jesus that came out of nowhere. I do agree with him though.

One more point is the Jauron connection to the Lions. Jauron coached Bly for a couple seasons and we haven't heard many players have bad things to say about DJ. Maybe he's a favorite of Bly's or visa versa.

I did mention Detroit does some cover 2; so like I said if he doesn't want to is a part of the cover 2 so be it. That said we didn't play nearly enough zones in our coverage schemes last year to be considered a traditional cover 2 team. McGee was god awful playing zone last year, and the coaches realized early in the year with a lockdown corner in Clements we would be better off playing man. I'm not counting on a huge improvement in zone coverage from McGee so a move like this would allow us to play the same looks. Age is a concern but that might also lower his trade demands. I'm not hell bent on trading Willis but this would be one of the few situations that would provide both teams with a quality player in a need area. If by some chance we could do a straight up trade player for player I would be all over it. It's all highly unlikely but we can only talk about the Toronto Bills so much.

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/p...NFL&id=1809 Bly isn't happy with the system he's playing in. I know Detroit has some cover 2 concepts but I don't know how much they go to it. If he would be willing to play in our system I would love to have him. With Detroit’s uncertainty at RB Willis could potentially be a trade option. Perhaps Willis plus a 2nd rounder would get it done. Would that deal be worth it to you guys?

I guess you have to put somebody at the top of the QB list. The problem I have with Garcia is many writers seem to put him among the top 5 of all the free agents available. I attribute much of his great play last year to being in the ideal system. Reid is a West Coast master and knew what he could ask out of Garcia. Now he probably goes to a team that isn't so ideal and has another half season tacked on to his diminishing skill set. Moving forward I see him being much more like the Garcia we saw in Cleveland then the guy who preserved Philadelphia’s playoff run.

Probably about 15 degrees here in Toledo, OH. Snow accumulation looks like about 3-5 inches so far, should be between 8-12 by 1pm tomorrow. The wind is gusting causing large snowdrifts and white out conditions. Streets have now been updated to level 3 emergency status. If Toledo streets/drivers handle snow like they do rain I predict a catastrophic morning commute. In Kzoo or WNY I’m sure it would be business as usual.

Nick Harper CB, Colts

Think more top ten picks. I know it's hard because if the guy’s top ten he probably had a great career and is hyped, but we know we will see at least a couple top ten busts. I tried staying away from QB because it's almost a given that 50% will bust. A bust on a top 10 RB is one of the biggest busts/bad decisions a team can have IMO.

I'm not sure about that. His ESPN stats say he hasn't fumbled once at Oklahoma, not sure if that’s accurate or not. Regardless I doubt him based on things outside of carrying the football.

I nominate Adrian Peterson for my biggest bust of the 2007 draft. In 2004 Peterson started all 13 games, 2005 he started 7, and in 2006 he started 6. Two out of the three years he hasn’t even played half an NFL season. I’m not going to analyze how he got injured; just simply pointing out that he’s been injured a lot. Regardless of his injury history his running style won’t help his durability in the pros, or the transition he will make from the college game. Peterson will fight for yards and take on a lot of extra contact. His great strength allows him to drag defenders and break tackles without lowering his pads. In college he could do this and keep his eyes up field, utilizing his speed to break so many long runs. In the pro’s it just won’t work like that, and those additional hits will wear on his 6’2 frame. People naturally think he’s a good between the tackles runner but he’s more of a stretch play home run type, that doesn’t know how to get you 3 or 4 yards consistently. In the pros he has to know how to get 4 yards instead of trying for 50 and getting a loss. Overall I just see some serious injury concerns, and a large style transition Peterson must overcome to be a franchise back. I don’t think he can be a guy that will survive 5 years from now as a full time starter. He will make some highlight reels but will never live up to the expectations. Runner Up- Brady Quinn

What pisses me off more then the obvious bigotry and hatred is how detrimental this propaganda is to the lives of those who subscribe to it. The Klan often seeks out the most alienated, confused, and abused youth in this country. Klan leaders take these kids/teens in and give them the home and support they so desperately need. It's the perfect set up for the propaganda they will imprint on the brains of these victims.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6432308...CP&GT1=9131 Wow

In all fairness Bills fans mocked Brown for about 3 years until we let him go. He had a reputation for living off his name and committing an obscene amount of penalties. If you cried over his loss a few years back you were probably one of the only ones that did. Williams was not brought back largely because of the harsh nature of a TD lead negotiation. We lost out and it sucks, but it sucks no more then promising Nate we won't franchise him. I guess I just don't see the need to bring TD up over this. A big reason many feel we have a bright future is from TD led signings. Hindsight has shown that he actually was a damn good assembler of talent. His downfall was not finding the right coach to put it together and not upgrading the line. Sprinkle in a little Drew Bledsoe and you have enough to show why the talent never produced in the win column.

I bet you pull chicks three times as hot as this one huh? Damn I envy you.

I love Marv, Jauron, and the direction this team is going. But I agree that Marv seems pretty infallible around here. This was no doubt a horribly weak cop out to get Nate in on time last year. I just really wish Marv would have understood that in a contract year no F'n way Nate would not show up, or do his very best.