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[3kings]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

The season was conceded when they went into the season with Matt Cassel and Brady Quinn as their QB's.

Who were the hot candidates last season that were head and shoulders better tha Romeo? Realistically speaking they probably would have sucked with Bill Walsh coaching them.

They have no QB but they have a good running game and the defense isn't awful. I think if he gets a QB they will be close to 8-8 in that division. Getting a QB is the big if.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by 3kings

They have no QB but they have a good running game and the defense isn't awful. I think if he gets a QB they will be close to 8-8 in that division. Getting a QB is the big if.

Totally agree. I find KC one of the more attractive opportunities out there. Their D is actually fairly solid, they just never get off the field. One of the lowest in time of possession in the league.
Agree with JMS that SD would be the most enticing with the Bears a close second. KC right there next depending on what their plans are to address the QB slot long term.

[slotdirt]

Reid would have some fun with that offense provided there is a quarterback with even a lick of talent. Jamaal Charles is awesome.

I don't know about the love for SD and Chicago. Both are aging teams. I actually think the Browns could be a pretty good situation for the right coach given the talent available if they weren't, you know, the Browns. Still, their new owner wants to be the Steelers and is willing to spend to get to that point. I would have kept Shurmur myself as the Browns got a lot better this year, but in almost every key position, they have young talent.

I also dispute the notion that the Redskins had just one glaring need. A lot of their defense are castoffs or overpaid (D. Hall). The receivers are better than the James Thrash years, but still not exactly Rice and Taylor. I actually think drafting Morris was the more intelligent pick in last year's draft. He's been dynamite and has carried the team in the games Griffin hasn't (see last Sunday's night's game).

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Reid would have some fun with that offense provided there is a quarterback with even a lick of talent. Jamaal Charles is awesome.

I don't know about the love for SD and Chicago. Both are aging teams. I actually think the Browns could be a pretty good situation for the right coach given the talent available if they weren't, you know, the Browns. Still, their new owner wants to be the Steelers and is willing to spend to get to that point. I would have kept Shurmur myself as the Browns got a lot better this year, but in almost every key position, they have young talent.

I also dispute the notion that the Redskins had just one glaring need. A lot of their defense are castoffs or overpaid (D. Hall). The receivers are better than the James Thrash years, but still not exactly Rice and Taylor. I actually think drafting Morris was the more intelligent pick in last year's draft. He's been dynamite and has carried the team in the games Griffin hasn't (see last Sunday's night's game).

SD is a draw because of the weather for one. and judging by the length of time norv turner was given to screw up the team, the owner seems fairly patient with coaches.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Reid would have some fun with that offense provided there is a quarterback with even a lick of talent. Jamaal Charles is awesome.

I don't know about the love for SD and Chicago. Both are aging teams. I actually think the Browns could be a pretty good situation for the right coach given the talent available if they weren't, you know, the Browns. Still, their new owner wants to be the Steelers and is willing to spend to get to that point. I would have kept Shurmur myself as the Browns got a lot better this year, but in almost every key position, they have young talent.

I also dispute the notion that the Redskins had just one glaring need. A lot of their defense are castoffs or overpaid (D. Hall). The receivers are better than the James Thrash years, but still not exactly Rice and Taylor. I actually think drafting Morris was the more intelligent pick in last year's draft. He's been dynamite and has carried the team in the games Griffin hasn't (see last Sunday's night's game).

Good points. I think success in SD will hinge on the ability to get Phillip River's head out of his ass. Somehow. He as shown in the past the ability to play at a championship level, and while the loss of Vincent Jackson and Darren Sproles hurts, he still has weapons and they will likely use a top pick on the offense to address one of those positions (in addition, I think we can all agree that Antonio Gates is done)
Chicago suffered from the injury bug, I'm still shocked Lovie lost his job over this. They are indeed aging, but think that Cutler & Forte have a good year or two left in the tank.
Philly is interesting - there is no doubt they have one of the strongest run defenses in the league, but the secondary could use a little help. Solid at TE, back field with a healthy Leshawn McCoy and Bryce Brown, the need consistency at WR and a reliable QB.
KC as I've said is only a QB from contending in that division.
Of the last 3 the Browns are probably best in regard of staff - young and talanted - will not contend next year but the following year watch out.
The problems in Buffalo and Pheonix are deeper than a position or two and would be a challenge without the now famous Mike Shanahan "5 year commitment"

[3kings]

I don't think SD is that good a job. The owner has been notoriously cheap and they have lost a ton of good players the last few years. Mathews is always hurt, Gates is old and while Rivers is good, he has taken a lot of hits and his best days could be behind him.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Andy Reid to the Chiefs:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...hiefs/1809131/

I think this is an outstanding move by both sides. Will be interesting to see if they try to make a play for an experienced QB like Alex Smith, or draft one.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Andy Reid to the Chiefs:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...hiefs/1809131/

I think this is an outstanding move by both sides. Will be interesting to see if they try to make a play for an experienced QB like Alex Smith, or draft one.

I hear the Bills are making a run at Smith and as a Bills fan I am not happy with it. They were about to jettision him prior to Harbaugh taking over. He had some success under Harbaugh but not enough success that he lost his job to a rookie. Harbaugh obviously making a statement with that move and it would be foolish to waste another 3 years trying to prove him wrong.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by 3kings

I don't think SD is that good a job. The owner has been notoriously cheap and they have lost a ton of good players the last few years. Mathews is always hurt, Gates is old and while Rivers is good, he has taken a lot of hits and his best days could be behind him.

rivers isn't that good-if not for sanchez, he'd be the worst qb interception-wise. he's thrown the most over the last two seasons in the league, except for mark s.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Danzig

rivers isn't that good-if not for sanchez, he'd be the worst qb interception-wise. he's thrown the most over the last two seasons in the league, except for mark s.

rivers is playing behind jerome clary at one tackle and michael harris at the other. you could put aaron rodgers behind those two and he'd probably look an awful lot like phillip rivers did this season.

i'd change your phrasing a little and say that if not for arizona, san diego would have the worst offensive line in pro football.

rivers might still be a stiff. he's probably not ever going to be a top 3 nfl qb. but put him behind a decent line and he's not going to embarrass himself.