Carolina Panthers: This is essentially the same team as last season. Management felt that last year was simply a bad season and made no significant changes. I have questions about the offense, which looked miserable in pre-season games that I watched. Outside of Steve Smith, who will make plays? DeAngelo Williams is still unproven and DeShaun Foster has yet to become the big time running back Carolina expected when they drafted him in 2002. The defense is solid throughout and is led by an outstanding D-line. Former All Pro DT Kris Jenkins played in all 16 games last year after missing most of 2004 and 2005. Look for him to get back to Honolulu.
Atlanta Falcons. I do not see much coming out of Atlanta this year but the Falcon’s may be the ultimate test of “The Ewing Theory”. Here is a link that will explain the Ewing Theory and how it pertains to the Atlanta Falcons.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page
=simmonspreview/070906&sportCat=nfl
New Orleans Saints: The Saints have the offense to get into the playoffs, but they need to do a much better job on defense than they showed against the Colts on opening night to have a chance at getting to the Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: A much better season is looming this year for the Bucs who suffered through a miserable 4-12 season last year. The offense will be better with an improved offensive line and new QB Jeff Garcia. The defense is much better than last year’s play indicated and will be helped by the additions of DE Kevin Carter and LB Cato June. The loss of Simeon Rice could be offset nicely by 1st round draft pick Gains Adams who will be starting by week 4.
Predictions:
1) Saints 2) Bucs 3) Panthers 4) Falcons
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