Jene Bramel
Footballguy
The worst part of the NFL schedule -- the dead period between June OTAs and training camp -- is about to end.
What single most vexing question are you itching to have answered during camp?
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The worst part of the NFL schedule -- the dead period between June OTAs and training camp -- is about to end.
What single most vexing question are you itching to have answered during camp?
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
What is the status of the Arizona defense... are they really going to be a base 3-4, and how does that affect their LBs and DL?
DenverBroncos
Footballguy
Will Briggs play or sit out? And whom is better long term Jamar Williams or Michael Okwo?
lord_helmet
Footballguy
Who walks away with the starting job opposite Peppers ?
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Will rookie Quentin Moses, in fact, start opposite of Burgess early on?
Dolphins Homer
Footballguy
Does Patrick Willis get a full-time starting job?
Donny Loved Bowling
Footballguy
Who fills the void left by Adalius Thomas - Jarrett Johnson or Antwan Barnes?
Are Reggie Hayward and Erasmus James fully healed and ready to play?
Are Reggie Hayward and Erasmus James fully healed and ready to play?
bcr8f
Footballguy
I'd like to know that too. Does Archuleta return to form under Lovie.Does McIntosh become a 3 down LB?Does DiGiorgio crack the starting lineup?Is it gonna be Fowler or Tulloch?
obxlegends
Footballguy
Do either of Kansas City's 2nd year safties, Pollard or Page, hit elite status?
Does Marcus McCauley steal a job away from Griffin this year?
Does Marcus McCauley steal a job away from Griffin this year?
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
Can rookies Sabby Piscitelli, Eric Weddle and Aaron Rouse earn starting positions with their respective teams?
obxlegends
Footballguy
How many more Willem/Cooper threads will we see before the start of the season? 
sholditch
Footballguy
I'll field this: yes. Willis is already the best LB on that team and was as soon as he was drafted. Will Nate Clements be a force in SF?is Roman Harper fully recovered and ready to shine?Can Bob Sanders play a full season?Will the departure of Clements make Whitner a top-10 DB?Will Asante Samuel's contract beef affect his play?
Bizkiteer
Footballguy
Don't care about B. Meriweather or is it a forgone conclusion that he'll start?
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
Good question...and the Thurman part actually could be rephrased to ask whether or not he will get a legit chance to compete for a starting job, because if he does, he should start somewhere, and I would guess WLB because they seem to like Brooks.bcr8f said:
bcr8f
Footballguy
That is very true. One story did sound like he would be invited to camp and be allowed to work his way up. Hartwell sure isn't the answer long term.
E-A-G-L-E-S
Footballguy
How will the supposedly bulked up Sean Considine do as an NFL and fantasy safety?
bcr8f
Footballguy
I'm concerned about the coaching too. The team is talented on defense and late in the season were outcoached.Rouse is intruiging. A 6'4 safety?
JOBOOZOSO
Footballguy
agreed these 2 clowns need to go back to the circusHow many more Willem/Cooper threads will we see before the start of the season?
ninerfanatic492000
Footballguy
does Derrick Johnson get to unleash his vast potential if donnie plays the Strongside?
Beaumont
Footballguy
I am pretty confident that KC will play a lot of left/right instead of sam/will with Edwards and Johnson and that Johnson will spend more than his fair share of time covering the TE ...
ETA: I am saying that DJ will not be any strewtch be a cover 2 will IMHO ...
ETA: I am saying that DJ will not be any strewtch be a cover 2 will IMHO ...
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ninerfanatic492000
Footballguy
Rotoworld draft Guide+Sports Grumblings+IDP Blitz all report that Donnie to strictly play Strongside and leave Derrick to wreak havoc on the weakside. all agree that he won't go crazy in the tackle column with the additions of donnie and napoleon but he should see somewhat of a increase in tackles and a big bump in playmaking stats.
this is the info from IDP blitz:
Derrick Johnson - When Johnson came out of college, there was every indication that he could be a standout fantasy IDP. However, his results have been very average: less than 5 solo tackles per game and 6.5 sacks in 2 seasons. Most surprisingly, the career INT leader among Texas Longhorns LBs has yet to pick off a pass in the pros. Expect Johnson to bust out in '07, as he finally returns to his natural position, WLB. Yes, the Chiefs buried Johnson's talents head-butting TEs at SLB. Look for Johnson to produce more big plays (sacks, INTs) and more tackles with his newfound freedom to operate in space in the Cover-2. He'll become a sure fantasy starter and maybe much more. P.S. - Don't underestimate Edwards' impact on Johnson. HC Herm Edwards is outspoken that he expects Johnson to soak up knowledge from Donnie Edwards.
this is the info from rotoworld draft guide
2006: He was having a productive second season (with all 4.5 of his sacks coming previous to Week 9) before an ankle injury sidelined him for a month.
What’s Changed: Johnson will have new teammates starting with him behind the line; Napoleon Harris will play in the middle, while Donnie Edwards will man the strong side.
Outlook: The upgrades at LB, especially Edwards, should prevent Johnson from becoming a top-tier fantasy option. Still, he has proven to be capable of making plays.
if just by chance this happens, what is Derrick's ceiling?
this is the info from IDP blitz:
Derrick Johnson - When Johnson came out of college, there was every indication that he could be a standout fantasy IDP. However, his results have been very average: less than 5 solo tackles per game and 6.5 sacks in 2 seasons. Most surprisingly, the career INT leader among Texas Longhorns LBs has yet to pick off a pass in the pros. Expect Johnson to bust out in '07, as he finally returns to his natural position, WLB. Yes, the Chiefs buried Johnson's talents head-butting TEs at SLB. Look for Johnson to produce more big plays (sacks, INTs) and more tackles with his newfound freedom to operate in space in the Cover-2. He'll become a sure fantasy starter and maybe much more. P.S. - Don't underestimate Edwards' impact on Johnson. HC Herm Edwards is outspoken that he expects Johnson to soak up knowledge from Donnie Edwards.
this is the info from rotoworld draft guide
2006: He was having a productive second season (with all 4.5 of his sacks coming previous to Week 9) before an ankle injury sidelined him for a month.
What’s Changed: Johnson will have new teammates starting with him behind the line; Napoleon Harris will play in the middle, while Donnie Edwards will man the strong side.
Outlook: The upgrades at LB, especially Edwards, should prevent Johnson from becoming a top-tier fantasy option. Still, he has proven to be capable of making plays.
if just by chance this happens, what is Derrick's ceiling?
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chook
Footballguy
How many more Willem/Cooper threads will we see before the start of the season?
Maybe we should start up a new thread to find out?
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
IF that happened, Johnson would be a much better IDP player. I don't believe this will really be the case though because Edwards would be a poor fit at SLB. He isn't great at shedding blockers, he isn't especially big or strong, and he operates a lot better in space.Rotoworld draft Guide+Sports Grumblings+IDP Blitz all report that Donnie to strictly play Strongside and leave Derrick to wreak havoc on the weakside. all agree that he won't go crazy in the tackle column with the additions of donnie and napoleon but he should see somewhat of a increase in tackles and a big bump in playmaking stats.this is the info from IDP blitzerrick Johnson - When Johnson came out of college, there was every indication that he could be a standout fantasy IDP. However, his results have been very average: less than 5 solo tackles per game and 6.5 sacks in 2 seasons. Most surprisingly, the career INT leader among Texas Longhorns LBs has yet to pick off a pass in the pros. Expect Johnson to bust out in '07, as he finally returns to his natural position, WLB. Yes, the Chiefs buried Johnson's talents head-butting TEs at SLB. Look for Johnson to produce more big plays (sacks, INTs) and more tackles with his newfound freedom to operate in space in the Cover-2. He'll become a sure fantasy starter and maybe much more. P.S. - Don't underestimate Edwards' impact on Johnson. HC Herm Edwards is outspoken that he expects Johnson to soak up knowledge from Donnie Edwards.this is the info from rotoworld draft guide2006: He was having a productive second season (with all 4.5 of his sacks coming previous to Week 9) before an ankle injury sidelined him for a month. What’s Changed: Johnson will have new teammates starting with him behind the line; Napoleon Harris will play in the middle, while Donnie Edwards will man the strong side. Outlook: The upgrades at LB, especially Edwards, should prevent Johnson from becoming a top-tier fantasy option. Still, he has proven to be capable of making plays. if just by chance this happens, what is Derrick's ceiling?
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
Sleeper value here if it isn't Rucker. Johnson is young and may need some time, but he did pretty well last year at UGA with Moses taking some of the attention away from him like Peppers certainly would do in CAR.
bcr8f
Footballguy
Monday, July 23, 2007Thurman decision today?Though agent Safarrah Lawson said just minutes ago that he has heard nothing from the league about the possible resinstatement of client Odell Thurman -- "The silence has been defeaning," Lawson said -- sources inside the Bengals organization anticipate that today could be the day when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sends word of his decision. It would start with a call from the commissioner to team president Mike Brown and coach Marvin Lewis.Also, the club expects to announce no signings today of any of its draft picks.Players report Thursday.The first training camp practice is Friday at 3 p.m.
chook
Footballguy
From Rotoworld:Lions LB Teddy Lehman left Tuesday's morning workout with a shoulder injury and will undergo an MRI, according to the Associated Press.For purely selfish reasons in 32 teamer ... does Eddie Moore start at SLB for Den?
I need the LB help ...
ETA: I also want Lehman to win the battle with Lenon/Baldwin ...
Lehman, who has worked at both outside and middle linebacker as a backup, is frequently injured. His status for the rest of camp is uncertain.
Warpig
Footballguy
Also, Eddie Moore was released after failing a physical.It was on the ticker on NFL network. I don't have a link but you can probably google it.From Rotoworld:Lions LB Teddy Lehman left Tuesday's morning workout with a shoulder injury and will undergo an MRI, according to the Associated Press.For purely selfish reasons in 32 teamer ... does Eddie Moore start at SLB for Den?
I need the LB help ...
ETA: I also want Lehman to win the battle with Lenon/Baldwin ...
Lehman, who has worked at both outside and middle linebacker as a backup, is frequently injured. His status for the rest of camp is uncertain.
Not looking good for you LB corps.
