CBower4545
Footballguy
The Bears look to take a step down. Probably losing Tank Johnson for some games and who knows about Briggs. Brown is asking for a trade and the superbowl losers have trouble lately. They had 9 special teams/ defensive TDs, which would be hard to reproduce.
I think the Ravens will miss A. Thomas. The ravens had 60 sacks last years I just don't see them repeating that with losing Thomas. Also I wonder how Rolle will fair if their pressure is not as good. Still they have good history and good players they will be pretty good.
Now I think A. Thomas is perfect for NE, I'm not worried about the age of their linebackers(at least for fantasy), Meriweather will help, hopefully they get Samuel on the field. I think the improvement to the offense can only make things better for NE defense. Playing with big leads in the 3rd and 4th should help with sacks, turnovers, and big plays in general. NE posted 43 sacks with 23 Tos with only one TD very respectable, I think they should improve on that. With NE most likely be ranked under these two (and possibly others) I think their numbers jump up this year. A nice target to round out a championship sqaud.
I think the Ravens will miss A. Thomas. The ravens had 60 sacks last years I just don't see them repeating that with losing Thomas. Also I wonder how Rolle will fair if their pressure is not as good. Still they have good history and good players they will be pretty good.
Now I think A. Thomas is perfect for NE, I'm not worried about the age of their linebackers(at least for fantasy), Meriweather will help, hopefully they get Samuel on the field. I think the improvement to the offense can only make things better for NE defense. Playing with big leads in the 3rd and 4th should help with sacks, turnovers, and big plays in general. NE posted 43 sacks with 23 Tos with only one TD very respectable, I think they should improve on that. With NE most likely be ranked under these two (and possibly others) I think their numbers jump up this year. A nice target to round out a championship sqaud.