Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Fixing the _____ (NFL Edition)

Here are some teams that need to be fixed. The NFC is still a class below the AFC. The Eagles and Saints both didn't return to what they were last year or the year before. Same with the Bears. Here are some teams that were either expected to be good or had great years last year and had huge fall outs this year. Here is my advice on how to fix them.

New Orleans Saints Aka the Aints: 10-6 06, 6-7 07/ The Saints pretty much returned the same team as last year. The difference is that Reggie Bush could not carry the rushing load when Deuce went down. Their Defense has also not been as dominant as it was in 06. Drew Brees is great, and his weapons are great. But they can not have Reggie Bush as the number one back. He is more potent as a flex option or flexed out. Deuce will probably be hurt for the rest of his career on and off. So they need to go out and get another Running back that can help. Their passing game has been hot and cold, but that will come back. No additions are needed. If the Saints can add another RB, a game changing Linebacker preferably in the Middle and some D-line help, they could be right back on track. The Linebacker could be their first draft pick.
Additions:
RB: FA Julius Jones, TJ Duckett, or Derrick Ward. All great additions and would put the O right back at the top of the NFC.
LB: If they don't get a top LB in the draft, Lance Briggs could run this Defense.


Chicago Bears: 13-3 06, 5-8 07/ The best team in the NFC in 06 came back with pretty much the same team. They added a new tight end, lost Thomas Jones and were ready to repeat. That Dominating Bears Defense went from Points Allowed totals of 202 05 255 06 and already 296 in 07. The Bears can fix their Defense by adding depth to the D-line. Its really that simple.
Now the Offense, and that is tough to fix. Their QB situation has been bad even when they were good. A trade or big free agent signing is needed to fix the QB position. First, they must let Grossman go. He just shouldn't be a headache anymore. McNabb is available in Philly, and they shouldn't sell the farm for him, but could offer a draft pick and a linebacker.
QB, McNabb via trade, Derek Anderson FA, If not then Andre Woodsen of Kentucky should be available in the first round.
RB: They must upgrade or at least add another back. Julius Jones should be available but competition will come for his services.
WR: Bernard Berrian is a FA, they might be able to replace him with Patrick Crayton. Crayton will want to start somewhere, and he is a solid upgrade.

Philadelphia Eagles: 10-6 06, 5-8 07/ The birds lost Jeff Garcia but added back Donovan McNabb a Pro Bowl QB who was thought to get them back to winning. They lost Donte Stallworth but added Kevin Curtis to replace him. They were picked by some to win the NFC or finish as a Wild Card team. Right now they are looking towards the draft already.
I posted an article on what the Eagles need to do earlier. Start with getting rid of the high priced players that are under performing. Kearse, Howard, and possibly McNabb need to go. McNabb could be able to be traded to Chicago above. They would need to add a QB is McNabb goes, Kolb is not ready to start. Again, Patrick Crayton could be a good addition on the WR position.
Their Line backing core needs help, but the safety position needs to be the first draft pick. That person will need to start year one.
Additions:
QB: A veteran guy like Derek Anderson could be a great addition.
WR: They Need depth, and one guy will make a world of a difference.
LB: At least one huge play maker.
OL: At least one or two draft picks to groom for the future.
DL: Same as above, is Howard and Kearse are gone. Cole and Thomas will start.
S: Kenny Phillips from Miami could be sitting there between 10-15 in the first round. The Eagles could be bad enough to grab him.

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