Pack your bags you’re movin!
Posted by Steve O'Reilly on August 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Players on the move – Who will have most impact in their new town?
Terrell Owens, Jay Cutler, Brian Dawkins, Albert Haynesworth, Michael Vick and Brett Favre are all guys finding themselves in new homes heading into 2009 season. Some players come to a new team and have a major impact while others just simply relocate. Let’s take a look at who will have the biggest splash with their new squad.
Yes that is Jay Cutler in a Urlacher jersey...let the boys have some fun
Right off the bat it has to be Jay Cutler heading to the Bears. He has superstar potential and is still very young having joined the league in 2006. Last season with Denver, Jay enjoyed his first Pro-Bowl throwing for over 4500 yards, he moved it but…he didn’t really score it well. Some things about Jay Cutler from a Bronco fan…
He trusts his arm way too much. Jay throws a lot of interceptions because of his exceptional arm strength and the fact he thinks he can make every throw. Jay moves the ball well between the 20’s but not inside the Red Zone where his decision making has been questioned. I have seen many goal line interceptions that just frustrate you.
All his issue’s aside, Jay has a big upside and long term potential and I think his ceiling is unlimited. He can be as good as the best if he matures and learns to hit a check down.
I am guessing that Matt Forte will greatly help Jay Cutler improve on those Red Zone turnovers.
He's a Bad Bad Man!
The second player who will bring major impact is Albert Haynesworth to the Redskins. The big fella is a dominant Defense Tackle that has the size and power to play different techniques along the D-Line. In a 4-3 he is a perfect 3 technique where he can use his quickness coming from off the outside shoulder of the guard. He is also big and strong enough to anchor the 0 Technique, the Nose Tackle position.
For Eagles fans... this just doesn't look right.
Brian Dawkins to the Broncos should have some impact. The old 2008 team out in Denver desperately lacked leadership and Dawkins will be a welcome boon to their roster. The veteran safety was a staple in Philadelphia for over a decade and was truly cherished by the fans. Brian Dawkins is like a coach on the field and will be a welcome presence to a team that lacked leadership in 08.
Could the Popcorn be stale in Buffalo?
Some people have different thoughts of the TO signing
Terrell Owens could make the Buffalo offense click. With Lee Evans, Marshawn Lynch and James Hardy, the Bills have the weapons for Trent Edwards to succeed. The biggest question mark for the Bills has to be at offense line. They traded Jason Peters to the Eagles then decided to go defense with their 11th overall pick in the draft. With the 28th selection which they received from Philly, they pick up an O-Lineman in Eric Wood who I like. He probably won’t help right away but he will eventually be a good, tough pro. I also like the Jairus Byrd selection; he is versatile and will be a good Special Teams player. The Bills made some good moves and some questionable ones, it will be interesting to see how it pans out in a tough division.
Will Farve stay healthy in 09 or will he tarnish his legacy?
Adrian Petersen speaks his mind or at least gives it a shot (speech classes anyone?)
The jury is still out on the impact that Brett Favre will have with the Vikings. He is obviously a Hall of Fame QB who feels he can still play at the highest level. The Vikings have the defense and running game to challenge the Bears for the NFC North crown. The question’s are at receiver where the young Percy Harvin has the all the tools but is young and unproven paired with Sidney Rice, who is solid and Bernard Berrian who is fast enough to stretch the field. The North should be an interesting division.
Could Vick make an impact at WR,QB, or at the Wildcat Offense???
The player that has been a lightning rod for off-season discussion is Michael Vick. At his point in the season we don’t really know how much impact he’ll have for the Philadelphia Eagles. How much he will play and when he will be back to game ready after a huge layoff is still unknown. When he is on his game, Vick is one of the most electric football players in the league, often times looking unstoppable with the ball in his hands. His impact as a back up may be limited, as this is still Donovan McNabb’s team, but he has the potential to be a huge lift for the Eagles. Andy Reid will find unique ways to use him and late in the season in a close game, when the Eagles need to move the chains, Vick could quickly earn his stripes in the Wildcat formation.
What’s the Skinny on the off-season movement – In a QB necessary league look for the acquisition of Jay Cutler to have the biggest impact this season, if the Bears receivers can get open and the line provides the time, the Bears could make a big playoff push in 2009.