Who do you think has the best chance at winning the Super Bowl this upcoming season?
- New England Patriots
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Indianapolis Colts
- Denver Broncos
- Kansas City Chiefs
- St. Louis Rams
- Carolina Panthers
- Tennessee Titans
- Green Bay Packers
- Other…
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Anyone out there who is a big follower of the NFL like me? Well, in any case…here’s a brief outlook on my favorite team:
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St. Louis Rams: Training camp report
Most significant change: It would have to be the departure of quarterback Kurt Warner, who was both a mentor and at times a huge shadow hanging over Marc Bulger, the undisputed starter for the first time in his career. Armed with a new contract, Bulger seems more comfortable, although it’s hard to tell, since he isn’t one to show his emotions.
Reason for optimism: Aside from defensive end Grant Wistrom and defensive tackle Brian Young, all the players who made key contributions on both sides of the ball for last year’s 12-4 playoff team are back. In addition, with running back Marshall Faulk expected to be fully recovered from clean-up surgery on his knee, there are no real injury concerns heading into camp.
Cause for concern: The defensive line. A host of warm bodies will attempt to replace Wistrom at right end, while Jimmy Kennedy, a first-round disappointment last season, is expected to pick up the slack resulting from the underrated Young’s departure. Left end Leonard Little’s DWI arrest this offseason could result in a suspension down the road.
Training-camp battle to watch: A very spirited battle could be shaping up among Kevin Curtis, Dane Looker and Mike Furrey for the No. 3 and No. 4 receiver spots behind Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce. Looker and Furrey are more possession types, while Curtis, who is coming off a broken leg suffered last August, is an intriguing deep threat with top-flight speed.
Don’t be surprised if… there are no Orlando Pace sightings in Macomb, with yet another training-camp holdout more than likely for the Pro Bowl left tackle.[/quote]
