PantherDave Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Well, for me it's basic, the old "Third Down Conversion". In just one seasons time 2005-2006, the Panthers went from one of the very best on 3rd down and #1 in Red Zone efficency to abysmal. I still can't place the pieces together to figure that debacle out from a year ago, one was the OT system which was just to predictable, and maybe that's all it was? I, however, don't buy that...drop balls and bad "play calling" I'll give ya but it was just chitty football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Vast improvement from Cedric Benson. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ben Roethlisberger I'm sure this will elicit the typical responses , but, I want to see the Roethlisberger of 2004 & 2005, because, despite what some of you say, that guy's efficiency led to victories. A close 2nd would be an improved pass rush, which I hope we addressed properly at the draft. Not getting to the QB on 3rd downs made our d-backs job very difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Sorry but I just can't name only one! Vikings Coaching: Playcalling (need a lot more variety than just a couple of runs off tackle and a short pass shy of the first down marker) Vikings Offense: Both Pass and Run Blocking, Receiving Vikings Defense: Pass Rushing, Pass Coverage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) I would like to see a vast improvement in the QB spot. Well, actually I would just like to see a QB in the QB spot. That would make me happy. Edit to show team: Redskins Edited May 2, 2007 by skylive5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Vast improvement from Cedric Benson. Simple. I may be in the minority, but I think Benson is going to be just fine this year. The Bears need more consistency from Grossman. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Vikings Coaching: Playcalling (need a lot more variety than just a couple of runs off tackle and a short pass shy of the first down marker) I am not so sure it as the play calling. I put most of it on Brad Johnson and the receivers. In the San Fran game last year, Johnson completed 21 passes, only 5 of those were to the receivers. The problem is, Johnson is playing small ball trying not to make mistakes or the receivers are not getting open. That worked for a while until teams started to figure it out. That and combination of Williamson dropping the ball makes for a poor offense. I just think it was a lack of offensive talent rather than the play calling. With that said - I would like to see improvement of the quarterback and receiver play and better pash rush fom our lineman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Redskins: Can I say the number of wins? Really though we need to cause more turnovers/sacks. It was not good last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ravens Running game. Hopefully McGahee is worth the price and is a big upgrade over Lewis. Announcers Know your sheet. Too many of these ass clowns don't even pay attention to the game sometimes. Most of the former players played so long ago they don't even understand the rules. How many of these hats still don't know the coach can't call a challenge in the last two minutes of a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 VIKINGS: With Brad Johnson gone, I am a happy man. If I had to watch one more snap of him panicking and not being able to move and then throwing the ball 2 yards on 3rd and 12 I was going to throw up in my mouth. Oh, and we need a QB. And 3 WR's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 2 things for the Giants: 1) Eli to make the leap that everyone is expecting. If this is the best he's gonna be, we gave up WAAAAYYY too much for him. 2) The team trainer to finally get a clue. The Giants LB and secondary have been just ravaged by injuries the last couple of years. Part of that is directly the fault of the workout program the team has these guys on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 DEN: Give up Shanahan's craving for high speed & homerun hitters at the RB position & return to smash-mouth football, and get help on the D-line. I think DEN accomplished both in this offseason. We'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next Generation Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Eagles: Better D against the run! Bunkley and the LBs have to step-up big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Cleveland better have offensive line play with all the work put into it this off-season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I may be in the minority, but I think Benson is going to be just fine this year. The Bears need more consistency from Grossman. Period. For me, that's number 2. I bagged on Rex a lot last year but we made it to the Super Bowl -where he turned in a stinker- and I've got to give him credit where it's due. Benson remains a bit of an unknown with what appears to be depth but even the Original Adrian Peterson hasn't had to carry the rock for a stretch of games either. If Rex falls off a cliff there are options. If Benson falls off a cliff I'm not so sure. Maybe that's why the Bears drafted this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 For me, that's number 2. I bagged on Rex a lot last year but we made it to the Super Bowl -where he turned in a stinker- and I've got to give him credit where it's due. Benson remains a bit of an unknown with what appears to be depth but even the Original Adrian Peterson hasn't had to carry the rock for a stretch of games either. If Rex falls off a cliff there are options. If Benson falls off a cliff I'm not so sure. Maybe that's why the Bears drafted this guy. I want the defense to be dominant. We have the talent for the most part. Lance Briggs gone will hurt us, but I think someone will step in and be solid. I want this defense to be a turnover machine and be able to shut teams down. The Super Bowl really exposed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Production at the QB position and improvement in the secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I want the defense to be dominant. We have the talent for the most part. Lance Briggs gone will hurt us, but I think someone will step in and be solid. I want this defense to be a turnover machine and be able to shut teams down. The Super Bowl really exposed them. Exposed them without Tommie Harris and Mike Brown. Briggs can kiss my ass - I thought Holdman was irreplaceable. Guys playing next to Urlacher just tend to look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'd like to see a little less litter being picked up along the highway by Bengals players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'd like to see a little less litter being picked up along the highway by Bengals players. ....and 1st round picks lasting long enough to make the impact they're supposed to. (1st picks from 2 and 3 years ago, Pollack and Chris Perry, have been totally or almost wiped out by injuries. And it almost happend to Carson Palmer...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'd like to see a little less litter being picked up along the highway by Bengals players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ....and 1st round picks lasting long enough to make the impact they're supposed to. (1st picks from 2 and 3 years ago, Pollack and Chris Perry, have been totally or almost wiped out by injuries. And it almost happend to Carson Palmer...) Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Vick & the Falcons passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Favre's completion percentage back around 64%. The rest will take care of itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Again for the Bears, I'd like to see more consistency from Grossman. It's always QB ratings at north of 100 or close to zero. I'd like to see a bunch of 80s in there. I'd sacrifice the high ones if we could just lose the low ones too. I want a Chicago Tom Brady, basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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