NFL football is the most viewed and anticipated sport in the United States, period. You may like hockey or baseball or basketball better individually, but overall Americans love their Pro Football. Fans of any sport are often curious about off season acquisitions, trades, draft picks and other extenuating situations. Yet, with all of this, most people just get more blindly excited with each passing day. I
t seems to me, if even half of these football fans were truly interested, it would be in there best interest to be as informed as possible. Its only logical to think that any preseason game wouldn't hold a candle to the biggest most meaningless blowout of the regular season. Clearly, preseason is not the regular season, however, how is it not important enough to the majority to give a damn about preseason?
t seems to me, if even half of these football fans were truly interested, it would be in there best interest to be as informed as possible. Its only logical to think that any preseason game wouldn't hold a candle to the biggest most meaningless blowout of the regular season. Clearly, preseason is not the regular season, however, how is it not important enough to the majority to give a damn about preseason?It may not count, but is that really the question? Absolutely not. True fans would care, bec
ause true fans would want to be involved and informed. For once, news and info effecting my local NFL franchise is making national news, but that is rare. The national media rarely attack the important aspects of the preseason. Its always about the QB controversy, or what rookie is going to come out on top. As a fan of a given TEAM, I am always more intrigued by new yet veteran acquisitions, new offensive/defensive schemes, and the depth chart than the non-sense the national media peddles because its convenient. Look at last season, what was the big story? Who will be the better QB between Vince Young, Matt Leinart, or Jay Cutler? Who's answer is still up in the air. How about, who is Mike Furrey? Can SF really count on Frank Gore to carry the load? At least these questions are on the right track. In an attempt to make my point, I am going to list by team order some of the story lines that most fans should care about. At least one per team, on some of the other teams that I selfishly care about there may be more. I make my living following one team in particular, but I will display how easy it is to keep up with everyone. So to me, there is no excuse to be blind in regards to your favorite team. You need to get involved with your team. Inevitably, someone will go down to injury or will lose there job to someone you are not familiar with.
ause true fans would want to be involved and informed. For once, news and info effecting my local NFL franchise is making national news, but that is rare. The national media rarely attack the important aspects of the preseason. Its always about the QB controversy, or what rookie is going to come out on top. As a fan of a given TEAM, I am always more intrigued by new yet veteran acquisitions, new offensive/defensive schemes, and the depth chart than the non-sense the national media peddles because its convenient. Look at last season, what was the big story? Who will be the better QB between Vince Young, Matt Leinart, or Jay Cutler? Who's answer is still up in the air. How about, who is Mike Furrey? Can SF really count on Frank Gore to carry the load? At least these questions are on the right track. In an attempt to make my point, I am going to list by team order some of the story lines that most fans should care about. At least one per team, on some of the other teams that I selfishly care about there may be more. I make my living following one team in particular, but I will display how easy it is to keep up with everyone. So to me, there is no excuse to be blind in regards to your favorite team. You need to get involved with your team. Inevitably, someone will go down to injury or will lose there job to someone you are not familiar with.San Francisco 49ers-Why is Patrick Willis an automatic starter at ILB, and who is going to start at Center for that offensive line, how is Alex Smith's chemistry with a veteran WR like Darryl Jackson, and is Vernon Davis really back and if not who is going to step up-and the answer better not be Arnaz Battle?
Chicago Bears-How will Greg Olsen blend in with Desmond Clark, has the offense been
tweeked to utilize both and possibly at the same time? Is Rashied Davis ready to produce as a legitimate target? The defense is still monstrous, but did we all forgive and forget on the Lance Briggs situation? Did his holdout effect adversely any defensive growth?
tweeked to utilize both and possibly at the same time? Is Rashied Davis ready to produce as a legitimate target? The defense is still monstrous, but did we all forgive and forget on the Lance Briggs situation? Did his holdout effect adversely any defensive growth?Cincinnati Bengals-What have they done to insure that the offense won't give up on the running game in the red zone? David Pollack is out, for the season potentially. With all of the starters either injured or suspended, can people expect a better finish in the Nati?
Buffalo Bills-Where to begin? Is this really as good as its going to get? A couple more years and this team will have to start a squad of first, second and third year players. How good does Marshawn Lynch really look on a total of 19 carries? How good does J.P. Losman have to play in order to keep his job? Can we begin to investigate eventual cut lists from other teams?
Denver Broncos-Can Brandon Stokley fill Rod Smith's shoes if he cannot go at the start of the season? How serious in Travis Henry's injury and could it potentially be a season killer? How does Dre Bly looks this summer, does he care about football again? Is Steve Cargile going to get any real playing time this season?
Cleveland Browns-We don't have enough time for this one, here's some quick shots. Your not keeping four QB's who's it going to be and in what order? Is this the year Kellen Winslow changes the TE position and receives the baton from Gates? Just how nasty does Jamal Lewis look? If everything other than the QB is solid to very good, how far can they or can't they go? Why haven't Antwan Peek and Leon Williams not been named as starters? How serious is Bodden's ankle injury? Why hasn't the coaching staff anointed Eric Wright as a starter yet? When can we expect to see E.Steinback, L.Bentley, W.McGinest, O.Roye, or G.Baxter?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Is this the only team in the league starting at least 4 O-Lineman with less than 3 years exp and why? Out of 4 QB's worthy of starting or pushing based on potential, who gets the ax by final cut day? Who has stepped up among the WR's between D.Boston, I.Hillard, M.Clayton, or M.Stovall? Can we expect TB to name Gaines Adams as a starter or does he need more time? With the addition of Cato June and the loss of D
errick Brooks where does this middle defense stand respective to the rest of the league?
errick Brooks where does this middle defense stand respective to the rest of the league? Arizona Cardinals-Leinart, Edge, Fitzgerald, Boldin, Johnson, Pope are all a lock, but how has this All-Name Recognition O-Line responded to Rus Grimm's blocking scheme? Is Steve Breaston even going to make this team? Has the D-Line come together enough to make a decent improvement against the run? Has new head Coach Ken Whisenhunt found ways to utelize Edge while not puting the owness on him? Will Leinart and the offense break out or are we still a year or two away?
To Be Continued.....
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