By:Brent Trotter
Hey, my name is Brent Trotter, author of List Wiz. I'm excited to be making a guest post here at "Dubs World: Home of Sports and Entertainment". Thanks to Marcus, Ralph and Michael for letting me contribute. Let's talk football!
drama--as usual.
Let's just say, I'm pumped. Some of the consistent studs like Tom Brady, Champ Bailey, Brian Urlacher and Ed Reed will be causing havoc on the field. But there are a few stars and question marks flying under the radar. Here are a few players we need to look out for.
1.) Jay Cutler (QB)
I might as well start right here at home with the Chicago Bears and Jay Cutler. Many critics, (Bears fans included) gave Jay Cutler a lot of flak for his 26 interceptions last season; Forgetting that he threw 27 TD's, doesn't have a "star" receiver, and played much of last season with the leagues most unproductive run-game, led by Matt Forte in what we hope was merely his sophomore slump.
In the 2010-11 season, the Bears and Cutler have the luxury of the Mike Martz air attack, another year of experience for young receivers like Johnny Knox and Devin Aromashodu and a more confident Jay Cutler. Look out for a similar amount of TD's and less INT's this year from Cutler.
2.) Devin Aromashodu (WR)
Since we're already on the subject of the Chicago Bears, we might as well cover rising star Devin Aromashodu. Devin #2 didn't get much playing time last year not playing his first snap until Week 10; despite QB Jay Cutler urging for him to start. In the last 2 games of the NFL season, with Johnny Knox sitting out, Aromashodu had 12 receptions for 196 yards and 3 TD's. In a 16 game season, he would be on pace for 1500 yards and nearly 100 receptions. Let's not jump overboard with those predictions, but look out for a great season from Devin #2.
3.) Julian Edelman (WR)
Another young star in the making is the New England Patriots, Julian Edelman. With Wes Welker out with a late season ACL tear last year, Edelman took over. When I say took over, I mean "took over". In the week 17 game where Welker was injured, Edelman posted 10 receptions, 103 yds and a preview of what we'll see this season. With a similar style to Welker, and Brady at the helm, Julian Edelman might become Brady's new favorite target. Oh, and at 24 years old, he's 5 years younger than Welker.
4.) Tim Tebow (QB)
Tim Tebow will probably be the most followed Rookie Quarterback of the entire 2010-11 draft class. Tebow talk started with his "controversial" Superbowl Ad. Now it's all about his completely revamped throwing motion and how that will hold up in the NFL. There have been a lot of questions about his skill, but we've never questioned his heart or his leadership. With Kyle "Mr. Mediocrity" Orton, (or "Neckbeard", as I've heard him called) and the unproven Brady Quinn as his competition, I can see Tebow taking control of the team by at least Week 5. He'll show us a real life example of what a blend of hard work and passion can create.
5.) Jordan Shipley (WR)
The Cincinnati Bengals are stacked with receivers. Ochocinco, Terrell Owens, and Antonio Bryant. Jordan Shipley is currently the 4th String WR. I don't think he'll play like one. Shipley showed me the kind of receiver he was going to be in the NFL in the National Championship against Alabama. He had 10 catches for 122 yards and 2 TD's against one of the nation's best defenses, receiving passes from a freshman QB. Most of the attention will be on T.O. and Ocho, which will make life easy for Shipley. Offensive ROY perhaps?
6.) Ladanian Tomlinson (RB)
L.T. is a beast--or at least was a beast. He's had less than stellar seasons in recent memory due to nagging injuries the past few seasons. I, for one, think he's still got gas in the tank. Predictions are that he'll primarily be used as a 3rd down back in the Jets heavy run offense. With the loss of Thomas Jones, I think he'll split the carries with Shonn Green. What he does with those carries, especially in the play-action, will be pretty phenomenal. Watch out for the Jets this year. They'll be dangerous.
1.) Jay Cutler (QB)
I might as well start right here at home with the Chicago Bears and Jay Cutler. Many critics, (Bears fans included) gave Jay Cutler a lot of flak for his 26 interceptions last season; Forgetting that he threw 27 TD's, doesn't have a "star" receiver, and played much of last season with the leagues most unproductive run-game, led by Matt Forte in what we hope was merely his sophomore slump.
In the 2010-11 season, the Bears and Cutler have the luxury of the Mike Martz air attack, another year of experience for young receivers like Johnny Knox and Devin Aromashodu and a more confident Jay Cutler. Look out for a similar amount of TD's and less INT's this year from Cutler.
2.) Devin Aromashodu (WR)
Since we're already on the subject of the Chicago Bears, we might as well cover rising star Devin Aromashodu. Devin #2 didn't get much playing time last year not playing his first snap until Week 10; despite QB Jay Cutler urging for him to start. In the last 2 games of the NFL season, with Johnny Knox sitting out, Aromashodu had 12 receptions for 196 yards and 3 TD's. In a 16 game season, he would be on pace for 1500 yards and nearly 100 receptions. Let's not jump overboard with those predictions, but look out for a great season from Devin #2.
3.) Julian Edelman (WR)
Another young star in the making is the New England Patriots, Julian Edelman. With Wes Welker out with a late season ACL tear last year, Edelman took over. When I say took over, I mean "took over". In the week 17 game where Welker was injured, Edelman posted 10 receptions, 103 yds and a preview of what we'll see this season. With a similar style to Welker, and Brady at the helm, Julian Edelman might become Brady's new favorite target. Oh, and at 24 years old, he's 5 years younger than Welker.
4.) Tim Tebow (QB)
Tim Tebow will probably be the most followed Rookie Quarterback of the entire 2010-11 draft class. Tebow talk started with his "controversial" Superbowl Ad. Now it's all about his completely revamped throwing motion and how that will hold up in the NFL. There have been a lot of questions about his skill, but we've never questioned his heart or his leadership. With Kyle "Mr. Mediocrity" Orton, (or "Neckbeard", as I've heard him called) and the unproven Brady Quinn as his competition, I can see Tebow taking control of the team by at least Week 5. He'll show us a real life example of what a blend of hard work and passion can create.
5.) Jordan Shipley (WR)
The Cincinnati Bengals are stacked with receivers. Ochocinco, Terrell Owens, and Antonio Bryant. Jordan Shipley is currently the 4th String WR. I don't think he'll play like one. Shipley showed me the kind of receiver he was going to be in the NFL in the National Championship against Alabama. He had 10 catches for 122 yards and 2 TD's against one of the nation's best defenses, receiving passes from a freshman QB. Most of the attention will be on T.O. and Ocho, which will make life easy for Shipley. Offensive ROY perhaps?
6.) Ladanian Tomlinson (RB)
L.T. is a beast--or at least was a beast. He's had less than stellar seasons in recent memory due to nagging injuries the past few seasons. I, for one, think he's still got gas in the tank. Predictions are that he'll primarily be used as a 3rd down back in the Jets heavy run offense. With the loss of Thomas Jones, I think he'll split the carries with Shonn Green. What he does with those carries, especially in the play-action, will be pretty phenomenal. Watch out for the Jets this year. They'll be dangerous.
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