Rather than look back let’s look forward …
1.
Roy Williams putting up numbers even with a mediocre QB in
Brad Johnson. He wanted out of the big top that was the
Chris Johnson has looked as good as any first round pick to date. The next two weeks following the bye week, the Titans face defenses that are giving up a ton of yards on the ground in
Look Forward to Johnson increasing his YPC average substantially in the next two weeks. Don’t be surprised if he is among the leaders by season’s end.
Harry Douglas from the Falcons is turning heads. The
Roddy White being the first option every single passing play, this is an oddity than could be an indicator for an increased workload. Monitor this in the coming weeks as he makes a great waiver wire pickup if the trend continues.
Matt Ryan becoming a Top 10 QB next year.
Shaun Alexander indicates that
Ladell Betts’ injury is worse than indicated. Don’t be surprised to see Portis/Alexander to split goal line packages as Alexander is a much bigger load to bring down.
He is finally healthy and has a pretty big chip on his shoulder after being released. Nothing is better motivation than working out for the Bengals and watching
Cedric Benson get inked before you.
Alexander will surprise some folks who saw him struggle during his last year. He is worth a roster spot.
Look Forward to seeing a former MVP score a few TD’s.
5. Caveot Emptor (Buyer Beware)
Michael Pittman is the starter in the RBBC Bronco offense. Rookie Ryan Torrain is scheduled to practice this week during the bye.
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan loves to show off his gems that he acquires in late rounds. Do not be fooled by Pittman’s temporary grasp on the job. Torrain has all the tools to be a feature back including excellent hands. He is quick, can shake you, run over you and does have the gear to beat you to the corner. He isn’t going to overwhelm you with his speed but he’s fast enough.
He had a firm grasp on the starting job in preseason until he fractured his elbow.
Look Forward to his debut. Grab him if you have room now because you won’t be able to get him afterwards. Expect him to be ready Week 9 after
Carnell Williams is getting close to suiting up which means RBBC in
Warrick Dunn only on passing and third downs and Graham/Williams to split the main work load.
Williams is a pretty good back if he can stay healthy. Look for Williams to come back Week 9. Graham played at fullback this week. That being said, there may be plans to have them both in the backfield at the same time.
Look Forward to having a Cadillac that runs well.
Tony Romo after he broke his pinkie. This is something that hinders the value of the wide receivers. It increases the value of
Jason Witten, however.
Johnson’s nickname was “checkdown,” meaning he likes the underneath guys. His arm strength is questionable and will have a hard time stretching the field. He can dink and dunk with the best of them.
Temper your expectations for
Look Forward to Romo returning soon.
8. The Wildcat offense gets shut down this week as the Dolphins get a look at one of the best run defenses at home versus
Ray Lewis and company will be angry after getting smoked by Indy.
Look Forward to getting some points out of