For what its worth here's how it looks to me. After a solid game last week, Humphries was more like what I saw in college: clueless! He has skills but rarely plays up to his talent. Palmer won't last long if Humphries plays. Sowell plays hard, but lacks athleticism. Larsen is only slightly better. The first few weeks figure to be very challenging. The Cards better not call any plays that develop slowly. They'd also better stay out of third and long.
I'm guessing Chris Johnson is thinking he signed with the wrong team. He figures to get fewer carries after DJ's impressive display. The latter is exactly what I said he'd be; a runner with a ton of upside. Fans and BA should be careful about pushing players with legitimate injuries to hurry back. Especially those with injuries that are easily aggravated. Now they can avoid overusing Ellington. This might be the deepest position on the team. For example, I think Grice, though talented, will have trouble making the team.
You could make an argument that the receiver position is deeper. I hope they get lucky and get Shipley to the practice squad. He reminds me of Prohel and could be a fine third down possession receiver. Too much body catching from other would-bes, like Spadola. Golden needs better concentration as well. Nelson has looked far tougher than I expected. He may well be a difference maker. At the least he's a great decoy if he can stay healthy.
The TEs looked like projects, but in this offense their production is likely not crucial. If anything they'll get better.
Quarterback has become more interesting. Palmer looks fine. Stanton is about all you can hope for in a backup. He'll make some bonehead throws, but he can win a few games too. I'm fascinated with the third slot. I think they'll keep 3 QBs, though they may try to slip Sims onto the practice squad. He lacks the Thomas athleticism, but looks far more coachable and composed. I see Thomas leaving. Someone else will surely take a shot at Thomas, but I think he'll eventually disappoint. That said, his potential is intriguing.
This offense is good enough to win the West if they can get their best O-line together in time.
I'm guessing Chris Johnson is thinking he signed with the wrong team. He figures to get fewer carries after DJ's impressive display. The latter is exactly what I said he'd be; a runner with a ton of upside. Fans and BA should be careful about pushing players with legitimate injuries to hurry back. Especially those with injuries that are easily aggravated. Now they can avoid overusing Ellington. This might be the deepest position on the team. For example, I think Grice, though talented, will have trouble making the team.
You could make an argument that the receiver position is deeper. I hope they get lucky and get Shipley to the practice squad. He reminds me of Prohel and could be a fine third down possession receiver. Too much body catching from other would-bes, like Spadola. Golden needs better concentration as well. Nelson has looked far tougher than I expected. He may well be a difference maker. At the least he's a great decoy if he can stay healthy.
The TEs looked like projects, but in this offense their production is likely not crucial. If anything they'll get better.
Quarterback has become more interesting. Palmer looks fine. Stanton is about all you can hope for in a backup. He'll make some bonehead throws, but he can win a few games too. I'm fascinated with the third slot. I think they'll keep 3 QBs, though they may try to slip Sims onto the practice squad. He lacks the Thomas athleticism, but looks far more coachable and composed. I see Thomas leaving. Someone else will surely take a shot at Thomas, but I think he'll eventually disappoint. That said, his potential is intriguing.
This offense is good enough to win the West if they can get their best O-line together in time.
