tromadz said:
yeah new defensive players this year
Woodson
Hawk
Pickett
we're DOOMED!
I believe our defense will be strong this year, but we have more new players with Taylor and Manuel. That's 5 new players starting for the defense, possibly more if Montgomery starts for KGB. I think that all 5 players are upgrades, which bodes very well for us. But at the same time, almost 50% of the starting defense is new and it will take time to gel.
The offense is in a similar situation, but has the added disadvantage of a new system and entirely new coaches.
This is going to be a season with some growing pains, but I can see the improvement coming and I'm excited about this team. By the end of the year, we're going to be a very tough team to beat.
One major positive IMO is the success of the offseason workout program. Not because of free weights (although I believe free weights are better), but because of building team chemistry. It's very important for all of these young guys to come together as a team. It's also nice that the coaches have more time to work with the young players and teach the offense. That has shown positive gains for Rodgers already.
This is a great team. By far the best in the league! (spoke with Green/Gold sunglasses) I was sceptical of TT's approach due to last year's failures and apparent lack of action in the offseason. But now I can see his vision for the team and I agree. Build a strong defense, have a solid offense, play solid fundamentals. The defense was improved with Woodson, Hawk, Pickett, Taylor and Manuel. TT brought on young OL to compete and kept solid performers on offense. He signed McCarthy for the solid fundamentals, return to a true WCO instead of Rossley's run/shoot variation of the WCO.
This team will get through the growing pains this season and be ready to push the following. With some luck on injuries, I think we can get back to playoffs this year.
GO PACK GO!!!