Say what you will about injuries having to do with the season and the final record. I'm sort of on the fence but do feel the Jordy injury hurt more than some admit. Either way, the playoff loss had a lot to do with injuries. When 3 of your top WRs are unable to play you're in trouble. The fact they had a chance to win that bad boy was impressive in itself.
Looking at the roster I am very confident this team has a legitimate shot of winning it all. Predictions are so hard to make as there are so many variables and unknowns involved. With that being said you have to be at least a touch excited about this teams chances in 2016. The offense should return to form and end up near the top in scoring per game. Lacy looks like he's gotten the message and his time is limited should he continue his current path. I think we see a motivated, in shape 27 which will do wonders for the team on a number of fronts. AR will have a major bounce back season and be in the MVP discussion once again. He's simply too talented to not bounce back and his track record justifies my belief. The line should be solid and it appears we will also have better depth/flexibility when an injury comes along. WR will once again prove to be a position of strength with the return of 87, a motivated 18, a hungry 88, an embarrassed (one would think) 17, a confident 83 plus Abby and the young speedster from UCLA. TE WILL be improved as Rodgers is another year in and Cook is going to really help open things up with his vertical ability. I can't say enough good things about that signing. I think it was flat out sneaky great but we'll see.
Defensively I am expecting a Top 10-12 (total points) type effort with a Top 5 TO margin. The line has beefed up a little and I have high hopes for the first rounder. The OLB position offers Dom many options in regards to scheme and I believe they will be a very difficult group for opposing units to handle. Very excited about this group! ILB is better off than many believe in my mind. Ryan will be improved and Sambo is a nice player that brings a little nasty to the table. I loved the Martinez pick and think this kid is going to force his way onto the field and end up being one of TT's best picks...ever. The kid just loves the game and has the skill set to be a really good one for a long while. The secondary should be the best unit other than ILB. Randall and Rollins will be improved from last year and that's saying something. Both of these young men could be pro bowlers before too long. Sam is Sam and Micah is Micah. The safety position will be strong once again and I'm expecting a pro bowl type season from 21 this season. It's his time and I think this is the year the proverbial light goes off for him. I'm a little concerned about depth in the secondary but think we'll be fine and Gunter should be improved this season as well. Special teams took a nice step forward last season and I have faith Zook will keep this unit trending upwards. We have a fantastic kicker in 2 and I'm really hoping this youngster from WI pushes Tim to either kick better or be seeking employment just seasons start.
There's a lot to be excited about and I have a feeling this team will be the last one standing. Have a great day and as always...
G P G!