Don Banks: Fearless NFL predictions
Forecasting the offseason for all 32 franchises
Posted: Friday February 10, 2006 1:28PM; Updated: Friday February 10, 2006 1:29PM
The NFL offseason has begun, and there's always enough speculation and storylines to go around. Here are 32 fearless predictions -- one for each franchise -- of what will transpire in the coming five and a half months, as teams vie to remake their rosters and position themselves for a Super Bowl push in 2006. And for the record, wild guesses were not only allowed, they were encouraged:
TIDBIT on NFC EAST: NFC EAST
Dallas -- The Cowboys' revolving door at kicker will end this offseason when Dallas signs a proven commodity during free agency. It could be soon-to-be-ex-Colt Mike Vanderjagt, Green Bay's Ryan Longwell, or even New England's Adam Vinatieri if the Patriots somehow allow Mr. Clutch to get to the open market.
New York Giants -- With Will Allen expected to leave via free agency, and Will Peterson a question mark due to his struggles with a back injury, New York will enter both free agency and the draft with cornerback atop the need list. That could mean pursuing Bills free agent Nate Clements, or potential cap casualties such as Ty Law and Sam Madison.
Philadelphia -- As much as the Eagles need to replace the receiving threat they're about to lose once Terrell Owens officially leaves the organization, they'll make the bigger priority out of finding a tough, dependable rusher who can stay healthy and balance the offense. Sitting No. 14 in the draft, that could make USC's LenDale White enticing.
Washington -- The Redskins' cap situation will be their biggest obstacle to improvement this offseason. Even if LaVar Arrington is cut after June 1 and counts just $5 million against the 2006 cap, Washington still will have to shave another $15 million off the anticipated $95 million cap. Bottom line? It'll be tough for the Redskins to land the top-notch No. 2 receiver they covet.
Posted: Friday February 10, 2006 1:28PM; Updated: Friday February 10, 2006 1:29PM
The NFL offseason has begun, and there's always enough speculation and storylines to go around. Here are 32 fearless predictions -- one for each franchise -- of what will transpire in the coming five and a half months, as teams vie to remake their rosters and position themselves for a Super Bowl push in 2006. And for the record, wild guesses were not only allowed, they were encouraged:
TIDBIT on NFC EAST: NFC EAST
Dallas -- The Cowboys' revolving door at kicker will end this offseason when Dallas signs a proven commodity during free agency. It could be soon-to-be-ex-Colt Mike Vanderjagt, Green Bay's Ryan Longwell, or even New England's Adam Vinatieri if the Patriots somehow allow Mr. Clutch to get to the open market.
New York Giants -- With Will Allen expected to leave via free agency, and Will Peterson a question mark due to his struggles with a back injury, New York will enter both free agency and the draft with cornerback atop the need list. That could mean pursuing Bills free agent Nate Clements, or potential cap casualties such as Ty Law and Sam Madison.
Philadelphia -- As much as the Eagles need to replace the receiving threat they're about to lose once Terrell Owens officially leaves the organization, they'll make the bigger priority out of finding a tough, dependable rusher who can stay healthy and balance the offense. Sitting No. 14 in the draft, that could make USC's LenDale White enticing.
Washington -- The Redskins' cap situation will be their biggest obstacle to improvement this offseason. Even if LaVar Arrington is cut after June 1 and counts just $5 million against the 2006 cap, Washington still will have to shave another $15 million off the anticipated $95 million cap. Bottom line? It'll be tough for the Redskins to land the top-notch No. 2 receiver they covet.
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