Croyle at KC and Harper at NO?
Jacksonville might actually be pretty good this year, on par with how they played last year. Del Rio has quietly built them into a good team, although it's going to hinge on how Matt Jones does at wide-out. I think Houston can challenge Tennessee for 3rd in the division, and they might get 1-2 wins out of the 4 games with Indy and Jacksonville.
Yeah, that's the most likely scenario.
With DeMeco and Mario being such excellent pass rushers, I don't see why the Texans couldn't improve on their efforts against Indy, Jax, and Tenn last season. DR and MW seem to me to be the best two pure rookie defenders in the NFL. I know, AJ Hawk sticks out as an incredible linebacker and pure defender, like a sore thumb, but I think DeMeco can make a better impact at Houston than Hawk at GB. I think Houston will have a better time trying to place 3rd than GB. The lions are under new leadership, the Bears are just flat out dominant, and the Vikings are on the rise. I'm rambling...but still. I think DeMeco will make the best impact of all the Rookie LB's in the AFC, AJ Hawk for the NFC.
I wonder about Roman Harper (Mr. Rocky Stop) and how he will impact the Saints secondary. He, like DeMeco, is a very smart athlete and is very aware of the activities on the field. He may be the best rookie player on the team, next to Reggie Bush.
Then there is Brodie Croyle. The man who helped revive a proud program at Alabama. He sits at 3rd string right now, but seems to be the QB Herm Edwards wants to groom as a repalcement for Trent Green. My guess is that in about 2 years or less he will be the top QB in KC.
