Which TWO training camp battles will be most interesting to you?

**Rain Man** · 06-14-2005, 01:51 PM

Poll forthcoming. Pick any two. Go on. Don't be afraid.

Radar Chief · 06-14-2005, 02:01 PM

Sorry, couldn’t settle for just two and took three.
In other words, all the starting line backer positions.

**Rain Man** · 06-14-2005, 02:04 PM

The starting middle linebacker position is far and away the marquee story for me this year.

In second place, I have to go with safety depth. I figure that Knight and Wesley will be the starters, leaving Woods, Harts, Connot, Bartee, and others to fight for the last one or two spots. Should be interesting.

After those, I think the nickel back fight and the right tackle battle should be very interesting. Left linebacker, too, but more just to watch DJ than any true competition.

go bo · 06-14-2005, 02:09 PM

starting wr (and wr depth - GO BO!)...

and mlb (i'm expecting great things from da boom man)...

David. · 06-14-2005, 02:10 PM

starting WR ( lots of young talents, let's hope someone steps up)

and MLB ( same situation as above )

whoman69 · 06-14-2005, 02:13 PM

I'm pretty sure Parker will get Morton's starting position barring injury. What will be interesting is how the backups line up, especially with the signing of Az Hakim. Also interesting will be to see if DV puts the best players on the field at LB or if he simply wants to hand the job to an underachieving veteran again.

go bo · 06-14-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

The starting middle linebacker position is far and away the marquee story for me this year.

In second place, I have to go with safety depth. I figure that Knight and Wesley will be the starters, leaving Woods, Harts, Connot, Bartee, and others to fight for the last one or two spots. Should be interesting.

After those, I think the nickel back fight and the right tackle battle should be very interesting. Left linebacker, too, but more just to watch DJ than any true competition.

i don't see much of a battle at right tackle...

jordan black is worlds better than any other candidate (svitek will take a year or two to develop/learn offensive line play, but he's defiitely a sleeper)...

safety will indeed be interesting... there's a few guys with real potential and the backups haven't been too awful (compared to the starters at least)...

nickle back should go to mccleon, unless one of the young guys suddenly catches on, or learns how to play under today's no-contact rules(i'm thinking battle here)...

can't wait to see dj in live action... *licking lips in anticipation*

ROYC75 · 06-14-2005, 02:15 PM

I went with LB's depth and safety depth.

Basically I think the 3 LB's are going to be Bell, Mitchell and DJ. As much as I dislike Mitchell and wish to see some other in there, I think DV's loyalty will prevail. We can only hope it doesn't and it is decided by TC and preseason games performances.

I feel the safety depth as well, Knight, Wood, and Wesley will battle it out as who starts. It has been mentioned that Knight is a lock to start, I can't say that much, I feel it's open. They moved Bartee back which crowds an already safety position with Harts, Pile, and Connot. That's 7 safeties for 4 spots....

**Rain Man** · 06-14-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by go bo

i don't see much of a battle at right tackle...

jordan black is worlds better than any other candidate (svitek will take a year or two to develop/learn offensive line play, but he's defiitely a sleeper)...

I would tend to agree, which is why it didn't make my top two. However, I'm not sure if Welbourne or Bober or someone will get another shot to compete there.

It'd be cool if Black continues playing well. I like seeing young up-and-coming offensive linemen.

kc rush · 06-14-2005, 02:22 PM

Starting MLB and free safety. I would have chosen receiver, but improved defensive play is the only thing that will take this team to the next level.

ct · 06-14-2005, 02:23 PM

Starting MLB, the biggest hole to fill on the entire team, and CB3 edges WR2, since I'm much more concerned with Dexter McCleon than Sammie Parker.

milkman · 06-14-2005, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kc rush

Starting MLB and free safety. I would have chosen receiver, but improved defensive play is the only thing that will take this team to the next level.

I did choose receiver, as well as MLB.

You are absolutely right, improved defensive play is the only thing that will take this team to the next level.
But we are almost absolutely assured that the defensive play will be improved, and, while I would really like Woods to give Wesley the battle of his life to earn the position, I just think that Wesley is almost a lock to win that battle.

On the other hand, while the offense is one of the best already, improved WR play will make this offense a real juggernaut.

teedubya · 06-14-2005, 07:15 PM

i couldnt choose just 2... so i clicked each of them.

milkman · 06-14-2005, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

i couldnt choose just 2... so i clicked each of them.

Wishy-Washy, aren't we?

Zebedee DuBois · 06-14-2005, 07:20 PM

Like most, I am thinking about the D.
I chose the MLB and DT starter options.

There hasn't been much buzz lately about our #1 pick. I am eager to see him out there.

The WR depth battle is interesting...but WRs are kinda the 3rd option in our O.

View Poll Results: Which TWO training camp battles will be most interesting to you?
LJ attempting to nudge carries from Priest	3	3.19%
Running back/fullback depth	2	2.13%
Quarterback depth	2	2.13%
Starting wide receiver	39	41.49%
Wide receiver depth	17	18.09%
Starting right tackle	6	6.38%
Offensive line depth	2	2.13%
Starting free safety	23	24.47%
Safety depth	6	6.38%
Nickel back	3	3.19%
Cornerback depth	5	5.32%
Starting left linebacker	5	5.32%
Starting middle linebacker	73	77.66%
Starting right linebacker	5	5.32%
Linebacker depth	7	7.45%
Starting left defensive end	1	1.06%
Starting defensive tackle	4	4.26%
Defensive tackle depth	2	2.13%
Lead quasimodish cheerleader	2	2.13%
Other (Please specify.)	1	1.06%
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06-14-2005, 02:04 PM	#3
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $2988491 VARSITY	The starting middle linebacker position is far and away the marquee story for me this year. In second place, I have to go with safety depth. I figure that Knight and Wesley will be the starters, leaving Woods, Harts, Connot, Bartee, and others to fight for the last one or two spots. Should be interesting. After those, I think the nickel back fight and the right tackle battle should be very interesting. Left linebacker, too, but more just to watch DJ than any true competition. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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06-14-2005, 02:15 PM	#8
ROYC75 Time For Your Wake Up Call !!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Barn Yard Casino cash: $5369400	I went with LB's depth and safety depth. Basically I think the 3 LB's are going to be Bell, Mitchell and DJ. As much as I dislike Mitchell and wish to see some other in there, I think DV's loyalty will prevail. We can only hope it doesn't and it is decided by TC and preseason games performances. I feel the safety depth as well, Knight, Wood, and Wesley will battle it out as who starts. It has been mentioned that Knight is a lock to start, I can't say that much, I feel it's open. They moved Bartee back which crowds an already safety position with Harts, Pile, and Connot. That's 7 safeties for 4 spots.... __________________ Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it. John Lennon
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06-14-2005, 07:20 PM	#15
Zebedee DuBois Veteran Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: floating in a tin can Casino cash: $1575199	Like most, I am thinking about the D. I chose the MLB and DT starter options. There hasn't been much buzz lately about our #1 pick. I am eager to see him out there. The WR depth battle is interesting...but WRs are kinda the 3rd option in our O. __________________ What am I even doing here?
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