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NFL Football: 2006 NFC South Preview

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In Half Three of his 2006 NFL Preview, Bullseye-Sports.com’s Dwayne Bryant offers his thoughts and predictions for the NFC South. Groups are listed of their predicted order of finish.

1. CAROLINA PANTHERS

Offense: WR Steve Smith returned from a 2004 injury and lit up the league last season, tallying 103 catches, 1,563 yards and 12 TDs. With newly-acquired Keyshawn Johnson on the other facet, Smith should face much less double and triple-teams. Keyshawn is not going to only help the offense in that facet, but his excellent run-blocking skill will help open running lanes for RB DeShaun Foster. Foster has been tormented by injuries all through his career, so don’t be shocked to see first-spherical draft pick DeAngelo Williams get his share of carries as well. Head coach John Fox prefers a run-first attack, but with Smith and Johnson at WR and QB Jake Delhomme below center, Fox could be better served utilizing a more balanced offense. This offense was running on all cylinders late final season and I look for more of the same in 2006.

Defense: That is one tough protection that may do it all. It all begins up front with pass-speeding phenoms Julius Peppers and Mike Rucker. They mixed for 18 sacks and three fumble recoveries – in an off-year. Carolina added DT Maake Kemoeatu to crew with Kris Jenkins in the middle. Additionally they added Damione Lewis from St. Louis so as to add much-needed depth to the line. Dan Morgan leads the LB crew, but has a history of injury problems. CBs Ken Lucas and Chris Gamble present strong protection and glorious playmaking capability in the secondary. In 2005, Carolina’s protection ranked third in yards allowed per recreation and fifth in points allowed. They also tallied 45 sacks and 42 takeaways. Search for this protection to proceed to be among the many league’s best.

Special Teams: There’s at all times the potential of a return TD when Steve Smith is dealing with the punt-return duties. Kicker John Kasay connected on 26 of 34 FG tries with 5 of the 8 misses coming from beyond 50 yards.

Prediction: They can run. They can pass. They can defend the run and pass. There’s nothing this workforce can’t do. Search for Carolina to win the tough NFC South and fairly possibly snag a primary-round bye within the playoffs.

2. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Offense: Because the Cadillac goes, so goes this offense. Head coach Jon Gruden prefers a conservative method, which suggests a lot of touches for Williams. He’ll look to stay healthy and put collectively a season even more spectacular than last season’s rookie marketing campaign by which he totaled 1,178 yards and 6 TDs despite an ankle injury. Joey Galloway was Chris Simms’ important goal in 2005. Nonetheless, with Michael Clayton healthy once more, I expect Clayton to be the go-to man in the passing recreation this season. The offensive line nearly received Simms killed final season. The Bucs signed several OL by way of the draft and free agency to improve this unit. However, cohesiveness will take time. So I see this line as a piece-in-progress.

Defense: The Bucs protection was #1 in yards allowed last season. DE Simeon Rice registered 14 sacks – good for third-finest in the league. Tampa Bay has a strong LB corps with Derrick Brooks, Shelton Quarles and Ryan Nece. They will run, cowl and rush the passer. The secondary options playmakers at CB in Ronde Barber (5 INTs in 2005) and Brian Kelly. Security Dexter Jackson’s departure to Cincinnati may leave this unit susceptible over the middle. That is an growing older group, however sufficient talent stays for this protection to be very formidable once once more in 2006.

Particular Groups: The kickoff return staff was nearly invisible in 2005. Mark Jones did manage to average 9.6 yards on punt returns. Kicker Matt Bryant made 21 of 25 FG makes an attempt, together with 18 of 19 from 30-forty nine yards.

Prediction: The Bucs will contend for a Wildcard spot and will get one supplied Cadillac Williams can keep healthy. Tampa Bay could challenge for the division title if the offensive line gels sooner moderately than later, but I see it being later.

3. ATLANTA FALCONS

Offense: Atlanta has led the league in speeding every of the last seasons because of RBs Warrick Dunn and T.J. Duckett and QB Michael Vick. Dunn is the speedy, elusive back. Duckett is the large, bruising again utilized successfully around the aim line. This offense reveals flashes of brilliance, as does Vick. However this offense will continue to struggle often till Vick can improve on his accuracy and resolution-making. Atlanta used their last first-round draft picks on WRs (Michael Jenkins in 2004 and Roddy White in 2005), but TE Alge Crumpler stays Vick’s favorite target. Crumpler is big, will get separation, makes catches in traffic and rarely ever drops a pass. This offense goes as Vick goes. If he struggles, the offense sputters. Look for extra inconsistent play this season.

Protection: This unit ranked 22nd within the NFL last season. A few of that can be contributed to accidents (LB Ed Hartwell and DE Brady Smith missed a lot of the season) and some to lack of a cross rush from the front four. Coordinator Ed Donatell was pressured to blitz his LBs to get pressure, however that left them out of position in stopping the run. Their 128.9 dashing yards allowed per game ranked twenty sixth in the NFL last season. CB DeAngelo Hall (6 INTs in 2005) is creating into one of the league’s greatest cover corners, but he didn’t have a lot help in the secondary in 2006. Atlanta has added security Lawyer Milloy and rookie CB Jimmy Williams to provide this unit an immediate upgrade. However the biggest addition needs to be DE John Abraham. Abraham, Smith, Rod Coleman (10 ½ sacks in 2005) and Patrick Kerney give Atlanta a strong entrance four. Accidents not withstanding, this unit should enhance on final season’s performance.

Particular Groups: Allen Rossum’s punt and kickoff return numbers dropped massive-time over his 2004 numbers. DeAngelo Hall may see some punt return duty if Rossum is ineffective. Kicker Todd Peterson wasn’t resigned regardless of solely lacking two FG tries last season. It stays to be seen who’ll take over the kicking duties.

Prediction: If Vick takes a step forward as a passer, this staff might compete for a Wildcard spot. If he stays inconsistent, Atlanta could be taking a look at another 8-8 campaign.

4. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Offense: If QB Drew Brees’ shoulder is wholesome, this offense could possibly be dangerous. New head coach Sean Payton will only want Brees to be a sport manager. The Saints are loaded at RB. Incumbent starter Deuce McAllister is coming off a knee injury, however needs to be ready to carry the load. If not, second-general draft pick Reggie Bush will just do fine. With McAllister wholesome, Payton will nonetheless discover ways to get the ball into the fingers of the ever-harmful Bush. Bush will almost certainly be used as a 3rd-down again, in two-back sets with McAllister, as a slot receiver and presumably as a return guy. The Saints additionally added Michael Bennett to make for a deep steady of backs. Brees additionally has WRs Joe Horn and Donte Stallworth, in addition to 6-foot-eight TE Zach Hilton.

Protection: The Saints struggled on the defensive side of the ball final season. They ranked twenty seventh in speeding yards allowed and twenty eighth in factors allowed. Additionally they managed a meager 19 takeaways for your complete season. The staff did little in the offseason to enhance this bunch. DEs Will Smith and Charles Grant are solid. The LBs are a concern. As a gaggle, they will’t cowl, they will’t stop the run and so they can’t rush the passer when known as upon. The secondary has a couple noteworthy members, Mike McKenzie and Fred Thomas. However there’s little assist behind them. They’ve added LBs Scott Fujita, Anthony Simmons and Eddie Moore, in addition to FS Brian Scott, S Omar Stoutmire and DT Hollis Thomas. That’s too many new faces. A significant adjustment period lies ahead before any important enchancment shall be seen.

Particular Groups: Getting Michael Lewis again from harm should spark the return game. 41-yr-previous kicker John Carney returns after a solid 2005 campaign.

Prediction: Even when Brees is healthy, the defense has a option to go before this group will be competing for a playoff spot. I anticipate a sluggish start, however a strong second half of the season for the Saints. I wouldn’t anticipate greater than 6-10.

FINAL THOUGHTS: Carolina is strong in all elements and is one of the top choices to win the NFC Championship. Tampa Bay ought to land a Wildcard spot so long as the offensive line keeps Simms upright. Atlanta will only go so far as Vick takes them, which might be anyplace from third in the division to the third seed in the playoffs. The Saints are on track, but I’d say they’re two years away from competing for a playoff spot.

 

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