I have a soft spot for Chicago due to my love of The League. Jay Cutler has been the face of the franchise now for 6 years but has nothing to really show for it other than a really large contract. The team just let go one of their best performers of the last 10 years in Matt Forte but have a back up plan in new comer Langford. They also traded out the big TE Bennett to New England so a lot is now resting on the shoulders of young TE Miller.
Jay Cutler must stay fit, he has been able to the last two seasons. I say this as the back up in Brian Hoyer who I just dont rate. Jay has now got back Kevin White at WR to go alongside star player Alshon Jeffrey. Eddie Royal is another guy they will be asking for more from after his first year coming across from the Chargers. They have a pretty solid Offense with these guys all firing.
One player im not to happy about seeing at Chicago is Akiem Hicks. Akiem came across from New England in the off season. He was huge for us last year and I had hoped we would keep him but it was not to be. Hicks will be a massive part of their D this year playing at defensive end.
Danny Trevathan is another guy who comes across this season but this time from the Superbowl champs the Denver Broncos. This guy will be another big part of the D this season. Overall the defense has added a few pieces of the puzzle that should help keep the offense on the field longer.
I actually would love to see Chicago be a force again this season, they have added really good talent and are now more familiar with John Fox's play book. They have a pretty good schedule of teams that they should beat easily with the Lions, 49ers and Jags amongst them. Im hopeful they can win 9 - 7 and push for a wildcard spot.
A few things...Cutlers contract really wasnt that bad....looked high at the start only because everyone seems to hate Cutler but its the cost of doing business when resigning QB's....even average ones.....the contract looks pretty good now.
ReplyDeleteWatch for Braverman to push for Royal's spot in the slot at some point this season. Braverman is a stud.
They also added Freeman at LB taking the weakest part of the defense into arguably the strongest.
I also agree that they will be in the 9-7 10-6 range and fighting for a wild card spot if things go well.
I like Braverman too, I picked him up in my Dynasty League. I really hope he does push for the starting position.
DeleteAlso lets hope Langord builds on his 2015 year!