Throwdowns > Closed

Somebody of Note said 02/16, 11:55 PM
QB: Kurt Warner
RB: Steve Slaton
WR: Larry Fitzgerald
WR: Brandon Marshall
WR: Lance Moore
TE: Dallas Clark
LT: Joe Thomas (4.5 sacks allowed)
LG: Todd Herremans (0.75 sacks allowed, 4.58 YPC up the middle is fifth in the NFL)
C: Kevin Mawae (0 sacks allowed, only 1 penalty)
RG: Harvey Dahl (1 sack allowed WHILE playing part-time at tackle)
RT: Tra Thomas (3 sacks allowed)

In case you couldn't tell, my offense is going to be a pass-first one. I'd model it as a combination of the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals.

Of course, what is necessary for this offense to run well is a clean pocket, and my O-Line is one of the best in the business. Combined, they only allowed 9.25 sacks last year, an incredible number. Lower than my opponent's right tackle alone.

I have instant chemistry right off the bat with Warner and Fitzgerald. Larry has proven that he is an unstoppable threat; trying to stop him alone lets everyone else run wild. Opposite him, he has a dynamic threat in Marshall, and Moore and Clark are both incredible threats in the slot and underneath. If he faces too much pressure, Slaton is very dangerous on a screen. Slaton's great running it, too.

Somebody of Note said 02/17, 09:14 PM
Re: Peters. His stats aren't just bad, they're atrocious. He only played and started 13 games, but still managed to rack up 8 big penalties, and allow 11.5 sacks. 11.5! Your assessment that he has more than proven himself is off-base, as well. Last year, his "breakout year", showed him with 6 sacks allowed... still greater than anyone on my O-Line. One weak link can sink a line, especially one who's so brutal against the pass.

Now, it's undeniable that my team has the greatest target on the field in Larry Fitzgerald. Everyone who watched the playoffs instantly became witness to the devastating effect that his mere presence can single-handedly wreak on a defence. He'll catch every jump ball, outmuscle and outrun defenders, and leave players wide open thanks to defences trying solely to cover him. Luckily for him, he won't have to adjust to a new QB tossing him the ball. On the other side, Brandon Marshall is just superb, and is deadly is only being covered by one man.

Now, one key weakness that I'm finding with your team is simple, really: you don't have a true slot receiver. Wayne, Colston, and Moss all are outside guys, and rarely go over the middle. Moore fills that for me.

Somebody of Note said 02/18, 11:53 AM
The age of the QB doesn't matter; if that was the case, then Joey Harrington would be a Pro Bowler, Matt Ryan would be a scrub, and Vinny Testaverde would be in the Hall of Fame. What matters far more is whether these guys have game, and Warner has indubitably proven that he does. Playing behind an O-Line that can only be termed as suspect, with no threats at running back or tight end, he managed to complete 67.1% of his passes for 4,583 yards, and 30 touchdowns. Not only that, but he's proven to have incredible chemistry with my top receiver (see: 2009 playoffs).

I think you're missing the receivers point. There's a huge difference between going over the middle and playing the slot receivers. Slot guys need to know how to work in tight spaces, and hang on to the ball. Moore only had 2 drops last year, Colston had 8 in only 11 games. Hardly a reliable safety valve.

Running the ball, I have the advantage over you. Slaton had more yards, a higher YPC (4.8 to 4.0), and the same amount of TDs as Westbrook DESPITE not starting until midway through the year. Brian seems to be slowing, Slaton is only getting better.

RT is still a huge weakness for you. That can't be covered up.