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Although we’d like to believe otherwise, now that Brett Favre’s been traded to New York, all of the Favre coverage isn’t going anywhere. In fact, Vegas has been rumored to have set the number of Brett Favre mentions this year on NFL Live at 300. That’s roughly two separate mentions per show—and people are taking the over!
Blatantly failed attempts at humor aside, the Jets were the best landing spot next to Tampa Bay. I don’t think anyone will argue the Jets will provide Favre with more weapons than he would have had in Tampa. You can now begin reassessing the entire Jets offense in regard to how positively affected they will be with Favre’s arrival. I, for one, say Thomas Jones will benefit the most.
7. Donovan McNabb (PHI)
All throughout his career, save for the time with Terrell Owens that we’re supposed to pretend never happened, McNabb has never had many high-quality receivers. At least not on a consistent basis.
All throughout his career, save for the time with Terrell Owens that we’re supposed to pretend never happened, McNabb has never had many high-quality receivers. At least not on a consistent basis.
The major knock against McNabb is that he gets injured. A lot. Usually, it’s not that bad of an idea when drafting him to just hope for 12 games—with anything more just being extra.
Although Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown aren’t considered elite receivers by any means, they did prove to be effective targets for McNabb last season. It also doesn’t help having perhaps the best receiving back in the game—especially one coming off of a 2,000-plus-yards-from-scrimmage season.
It could be argued that McNabb is perhaps the biggest starting-quarterback injury risk this year—however, it could also be argued that if he stays healthy, he could put up MVP-type numbers. Ah—decisions, decisions.
6. Carson Palmer (CIN)
Despite being on the team whose nickname is often associated with being arrested, Carson Palmer continues to put up quality numbers. Even last year, when he barely had a running game, he threw for 4,131 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Despite being on the team whose nickname is often associated with being arrested, Carson Palmer continues to put up quality numbers. Even last year, when he barely had a running game, he threw for 4,131 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Yes, he also tossed 20 picks, which obviously isn’t good, but the guy is only human. Now, with Ben Utecht as the starting tight end, Palmer will find himself in a situation he has never really experienced before: He has a TE who can catch the ball!
While all signs point toward another solid season, it would behoove you to take the lingering time bomb that is Chad Johnson into account. On one hand, Johnson could realize he was being selfish and goes through the season in typical Ocho-Cinco fashion (1,400 yards, 8 TDs).
On the other hand, you could have the "Terrell Owens Saga Part Two: Now Featuring Chad Johnson" occurring. Say what you want about T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but if Chad Johnson ends up leaving Cincinnati, then it will definitely reflect itself significantly in Palmer’s numbers.
5. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)
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