Detroit Lions 2010 Training Camp Preview
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REPORT DATE: July 30th
SITE: Detroit Lions Training Facility, Allen Park, MI
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Jim Schwartz knows that if the Lions are to take a step forward after going 2-30 over the past two seasons, the effort will start with fixing the NFL's worst defense. In that respect, Detroit has to come out of camp with new defensive line lynch pins Ndamukong Suh and Kyle Vanden Bosch in a comfort zone, must have young linebackers like Zack Follett and DeAndre Levy emerge as starters, and needs to find two or three corners out of a new-look group comprised mainly of castoffs (Dre' Bly, Dante Wesley, Chris Houston, Jonathan Wade). Offensively, the team requires continued progress from quarterback Matthew Stafford, though more of coordinator Scott Linehan's focus will be on hammering out some position battles. First-round rookie Jahvid Best (California) and holdover Kevin Smith are each seeking primary running back duties, incumbent tight end Brandon Pettigrew could face a threat from newcomer Tony Scheffler, and expensive free agent receiver Nate Burleson will have to fend off holdovers Dennis Northcutt, Bryant Johnson, and Derrick Williams for playing time. The biggest question mark along the o-line is at right tackle, where veteran Jon Jansen and disappointing former first-rounder Gosder Cherilus are competing.
PRESEASON SCHEDULE:
Aug 14 - at Pittsburgh, 7:30 PM Aug 21 - at Denver, 9:00 PM Aug 28 - vs. Cleveland, 5:30 PM Sep 2 - vs. Buffalo, 7:00 PM
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - REPORT DATE: July 30th SITE: St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI CAMP OBJECTIVES: The Packers should have the luxury of dealing with a relatively drama-free camp, as the team had very few personnel changes in the offsea
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REPORT DATE: July 28th
SITE: Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
CAMP OBJECTIVES: For the first time since Rodney Peete and Jake Delhomme duked
it out for starting duties in 2003 (Peete actually won the job, before being
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REPORT DATE: July 28th (Rookies), July 30th (Veterans)
SITE: Russell Training Center, Earth City, MO
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Though the work of quarterbacks A.J. Feeley and Sam Bradford
(once he signs) will be the highest-pr
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REPORT DATE: July 29th
SITE: Redskins Park, Ashburn, VA
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Expectations are extremely high for the Redskins in 2010, but
the degree of personnel and staff turnover this team faced in the offseason
makes
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REPORT DATE: July 29th
SITE: Saints Training Facility, Metairie, LA
CAMP OBJECTIVES: The defending Super Bowl champs have very few pressing
questions on the offensive side of the ball, with the work of soon-to-be
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - REPORT DATE: Aug. 1st SITE: University at Albany, Albany, NY CAMP OBJECTIVES: Though it's offense that sells tickets, the side of the ball that everyone wants to talk about with respect to the Giants is defense. The
Atlanta Falcons 2010 Training Camp Preview >>
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REPORT DATE: July 29th
SITE: Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Flowery Branch, GA
CAMP OBJECTIVES: The Falcons don't have a lot of high-profile position battles
as they enter camp, but the look of the team in the tre
Philadelphia Eagles 2010 Training Camp Preview >>
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REPORT DATES: July 26th (Rookies), July 29th (Veterans)
SITE: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Kevin Kolb might play two series in the Eagles' preseason
opener against the Jaguars on Aug. 13th. If he
Dallas Cowboys 2010 Training Camp Preview >>
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REPORT DATE: July 24th
SITE: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX/Marriott Residence Inn Oxnard River Bridge,
Oxnard, CA
CAMP OBJECTIVES: The Cowboys are certain to have some drama at training camp
because, well, they're the C
Chicago Bears 2010 Training Camp Preview >>
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REPORT DATE: July 30th
SITE: Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Every minute the Bears offense spends on the practice field in
advance of their Week 1 date against the Lions is critical. New
Teams that should be in: Stanford
Oregon and USC get their tickets punched after taking care of business this weekend. Yes, the Trojans' computer numbers aren't great, but there's no way the third-place team in this league is getting nixed. Grudgingly, I added Arizona after consultation with our Bracketologist. I don't know that Arizona will lose its last three (including a Pac-10 quarterfinal game), and even if the Cats do, I still can't see how they'd be left out, given the overall profile. That said, it bears watching, as three more L's would leave them at 18-12 (9-9) and on a 6-11 skid entering the Dance. It would be nice to see the Wildcats get at least one W in the Bay Area next week, as Cincinnati (albeit without Armein Kirkland and with a worse profile) was axed after a similar slide last season. I just couldn't rationalize having some of the other teams as locks and not having Arizona in that category -- there just aren't enough good teams behind the Cats to threaten their spot, it seems. Stanford has its fate in its own hands with the Arizona schools coming to the Farm to close out the regular season next weekend.
Should be in:
Stanford [17-10 (9-7), RPI: 40, SOS: 21] No shame in not getting a win in L.A., but that makes the home game against Arizona State a must-win ahead of what could be an intriguing meeting with Arizona should the Cats lose at Cal. Getting to 11 Pac-10 wins would make Selection Sunday much more comfortable, but 10's probably more than enough this season. The Cardinal have nonconference wins over Texas Tech and at Virginia to lean on, although they also lost badly to Air Force and Santa Clara at home.
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Work left to do: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Mississippi State It looks more and more possible that no one from the SEC West will make the NCAAs. How weird is that? Tennessee and Vandy move into the locks category after more good work this weekend. Kentucky stays there, although it would be smart for the Cats to handle Georgia at home Wednesday ahead of a trip to the Swamp. Could a disaster scenario (two more L's and a first-round SEC tourney exit) somehow dislodge the Cats despite their incredible computer numbers? Still unlikely, but not worth chancing it.
Work left to do: Alabama [19-9 (6-8), RPI: 43, SOS: 47] The tough L at Tennessee was understandable, and even created some hope. Unfortunately, that hope was dashed by a home loss to Auburn, which leaves the Tide in some real trouble. There's still no signature win on the profile (no, Kentucky doesn't count), and the computer profile is weakening rapidly. The Tide conceivably could beat Ole Miss and win at Miss. State to get to 8-8 and clinch at least a share of the West crown, but that's probably not enough right now. The Tide will need to do some work in the SEC tourney. Georgia [16-10 (8-6), RPI: 52, SOS: 23] This is the team with the best chance to make it from this section right now. The Bulldogs rebounded from a terrible performance at Ole Miss to beat down Miss. State. Now they are at Kentucky (king of the RPI 51-100 win) and home to Tennessee. That would be worth a lot of computer points to get both (which is doable), as both teams are in the top 11 in RPI. Finishing at least 9-7 is an absolute must, and I would feel much better about the Dawgs' chances if they got both to get to 10 SEC wins. They also beat Gonzaga, but lost to ACC bubblers Georgia Tech and Clemson. Mississippi [18-10 (7-7), RPI: 63, SOS: 79] Like everyone else in this division, Ole Miss gacked up a chance to stake a claim, losing by double figures at South Carolina. Even 9-7 likely is not nearly enough with a nonconference profile devoid of anything notable. Mississippi State [16-11 (7-7), RPI: 66, SOS: 37] With a chance to get in the mix, these Bulldogs were leashed by their Georgia counterparts. Could they get to 9-7? I guess -- although winning at Arkansas, then beating Alabama is no lock -- but would that mean all that much for a team with this overall profile? Probably not. There's nothing of note (on the good side) in the nonconference profile. |
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Work left to do: Villanova, Syracuse, DePaul, West Virginia, Providence
Notre Dame and Louisville appear to have done enough to make the move, so we'll make them locks. The Cardinals, despite a modest RPI, are trending way up and have clinched at least a tie for third in the Big East, which should be more than enough with their pair of big road wins. Villanova got back to .500 and gets back to more solid footing. Syracuse got a very important road win and crippled a fellow contender in the process. West Virginia's fate could be in its hands Tuesday at Pitt.
Work left to do:
Villanova [18-9 (7-7), RPI: 21, SOS: 5] Pounded Rutgers to get back to .500. If Cats can get their last two (at UConn, vs. Syracuse), that should be enough with strong computer numbers and a host of wins away from The Pavilion. The Cats have beaten Texas and swept the Big 5 (never easy in Philly), but have a couple of losses to bubble teams (Xavier, Drexel), too. I still think they'll be OK, possibly even at 8-8.
Syracuse [20-8 (9-5), RPI: 53, SOS: 62] History says 10 wins will be plenty, but it might be hard for the Orange to get that last one with a final two vs. G'town, which is trying to win the league title, and at Villanova, which will be desperate for a W. The relative lack of nonconference heft and the weak computer numbers are still concerns, but the Orange have won four in a row and got a very, very big win at Providence on Saturday.
DePaul [16-12 (8-7), RPI: 54, SOS: 18] Beat Cincy and should get past South Florida to get to 9-7, but then what? They have beaten Kansas and Cal (right after the DeVon Hardin injury) earlier this season, but also have lost to Bradley and Purdue, among others. They'll likely need a couple of BE tourney wins, too, but we'll see ...
West Virginia [19-7 (8-6), RPI: 58, SOS: 125] The game at Pitt on Tuesday night could decide the Mountaineers' fate (barring a deep tournament run). They can still get to 9-7 in the Big East without it by beating Cincinnati, but the nine wins would be against UConn, Villanova, St. John's, South Florida, DePaul, Rutgers, Seton Hall twice and the Bearcats. Beating bubble foes is fine, but where's the beef? Outside of beating PG-less UCLA in nonconference play (still a top quality win), there's not a lot to fall back on (besides maybe NC State). WVU vs. Syracuse would be an interesting debate, as the teams don't play in the Big East regular season. WVU has the best win, but Cuse has played the much better schedule.
Providence [17-10 (7-7), RPI: 70, SOS: 33] The Friars likely saw their at-large hopes die at home in the four-point loss to Syracuse, barring an unexpected run to the Big East semis or more. The RPI, bad already, won't be helped by playing St. John's and South Florida in the final two league games.
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