Carolina Panthers

The Panthers believe they can rebound from a disappointing 8-8 year in 2006. Only two starters from last season will not be on the squad in 2007, which is pretty positive and shows continuity. Steve Smith is one of the leagues dangerous receivers and the Panthers will do all they can to keep feeding him the rock. The risk taking Jake Delhomme is the starting QB when the season starts, but head coach John Fox brought in David Carr (formerly of Houston) as insurance. Julius Peppers and the defensive line remains the strength of the defense, but Carolina hopes that Mike Rucker and Kris Jenkins can make more of an impact to free up Peppers. The Secondary is also pretty solid. Chris Gamble, Richard Marshall, and Ken Lucas are a strong cornerback trio that should remain pretty solid this year.

Prediction: Carolina may be strong enough to compete against the Saints this year if they are able to bounce back from a disappointing 2006 season. The Panthers win 9-10 games in 2007 and possibly sneak into the playoffs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Head Coach Jon Gruden is on the hot seat after having losing seasons in three of the last four seasons. Gruden is so desperate that he will make the Bucs training camp a QB tryout session. Jeff Garcia, Chris Simms, Jake Plummer (if he doesn’t decide to retire), and Bruce Gradkowski will all be competing for the starting job. As of right now, Garcia will be the starter when the season starts.

The rest of the team is filled with some old and savvy veterans who may have seen their best days on the field already. The defense will continue to be led by Derrick Brooks until he retires. Simeon Rice hopes to return this season after a shoulder injury ended his 2006 season. If healthy, Rice will boost the play of the line that struggled a lot last year.

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