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1991 Season In Preview
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San Diego Chargers
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Marc Wilson (82)
HB: Marion Butts (89)
FB: Tim Spencer (89)
WR: Anthony Mller (92)
WR: Nate Lewis (77)
WR: Wade Wilson (65)
TE: Craig McEwen (90)
LT: Eric Floyd (82)
LG: Carlos Hall (86)
C: Mark Rodenhauser (83)
RG: David Richards (90)
RT: Bubba Paris (90)
LE: Lee Williams (95)
RE: Burt Grossman (91)
DT: Joe Phillips (87)
DT: George Hinkle (80)
LOLB: Billy Ray Smith Jr. (88)
MLB: Junior Seau (92)
MLB: Gary Plummer (87)
ROLB: Leslie O'Neal (98)
CB: Gil Byrd (96)
CB: Sam Seale (90)
CB: Donald Frank (83)
FS: Felix Wright (95)
SS: Thane Gash (99)
K: Ron Allegre (77)
P: John Kidd (84)

Additions: QB Marc Wilson (82) - WR Rob Barrett (56) - RT Bubba Paris (90) - LE Don Davey (64) - LE Esra Tualo (69) - DT Jimmie Jones (70) - LOLB Scott Kowalkowski (62) - LOLB Joe Mott (80) - CB Cedric Hale (60) - FS Felix Wright (95) - SS Thane Gash (99) - SS Eric Turner (79) - K Ron Allegre (77)

Releases: QB Mark Vlasic (82) - QB Billy Joe Tolliver (80) - HB D.Nelson (70) - FB Rod Bernstine (78) - WR Quinn Early (81) - WR Kaseem Osgood (74) - WR Scott Schwedes (63) - TE Aaron Cox (73) - RT Joel Patten (84) - LE Gerald Robinson (73) - RE Les Miller (69) - DT Tony Savage (62) - LOLB Ray Brown (61) - MLB Jeff Mills (66) - MLB Henry Rolling (81) - ROLB Cedric Figaro (70) - CB Donnie Eldar (69) - CB James Fuller (63) - FS Vencie Glenn (95) - FS Anthony Shelton (72) - SS Michael Brooks (53) - SS Lester Lyles (73) - K Fuad Reveiz (84)

Previous Season Outcome: 12-4, Clinched Division

Projected 1991 Outcome: One of the many surprise teams last year were the San Diego Chargers who came on top of their divison at 12-4. Nobody expected quarterback Mark Vlasic to do what he did. Just like nobody expected New England Patriots quarterback Marc Wilson to do what he did to make them a surprise team as well. But those surprises didn't end there as, too the shock of many, both teams ended up releasing their respective quarterbacks. However Marc Wilson made his way over to San Diego where he'll attempt to lead this new team. The Chargers cut a lot of fat this off-season while still remaining a powerhouse defensively. They released Vencie Glenn, Anthony Shelton, Lester Lyles, Henry Rolling, and Gerald Robinson to the screams of San Diego fans asking why? The answer was simply Felix Wright, Thane Gash, Eric Turner, Joe Mott, and Jimmie Jones. The Chargers ended up now with possibly the most exciting safteies in the league in Ex-Browns Wright and Gash who came together to San Diego. Not to mention the Chargers drafted highly-touted rookie prospect Eric Turner. The only downside of this off-season was the Chargers did not have enough money to re-sign Quinn Early to their #2 WR spot, so instead return man Nate Lewis will be the #2 and Wade Wilson (65) is actually the #3, which could turn out to be the chink in San Diego's armor.

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Kansas City Chiefs
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Scott Zolak (77)
HB: Christian Okoye (90)
FB: Todd McNair (87)
WR: Stephone Paige (85)
WR: Robb Thomas (82)
WR: Emile Harry (74)
TE: Ben Coates (84)
LT: Rich Baldinger (87)
LG: Dave Lutz (85)
C: Tim Grunhard (86)
RG: Houston Hoover (83)
RT: John Alt (93)
LE: Leonard Griffin (84)
RE: Neil Smith (90)
DT: Dan Saleaumua (94)
DT: Darryl Grant (81)
LOLB: Chris Martin (86)
MLB: Dino Hackett (91)
MLB: Percy Snow (87)
ROLB: Derrick Thomas (95)
CB: Albert Lewis (90)
CB: Kevin Ross (90)
CB: Lionel Burress (72)
FS: Der'on Cherry (90)
SS: Kevin Porter (85)
K: Nick Lowery (99)
P: Bryan Barker (82)

Additions: QB Borwning Nagle (71) - QB Scott Zolak (77) - HB Chuck Webb (61) - TE Pete Holohan (84) - TE Ben Coates (84) - RG Houston Hoover (83) - RE Phil Hansen (72) - DT Mike Charles (62) - DT Darryl Grant (81) - LOLB Van Waiters (84) - FS Ralph Brown (75) - SS Harry Colon (69)

Releases: QB Steve Deberg (86) - HB Barry Word (82) - WR Naz Worthen (62) - TE Dave Whitaker (62) - TE Alfredo Roberts (80) - RG Mike Webster (71) - RE Mike Bell (66) - DT Greg Meisner (72) - DT Eric Downs (50) - LOLB Louis Cooper (70) - ROLB Ron McGovern (61) - CB Stan Petry (79) - FS Jeff Donaldson (76) - SS Dave Copeland (65) - P Kelly Goodburn (70)

Previous Season Outcome: 10-6, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Kansas City Chiefs felt cheated out of a potential playoff spot last season when they ended the year 10-6 with a 3-3 division game ranking, but still didn't make the playoffs. The amazing running of Christian Okoye led the way but the team was decimated at their lack of playoff capabilities. The Chiefs ended up loosing their starting quarterback, Steve Deberg to retirement. So they went and drafted two quarterbacks in Scott Zolak and Browning Nagle. Zolak is actually already being given the starting spot over Steve Pueller because of his training camp production. The Chiefs lost their backup to Okoye, Barry Word who had a solid 713 yards and 7 touchdowns as a backup! That loss of production could seriously hinder the Chiefs chances in 1991. Not to mention they also ended up loosing Stan Petry, their nickle corner. But the plus side fo the Chiefs is they aquired tight ends Pete Holohan and rookie Ben Coates who will both be starting and help the young quarterbacks develop by giving htem another option. Van Waiters was added as a linebacker ot the Chiefs already stacked corps where he will be backing up all three positions in case of fatigue or injury. The Kansas City Chiefs hardly changed in comparison to 1990 but the loss of Barry Word and Steve Deberg, who are now replaced by Bill Jones (68) and Scott Zolak (77) may not cut it in the long run and they could be worse off.

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Indianapolis Colts
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Jeff George (81)
HB: Eric Dickerson (93)
FB: Anthony Johnson (74)
WR: Bill Brooks (87)
WR: Jessie Hester (79)
WR: Clarence Verdin (74)
TE: Pat Beach (82)
LT: Kevin Call (83)
LG: Kevin Donnalley (76)
C: Roy Donaldson (94)
RG: Brian Baldinger (84)
RT: Ryan Mattes (85)
LE: Jon Hand (86)
RE: Sam Clancy (86)
DT: Tracy Rocker (84)
DT: Tony Siragusa (83)
LOLB: Fredd Young (84)
MLB: Carl Banks (89)
MLB: Duane Bickett (85)
ROLB: Jeff Herrod (94)
CB: Eugene Daniel (84)
CB: Chris Goode (80)
CB: Alan Grant (79)
FS: Mike Prior (95)
SS: Keith Taylor (88)
K: Dean Biasucci (88)
P: Rohn Stark (97)

Additions: WR - R.Carpenter (62) - WR Lawrence Dawsey (69) - TE Alfredo Roberts (80) - LG Kevin Donnalley (76) - C John Flannery (78) - DT Tracy Rocker (84) - CB Robert Bailey (64) - CB Vinnie Clark (70) - CB Larry Brown (75)

Releases: QB M.Herrman (59) - QB Joe Ferguson (70) - FB Ivey Joe Hunter (65) - WR Stanley Morgan (76) - TE Eugene Riley (61) - LT - Pat Tomberlin (79) - LG Ronald Dixon (86) - C Pat Cunningham (65) - RT Ralph Mattes (85) - RE Jeff Faulkner (73) - DT M.Benson (65) - ROLB Kyle Larson (76)

Previous Season Outcome: 9-7, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Indianapolis Colts appear to be stuck in a rut as they are unable to make the changes that are needed in order to become a playoff-caliber team. They're on the cusp but they can't seem to break through an invisible playoff wall. That being said they still have the majority of their members returning. As far as new players the main changes for the Colts are in their offensive line as they've added Ralph Mattes (85) and rookie Kevin Donnalley (76). Meanwhile Kevin Call (83) moves from right tackle to left tackle, and backup aquisition John Flannery (78) gives the Colts depth at that position.

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Dallas Cowboys
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Troy Aikman (83)
HB: Emmitt Smith (90)
FB: Daryl Johnston (91)
WR: Roy Green (86)
WR: Michael Irvin (84)
WR: Kevin Martin (84(
TE: Jay Novacek (90)
LT: Mark Tuinei (83)
LG: Crawford Kerr (83)
C: Mark Stepnoski (83)
RG: Tony Slaton (85)
RT: Nate Newton (90)
LE: Tony Tolbert (82)
RE: Jim Jeffcoat (89)
DT: Eric Swann (83)
DT: Danny Noonan (82)
LOLB: Jack Del Rio (90)
MLB: Roman Phifer (77)
MLB: Wayne Crockett (66)
ROLB: Ken Norton Jr. (91)
CB: Isaac Holt (90)
CB: Manny Hendrix (81)
CB: Roland Williams (80)
FS: Bill Bates (90)
SS: James Washington (87)
K: Ken Willis (76)
P: Mark Saxon (82)

Additions: WR - Roy Green (86) - RT Harry Swayne (71) - RE Marvin Jones (70) - RE Kwame Harris (61) - DT Eric Swann (83) - DT George Thornton (68) - MLB Roman Phifer (77) - MLB Aaron Jones (61) - P John Fite (73)

Releases: QB Steve Walsh (73) - WR R.Harris (59) - TE Steve Folsom (61) - RT Louis Cheek (64) - LE Daniel Stubbs (89) - DT Willie Broughton (64) - LOLB D.Howard (61) - MLB Eugene Lockhart (99) - MLB Jesse Solomon (78) - CB R. Francis (63)

Previous Season Outcome: 7-9, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Dallas Cowboys had a 7-9 season that saw them sitting at the bottom of their division, but critics are pleased about the bright future for the Cowboys. With youngsters Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, and Jay Novacek all coming along nicely the future in Dallas is looking up. Although apparently the Cowboys are not ready to let Michael Irvin take the #1 spot at the wide receiver position so the Cowboys went out and signed released Phoenix Cardinal veteran, Roy Green (86) to a contract and he'll be taking that role in the 1991 season. The Cowboys also lost two key defensive players in left end Daniel Stubbs who had 12 sacks in 1990 and middle linebacker Eugene Lockhart who led the team in tackles with 118. Rookie Roman Phifer and last years backup RE, Tony Tolbert will be taking over each position. The Cardinals are also excited about their 1st round draft pick, defensive tackle Eric Swann (83) who is already making his way as the teams #1 defensive tackle as Cowboy coaches see a slight improvement between him and Danny Noonan. The Cowboys progression over the past year should lead them to a 1-3 victory margain in comparison to last year.

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Miami Dolphins
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Dan Marino (97)
HB: Mark Rozier (84)
FB: Tony Paige (80)
WR: Mark Clayton (87)
WR: Mark Duper (82)
WR: Jim Jensen (77)
TE: Ferrell Edmunds (89)
LT: Richmond Webb (81)
LG: Keith Sims (77)
C: Jeff Dellenbach (83)
RG: Harry Galbreath (81)
RT: Mark Dennis (82)
LE: Rod Saddler (83)
RE: Jeff Cross (90)
DT: Shawn Lee (77)
DT: Alfred Oglesby (78)
LOLB: David Griggs (82)
MLB: John Offerdahl (90)
MLB: E.J. Junior (82)
ROLB: Hugh Green (83)
CB: Liffort Hobley (86)
CB: Kerry Glenn (75)
CB: J.B. Brown (70)
FS: Jarvis Williams (85)
SS: Louis Oliver (84)
K: Pete Stoyanovich (91)
P: Reggie Roby (91)

Additions: HB Mike Rozier (84) - HB Fred McAfee (71) - LT Irv Eatman (69) - RG - Dennis McKnight (69) - RE Rod Saddler (83) - RE Michael Sinclair (75) - RE Moe Gardner (77) - DT - Ted Washington (71) - CB Sammy Walker (67) - CB Ronald Jones (61) - CB Robert Fain (63) - SS Tim Hauck (78)

Releases: HB Tony Straford (69) - FB Marc Logan (79) - WR Albert Brown (62) - WR Scott Schwedes (63) - TE Brian Kinchen (54) - LT B.Harrison (64) - RG R.Foster (70) - LE B.Sochia (67) - RE Greg Mark (64) - ROLB Richard Graf (66) - CB Tim McKyer (90) - SS Stevon Moore (73)

Previous Season Outcome: 6-10, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: Everybody thought last years performance was a fluke bad season for the Miami Dolphins. Although judging from the off-season moves by the Dolphins they may have to get used to sitting at the bottom of their division. Dan Marino had a horrid 1990 season where he threw 11 touchdowns to his 24 interceptions. This year there is no doubt that he'll imrpove in that area, and a great help to him will be a solid runningback capable of taking the full load in Mike Rozier. Rozier only had 600 some yards last year but had 10 touchdowns despite splitting time. With Rozier at the halfback spot he's already a marked improvement over last years Sammie Smith/Tony Collins double headed monster. Defensively the Dolphins lost a key player in their starting cornerback, Tim McKyer. However last year Liffort Hobley had a breaking out party that proves he's capable of taking the #1 spot, and Miami is willing to give it to him.

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Philadelphia Eagles
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Randall Cunningham (99)
HB: Anthony Toney (87)
FB: Keith Byars (90)
WR: Fred Barnett (89)
WR: Calvin Williams (87)
WR: Mike Quiick (75)
TE: Keith Jackson (96)
LT: Matt Darwin (85)
LG: Mike Schad (86)
C: David Alexander (91)
RG: Ron Solt (87)
RT: Ron Heller (93)
LE: Reggie White (99)
RE: Mike Golic (91)
DT: Clyde Simmons (99)
DT: Jerome Brown (84)
LOLB: Byron Evans (90)
MLB: Jessie Small (90)
MLB: Bryan Hager (73)
ROLB: Seth Joyner (99)
CB: Eric Allen (98)
CB: Izell Jenkins (86)
CB: Ben Smith (83)
FS: Wes Hopkins (99)
SS: Andre Waters (95)
K: Roger Ruzek (83)
P: Jeff Feagles (83)

Additions: TE Steve Arrington (76) - C Mike Arthur (66) - DT Nolan Harrison (76) - LOLB Dixon Edwards (70) - ROLB Greg Myles (65) - ROLB Kyle Freeman (59) - CB Merton Hanks (79) - FS Lonnie Young (79) - SS Marty Carter (73)

Releases: QB Tory Woodbury (50) - WR Mike Bellamy (66) - WR Al Edwards (68) - TE Mike Shuler (77) - TE H.Le Bel (64) - DT Dick Chapura (67) - ROLB A.Harris (76) - CB Sammy Lilly (70) - FS William Frizzell (80) - SS Terry Hoage (83)

Previous Season Outcome: 13-3, Super Bowl Champions

Projected 1991 Outcome: It's hard to go much higher than winning the Super Bowl, but that's what the Eagles are aiming for so they don't fall short in 1991. Considering the Eagles were considered to have a non-exsistant running game before the season started, they certainly did alright for themselves. WIth the decent play of Anthony Toney combined with Cunningham's feet the Eagles were able to get it going offensively. Meanwhile a key contribution came from starting rookies, Calvin Williams and Fred Barnett who played as well as they needed too to make Phildelphia a 13-3 team. Barnett started to progress even better than Williams near the end of the season and Barnett out-shined Williams during the playoffs, including grabbing the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl's final seconds. The Eagles suffered only a slight loss defensively as they had to let some of their depth go because they were starting to require too much monetary rescources. Although the Eagles are still capable with rookies Marty Carter and Merton Hanks joining the fray as well as veteran ex-Cardinal, Lonnie Young.

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San Francisco 49ers
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Joe Montana (98)
HB: John L. Williams (81)
FB: Tom Rathman (96)
WR: Jerry Rice (97)
WR: John Taylor (91)
WR: Yancey Thigpen (74)
TE: Brent Jones (91)
LT: Steve Wallace (84)
LG: Guy McIntyre (92)
C: Jesse Sapolu (88)
RG: Harris Barton (94)
RT: Tom Ackerman (77)
LE: Pierce Holt (87)
RE: Kevin Fagan (80)
DT: Michael Carter (86)
DT: Dennis Brown (69)
LOLB: Bill Romanowski (89)
MLB: Matt Millen (84)
MLB: Keith DeLong (82)
ROLB: Charles Haley (99)
CB: Darryl Pollard (83)
CB: Don Griffin (80)
CB: Eric Davis (69)
FS: Ronnie Lott (99)
SS: Dave Waymer (85)
K: Mike Cofer (84)
P: Ralf Mojsiejenko (80)

Additions: HB John L. Williams (81) - WR Wesley Carroll (65) - WR Yancey Thigpen (74) - LT Pat Harlow (73) - LG Sean Love (64) - RT Kevin Robbins (68) - RT Andre Davis (70) - ROLB Anthony Moss (65) - FS Jeff Donaldson (76) - P Ralf Mojsiejenko (80)

Releases: HB Roger Craig (93) - HB Spencer Tillman (68) - FB Harry Sydney (79) - WR Mike Wilson (68) - WR Richard Lewis (66) - LT Rusty Siglar (67) - RT Kevin Fox (53) - RT Bubba Paris (90) - DT Fred Smerlas (78) - MLB Jim Fahnhorst (64) - ROLB L.Etienne (67) - CB Eric Wright (70) - FS Chet Brooks (70) - P Barry Helton (79)

Previous Season Outcome: 10-6, Clinched Division

Projected 1991 Outcome: The San Francisco 49ers are just one year removed from being Super Bowl Champions, but many are questioning whether they have what's needed in their tanks to make another run for a title. Last year the 49ers were sorely disappointed when both Joe Montana and Roger Craig were injured in the final week of the regular season, forcing Steve Young and Dexter Carter to moonlight in the wild card against Green Bay, and they were destroyed. With Montana back healthy San Francisco hopes to elevate their passing game with the addition of youngsters like Yancey Thigpen and Wesley Carroll. However two key components of thier team departed in the off-season, runningback Roger Craig and right tackle Bubba Paris. Craig will be sorely missed as he goes to another bay, in Tampa. Meanwhile Bubba Paris will take a short trip to San Diego to play with the Chargers. The 49ers addressed this issue though with the drafting of Pat Harlow (73), but Harlow is not ready for the full starting opportunity so for the meantime veteran Tom Ackerman (77) will take over Paris' position. The 49ers also recently signed free agent John L. Williams of Seattle Seahawk fame to a contract to be their #1 runner. However with these losses it'll be interesting to see if the 49ers can perform up to their 10-6 previous year mark, let alone have visions of holding a Super Bowl trophy.

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Atlanta Falcons
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Chris Miller (84)/Brett Favre (83)
HB: Steve Broussard (86)
FB: Keith Jones (83)
WR: Andre Rison (90)
WR: Michael Haynes (80)
WR: Floyd Dixon (77)
TE: Gene Wilkins (77)
LT: Mike Kenn (83)
LG: Bill Fralic (91)
C: Jamie Dukes (82)
RG: Chris Gambol (74)
RT: Chris Hinton (92)
LE: Mike Gann (87)
RE: Aundray Bruce (81)
DT: Tory Epps (77)
DT: Blaise Winter (73)
LOLB: Darion Conner (85)
MLB: Jessie Tuggle (99)
MLB: Tim Green (82)
ROLB: Michael Reid (80)
CB: Deion Sanders (99)
CB: Lewis Billups (86)
CB: Bobby Butler (77)
FS: Brian Jordan (89)
SS: Stoney Case (90)
K: John Kasay (73)
P: Scott Fulhage (83)

Additions: QB Brett Favre (83) - TE Bob Mrosko (69) - LG Richmond Wells (69) - LG Mike Sullivan (69) - LG Gene Williams (71) - RG Chris Gambol (74) - RT Clarence Jones (67) - RT Eduardo Vega (58) - RT Harry Boatswain (61) - DT Blaise Winter (73) - CB Lewis Billups (86) - FS Odie Harris (77) - K John Kasay (73)

Releases: QB Hugh Millen (68) - WR James Milling (67) - WR Scott Bailey (68) - TE T.Sarowski (69) - RG Houston Hoover (83) - RT J.Jacobsen (57) - DT Tony Casillas (91) - MLB Marcus Cotton (63) - CB Roland Mitchell (70) - CB Charles Dimry (84) - FS Tim Gordon (76) - K Greg Davis (85)

Previous Season Outcome: 5-11, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Atlanta Falcons ended up making a lot of interesting decisions in the off-season. Firstly they let go some big-time talent in defensive tackle Tony Casillas (91), cornerback Charles Dimry (84), Houston Hoover (83) and Greg Davis (85). While they replaced all of them, they replaced them with far insuperior people, with the exception of Dimry being replaced by Lewis Billups, but Billups monetary requirement made his aquisition less fashionable. Davis was replaced by touted rookie kicker John Kasay. Meanwhile Tony Casillas was replaced by a far worse Blaise Winter (73). Instead Tory Epps (77) will be given the starting DT job. The Falcons are seriously consdering running a 3-4 now with the lack of depth at their DT position. The Falcons also made some horrible draft decisions, they ended up drafting a slew of mediocre offensive lineman in rookies R.Wells (69), M. Sullivan (69), G.Williams (71), C.Jones (67), E.Vega (58), and H.Boatswain (61) were all either drafted or signed, adding uncessary weight to the team. The only major bright spot was the addition of rookie quarterback Brett Favre. However the Falcons have yet to announce that he has the starting job. Chris Miller is still the main guy in Atlanta according to the depth charts but most people are predicting an early switch in the season that will see Brett Favre continue to play. Favre has already expressed his desire to be used, but will Atlanta deliver?

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New York Giants
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Jeff Hostetler (76)
HB: Rodney Hampton (81)
FB: Maurice Carthon (83)
WR: Mark Ingram (83)
WR: Stephen Baker (81)
WR: Keenan McCardell (78)
TE: Mark Bavaro (91)
LT: Jumbo Elliott (92)
LG: Eric Moore (83)
C: Bill Oates (91)
RG: William Roberts (83)
RT: Doug Riesemberg (86)
LE: Eric Dorsey (86)
RE: Leonard Marshall (98)
DT: Erik Howard (83)
DT: Mike Fox (70)
LOLB: Carl Banks (90)
MLB: Pepper Johnson (91)
MLB: Steve Deossie (91)
ROLB: Lawrence Taylor (99)
CB: Everson Walls (92)
CB: Mark Collins (84)
CB: Perry Williams (78)
FS: Vince Newsome (90)
SS: Greg Jackson (89)
K: Matt Bahr (80)
P: Sean Landeta (99)

Additions: QB Paul Justin (77) - HB Nick Bell (69) - HB Jon Vaughn (70) - WR Keenan McCardell (78) - LT David Virene (70) - RG David Dingman (68) - RE Jeff Faulkner (73) - ROLB Pat Tyrance (58) - CB H.Davis (65) - FS Vince Newsome (90)

Releases: QB Phil Simms (89) - HB Ottis Anderson (85) - HB Lee Rouson (63) - WR Lionel Manuel (71) - TE Bob Mrosko (69) - RT Eric Erickson (62) - RE Kevin Williams (66) - DT Lester Legree (70) - LOLB Larry McGrew (70) - MLB Gary Reasons (76) - ROLB Jesse Cooks (75) - FS Dave Duerson (85) - SS Dave Whitmore (61) - K Ron Allegre (77)

Previous Season Outcome: 9-7, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The New York Giants along with the Washington Redskins were both disappointed about not getting into the playoffs last year with their 9-7 records, but 2-4 division recards held them out. 1990 may have also been the last shot for the Giants to make it to the playoffs in awhile. Why? Because they've lost their two most important offensive players to retirement in the off-season. Phil Simms left and handed the reigns of the Giants to veteran backup, Jeff Hostetler. Meanwhile Ottis Anderson went out with a bang of a season (1,406 yds 8 td's) and let last years rookie, Rodney Hampton, have a shot this year at the starting job. The Giants did address some offensive issues by drafting rookie wide receiver Keenan McCardell who could easily become a #1 option someday. The Giants also drafted youngster Paul Justin, but head coaching is not keen on starting him over an experienced Hostetler just yet so their going to keep him on the bench. And while they didn't need it, with having Guyton on the team the Giants went and signed big-name free agent Vince Newsome (90) to a contract and he'll be starting at the free saftey spot. The Giants are going to need a lot fo production from their backups-turned-starters this season if they want to stay at the same level, otherwise they may have to accept the fact that they are on the cusp of rebuilding.

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New York Jets
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Ken O'Brien (83)
HB: Blair Thomas (84)
FB: Brad Baxter (85)
WR: Al Toon (92)
WR: Terance Mathis (84)
WR: Rob Moore (83)
TE: Mark Boyer (85)
LT: Trevor Matich (84)
LG: Matthew Haight (81)
C: Jim Sweeney (93)
RG: David Cadigan (83)
RT: Jeff Criswell (83)
LE: Marvin Washington (88)
RE: Jeff Lageman (87)
DT: David Byrd (90)
DT: Scott Mersereau (82)
LOLB: Mo Lewis (80)
MLB: Kyle Clifton (91)
MLB: Tracy Johnson (81)
ROLB: Joe Kelly (81)
CB: James Hasty (85)
CB: Tony Stargell (82)
CB: Dan Odegard (69)
FS: Erik McMillan (92)
SS: Brian Washington (91)
K: Fuad Reveiz (84)
P: Chris Gardocki (77)

Additions: LT K.Chambers (64) - RG Paul Fairchild (81) - RE Kevin Walker (72) - LOLB Mo Lewis (80) - MLB Derrick Brownlow (76) - CB Joe Johnson (63) - FS Darren Carrington (81) - SS Lester Lyles (73) - K Fuad Reveiz (84) - K Ritchie Andrews (70) - P Chris Gardocki (77)

Releases: LG - D.Zawatson (68) - RT Sean Jones (64) - DT Gerald Nichols (73) - LOLB Jason Glenn (73) - LOLB Joe Mott (80) - MLB Mark Stephens (62) - CB Michael Mayes (73) - FS Tony Curtis (71) - SS Josh Booty (72) - K Pat Leahy (82) - P Joe Prokop (87)

Previous Season Outcome: 6-10, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The good news for the New York Jets is that their keeping cohesion on there team, especially on the offense as there's not a single new starter on the teams offense. The bad news? It's an offense that went 6-10. Blair Thomas returns healthy this season however after a great start where he had 540 yards at 4.6 ypc with 6 touchdowns prior-to-injury in his rookie season. This boost to the Jets should also be helped along with the addition of some defense rookies like LOLB Mo Lewis who will take over immediately at that spot since the Jets released both Joe Mott and Jason Glenn from that position. Jets kicker Pat Leahy also retired in the off-season at the rip-old age of 40, and will be rplaced by Fuad Reveiz. The New York Jets are going to need much better production out of their quarterback Ken O'Brien if they want to have a better 1991 season. O'Brien was the main reason for their downfall, despite throwing for 3,003 yards and 16 touchdowns, O'Brien had an additional 30 interceptions! 30 interceptions! Many were surprised O'Brien was even allowed to stay on the team and wasn't just cut. It's surprising that his rating was even allowed above 60 at 61.2.

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Detroit Lions
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Rodney Peete (80)
HB: Barry Sanders (96)
FB: Bob Christian (76)
WR: Richard Johnson (85)
WR: Robert Clark (85)
WR: Willie Green (76)
TE: Aaron Cox (73)
LT: Lomas Brown (91)
LG: Eric Andolsek (82)
C: Kevin Glover (84)
RG: Ken Dallafior (82)
RT: R. Foster (70)
LE: Dan Owens (80)
RE: Kevin Ferguson (83)
DT: Jerry Ball (90)
DT: Lawrence Peete (71)
LOLB: George Jamison (80)
MLB: Chris Spielman (99)
MLB: Dennis Gibson (86)
ROLB: Michael Cofer (91)
CB: Bruce McNorton (88)
CB: Leroy Irvin (82)
CB: Ray Crockett (80)
FS: Bennie Blades (92)
SS: William White (91)
K: Eddie Murray (99)
P: Jim Arnold (92)

Additions: HB Rueben Mayes (82) - FB Bob Christian (76) - FB Casey Richards (57) - TE Aaron Cox (73) - TE Keith Cash (70) - LT Jarod Bowles (62) - RG Tony DeLorenzo (62) - RG R.Foster (70) - RT M.Henson (67) - LOLB Jerol williams (72) - CB Darryll Lewis (78) - CB Darryl Wren (60) - FS Trevor Tillman (76)

Releases: QB Bob Gagliano (70) - HB James Wilder (80) - FB Jimmie Jones (74) - TE Steve Arrington (72) - TE C.Fuller (62) - LG James Noble (59) - RG David McKnight (69) - RT M.Jeffries (62) - RT Harvey Salem (82) - DT Mark Duckens (79) - CB Solomon White (70) - CB Chris Oldham (71) - FS Darren Carrington (80)

Previous Season Outcome: 11-5, Clinched Division

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Lions division was backwards last season, everybody expected the order from best to worst to go Bears, Vikings, Packers, Lions, and boy were they wrong. The Lions clinched their division with an 11-5 record because of one reason and one reason alone, Barry Sanders. Sanders demolished the competition on his way to 1,621 yards and 9 touchdowns despite missing two games due to injury. The Detroit Lions also made some decisions in the off-season to rid themselves of excess fat in the defensiveback department and made up for it with the signings of Trevor Tillman (76) and the drafting of Darryl Lewis (78). However the Lions offensive line got even worse, if possible, in the off-season when Harvey Salem decided to leave Detroit. With nobody willing to come to Detroit to fill Salem's position the Lions ended up having to have Roy Foster be their starting right tackle (70). Whether or not Salem's loss will adversely affect Sander's run game, or make Peete hae to run for his life even more, has yet to be seen, but the Lions didn't improve themselves as a team by much in the off-season. This is the year tha Detroit needs to slam home another great season if they want to shake off the fluke season acusations.

[young2rice]

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Green Bay Packers
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Don Majkowski (84)
HB: Keith Woodside (81)/Leonard Russell (76)
FB: Darrell Thompson (86)
WR: Sterling Sharpe (90)
WR: Perry Kemp (86)
WR: Jeff Query (74)
TE: Ed West (90)
LT: Tony Mandarich (83)
LG: Keith Uecker (85)
C: Jesse Campen (88)
RG: Billy Ard (86)
RT: Ken Ruettgers (92)
LE: Matt Brock (85)
RE: Rueben Brown (84)
DT: Tony Casillas (91)
DT: Shawn Patterson (82)
LOLB: Anthony Bell (88)
MLB: Brian Noble (94)
MLB: Johnny Holland (88)
ROLB: Scott Stephen (88)
CB: Jerry Holmes (90)
CB: Chris Dishman (87)
CB: Leroy Butler (85)
FS: Mark Murphy (93)
SS: Chuck Cecil (90)
K: Chris Jacke (88)
P: Bryan Wagner (89)

Additions: HB Greg Lewis (60) - HB Eric Bieniemy (69) - HB Leonard Russell (76) - LT Calvin Joseph (65) - LT H.Haynes (68) - LE Keith Traylor (74) - RE Mark Agee (66) - DT Tony Casillas (91) - LOLB Anthony Bell (88) - CB Chris Dishman (87) - FS Ty Covington (59) - P Bryan Wagner (89)

Releases: HB Harry Fontenot (66) - HB Brent Fullwood (78) - FB Michael Haddix (82) - WR Carl Bland (62) - WR Clarence Weathers (71) - LT R.Cook (53) - RG R.Moran (70) - RE M.Hall (64) - DT Blaise Winter (73) - LOLB Tim Harris (87) - MLB Bryce Paup (78) - MLB B.Dent (62) - ROLB Bobby Houston (73) - CB Mark Lee (93) - P Don Bracken (83)

Previous Season Outcome: 11-5, Playoff Birth

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Green Bay Packers upset many teams last year on their way to an 11-5 record. With the adequate offensive play mixed together with a top-notch defense the Packers were a force to be reckoned with, but many losses in this off-season could make 1991 a tought year for Green Bay. Loosing your #1 corner is always bad as Mark Lee who accounted for 5 interceptions and was leading the league for awhile prior-to-injury left the team. Instead ex-#2 Jerry Holmes (90) will take the #1 spot and free agent aquisition from the AFC Champion Oilers, Cris Dishman (87) will slide to #2 leaving practically no loss defensively in the passing game. However whether or not Anthony Bell (88) can replace Tim Harris 104 tackle, 10 sack, 7 forced fumble breakout 1990 season, which was a big reason for their success, has yet to be seen.

[young2rice]

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New England Patriots
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Steve Beuerlein (76)
HB: John Stephens (86)
FB: Marvin Allen (76)
WR: Irving Fryar (91)
WR: Hart Lee Dykes (86)
WR: Greg McMurtry (72)
TE: Marv Cook (84)
LT: Danny Villa (83)
LG: Ralph Tamm (88)
C: Doug Douglas (83)
RG: Ron Dixon (86)
RT: Bruce Armstrong (87)
LE: Brent Williams (89)
RE: Greg Veris (83)
DT: Terry Goad (84)
DT: Fred Deriggi (71)
LOLB: Andre Tippett (88)
MLB: Johnny Rembert (94)
MLB: Ed Reynolds (89)
ROLB: Vincent Brown (89)
CB: Ronnie Lippett (93)
CB: Maurice Hurst (90)
CB: Rod McSwain (84)
FS: Fred Marion (99)
SS: Roland James (89)
K: Jerry Staurovsky (81)
P: Brian Hansen (98)

Additions: QB Steve Beuerlein (76) - LT Rusty Siglar (67) - LG Ralph Tamm (88) - LG Ronald Dixon (86) - LG Bob Dahl (72) - RG Jerome Richards (71) - CB D.Davis (68) - CB Bruce Pickens (73) - FS Dave McCloughan (61) - SS Terry Hoage (83)

Releases: QB Marc Wilson (82) - QB Steve Grogan (70) - HB Don Overton (67) - FB Masu Tatupu (70) - FB Bruce Perryman (70) - WR C.Jones (69) - WR Sammy Martin (70) - WR Pat Coleman (68) - LT David Virene (70) - LG D.Johnson (63) - RG Paul Fairchild (81) - RG Chris Gambol (74) - ROLB Chris Singleton (65) - CB J. Robinson (67) - SS Tim Hauck (78)

Previous Season Outcome: 12-4, Clinched Division

Projected 1991 Outcome: The New England Patriots went from zeros to heros quicker than possibly any team in NFL histroy. Last years surprising output saw them win their division with an unprecedented 12-4 record. The main reason for their success was the surprising play of veteran quarterback Marc Wilson who had 2,701 yards 25 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. As well as John Stephens doing some hardy running for the team. Although that's going to change in 1991 as Wilson was let go due to his high salary demands, instead the Patriots are taking a gamble on Steve Beuerlein to lead them back to the top of their division. Whether or not Steve does well will be key to the Patriots success, but lord knows he has some solid targets in outbreaking Irving Fryar and Hart Lee Dykes who performed exceptionally well last season as well. The Patriots defense remaind nearly untouched, keeping that strong linebacking corps together. To the surprise of many Fred Marion returned at age 32 despite rumors of him retiring. Together with another veteran, Roland James, and Ronnie Lippett the Patriots have an unsung backfield in comparison to other teams. While the teams defensive tackles could use some help, Brent Williams anchors their left side (89) and should perform well. The Patriots also addressed their biggest issue in the off-season, their offensive-line. They let go Paul Fairchild, which upset the Patriot fans, but with that money they aquired both Ralph Tamm (88) and Ronald Dixon (86) who are now both starting left and right guards respectively. The Patriots have a shot at remaining competative, but a few new players will have to step it up.

[young2rice]

Seriously, do you write all these reports up?

Yessir! It's just i'm actually at the end of the 1992 NFL Draft on this franchise. I reported this over the span of a few years on a different forum that I just migrated from. So just to keep you guys up on it i'm transferring the posts of that here, to get this up to that point as well, and continue with the 1992 Free Agency.

[young2rice]

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Los Angeles Raiders
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Jay Schroeder (81)/Billy Joe Tolliver (80)
HB: Marcus Allen (89)
FB: Steve Smith (77)
WR: Willie Gault (87)
WR: Tim Brown (83)
WR: Mryven Fernandez (83)
TE: Ethan Horton (82)
LT: Ralph Graves (86)
LG: Max Montoya (88)
C: Dan Mosebar (86)
RG: Steve Wisnkiweski (79)
RT: Bruce Wilkerson (83)
LE: Howie Long (95)
RE: Greg Townsend (96)
DT: Scott Davis (89)
DT: Ma'ak Kemoeatu (76)
LOLB: Jerry Robinson (88)
MLB: Ervin Randle (91)
MLB: Tom Benson (84)
ROLB: Ricky Hunley (84)
CB: Terry McDaniel (92)
CB: Lionel Washington (89)
CB: Garry Lewis (81)
FS: Eddie Anderson (86)/Solomon Wilcots (85)
SS: Henry Jones (79)
K: Jeff Jaeger (79)
P: Jason Gossett (85)

Additions: QB Billy Joe Tolliver (80) - WR Michael Jackson (71) - WR Jake Reed (73) - TE T.Jones (76) - LT Neal Fort (60) - RT Tom Dohring (60) - RT Erik Williams (79) - DT M.Kemoeatu (76) - MLB Ervin Randle (91) - ROLB J.Goode (64) - FS Solomon Wilcots (85) - SS Henry Jones (79)

Releases: QB Vince Evans (67) - QB Steve Beurlein (76) - HB Bo Jakson (93) - TE R.Bartlewski (65) - RT J.Willis (58) - DT - M.Charles (62) - DT Bill Dickel (71) - ROLB A.Gordon (62) - SS Mike Harden (88) - SS Vann McElroy (68)

Previous Season Outcome: 7-9, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: Considering all of the key injuries that the Raiders suffered last season it's surprising that they were capable of pulling out a 7 victory season. Whether it was Jay Schroeder getting knocked out for a game, Bo Jackson or Marcus Allen getting injured for the season, the Raiders struggled. The Raiders went and made some key off-season moves in aquired quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver to challenge Schroeder who had a disappointing 13 touchdown, 21 interception season. Not to potentially the biggest free agent in the market was let loose by Los Angeles, in Bo Jackson. The Raiders are confident that Marcus Allen can take the load, if he can stay healthy that is. Ervin Randle also joined the team from Tampa and he'll add a solid middle linebacker to help flesh out their corps. The Los Angeles Raiders have the chance to improve if they can remain healthy. Last season was obviously marred with all the injuries but if they can stay healthy, and work in the new rookies like Henry Jones, Jake Reed, Michael Jackson, etc they should be able to pull off some victories in 1991 and maybe get back to their top form again.