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To help pass the time between now and the start of the 2011 NFL season I am going to be giving a look to two teams a day. I will give you their impact players on offense and defense, a breakout, and the biggest question as they open training camp.
Offense
QB - Kevin Kolb (acquired in trade)
RB - Beanie Wells
RB - Ryan Williams (r)
WR - Larry Fitzgerald
TE - Todd Heap (acquired in free agency)
Defense
DE - Darnell Dockett
OLB - Joey Porter
CB - Patrick Peterson (r)
S - Adrian Wilson
Breakout: Patrick Peterson - The first round pick out of LSU has the chance step into the starting lineup immediately and become a shut down corner. He was a big reason Ken Whisenhunt and crew could afford to trade Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie for Kevin Kolb.
Training Camp Question: Everyone in Zona is dusting off the ol' eight ball as they are dying to know if former Eagle draft pick Kevin Kolb can be the starter they desperately missed in 2010. If Kolb can connect with all-pro Larry Fitzgerald more often than 90 catches and 6 touchdowns he had last year they could be in good shape in the NFC West.
Last year's record: 5-11
Projected finish: 8-8 (2nd in the NFC West)
Offense
QB - Matt Ryan
RB - Michael Turner
WR - Roddy White
WR - Julio Jones (r)
TE - Tony Gonzalez
Defense
DE - Jonathan Abraham
DE - Ray Edwards (acquired in free agency)
MLB - Curtis Lofton
CB - Dunta Robinson
Breakout: Matt Ryan - He's already a household name and a proven winner in the NFL, but this year the gaudy numbers will put his name in the MVP talks and best quarterback in the NFL talks. He has so many weapons and the offensive line has improved. Should be a career best year for the Boston College grad.
Training Camp Question: Honestly most things are in tack from last year's 13-win season, but a big loss that may go unnoticed to the typical person and is not going unnoticed in Atlanta is the loss of Jason Snelling. The change-up to Michael Turner excelled whenever his number was called and now he's gone. Oregon State rookie Jacquizz Rodgers will have big shoes to fill in an important role.
Last year's record: 13-3
Projected finish: 11-5 (1st in the NFL South)
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