Number 9 Carolina Heels

PREDICTION: 3rd in Central Division No Playoffs

Biggest Strength: Quarterback

Biggest Weakness: Runningback

Top 3 Players: QB Brady, HB Jacobs, WR Colston

Roster Analysis
QB- A-... Would be an A+ if I could be confident the Brady of '07 would be out there but I think it should take a while for Brady to regain his old form if he ever does. Even though the Patriots seem confident I'm not completely buying it as I believe Brady's mobility will suffer as well as it will take him a while to be confident in that knee so while Brady is still one of the top 3 QB's he's no sure thing to perform like one in my opinion. More of a bust boom pick then people realize. The depth of Edwards and Hasselbeck helps but it won't cushion the blow too much if Brady is less than Brady like.
HB- C-... Jacobs is an okay number one half back but comes with limited upside and huge injury risk. Jamal Lewis and Larry Johnson behind him really makes this position look worse as I don't think either of those players have much to offer. If Jacobs goes down this is a D- position with the lack of quality starters and depth.
WR- C+... Colston is a low end number one receiver who wouldn't be a number one in any other offense besides New Orleans Brees offense but with the emergence of Moore and Pierre Thomas as well as Bush and Shockey still around to steal receptions Colston may suffer this year not to mention like every other C.Heel's stud he's injury prone. Desean Jackson is a low end WR2 would be a lot better as a flex play. Okay depth behind them. Royal has some potential if Marshall gets traded or if Denver buys a time machine and lands Cutler or Elway.
TE- D+... Carlson is average and in a run first offense with new coordinator Gnapp not to mention the passing game should go through new receiver Housh.

The weakness at halfback, a shaky Brady, and a very injury prone roster will be too much to overcome for the Carolina Heels to make a playoff push this year. If Brady is back to normal then this team could be competitive but barring some blockbuster deal you won't see this team in the playoffs anytime soon.