New Poll: What/Who has surprised you most thus far?

by Skin Patrol on Oct 8, 2007 5:39 PM EDT in Polls

Seems like forever since we've had a new poll. Results from the last:

Who else deserves some contract work?
Kedrick Golston     43 votes - 34 %
Clinton Portis     35 votes - 28 %
Brandon Lloyd     26 votes - 20 %
Shawn Springs     20 votes - 16 %

I'm going to get all dangerous on you and make some assumptions about these votes. I think you guys probably split on whether Portis deserves more or less money, likely felt that Golston deserved more, and that Springs and Lloyd both deserved less. If I pegged you wrong, let me have it in the comments.

Question was asked ages ago so I'm not so sure how topical it is now. Kedric Golston is still every bit as good as the 2nd day draft pick we spent on him, and better, but has given ground to Anthony Montgomery. Since I don't really know where you stood individually on Clinton Portis, no point addressing whether hindsight made more sense of your views. Brandon Lloyd continues to underwhelm with 1 catch for 9 yards, despite getting more than ample opportunities to shine in the absence of Moss and Antwaan Randle El last week. The team was so confident in him that they brought in Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell.

Dwelling on the bad is defeatist bullshit, especially after a 34-3 win. So here comes the next softball question: Who has pleasently surprised you most thus far in the young season?

Defense - Obviously playing at a much higher level than they were in 2006.
Jason Campbell - Has he been better than you anticipated?
Antwaan Randle El - No comment necessary.
Derrick Frost - Because punters are people too.
Mike Sellers - I'm not surprised, I already crowned his ass.
Offensive Line - In spite of injuries, still playing at a high level.
Other

If you select Defense, Other, or Offensive Line, make sure you enlighten us with the benefit of your specific view(s).

Poll

Who has pleasently surprised you most thus far in the young season?

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No complaints here

but for the skins to compete with upcoming teams like dallas and new england they are going to have to run a little better.

This was the Lions and our o line was zapped against the giants. This worries me somewhat.

For sure we'll know more against the packers D and this game might be the biggest litmus test as to what kind of team we really are going to be.

Its ironis as i thought this would be our best assest this year.

by Sincethebeginning on Oct 8, 2007 6:22 PM EDT 0 recs

D

No way your're 3-1 with the defense you had last year. Landry seems to have been well worth the high pick. Obviously Campbell's development has been at a really nice clip, probably even more pronounced than I would have guessed heading into this year.

by Blitzburgh on Oct 8, 2007 6:53 PM EDT 0 recs

I knew coming in...

that the D was healthier, younger, and faster so they haven't really "surprised" me. Ditto the O-Line, though they're still playing well with 2 starters out, which is surprising.

For me, it's JC. I thought he'd be a good QB, a solid QB but he's been better than solid, especially with the injuries on the line and at WR.

By now, Sellers and Frosty are known commodities.

ARE was surprising, but I think JC moreso.

by TexSkins on Oct 8, 2007 7:37 PM EDT 0 recs