NFL preview 2021 Matthew Stafford J.J. Watt Julio Jones among high-impact familiar faces in new places

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led the to a Super Bowl victory in his first season with the franchise. It is unrealistic to expect that level Sammie Coates Jersey of return annually, but several newcomers should help their respective teams factor into the playoff picture.Here are the familiar faces in new places slated to make an impact:The QBs: ( ), (L.A. ) and ( )For the time being, the quarterback carousel has stopped spinning and a handful are expected to start for new teams in Week 1. Rather than highlighting them all, let's focus on those most likely to factor into the playoff hunt this season.Wentz struggled to stay healthy in Philadelphia, and his early tenure in Indianapolis has certainly not done anything to quell those murmurs. It sounds as though the former No. 2 overall selection will start for the Colts this weekend, but a greater impact can be made on the season as a whole. General manager Chris Ballard has constructed a playoff-caliber roster and laid the fate of those players at the feet of Wentz. Wentz has corralled supporters dating back to his near-MVP season, but his career resembles a banana; awful during his first and most-recent seasons (unle s you're a psycho) but appealing on the inside. Fortunately, he found the most succe s with Frank Reich.In Los Angeles, Sean McVay has diverted from an offense designed to administer death by a thousand paper cuts to a potent, Stafford-led air attack featuring , , and . Reports out of Los Angeles suggest the Rams are pushing the ball downfield, and that will open the rest of the field for tight end and Kupp. Stafford had averaged just 6.6 wins per season since joining Detroit, and it has been five years since he appeared in the playoffs. The expectations that come with his arrival in Los Angeles should be welcomed.People are overlooking the historic lack of succe s among 38-year-old quarterbacks in the NFL. Recent history has clouded judgment with Tom Brady being the Xavier Williams Jersey outlier, not an example. Washington has a strong roster that should compete for a playoff spot, but it is very dependent upon the health and succe s of Fitzpatrick. He could have a huge impact and lead Washington to an NFC East crown, but there is a higher level of risk. ( ), ( ), ( ) and ( ) are a few of the other quarterbacks starting for a new team this season. TEs and There are examples of teams every year that have no identity, but a Bill Belichick team is easily identifiable. He wants big bodies that are going to bash opponents up front. He wants a quarterback to take care of the football and a strong ground game to deliver a victory. It is clear that he has been chasing the succe s he had with Aaron Hernandez and . Belichick had been doing his shopping in thrift stores but decided to splurge this offseason and visit Rodeo Drive.With a dearth of wide receivers, the team will lean on a presumably formidable rushing attack as well as their two tight end sets. Henry and Smith are giant safety nets for rookie quarterback . A year ago, Cleveland was mocked for making the league's highest-paid tight end in terms of average annual value. Since then, five tight ends have surpa sed that figure, and two will be catching pa ses in Foxboro this fall. OL: andKansas City had an accomplished tackle duo of and but the cobbled interior underperformed. Fisher and Schwartz were released this offseason, and that ushered in a new age for the offensive line. Brown (left tackle) was brought in via trade, and Thuney (guard) was signed to a market-setting deal in free agency. The team also added center and right guard via the draft while welcoming back injured right tackle . It is an entirely new group, and moderate health would be an upgrade over what they experienced last season. Over the past three seasons, the Chiefs have asked Mahomes to do a lot of the heavy lifting. The current version of the offensive line should be improved if allowed time to develop together. DEWatt has mi sed 32 games over the past five seasons, and for that reason, many perceive that he has lost a step. Although true, the decline is exaggerated. Watt is still an impact player when healthy. He has lost a little juice on the edge but can still lean on his overall strength and presents mismatch opportunities when he condenses inside. The 32-year-old Chris Jones Jersey is just three years removed from a season in which he recorded 16 sacks. The key is that the succe s of Arizona's pa s rush does not fall entirely on Watt's shoulders. They also have and an a sortment of other capable players. OL: , and The Los Angeles offensive line has been completely re-modeled over a two-year span. It began with a year ago and sprouted into the additions of , Feiler, Linsley and Aboushi. The average NFL fan is familiar with Linsley, but Feiler and Aboushi are a bit more unheralded. Feiler showed his versatility over the course of six seasons in Pittsburgh. Aboushi is a solid journeyman. General manager Tom Telesco has turned a poor unit into a potential top 10 group. The biggest beneficiaries are Herbert and running back . It is reasonable to expect Herbert's statistics to regre s from last season, but the offensive line improvements work in his favor. WRDavis has been a reliable outlet for rookie quarterback . It was important for Wilson to build some trust with at least one receiving option, and injuries to andJamison Crowder rendered that challenging. Davis is not the model for an alpha receiver in the NFL, but he does not have to be this season. New York's expectations are modest, and his contributions to Wilson are invaluable. Fantasy owners should reap the rewards of general manager Joe Douglas' free agency foray. WR Corey Davis moving on created a void in the Titans wide receiver room. Davis will cost the Jets le s than Jones will cost the Titans over the next two seasons. Plus, Tenne see surrendered a second-round pick for the right to acquire the veteran. All considered, Derrick Thomas Jersey it was a curious decision. Nonethele s, both players are poised to have big seasons in their new digs. Jones is an athletic specimen that could have conceivably been developed in a laboratory. If he is able to stay healthy, the combination of and Jones could be special. SJohnson comes from a succe sful defense with a respected coach in Los Angeles. He brings that experience over to Cleveland, where a lack of health in the secondary was exposed by the Chiefs in the playoffs. The Browns have dramatically upgraded the secondary with the additions of , and Johnson. A true test comes quickly with a rematch against the Chiefs scheduled for Week 1. Johnson has also been a vocal leader since arriving in the AFC North. CMack would likely not have made this list if he had gone to any other team, but his partnership with Kyle Shanahan is well-documented. Cleveland had established a league-leading rushing attack until Mack suffered a broken leg in 2014. Atlanta found a lot of succe s on the ground as well. The California product will step into a familiar situation alongside a few other highly-regarded linemen. Mack is savvy and should elevate the play of those around him. CB Chicago's poor financial choices led to Denver's gain this offseason. Fuller was a cap casualty because the team could not feasibly afford to pay him. His surprise departure from the Windy City offered the chance to reunite with former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. The Broncos are unabashedly infatuated with their defensive line talent, and combined with , , a hopefully healthy and others, Denver should have a top defensive unit. Colts LT Eric FisherThe door is open for the former No. 1 overall selection to start in Week 1 against the after sustaining an Achilles injury that prematurely ended his season in January. Indianapolis has a very talented roster, so the lo s of could have been devastating to their ultimate goal of competing for a Super Bowl. The availability of Fisher was a stroke of good fortune, especially given the health of Wentz. Daniel Sorensen Jersey Fisher graded well when healthy last season, and he should serve as a cog in that machine.Washington CB By now, you are aware that Washington will field one of the best defensive fronts in football this season. They are equipped to rush the pa ser from the edge and the interior. The investment in Jackson was a little steep but could pay dividends. Rushed decisions from the opposing quarterback inherently means more opportunities for those in the secondary to make plays. The former first-round pick has never recorded more than one interception in a single season, but his best opportunity awaits.Others of note: OT (Washington), CB ( ), OT ( ), WR (Washington), DS (Eagles), QB Jared Goff (Lions), QB Teddy Bridgewater (Broncos), LB ( ), TE ( ), OT (Bengals), DE (Browns), WR ( ), WR ( ), WR ( ), OG (Seahawks), TE (Seahawks), DE (Titans), DE , CB ( ), OT (Patriots), OG (Seahawks)
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