The Bright Side

Some positive things I've noticed in recent weeks...

• Adam Carriker seems to be back from his injury and ready to go.
• Justin King has received favorable reports and could a significant contributer as a rookie.
• It is pretty clear that the Rams have among the league's best combinations at place kicker and punter.
• Orlando Pace had done enough to prompt at least cautious optimism.
• Have not heard much about Alex Barron. For an OT, that's a good thing.
• Torry Holt seems to be healthier than he was a year ago at this time.
• Somewhat quietly, the Seahawks have started having some real problems on the interior O line and D line. The gap between Seattle and the rest of the NFC West can close very quickly.
• The Cardinals are still dumb enough to think that Matt Leinart gives them a better chance of winning than Kurt Warner does.
• The Niners QB situation is a mess, and that's a big deal in a Mike Martz offense.
• If you're reading this ten days after I first posted this thread, Steven Jackson has signed a long term deal.

1.) Scott Linehan is no longer calling plays

2.) Claude Wroten isn't using up a roster spot with his "potential" anymore

3.) Clifton Ryan doesn't look to be entering a sophmore slump

4.) None of the players have had to be restrained from going after Linehan or rolled their eyes at him.

5.) And finally- even though it's just training camp, some of the young wideouts (minus Avery) have impressed thus far