5 Questions - Part 2

11/20/09

Mike Whitney answering Mike Odom

Today I answer his defensive themed questions.

Where will Julius Peppers be in 2010?

This is a 2 part question. If there is an uncapped year next year, no doubt he stays in Carolina. If there isn’t, I’m saying he still gets the franchise tag. His value is still really high, but I do think his time in Carolina is limited. However, his value is higher in Carolina because of his college days and the draw that comes with it. If he gets traded, it will be either to the Patriots, or to the Raiders. Pats because Belicheck loves him as a player and tried to get him last year. The Raiders are another spot because Al Davis loves to spend and loves importing disgruntled talent.

Saints high interception total in 2009; fluke or for real?

The total is probably higher than it truly is, but it is high. Sharper has always been a ball hawk, but the rest of the team is benefitting from an offense that forces opposing teams to have to pass to keep up. Gregg Williams also deserves a lot of credit. However, I’m not convinced their INT total will make or break their season. They might give up a few TDs trying to get them.

Better cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha or Darrelle Revis?

Overall, Asomugha. They are both tremendous in coverage. Revis is much more aggressive as well. Both are top 2 at their game. However, Asomugha is taller and has much longer arms, this would be the difference in being able to deflect more passes, and get a hand in on the ball quicker. But I’d take either on my team.

Who is the best 4-3 defense in the league?

Haha, not enough good teams running a 4-3. Baltimore has its sets, but aren’t primarily a 4-3. I’m going with the obvious choice… Minnesota. They lead the league in sacks; they are #2 in stopping the opponent on 3^rd down %. They allow less than 100 yards rushing a game, and all of this with their top corner injured for an extended period. I have to give credit where it’s due.

Will the Colts release Bob Sanders? And if so, where will he end up?

If its an uncapped year, no. If they can trade him, no. If he does get released, I’d think he’d end up on a team like the Bears. Just a gut feeling. Especially if he’s healthy and can come cheap. I don’t see him signing with any of the larger contenders. Maybe you could get the Texans to roll the dice, or maybe the Jaguars.