Enemy Lines

An opposing scout's view

"This team has a lot of talent, especially on defense. Al Wilson is underrated—he gets to the ball and delivers big open-field hits. They have three four-down linebackers in Wilson, Ian Gold and John Mobley....

I'm not high on Daryl Gardener; he's a name, but he doesn't produce. Trevor Pryce is good, but they'll miss Montae Reagor, who came hard on every play....

Deltha O'Neal could be special; he's a solid cover guy who makes plays. I love Kenoy Kennedy; you can suspend him, fine him, and he still blows people up....

Bringing in Jake Plummer was a good move. He's got the ability to be a Jeff Garcia type, who can run and throw down the field....

Rod Smith is sneaky fast, and Ed McCaffrey finds separation. I like Ashley Lelie—he runs good routes, has the speed to get vertical and has the size to catch the fade or deep out. He needs to work on his blocking....

Putting Mike Anderson at fullback was smart. He can open holes, and when you put him in as a split back and run misdirection plays—watch out....

No one on the offensive line stands out. They're well coached, and they work as a unit. Even their cut blocks are timed."