Somers interview on ESPNews yesterday

[Evil Ash]

Kent Somers was interviewed on ESPNews yesterday giving a preview to the season and speaking about what has gone on during the offseason. There was nothing really earth-shattering but I figured I should still pass it along.

- When asked about the QB controversy, Somers said that he fully expects Leinart to start in the season opener (sorry Warner fans) but he would have somewhat of a short leash if he struggled. When asked how short of a leash, Somers responded that if Leinart struggles, he expects him to be pulled after the first month of the season.

- The subject then switched to Q. Somers said that the Cards are still going with their original plan of extending him next offseason. The Cards expects him to quiet down once the season started. He also mentioned that Q is just the first in a long line of players unhappy with their contract (he didn't name names but we know who they are)

- The subject of injuries came up. Somers said that the Cards have had good luck avoiding the major injuires with exception of Watson who they expect to be ready for the regular season.

- When asked about the offseason if "everything went their way," Somers said that he had the Cards going 10-6. He admitted that is unusual for him since he is typically pessimistic regarding the Cardinals' chances. However he said that this was easily the most talented team he has covered.

 

[Gee!]

- When asked about the offseason if "everything went their way," Somers said that he had the Cards going 10-6. He admitted that is unusual for him since he is typically pessimistic regarding the Cardinals' chances. However he said that this was easily the most talented team he has covered.

Thats what I have them going as too..

 

[Skkorpion]

Tanks, evil. If Somers is holding firm on 10-6, that means a lot. Kent usually expects failure (AND GETS IT) from the Cards.

 

[Shane]

Somers is GOOD PEOPLE! Chatted with him again foe a good 20 minutes up there this time and he is always a class act.

 

[TJ]

Didnt think somers was the pessimistic type, but ill take a man at his word. Somers says 10-6. Jurecki says 12-4. These people are hyping the Cards hard this season. I hope it pays off.

 

[football karma]

Didnt think somers was the pessimistic type, but ill take a man at his word. Somers says 10-6. .

I think Somers has been pretty solid in his predictions for the last five years. Almost certain Somers predicted a 7-9 type season last year.

In contrast, Jurecki called for 6-10 last year (his partner, Dan Bickley called for 9-7).

We as fans tend to assume all questions about facets of our team will be answered positively (for example: Will Terrence Holt will provide a much better center field safety than Robert Griffith, who was really a strong safety playing free safety?) We assumed yes. Answer was obviously "NO!"

Somers knows that some questions wont be answered as the fans hope.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Didnt think somers was the pessimistic type, but ill take a man at his word. Somers says 10-6. Jurecki says 12-4. These people are hyping the Cards hard this season. I hope it pays off.

He predicted 12-4? That seriously borders on blind homerism for almost any NFL team. I think considering the Cardinals history a 12-4 record would be more impressive than the Patriots going 16-0.