ppreciative of Johnson8217s networking skills.8220We obviously have to continue to get our football team better. I8217m glad Andre has some great friends out there, sowe8217ll see what happens,8221 Kubiak said with a laugh.While it8217s difficult to handicap the Houston8217s chances of landing Asomugha, it8217s worth noting bothVic Carucci story here and Jason La Canfora report here have suggested the Texans will be legitimate suitors. But Johnson might have his work cut out for him.When it was unveiled that his colleagues had voted Cowboys QB Tony Romo the No. 72 player in NFL Network8217s 8220The Top 100,8221 it spurred plenty of debate in NFL Nation. Really, debate isn8217t a strong enough word. Many were angry that Romo was rated too high. Or, too low.It even prompted Kurt Warner to express his belief that Romo is indeed elite.The quarterback debate isn8217t over, as seven morequarterbacks rank among the top 60 players. Presumably, one is twotime Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger, who analyst Bucky Brooks says deserves to be in the conversation as one of the best at his position.8220I believe Big Ben is definitely one of the top QBs in the league,8221 Brooks said during his weekly live chat. 8220It8217s hard to dispute his winning percentage and the impact that he makes on the game when he takes the field. While he doesn8217t play the game in the same manner as Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, he is a playmaker who understands how to get it done when the game is on the line. Throw in the three Super Bowl appearances with two rings, and he is worthy of being included in the discussion of top QBs.8221Steelers fans, not much for you to argue about on this one.Even if Mike Holmgren is hesitant to do so, Ihave no problem anointing Colt McCoy as the Browns8217 starting quarterback for next season. Of course, we know it8217s not my decision.But look at what McCoy did as a rookie last season Hestarted eight games, completed more than 60 percent of his passes and led the Browns to impressive backtoback midsea
ther or not to believe in, it safe to say Buffalo already has it tough. But the AFC hardest schedule for a team that finished 412 last season Yikes.On the flip side, looks like everyone better get used to seeing Joe Flacco in the playoffs. One of the league best clubs already, the Ravensopponents in 2011 sport a measly .457 winning percentage, based on last season records. Another strong team, the Jets, won have an easy ride if theye to make good on Rex Ryan8216s annual Super Bowl prediction.You might not have seen the memo, but it is indeed mandatory for any draft conversation with members of the media to begin with a question about Cam Newton worthiness as the top overall pick in next Thursday draft. Such was the case Tuesday afternoon on a conference call with NFL analysts Boomer Esiason, Howie Long and Cris Collinsworth.hoever is lucky enough to draft him is getting a guy that is certainly going to excite their fan base,Esiason said of the former Auburn quarterback and 2010 Heisman Trophy winner.  know that it a risky move but the kid really lights up a room, and as long as he at a place where defense is going to come first, I think that he is going to be a very successful quarterback in this league. I think it would be a great pick for the Panthers.From the defensive perspective, Long likes the threat that Newton presents.ou can teach the things that he has,Long said, citing Newton8217s size, athleticism, toughness and his ability to play through the irestormhe had to deal with last season.hen you have a quarterback like that,Long continued, e dictates coverage, he impacts your running game, your offensive line protection is better, he impacts the way you rush the quarterback, and a lot of times you have to take a great athlete out of coverage and designate him as a spy defender.8220Can he survive the early bumps I think he can. The kid has been through a lot and hopefully learned a few things along the way. But I think when you go in that division with a franchise that is struggling to put people in