European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 24, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Wednesday Jilly 24, 1991 the stars and stripes Page 25 nil preseason broncs vikes have shot by Greg Logan new Day when new York jets coach Bruce Coslet recently was reminded of his comment during minicams that the jets could win 10 or 11 games he said a if you can t be optimistic in april and May when can you a its the same Way with nil preseason predictions. If you can to indulge in a Little speculation in july when can you just one request done to clip and save this column to use later As evidence against the author. Pfc East a this easily is the toughest division in the nil and the most difficult to predict. The Resig. Nation of giants coach Bill Parcells and firing of eagles coach buddy Ryan would seem to leave the door open for the redskins Joe Gibbs. But the eagles and super bowl Champion giants still have the most Talent. The prediction Here is the eagles will win the division because coach Rich Kotite will be a Confidence building influence on quarterback Randall Cunningham and defensive coordinator Bud Carson will make the defense As dangerous As Ever. It will be Tough for new giants coach Ray Handley to match the coaching Job Parcells did last year. Sleeper Phoenix. The weakest team in the division a year ago will Surprise some opponents As quarterback Timm Rosenbach improves. The cowboys and redskins both have legitimate playoff Hopes which Means the teams in this division will beat each other up All season. Pfc Central a this May be hard to believe after the Vikings 6-10 Flop last season. But they still have the Talent to blow away this division and possibly reach super bowl xxvi on their Home Field. The plan is to feature running Back Herschel Walker More this season which should eliminate a lot of problems. Sleeper Tampa Bay. Coach Richard Williamson May be hanging by a thread with defensive coordinator Floyd Peters and Parcells waiting in the wings if he falters. But the bucs have a deep stockpile of player commentary taken with High draft picks. If quarterback Vinny Testaverde Ever gets his head together watch out. Pfc West a As Long As the 49ers have quarterback Joe Montana and wide receiver Jerry Rice they Are a threat to win it All. But the liners Are vulnerable. They have running Back problems and will be surprised at How much they miss departed safety Ronnie Lott in the clubhouse. Sleeper new Orleans. The saints made the playoffs last year with an 8-8 record and have a couple of mediocre quarterbacks in Steve Walsh and Bobby Hebert. They wont be As much fun As talented Atlanta but be better fundamentally. Acc East a Buffalo had the Ball 19 minutes 27 seconds in the super bowl and came within a missed Field goal of winning. Running Back Thurman Thomas was the True map of the game even if the award went to the giants Ottis Anderson. There should be no stopping the Bills this season although their run defense must improve. Sleeper the jets. Coslet s optimism wont be unwarranted if the jets solve their problems at linebacker and continue to improve on the offensive line. Miami should return to the playoffs but the buildup Indianapolis quarterback Jeff George has been receiving this year is nonsense. As giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor observed last year a the has to show More acc Central a a Houston is the most dangerous team in this division because of its run and shoot offence. Coach Jack Pardee improved the defense which allowed 105 fewer Points than the previous season and should continue that trend. Sleeper Cincinnati. If coach Sam Wyche pays More attention to football than locker room etiquette the bengals could go a Long Way. The Steeles still can to see the marriage of offensive coordinator Joe Walton to quarterback Bubby Brister working out. Acc West a Kansas City is the fashionable pick but too much depends on 37-year-old quarterback Steve Deberg. Even without injured running Back to Jackson the raiders look Strong enough to repeat As division winners. Sleeper Denver. Hate to say it for All those who have nightmares about the Broncos reaching the super bowl but they la always be a threat with John Elway at the league nil players association officials have expressed concern that players could be denied due process under commissioner Paul Tagli Abuck a new policy of imposing a four game suspension for Dpi convictions. League spokesman Greg Aiello said a suspension is not automatic and pointed to the Case of Broncos the Clarence Kay who was ticketed for driving under the influence of alcohol but did not receive a suspension because Tagli Nhue determined the level of alcohol in his so Stem did not constitute serious substance abuse. Former giants re Joe Morris has a Good Chance to make it Back to the nil in Cleveland after sitting out the past two seasons. Morris said Browns coach Bill Belichick who previously served As giants defensive coordinator told him a i think you have some football left and i want to give you a . A a a cowboys Btroy Aikman had off season surgery to remove 12 Bone chips from his right Elbow and is passing the Ball so hard that the webbing Between the fingers of or Alvin Harper has split twice. Cowboys ask Stoudt to stiffen their Bench Ipa it Back in the . Running Back Paul Palmer a Heisman trophy runner up at Temple who helped put the Barcelona dragons into last Springs world league of american football playoffs hauls in a pass at a recent Philadelphia eagles workout. Palmer had earlier nil stints with the Kansas City chiefs Detroit Lions and Dallas cowboys. By Denne h. Freeman Austin Texas apr Cliff Stoudt Hopes to become Jimmy Johnson a 1991 insurance Troy Aikman was driven into the turf by Philadelphia a Clyde Simmons in the 15th game of last season the Dallas cowboys playoff chances also went South. The eagles beat the cowboys that Day and with babe Laufenberg at the Helm the Atlanta Falcons destroyed Dallas in the season finale. Although Laufenberg is in Camp Johnson is running him at the fourth position. Stoudt picked up As a free agent was on the Bench for the Atlanta game. Johnson Shook the nil Bushes for help and found Stoudt who has been around for 11 years a plus two in the . Football leage a and spent some of his career backing up the a Fly a Best quarterbacks. Stoudt last threw an nil pass in 1988 at Phoenix. A a he a a pro a poised Guy a Johnson said. A a he a been in nil Battles and he a smart. He a also healthy. Its like buying a car that a been in the garage a Long time. There Arentt Many scratches on it and the mileage is Good. A the throws Well and he a a Cool customer. In a Stoudt is relatively unmarked in his nil career. As he puts it a a in a 36, but in a built like in a 18.�?� the Miami dolphins Cut Stoudt last year. �?o1 was very disappointed because i did t get a Chance to compete. I m Cliff Stoudt Happy Here because its a great organization. Its made me feel younger being around these Guys a Stoudt said. Stoudt has played behind Terry Bradshaw at Pittsburgh and Dan Marino at Miami. Quot it was Good and bad playing behind ferry because i never got a Chance to gel into a game a he said. A of course it was great to get two championship rings and watch the rivalry Between Bradshaw and Roger staubach. There Hasni to been one like it Stoudt has played for Pittsburgh the Birmingham stallions of the us Fly the St. Louis and Phoenix cardinals and Miami where he never threw a pass. In 12 nil seasons Stoudt completed 359 of 684 passes for 4,506 Yards 23 touchdowns and 43 interceptions. In two Usel seasons he was 478-of-810 for 6,479 Yards 60 ads and 26 interceptions. Stoudt said he does no to worry when he hears Johnson say that he might Only keep two quarterbacks. Aikman is the starter unless he gets Hurt and the cowboys drafted Bill mus grave of Oregon. Laufenberg a nine year Veteran also figures into the mix but is a Longshot at Best. A a in be always been a competitor and i feel great about my chances Quot Stoudt said. A i think my size Stoudt 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds hit 7 of 10 passes for 43 Yards in the cowboys first intr squad scrimmage. He said he believes Johnson is going to need to keep some healthy bodies around now that the nil has relaxed its in the grasp Rule. A it s a Little bit More risky this year with the Rule changes a Stoudt said. A a we re football players again this year because the tacklers Are allowed to hit us now. I think More teams will be keeping three
