'92 Chronology-Team Previews-Jacksonville

Event Date: March 17th, 1992

Event Description: Team Previews

Source: USA Today

Todays Team: Jacksonville Bulls


Last season: 8-6 Third place in the Southern Division

Head coach: John Hadl-Second season in Jacksonville


Notable Arrivals: RB Mike Rozier (Atlanta ’91), QB Tom Ramsey (Express ’91), RB Otis Brown (Wranglers ’91), QB Rick Worman (Saskatchewan ’91), QB Steve Slayden (Bulls ’90), TE Eric Sievers (New England ’90), TE Gary Wilkins (Atlanta ’90), WR-KR Larry Brodsky (Bandits ’91), K Carlos Huerta* (Miami U.), P Keith English (LA Rams ’90), DB Dwight Drane (Buffalo ’91).


Departures: QB Craig Erickson* (NFL) QB Ed Luther (Los Angeles), QB Anthony Dilweg (WLAF), P Bob Boris (Free Agent), RB Otis Brown (Wranglers), RB Ron Scott (Free Agent), K Jeff Brockhaus (Free Agent), WR Lindsey Scott (Free Agent), TE Paul Bergmann (Retired), OL Roy Simmons (Retired), DB Don Bessilieu (Retired), DB Norris Thomas (Retired).


Newcomer to watch: All eyes will be on quarterback Tom Ramsey as he attempts to replace Craig Erickson who headed to the National Football League during the off-season.


Veteran to watch: Former Buffalo Bills defensive back Dwight Drane should be a major contributor on defense, especially against the run.


Strengths: The Bulls have one of the deepest and most talented offensive lines in the league.


Weaknesses: The Bulls front four is getting somewhat long in the tooth.


Reason for optimism: If Ramsey gets off to a shaky start the Bulls have some depth at quarterback with Rick Worman and Jeff Blake waiting in the wings.


Cause for concern: The Bulls are hopeful that veteran running back Mike Rozier has something left in the tank.


Bottom line: Jacksonville should be competitive, but they will need the running backs to be productive to ease the pressure on Ramsey and the wide outs.

more to come........