– Coach: Joe Walton, sixth season, 42-40.
– Last year: 6-9, did not make playoffs.
– Top players: WR Al Toon, QB Ken O`Brien, TE Mickey Shuler, LB Alex Gordon, RB Johnny Hector, FB Roger Vick.
– Newcomers: Draft-No. 1 OT Dave Cadigan, No. 2 CB Terry Williams.
– Prospects: ”As a football coach, I hate to think of rebuilding, and I don`t,” Walton said. ”I`d say refurbishing with a look to the future.”
Best-looking individual in camp was actress Brigitte Nielsen, girlfriend of DE Mark Gastineau. QB O`Brien and WR Toon are dangerous combination and TE Shuler gets better with age. Special teams are highlight.
– Problems: Defensive shortcomings are revealed in play of Gastineau, who has more reason to dance off the field. Offensive line needs Cadigan to blossom right away at LT. Line yielded 66 sacks, 27th in league.
– Did you know? Defensive line coach is Wally Chambers, No. 1 draft choice of the Bears in 1973.
