I watched the cast interviews on CBS.com, then the superpass videos that were longer, some padcast overviews from some of the links on the left side of the page, and now for the first time I will read their bios while I post my thoughts.
Adam
Pros: He sounds like a big fun guy that everyone should enjoy. Use that to coast into the jury, then he can go into game mode.
Cons: Loud people can be annoying. He needs to be aware of the people around him.
Caution: Evel Dick, Howie, Ronnie, Janelle and Rachel are people he likes. I heard rumors that any number of those people could return. He can't be too starstruck, but since he knows how they play he should out maneuver them.
Chances to win: medium
Cassi
Pros: She can hang out with the guys. I'm thinking someone like Brittany from last season.
Cons: This could mean that she is catty towards girls.
Chances to win: high
Dominic
Pros: Knows that he needs to fly UTR in the beginning.
Cons: Might get too into the team portion of the game.
Caution: He holds strong feelings towards Jessie and Jeff. Could be good or bad for either person.
Chances to win: high
Kalia
Pros: Adventurous should help her do the challenges, as long as there is no snake challenges.
Cons: Admits to being dramatic.
Caution: Don't be a pawn to Will if he comes into the game.
Chances to win: high
Keith
Pros: Hes smart and knows people because of his job.
Cons: All he talks about in his strategy is 'Keith's Angels'. Well there is only two single girls right now. He better hope that more get brought into the house through the twist. Also since hes thought so hard about this strategy, he might have nothing else.
Caution: I like using the women, but that is very dangerous.
Chances to win: medium
Lawon
Pros: He knows the game and Dr. Will. Maybe he has more strategy than his profile shows. I think the cast will love or hate him.
Cons: Out of the group he might be an outsider early if no one does anything stupid (see twist)
Chances to win: low
Porsche
Pros: Hottie of the season.
Cons: Might be too immature.
Caution: Don't turn into Natalie.
Chances to win: medium
Shelly
Pros: Shes very motivated
Cons: Older people have harder time getting to the end. She might be left around to be the Mom of the house, but will they let her get to the end?
Caution: Depending on how the age skews lower or high, she could be helped or hurt. Traditionally its a younger group.
Chances to win: low
I will refrain from judging or making much comments on the twist until its unveiled.
