a week or so ago I was in Las Vegas watching the States lose to Belgium and was talking about Dempsey with some American fans who shared your opinionIm not saying he's going to replace Bale or anything. As dumb as it sounds ive followed him his whole career and can tell from following the national team he's about to prove himself here. He wants nothing more then to win over the Spurs supporters.
I personally think what we saw last year is what we'll get this year, which is no real bad thing as he's a steady performer who will be an option of cover and as an impact sub but I don't expect him to suddenly become good enough to WARRANT a first team spot (not if we buy a decent player or two and/or the likes of Ade recapture their best form)