I am a staunch fan of the Levy-Jauron movement for sure. I like the positive vibe, and winners attitude that appears to be spilling over to the team.
However, I must admit that Im a bit worried about how many vets we let go this year.
In every case there was a justifiable reason. McGahee- "me" attitude, didnt play up to hype, Fletcher-wrong side of 30 and a liability versus the run with smaller DT's, Spikes-not fully recovered from injury and may never be, Clements- an underachiever this past year who commanded all pro money.
But its also true that we now have lost our starting RB, starting ILB, starting OLB, and starting CB. Those are huge gaping holes.
I realize we havent even had the draft yet. But can we expect to not only fill but equal the level of talent at ALL of those spots? We have 4 holes, and 4 day one picks. But can we expect all 4 of those picks to come in and play at their predecessors level from day one? Thats scary.
Now, we know that there are players who may step up on the roster. Ellison, Crowell, Youboty. But the running game is key and we just dont have a stud RB as of now.
In my honest opinion we should start Crowell in the middle. We should then draft a RB first and foremost. Then, I could see a very good OLB prospect in the 2nd or 3rd like a Puz, or Siler.
I think the holes can be addequately manned but it is a scary situation right now.
By the way, Im a big Donnie Spragan fan, he was a good player from Stanford and had a great rookie bowl (senior bowl I think), if he didnt produce for the Fins I dont care much, they stink! I wouldnt mind adding him hes a classic overachiever.
However, I must admit that Im a bit worried about how many vets we let go this year.
In every case there was a justifiable reason. McGahee- "me" attitude, didnt play up to hype, Fletcher-wrong side of 30 and a liability versus the run with smaller DT's, Spikes-not fully recovered from injury and may never be, Clements- an underachiever this past year who commanded all pro money.
But its also true that we now have lost our starting RB, starting ILB, starting OLB, and starting CB. Those are huge gaping holes.
I realize we havent even had the draft yet. But can we expect to not only fill but equal the level of talent at ALL of those spots? We have 4 holes, and 4 day one picks. But can we expect all 4 of those picks to come in and play at their predecessors level from day one? Thats scary.
Now, we know that there are players who may step up on the roster. Ellison, Crowell, Youboty. But the running game is key and we just dont have a stud RB as of now.
In my honest opinion we should start Crowell in the middle. We should then draft a RB first and foremost. Then, I could see a very good OLB prospect in the 2nd or 3rd like a Puz, or Siler.
I think the holes can be addequately manned but it is a scary situation right now.
By the way, Im a big Donnie Spragan fan, he was a good player from Stanford and had a great rookie bowl (senior bowl I think), if he didnt produce for the Fins I dont care much, they stink! I wouldnt mind adding him hes a classic overachiever.
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