yordad
12-18-2007, 02:06 PM
I'm new, I hope this is the right forum...
I don't think this is a draft thread. I don't think this is a free agent thread. I don't think this is a position by position assessment thread. I basically think it is a combination of the three. I am not a college guru, I will admit, but this is how I see it. Any replies would be appreciated.
Offense
QB- I think we are mostly set. We will probably need veteran depth.
RB- I think we are set
WR- Top need in my opinion. Lee needs an extension. I think we need a big, physical receiver to add. We need the red zone threat. And, we are run first. Would be nice to have one that can put a body on someone. The draft is deep with them. Sweed, Kelly, Bowman, and Hardy head the list. We can probably get one of these guys in the second.
TE- Top three need. We should try something in free agency first. They are cheaper then Cbs. I like Eric Johnson of the Saints. I’d like him more if he had more Tds on his track record, but he would be a huge upgrade. Otherwise Fred Davis, Martin Rucker, and John Carlson are athletic, receiving types. If Martellus Bennett drops in the draft, maybe we nab him. He is 6’7 and can move good.
RT- Langston isn't going anywhere. Solid is pass protection. Not bad in run blocker either. Contract locked up.
RG- Jury is still out. No real ties here. Not much push up the middle. I know we shouldn't skimp on the line, but I think Butler might due for now.
C- I think this is the weak link. And, I think it could/should be upgraded big time. How do we go about getting one? I haven’t heard of any good ones in FA. I don’t see the options. Maybe John Sullivan via draft. 
FB- Would a true one who is a receiving threat be too much to ask? Schouman looked skilled in very limited action. But I’m not wanting all the eggs in his basket.
LG- I think we’re set
LT- I think were set.
Defense:
DE- Contracts locked up. Good depth. Average, but the money here is spent. No early pick, or offseason acquisition should be expected. Maybe a pass rushing specialist.
DT- Would be nice to upgrade huge here. But, sadly I don’t see it happening. Hopefully these guys step up the last four games. They are young and have potential. Haynesworth would be ideal, but it’s not going to happen.
Lbs- I think we go Crowell, Poz, Digiorgio. I think Poz would have been huge this year. Surprising solid depth has materialized. Briggs would be ideal, but it isn’t going to happen.
Safties- Whitner and Ko have me sold. We thought they would be largely improved this year playing together. Next year they should be solid. And, serviceable depth has been established.
CB- McGee is good. Greer is good too, but he is overmatched at times. I think he would be more suitable covering a #3. We NEED a CB that can match up with Moss. And, Cbs are expansive. I think we go draft early here. In fact, first. Talib is 6’2. Malcolm Jenkins is 6’1 and physical. Maybe Cason. I think we will see some space created between these guys after the combine.
Needs:
1a. WR
1b CB
3 TE
4 Center
Wants:
FB, DT, DE, LB, RG
I don't think this is a draft thread. I don't think this is a free agent thread. I don't think this is a position by position assessment thread. I basically think it is a combination of the three. I am not a college guru, I will admit, but this is how I see it. Any replies would be appreciated.
Offense
QB- I think we are mostly set. We will probably need veteran depth.
RB- I think we are set
WR- Top need in my opinion. Lee needs an extension. I think we need a big, physical receiver to add. We need the red zone threat. And, we are run first. Would be nice to have one that can put a body on someone. The draft is deep with them. Sweed, Kelly, Bowman, and Hardy head the list. We can probably get one of these guys in the second.
TE- Top three need. We should try something in free agency first. They are cheaper then Cbs. I like Eric Johnson of the Saints. I’d like him more if he had more Tds on his track record, but he would be a huge upgrade. Otherwise Fred Davis, Martin Rucker, and John Carlson are athletic, receiving types. If Martellus Bennett drops in the draft, maybe we nab him. He is 6’7 and can move good.
RT- Langston isn't going anywhere. Solid is pass protection. Not bad in run blocker either. Contract locked up.
RG- Jury is still out. No real ties here. Not much push up the middle. I know we shouldn't skimp on the line, but I think Butler might due for now.
C- I think this is the weak link. And, I think it could/should be upgraded big time. How do we go about getting one? I haven’t heard of any good ones in FA. I don’t see the options. Maybe John Sullivan via draft. 
FB- Would a true one who is a receiving threat be too much to ask? Schouman looked skilled in very limited action. But I’m not wanting all the eggs in his basket.
LG- I think we’re set
LT- I think were set.
Defense:
DE- Contracts locked up. Good depth. Average, but the money here is spent. No early pick, or offseason acquisition should be expected. Maybe a pass rushing specialist.
DT- Would be nice to upgrade huge here. But, sadly I don’t see it happening. Hopefully these guys step up the last four games. They are young and have potential. Haynesworth would be ideal, but it’s not going to happen.
Lbs- I think we go Crowell, Poz, Digiorgio. I think Poz would have been huge this year. Surprising solid depth has materialized. Briggs would be ideal, but it isn’t going to happen.
Safties- Whitner and Ko have me sold. We thought they would be largely improved this year playing together. Next year they should be solid. And, serviceable depth has been established.
CB- McGee is good. Greer is good too, but he is overmatched at times. I think he would be more suitable covering a #3. We NEED a CB that can match up with Moss. And, Cbs are expansive. I think we go draft early here. In fact, first. Talib is 6’2. Malcolm Jenkins is 6’1 and physical. Maybe Cason. I think we will see some space created between these guys after the combine.
Needs:
1a. WR
1b CB
3 TE
4 Center
Wants:
FB, DT, DE, LB, RG