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Ok, with what has already happened in free agency, obviously I can't change the past. I think, had I been in charge, I would have made a play for Hangartner PLUS another linemen, possibly Jason Brown. Then I'd have Hangartner play guard. But, what's done is done and so I'm going to move on from there.
Peters situation - Honestly I'm sick of it. I'm sick of him. I don't think he's worth what he wants, and as much as I hate to say it, I'd trade him. Obviously, if it can be worked out in the 9.5 region, I'd keep him. But, it won't so I tell Philly he is theirs for the 21st pick. If they want him, they'd do it.
If they didn't want him, I'd just tell him to play out his contract and then we'll let him go. But not guarantee that we wouldn't franchise him. What can he do, honestly? Sit out? Let him.
But I'm rambling, onto the draft.
#11 - BJ Raji - I have been saying this for a while. Our best pass rusher was out last year. Our defense was at its best with Sam Adams and Pat Williams, so I'm a believer in DT's. They don't get snatch up and signed big for no reason. I think a Stroud/Raji combo will destroy teams running game, and force them into passing situations. I think if we can dictate play selection more, pass rush, pass defense, etc, will improve. BJ Raji is the one sure bet that might be there at 11, in my opinion.
#21 - Brandon Pettigrew - I love the addition of TO. He's been my favorite WR for ten years. (Except when Moulds was here) However he needs help as well as the rest of our offense. I think Pettigrew at 21 is the perfect spot to draft him, we've all talked about him and what he can do for our offense, so I can just leave it at that.
#42 - Phil Loadholt - Here is our new RT. Read his scouting report here. Another big tackle. I move Walker to LT, which if Peters is gone, is a no brainer. I think this could be a tremendous run blocking line. And good run blocking equates to:
Favorable down and distance
The ability to dictate run/pass
Makes play action useful and appropriate
Forces defenses closer to the line, TO & Lee, you get the point.
From there IDK. I can't analyze 4 rounds into the draft as I don't get paid to do so, so it would be a huge waste of time.
I honestly think we grab an LB in the 3rd and have him, Ellison, Digi, and Bowen compete for the 3rd spot. Digi and Ellison have starting exp. and with our huge DT's clogging up blocks, whoever is in there will improve over last year, etc.
As far as left guard goes, we'll have to draft some depth at line and maybe hope for a vet to get axed in june/july. It happens. Guards can be found and frankly, they can be as good or better than Dockery, so we shouldn't drop off too much at the line, I don't think.
If you bash me, don't make it Peters related, as none of us knows how that will turn out. I am merely posting what I'd do, at this point. (If it were me, I'd have signed him last year, it would've been cheaper and less drama. Probably better for 08 as well)
Peters situation - Honestly I'm sick of it. I'm sick of him. I don't think he's worth what he wants, and as much as I hate to say it, I'd trade him. Obviously, if it can be worked out in the 9.5 region, I'd keep him. But, it won't so I tell Philly he is theirs for the 21st pick. If they want him, they'd do it.
If they didn't want him, I'd just tell him to play out his contract and then we'll let him go. But not guarantee that we wouldn't franchise him. What can he do, honestly? Sit out? Let him.
But I'm rambling, onto the draft.
#11 - BJ Raji - I have been saying this for a while. Our best pass rusher was out last year. Our defense was at its best with Sam Adams and Pat Williams, so I'm a believer in DT's. They don't get snatch up and signed big for no reason. I think a Stroud/Raji combo will destroy teams running game, and force them into passing situations. I think if we can dictate play selection more, pass rush, pass defense, etc, will improve. BJ Raji is the one sure bet that might be there at 11, in my opinion.
#21 - Brandon Pettigrew - I love the addition of TO. He's been my favorite WR for ten years. (Except when Moulds was here) However he needs help as well as the rest of our offense. I think Pettigrew at 21 is the perfect spot to draft him, we've all talked about him and what he can do for our offense, so I can just leave it at that.
#42 - Phil Loadholt - Here is our new RT. Read his scouting report here. Another big tackle. I move Walker to LT, which if Peters is gone, is a no brainer. I think this could be a tremendous run blocking line. And good run blocking equates to:
Favorable down and distance
The ability to dictate run/pass
Makes play action useful and appropriate
Forces defenses closer to the line, TO & Lee, you get the point.
From there IDK. I can't analyze 4 rounds into the draft as I don't get paid to do so, so it would be a huge waste of time.
I honestly think we grab an LB in the 3rd and have him, Ellison, Digi, and Bowen compete for the 3rd spot. Digi and Ellison have starting exp. and with our huge DT's clogging up blocks, whoever is in there will improve over last year, etc.
As far as left guard goes, we'll have to draft some depth at line and maybe hope for a vet to get axed in june/july. It happens. Guards can be found and frankly, they can be as good or better than Dockery, so we shouldn't drop off too much at the line, I don't think.
If you bash me, don't make it Peters related, as none of us knows how that will turn out. I am merely posting what I'd do, at this point. (If it were me, I'd have signed him last year, it would've been cheaper and less drama. Probably better for 08 as well)
" ~ yordad
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