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Every fan knows that our line is weak, especially the right side. Urbik is an interesting prospect, but not starter worthy. Pears is probably even more of a prospect. I just don't understand why everyone in the world, except for the people making decisions seem to know we have a huge hole there. Why not go out and bring in someone to play the position(s)? It's stupid moves (non moves) like this that drive me absolutely nuts.
Am I missing something here? Are these guys that good of prospects?
Every fan knows that our line is weak, especially the right side. Urbik is an interesting prospect, but not starter worthy. Pears is probably even more of a prospect. I just don't understand why everyone in the world, except for the people making decisions seem to know we have a huge hole there. Why not go out and bring in someone to play the position(s)? It's stupid moves (non moves) like this that drive me absolutely nuts.
Am I missing something here? Are these guys that good of prospects?
1) They were trying to address other holes first, primarily defense.
2) The coaches and FO seem to be higher on Bell and Pears than the rest of us.
3) It's obvious to me that they've made an effort to address the RT position. Drafted Hairston and went after Clabo. Unfortunate they didn't succeed, but indicates they aren't happy with the RT spot.
4) Maybe they want to give Bell the chance to develop. He did improve from 2009 to 2010, and if he can't make similar leaps from 2010 to 2011, they may find a stud.
The reality of the situation is that the OL sucks, but so have a lot of other positions. They've tried to put a band-aid on the OL while addressing other positions. It's also been apparent that they simply haven't had much of a chance to grab the right guy (according to them). Were there guys they could have signed/drafted? Yes, but it seems they want to get the right guys and they just haven't gotten the right ones.
I'm of the opinion that they'll get at least one OT in the first three rounds next year.
"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
- Nicholas Cummings
I think it's pretty obvious that they would have liked to upgrade the right side of the line with how hard they pursued Clabo. It's not their fault he wanted to stay with his current team where he's comfortable and has a great chance of making the playoffs.
It's too bad we couldn't land Clabo, but after that there probably wasn't anyone else they felt that much better about since they do seem pretty high on Urbik and Pears.
So they have a couple guys they like, drafted a good prospect, and heavily pursued Clabo. It may not be ideal, but it's not like they ignored it.
Plan B is obviously just stick with what they have and hope that one of these guys proves themselves to be adequate enough to get through the year.
I have to say, I'm always amused when people act indignant that the FO didn't take care of something RIGHT AWAY. Because, of course, if they had addressed it then we were headed for the Super Bowl this year.
"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
- Nicholas Cummings
I have to say, I'm always amused when people act indignant that the FO didn't take care of something RIGHT AWAY. Because, of course, if they had addressed it then we were headed for the Super Bowl this year.
I find it amusing when people say,
"you can't address everything in one year"
"can you at least wait until the draft is over to start *****ing"
"can you at least wait until FA'cy period is over to start *****ing"
etc., etc.
well, 2 drafts and 2 FA'cy periods are over and we got....
the 10th tackle drafted in 2010;
the 12th tackle drafted in 2011;
a bunch of guys off the waiver wire.
Its especially amusing, considering that when he was hired, he knew both starters from the previous regime were let go.
Still too soon to start *****ing, or do we need to go another few years?
Plan B is obviously just stick with what they have and hope that one of these guys proves themselves to be adequate enough to get through the year.
I have to say, I'm always amused when people act indignant that the FO didn't take care of something RIGHT AWAY. Because, of course, if they had addressed it then we were headed for the Super Bowl this year.
Urbik and Pears are stop gaps until next year? You defend this garbage?
I think going into this year we had so many holes to fill and we really addressed the Defensive side of the ball.....
Im not sure how many games you watched last year but to me the Offense was the strength of the team and are defense was plain out awful.....
We have a really nice group of young guys on the OL and YES I would have luved to seen Clabo a Buffalo Bill but it didn't happen. You can't fix everything in 1 season....
If there is a very good OL guy out there then yes I think we should upgrade....
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