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Yeah, I know, it's way too early. But it's the offseason and so I'm looking to discuss.
Obviously most of us aren't fans of Manuel at QB. However, with the first rounder traded away (I don't like it either, but it is what it is), QB early is out. I don't want a second round QB in any shape or form. If they're going to draft a QB, take one of those 4th-5th round fliers.
I think next year will be about revamping the DL. They will have spots to fill in across the roster, but the DL is the one area that has not been addressed by the new regime.
I personally despise switching schemes all the time. As a result of switching schemes every 1-2 years, we have a mix of 3-4 (Hughes, Dareus) and 4-3 DL (Williams and Williams) that as individuals, are quite talented, but as a group aren't as good as you might expect.
Kyle Williams is probably on the downhill side of his prime. Dareus is in and out of trouble, and may be gone in a couple years. Mario Williams is an expensive man for his level of production. Unless we're talking QB's, those kinds of players typically don't see the last couple years of their contracts. Branch? Meh. Wynn? Meh.
Dareus is the Haynesworth of Schwartz's scheme, so the DT's could work this year, but I'm skeptical of Hughes at DE. I really think next year they could grab several positions like QB, LB, CB, TE, but in general I think they focus on the DL similar to how they focused on the OL this year with a free agent and three draftees.
Looking at our free agent list for 2015 is a nice surprise. Even if everyone left, we'd only lose a few contributors (Fred Jackson, Brandon Spikes, and Jarius Wynn). With most of the team intact barring releases, I think the DL will be the focus next year.
Obviously most of us aren't fans of Manuel at QB. However, with the first rounder traded away (I don't like it either, but it is what it is), QB early is out. I don't want a second round QB in any shape or form. If they're going to draft a QB, take one of those 4th-5th round fliers.
I think next year will be about revamping the DL. They will have spots to fill in across the roster, but the DL is the one area that has not been addressed by the new regime.
I personally despise switching schemes all the time. As a result of switching schemes every 1-2 years, we have a mix of 3-4 (Hughes, Dareus) and 4-3 DL (Williams and Williams) that as individuals, are quite talented, but as a group aren't as good as you might expect.
Kyle Williams is probably on the downhill side of his prime. Dareus is in and out of trouble, and may be gone in a couple years. Mario Williams is an expensive man for his level of production. Unless we're talking QB's, those kinds of players typically don't see the last couple years of their contracts. Branch? Meh. Wynn? Meh.
Dareus is the Haynesworth of Schwartz's scheme, so the DT's could work this year, but I'm skeptical of Hughes at DE. I really think next year they could grab several positions like QB, LB, CB, TE, but in general I think they focus on the DL similar to how they focused on the OL this year with a free agent and three draftees.
Looking at our free agent list for 2015 is a nice surprise. Even if everyone left, we'd only lose a few contributors (Fred Jackson, Brandon Spikes, and Jarius Wynn). With most of the team intact barring releases, I think the DL will be the focus next year.
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