7-9 teams are generally not too far from the playoffs, so i really dont understand the logic that we need to make dirastic moves.
To make our team a legit playoff team, i think we need 4 players.
A run stuffing defensive tackle
Another quality linebacker
Another quality cornerback
One more threat in the passing game, whether it is a reciever or a tight end.
The building blocks are there. We have a stud running a back, a legit #1 wide reciever, a probowl left tackle. 2 quality defensive starters returning from injury in Simpson and Poz. The only thing that is holding us back is the thing that has been holding us back for the last decade.
INCONSISTANT QUARTERBACK PLAY.
Since the day Jim Kelly walked into the sunset, we have not had a true quarterback, except for maybe Flutie. In the 8 year playoff drought, Johnson, Bledsoe, and Losman all were terribly inconsistant, we need stability at the position. If Trent Edwards can become that Quarterback we WILL be a playoff team, mark my words.
If we make quality moves in the offseason (always a question mark), we have an easier schedule next year playoffs can be a reality in '08. I think that is why Schonert was promoted, to keep continuity, rather than having to learn a whole new offense with a second year Quarterback at the helm.
To make our team a legit playoff team, i think we need 4 players.
A run stuffing defensive tackle
Another quality linebacker
Another quality cornerback
One more threat in the passing game, whether it is a reciever or a tight end.
The building blocks are there. We have a stud running a back, a legit #1 wide reciever, a probowl left tackle. 2 quality defensive starters returning from injury in Simpson and Poz. The only thing that is holding us back is the thing that has been holding us back for the last decade.
INCONSISTANT QUARTERBACK PLAY.
Since the day Jim Kelly walked into the sunset, we have not had a true quarterback, except for maybe Flutie. In the 8 year playoff drought, Johnson, Bledsoe, and Losman all were terribly inconsistant, we need stability at the position. If Trent Edwards can become that Quarterback we WILL be a playoff team, mark my words.
If we make quality moves in the offseason (always a question mark), we have an easier schedule next year playoffs can be a reality in '08. I think that is why Schonert was promoted, to keep continuity, rather than having to learn a whole new offense with a second year Quarterback at the helm.
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