Gotta think they go guard with one of their first 4 picks.
Thinking more and more and more that it's either Matthews or Robinson with the first pick to play that starting guard/backup tackle role.
The thing that scares me now is that it means that the return of Smith and Williams is more likely. Not a thought to warm the hearts of those who like their QB's upright.
We really haven't left ourselves with much choice in the matter.
I couldn't disagree more. we have a lot of options. Our D just the way it is was dominant at times last year- add in Williams running the show- and it should be even better and more consistent. Yes we need a FS- that is only one pick there. the rest of the D minus needed depth is fine.
Offense all we actually need is a OG- doesn't have to be the top pick- yes we need depth etc- but straight dire needs- FS and OG are the only 2 crucial picks- and both can be had in rounds 2 or 3 to be honest- but odds are we address either earlier. If we wanted to go WR with the top pick- we could- and we are not forced to draft any position with the top pick. That will be the assumption- but it isn't. Still have way more FA to go- and again, only 2 dire spots to fill plus depth. we aren't in as bad a situation as many are thinking at all.
you need an avatar rocketman..
Yes I know! I'll see what I can do.
I love the optimism but we really only have one sure bet on the OL.. Barksdale.
I really wanted to disagree with this...damn you realists
Everyone single member of the OL is an unknown. Even Barksdale is a unknown until he shows us what he can do over the course of an entire year.
That's what we're all praying to Bhudda for.
I've been one favoring Watkins.Gotta think they go guard with one of their first 4 picks.
Thinking more and more and more that it's either Matthews or Robinson with the first pick to play that starting guard/backup tackle role.
Long, Wells, Barnes, Jones, Barksdale- plus a few middle- low end FA's and draft- we will be fine- Bou as usual will do his thing. My only point is it doesn't have to be the top pick- it may turn out that way- and surely there is logic in that thought- my point was it doesn't HAVE to be like some have said. Esp if we get a trade down giving us more picks.
Long - Injured, who knows if/when he comes back 100%
Wells - Could be cut, fragile, injury prone
Jones - Hasnt played enough to know anything. Unknown.
Barnes - Filled in admirably, cut it over the course of 16 games? Unknown
Barksdale - Has yet to play 16 games, played decent when starting.
Sounds promising to me.
I love the optimism but we really only have one sure bet on the OL.. Barksdale.