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SouperMeister · 11-19-2008, 10:54 AM

Good post D.R. - I've been saying that we've ignored bolstering our play in the trenches through the draft for years. LaConfora mentioned today that we haven't spent a draft pick before the 5th round on a D-lineman since Kennard Lang was picked in the 1st round ELEVEN YEARS AGO!!!

Yes we've added some free agents on both lines, but there is no long term substitute for drafting young talent, which is much more cap friendly, especially after the 1st round. The Giants have been masterful at this, getting Justin Tuck in the 3rd round and Osi Umenyiora in the 2nd.

The Gibbs 1.0 teams were great in the trenches. Until we get serious about bolstering the O and D lines through the draft, I believe that the most this team will achieve is squeeking into the playoffs via wild card, which usually means an early exit.

11-19-2008, 10:54 AM	#24
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: Putting the Redskins in Perspective Good post D.R. - I've been saying that we've ignored bolstering our play in the trenches through the draft for years. LaConfora mentioned today that we haven't spent a draft pick before the 5th round on a D-lineman since Kennard Lang was picked in the 1st round ELEVEN YEARS AGO!!! Yes we've added some free agents on both lines, but there is no long term substitute for drafting young talent, which is much more cap friendly, especially after the 1st round. The Giants have been masterful at this, getting Justin Tuck in the 3rd round and Osi Umenyiora in the 2nd. The Gibbs 1.0 teams were great in the trenches. Until we get serious about bolstering the O and D lines through the draft, I believe that the most this team will achieve is squeeking into the playoffs via wild card, which usually means an early exit.