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Originally Posted by 44Deezel
I think it could be as well. The Skins had weapons, but didn't use them effectively (or at all in some cases). The backs were almost non-existent in the passing game, the rookies couldn't get on the field and pass protection was shaky at times, although I think they could have schemed better to compensate for any weaknesses in the O line. They really only had trouble blocking the better defenses, like the Ravens, Giants, Steelers and Cowboys. Can't blame pass protection for the losses to the Bungles, Rams and 49ers.
I'm optimistic that the coaches will be better, because they can't be any worse, and that the young guys emerge. They only need a middle of the pack offense to be a playoff team, assuming the defense remaints stout. Better offense makes for better defense anyway.
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If we keep neglecting the D-line, that becomes a bigger assumption each year. Sooner or later, Cornelius Griffin is going to run out of gas. As the keystone of the line, once he goes, the whole thing could blow up in our face.
Not only that, but in season after season it seemed like we did nothing but draft linebackers. Robert McCune, Jared Newberry, Rocky McIntosh, Kevin Simon, Dallas Sartz, and H.B. Blades were all drafted linebackers beginning in 2005. Only two of them panned out (Rocky and H.B.). And some might argue that the jury is still out on those guys. Now, even that position is in need of a makeover.