[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

There is clearly an effort to "win now". At the same time, the groundwork is being laid for a transition team. To me, given the dearth of talent in important areas of last year's team, it appears to me that Shanahan is attempting to create a team with which he can win games, developing talent behind the starters, and changing the culture of the club. Pretty tall order and, IMO, being carried out in a very methodical way.

Last year's O-line was old and lacked talent. True, 29 is not an optimal age BUT unlike the line of the last few years we will actually have some young talent to go with the older vets. Plus, we have drafted developmental lineman for the future (Capers, Cook). Rhinehart hasn't made it to the field despite many opportunities to do so. Maybe that was coaching, maybe that was talent, I am betting if he performs well and shows he can do the job, he gets the RG slot.

For this year's 2nd, and next years 3rd and 4th, we have upgraded the QB position and the line in a significant way for the next 3-5 years. We have our 1st and 2nd next year to continue the building.

As Tripp said, hopefully, we get to the point where people are trading with us, but it will take a while given how far we have to go.

I was on board when they made the McNabb trade but I'm starting to think that it was too much to give up. McNabb never plays 16 games and although he is an upgrade over JC, why not keep the picks and keep building? If we were let's say a QB away from contending for a SB then I'd do it. Kinda like the old Tampa Bay teams, they just needed a QB to push them over the hump. Simply not the case here. It just seems like we're always looking for the next best thing. It gets old.