NFL Draft Thread

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

It's not that position flex is a bad thing. It's that it feels like Ron prioritizes this over other skills. Hence we end up with Stromberg who is viewed a back up by many. In the 3rd round you can expect to find starters.

Wylie is the only clear cut upgrade IMO. We can hope Gates is better than Norwell... But that's not a guarantee. We thought we were getting a very decent vet in Norwell. And we think we're getting a solid vet in Gates... Let's pray our hopes are legit this time around...

Barton is a good signing... But if one of him or Davis gets hurt were back to David Ketchup.
How can we go full depth on the secondary, Oline and Dline "because injuries happen", but with LB "meh, we got 2 decentish starters, we'll be fine!" ?

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It's because of the type of defense JDR likes to run. Despite all our complaining about how they haven't addressed the LB position, we have had a top 10 defense in 2 of the last 3 years. They may be even better this year.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

It's because of the type of defense JDR likes to run. Despite all our complaining about how they haven't addressed the LB position, we have had a top 10 defense in 2 of the last 3 years. They may be even better this year.

That's what makes it even more frustrating IMO. They're building a very solid roster on defense and leave this gaping hole in the middle for team to exploit and run it down our throat at times. It ain't that hard to fix, that's why them not really doing it is excruciating.

Again, I think Ron has done a very solid job drafting, and not so much with the FA, but this year with a very promising start to the offseason, I was expecting the draft to answer needs better, cause despite this "lame duck year" feeling, this roster as a lot of strengths, if Sam Howell plays well we could be a very good team... But in very competitive division, having a mediocre Oline and David Mayo in the middle of your defense (one injury away), won't cut it.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

That's what makes it even more frustrating IMO. They're building a very solid roster on defense and leave this gaping hole in the middle for team to exploit and run it down our throat at times. It ain't that hard to fix, that's why them not really doing it is excruciating.

Again, I think Ron has done a very solid job drafting, and not so much with the FA, but this year with a very promising start to the offseason, I was expecting the draft to answer needs better, cause despite this "lame duck year" feeling, this roster as a lot of strengths, if Sam Howell plays well we could be a very good team... But in very competitive division, having a mediocre Oline and David Mayo in the middle of your defense (one injury away), won't cut it.

Draftees don't have a choice but to come here. Free agents do. Can't blame Ron for not bringing in players who don't want to be here.

I don't see LB as a gaping hole. The mostly play a 4-2-5. We have two solid starters with Jamin improving, and some serviceable depth. Truth is, every team is an injury away from a mediocre 'Mayo-type' guy coming in for meaningful snaps.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Draftees don't have a choice but to come here. Free agents do. Can't blame Ron for not bringing in players who don't want to be here.

I don't see LB as a gaping hole. The mostly play a 4-2-5. We have two solid starters with Jamin improving, and some serviceable depth. Truth is, every team is an injury away from a mediocre 'Mayo-type' guy coming in for meaningful snaps.

I kinda disagree with the serviceable aspect of our LB depth. But your last argument is absolutely valid. I just think it wouldn't cost us that much (cap/picks) to not be in that position.