What Gibbs hasn't Done....landing the small fish!!!

[warriorzpath]

I think at this point, gibbs and his personnel staff should put more focus on the draft with the few choices that they have (if they haven't already). They seem to haven't been successful at rounds 4 and later. Part of that is not having many picks because I believe the success of draft picks at any round is more about chance than anything else - the more picks that you have, the better chances of success, statistically (sp?) and logically (sp?) thinking.

The draft-related results that have encouraged me about gibbs and co. are the high success rate of rounds 1 - 3 with the few they've had. If they can be consistent and translate some of that success of the earlier rounds to the later rounds, they would be the best personnel staff in the nfl in my opinion. I believe that this could be done by spending (a lot) more time and energy of evaluating draft talent - it's easier to evaluate talent in the early rounds - less players to evaluate and more control with the draft picks. This is easier said than done I know, but I believe this is part of the reason Saunders is on board now - to free up Gibbs to be able to do this stuff.

[Monksdown]

your phonetics are actually very good. you should trust yourself more. for real!

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

I think at this point, gibbs and his personnel staff should put more focus on the draft with the few choices that they have (if they haven't already). They seem to haven't been successful at rounds 4 and later. Part of that is not having many picks because I believe the success of draft picks at any round is more about chance than anything else - the more picks that you have, the better chances of success, statistically (sp?) and logically (sp?) thinking.

The draft-related results that have encouraged me about gibbs and co. are the high success rate of rounds 1 - 3 with the few they've had. If they can be consistent and translate some of that success of the earlier rounds to the later rounds, they would be the best personnel staff in the nfl in my opinion. I believe that this could be done by spending (a lot) more time and energy of evaluating draft talent - it's easier to evaluate talent in the early rounds - less players to evaluate and more control with the draft picks. This is easier said than done I know, but I believe this is part of the reason Saunders is on board now - to free up Gibbs to be able to do this stuff.

we have three needs andd only one pick that could be considered useful in addressing one of those 3 needs. We still need 2-3 FAs to be ready for a big run. then CB/LB/OL in the draft for even more depth at those spots.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by That Guy

we have three needs andd only one pick that could be considered useful in addressing one of those 3 needs. We still need 2-3 FAs to be ready for a big run. then CB/LB/OL in the draft for even more depth at those spots.

I see the need to continue to keep an eye on the free agent market, but I think what they have planned in free agent market is already in process (maybe not done, but being patient with what they have planned).

And yeah, assuming the past draft results, they only have 1 pick to address 3 needs and depth. But if they put more time and effort in working the later rounds, they could be more confident in maybe addressing needs and depth - instead of relying just on picks 1-3 and free agency every year.

[RedskinPete]

Originally Posted by That Guy

we have three needs andd only one pick that could be considered useful in addressing one of those 3 needs. We still need 2-3 FAs to be ready for a big run. then CB/LB/OL in the draft for even more depth at those spots.

That is right on the money. I think we can get two OL man and a LB in free agency if we act in the next few weeks. Maybe a CB as well. But the 2nd pick could be used for that CB or OL spot. If it was me I would try like hell to fill all these needs with free agents if they were out there. The money has to be right. You see its not as hard to get a player to come play for you when you throw a ton of cash his way. It's another thing to get a good player to play for you at a cost that isn't over the top!

Then use the draft for the best player out there when the pick come up! Just maybe we can catch a starter in the lower rounds!