Trading Down the 1st Rounder next year

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

If they had salary cap problems (which they don't) wouldn't it make sense to sign 1 first rounder instead of a 1st and 2nd?

Anyway, I think they need to focus on the O-line and defensive lines period.

Look at the g-men last year. They had a bunch of clowns playing LB (after Pierce was hurt) but they still won the division (didn't help against the Panthers...). Look at the Panthers. Their linebackers are comical and the secondary is mediocre at best but the line keeps them competitive.

Since we are stuck with Carter for a few years, is there any way we could use him as a linebacker? He obviously cannot play the line in our scheme. Why compound a mistake by continuing to play him there.

I understand what you're saying about the salaries of a 1st and 2nd rounders. However, I think it's a little unrealistic to think we could trade down for a lower first AND a second round pick (unless we have a top 3-5 pick). I think a lower first and a third is more likely. In that case, the salaries of a low first and a third will be comparable to the salary of a high first.

I agree that lines should be the main focus. IMO, O-line, D-line, and RB are the most important pieces of a great team (a smart QB is necessary, a good QB is a luxury). I also think they should try to play carter at LB ... he isn't doing squat at DE, but we should probably wait a few more games before passing judgement (after all, it is his first year here).