Bill B Presents TMC's Pick the Position Poll

[backrow]

Originally Posted by dgack

I also said DE, for a couple of reasons.

1 -- because DB's don't need to be world beaters if they don't have to keep coverage on a play for 5-10 seconds.

2 -- because of simple math and physics. Even a small disturbance at the origin of an object's trajectory can cause a huge change, whereas often even large disturbances at the end can still be compensated for.

3 -- because DB's don't help that much in run support, either.

Well stated. I've said it for 13 straight years.

And thanks for the physics lesson. I never understood it before now!

[SmootSmack]

I'm torn between DT and DE.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

I'm torn between DT and DE.

You know I like the combo of Golston, Griff, and Joe S.
The kid Montgomery will be in the mix too.

If had to choose one and only one, it would be DE.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

You know I like the combo of Golston, Griff, and Joe S.
The kid Montgomery will be in the mix too.

If had to choose one and only one, it would be DE.

Yeah I think we're ok at DT, Golston's emergence has made me feel a lot better about the position.

[724Skinsfan]

I chose CB because I'm still liking the idea/theory of Springs switching to FS. I wish Kenny Wright or ...{sigh} Rumph would have stepped up but neither one has shown any consistency. We need a field general at MLB which would be my 2nd pick followed by DE.

[RobH4413]

I said safety.

We still need SOLID cb depth, but first and foremost we've got to patch our weakness, and safety IMO is just that.

D-Line is probably #2.

Then O-line is #3.

[724Skinsfan]

WR - move Santana over to be the #1 CB. So Campbell isn't confused let's trade AA to the Raiders for Randy Moss.







...just kidding

[RobH4413]

How does Jansen fit into next years o-line?

I've heard some very negative things regarding his play, and from some of the film I've seen, he doesn't have the kind of push that he used too.

Thoughts?

[jsarno]

You have to look at it like this...Injuries WILL happen. There is no doubt in my mind that Springs will be injured next year at some point, due mainly to his age. So that leaves Rogers as a #1, and who as a #2?
At DE or LB we have replacements that are mediocre and could get away with those players in those areas, but we can't make it at CB. We've proven that. When Springs and Rogers are on their game, we have a decent secondary, when they aren't, we suck HARD. Clearly our most pressing need is CB.
That's not to say we don't need a DE or LB (LB especially). We do, just CB is more pressing.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

You know I like the combo of Golston, Griff, and Joe S.
The kid Montgomery will be in the mix too.

If had to choose one and only one, it would be DE.

I don't know how much Griff and the Samoan have left. Overall I think you're probably right, get another DE opposite Carter. I think the line on both sides is what we need to shore up first and foremost

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

I don't know how much Griff and the Samoan have left. Overall I think you're probably right, get another DE opposite Carter. I think the line on both sides is what we need to shore up first and foremost

Griff just needs to get AND stay healthy, that's been his main problem the last two seasons. He just turned 30, he's still got some gas in the tank.

Big Joe's days as a starter are done thanks to Golston, hopefully Montgomery can step up and contribute more next year.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Griff just needs to get AND stay healthy, that's been his main problem the last two seasons. He just turned 30, he's still got some gas in the tank.

He needs someone to take some pressure off him. When he was a beast 3 years ago JoeMoa was a Ted Washington/Sam Adams type DT who took up blocks and was basically a wall against the run. Since then Joe has regressed and simply isn't nearly as effective. Now Griff is banged up and has to take on more punishment in the middle. Golston progressing and Griff getting healthy will greatly improve our interior D next year I am thinking.

[The Zimmermans]

MLB!!!!!!! the backbone of the defense (the supposed leader in tackles), Marshall is invisible out there, need that LB to stop that run. Once you stop the run, then you can think about stopping the pass. Next most important position is DT, better DT's will lead to improved DE play. GW had great Linebackers until this year, I believe that is the difference between this year and last, linebacker play.

[FRPLG]

I was seriously torn. CB is a big need but if Springs is healthy he can be a good #1 and Rogers is fine as a #2. Then I thought of Safety and wondered whether our ineffectiveness there was based soley on talent or whether the overall sturggles of the D magnified the deficiency. DL is a strong candidate but we are adequate there. I said LB because Williams' D are predicated on quality LB play and we had some serious lack of play making or even adequacy at OLB. I think a guy who can play the run solid and make a few plays makes our D this past year at least average. And since I have no idea if Rocky can do the job I'd say that's where I'd add the player.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I was seriously torn. CB is a big need but if Springs is healthy he can be a good #1 and Rogers is fine as a #2. Then I thought of Safety and wondered whether our ineffectiveness there was based soley on talent or whether the overall sturggles of the D magnified the deficiency. DL is a strong candidate but we are adequate there. I said LB because Williams' D are predicated on quality LB play and we had some serious lack of play making or even adequacy at OLB. I think a guy who can play the run solid and make a few plays makes our D this past year at least average. And since I have no idea if Rocky can do the job I'd say that's where I'd add the player.

Washington on the outside, Rocky in the middle, Marshall or Lance Briggs on the outside????