Sean Taylor struggling???

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I was thinking the same thing, which makes me want to take a DT even more.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I was thinking the same thing, which makes me want to take a DT even more.

I think the only way we pass on the kid Branch or someone better, is if and only if, Calvin Johnson is still there.

Yes, I would take him over a pressing need at defensive tackle.

I watched C.Griff closely the last few games, and he was getting man handled by opposing guards, then they would put a body on either Marshall or Holdman, and like that you had a five yard gain.

No way we can suffer through another season of Taylor running across the field trying to stop a guy running full speed. Unfortunately, he was caught in that position all too often this year.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I was thinking the same thing, which makes me want to take a DT even more.

Amen brother. Alan Branch, Alan Branch, Alan Branch.

I think there's a reason the LBs looked average this year. The DT play was atrocious and blockers were getting to the LB level. Griffin was mediocre, and Golston was poor. Golston had nice pass rush moves, and he could be quick at times, but he's only 290 pounds. He gets moved out of the way very easily in run situations.

If we can't stop the run on first down, we can't get into the 2nd and 3rd and longs we need in order to blitz the QB. A strong DT is a must.

The other must is strengthening the secondary so you can actually cover on those 2nd and 3rd and longs when you're sending blitzers. Which brings us back to Archuleta: cut his ass. Sign Nate Clements, and rotate Springs around the field as a hybrid safety/nickel CB.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Amen brother. Alan Branch, Alan Branch, Alan Branch.

I think there's a reason the LBs looked average this year. The DT play was atrocious and blockers were getting to the LB level. Griffin was mediocre, and Golston was poor. Golston had nice pass rush moves, and he could be quick at times, but he's only 290 pounds. He gets moved out of the way very easily in run situations.

If we can't stop the run on first down, we can't get into the 2nd and 3rd and longs we need in order to blitz the QB. A strong DT is a must.

The other must is strengthening the secondary so you can actually cover on those 2nd and 3rd and longs when you're sending blitzers. Which brings us back to Archuleta: cut his ass. Sign Nate Clements, and rotate Springs around the field as a hybrid safety/nickel CB.

Another thing which hurt the skins is that our D had too much time on the field and our O did not help them much with long drives through out the game. Yes, we did have some long drives but we need a few each game that takes alot of time off the clock to give the D a rest. Our D also seemed to have good 1st & 2nd downs then would let the other tem convert a 9 yard first down keeping them on the field.