How the Skins are Built

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

I think it's hard to argue with the success our offensive line has had when intact. The fact is that we have sustained devastating injuries this year that any team would have trouble overcoming. That being said, when you suffer injuries at the level that we have so far you begin to see the consequences of mortgaging all those 3rd and 4th round picks.

Defensively I think we have done just fine up front this year. Don't see any problem there. The front four wasn't the reason we got blown out.

But I actually think that one of our biggest problems continues to be a lack of production from the offensive skill positions, particularly WR. Going into next year I believe that's the single most imperative position to upgrade.

I am not sure about that, I think our D-line especially DE is imperative position to upgrade. As it is obviously in several games, we simply cannot depend on Carter to apply pressures as he constantly gets doubled up or manhandled. Once we are able to pressure from both sides, turnovers will flow to us like if it's waterfall.

And we need to draft a guard for our O-line, as if I recall right, we signed Kendall to 2 years contract and he's kinda old.. I don't want us to sign a expensive free agent guard when we need a guard.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I am not sure about that, I think our D-line especially DE is imperative position to upgrade. As it is obviously in several games, we simply cannot depend on Carter to apply pressures as he constantly gets doubled up or manhandled. Once we are able to pressure from both sides, turnovers will flow to us like if it's waterfall.

And we need to draft a guard for our O-line, as if I recall right, we signed Kendall to 2 years contract and he's kinda old.. I don't want us to sign a expensive free agent guard when we need a guard.

Well I think it will come down to what talent is available. Sure we have a need at guard and haven't drafted a dlineman with an early pick in years, so if there are solid players sitting there at those positions we will certainly spring.

But when your most consistent and explosive receiver is a hybrid punt returner option quarterback you are not giving your young QB enough to work with (nothing against ARE who I love, but no one else is really stepping up besides him).

Lloyd is gone after this year. And while I love Moss, I am starting to wonder if he will ever be an impact player again. Doesn't that Dallas game seem like a lot longer than 2 years ago?