WP article: Time for Gibbs to walk away?

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Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Don't forget McIntosh and Landry - both starting and contributing heavily to the success of the D. They surely beat having Holdman and Archuleta out there.

Guys who weren't in anyway drafted in 2004 or 2005.

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Originally Posted by Daseal

I think our problem is we're used to free agents being able to make an immediate impact.


While I don't deny what you're saying here (although I think we need a WR too) I think the logic is flawed. We draft rookies, and expect them to come in and be solid starters. As we see, it often takes players a while to develop. Part of building through the draft is being patient with the players that come through. The hate I've seen for Carlos Rogers playing arguable one of the 3 hardest positions in football, has amazed me. It made me realize why we go after free agency, no one wants to let these players develop. If the biggest gripe someone as about a corner back is their hands, I feel they've done a pretty damn good job, especially since it was his 2nd season.

Who exactly are you talking about when you say "We"