Glaring Need / Roster

[53Fan]

I honestly think we'll do better than some may think in the draft. We have limited picks but we do have a 1rst and a 3rd. If we do a little wheeling and dealing we may come out with some more and there will be some good prospects in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Where does this optimism come from? I haven't a clue.

[T.O.Killa]

We need to sign a strong side linebacker.

[Skins4L]

good post. i agree.

[Ruhskins]

Taking a break from all the Cutler hoopla, here's an update from JLC on Marcus Washington. I do hope we get him back for cheap. While this would not solve our LB problems, it could definitely put us in a better position.

Redskins Insider - Kendall, K. Campbell, Washington Updates

[53Fan]

Thanks for the update Ruhskins.

[Larry Michael is Satan]

People seem to have forgotten how terrible our offense looked last year, and aside from Dock, we haven't done one thing to improve it. I would draft as many quality O-lineman as possible. I'd love an LB like Clint Sintim from UVA, but rather get a starting caliber OT and G/C. I'd be OK with letting Blades handle the SLB position this year, and then draft a monster next year. Blache has more to work with at this point than Buges, and if the offense doesn't progress significantly this year, look out.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Larry Michael is Satan

People seem to have forgotten how terrible our offense looked last year, and aside from Dock, we haven't done one thing to improve it. I would draft as many quality O-lineman as possible. I'd love an LB like Clint Sintim from UVA, but rather get a starting caliber OT and G/C. I'd be OK with letting Blades handle the SLB position this year, and then draft a monster next year. Blache has more to work with at this point than Buges, and if the offense doesn't progress significantly this year, look out.

I love the idea of drafting as many O-lineman as possible but by all accounts after the top 1-3 players there is a significant drop off in talent. Meaning they probably will not be starters unless a team really has no talent there. Most will need maybe a yr under their belt prior to starting. Aside from that I truly wonder if RT is drafted if they would immediatly start them. Jansen is getting old and worn down but is a good back up. Heyer was the starter last yr only cause he beat out Jansen, but if you think a rookie is going to come in and out perform a 3rd yr RT with as many starts as Heyer has and know the system and call better then Heyer I would say you might be crazy.

I could be wrong. I see Heyer as starter no matter what and if he goes down then perhaps if the rookie is better then Jansen then they would go in. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying Heyer is all that just saying Heyer has 3yrs under his belt and the game should be slowing down for him because he's up to NFL speed and it would be his second yr in the same offense so he knows the play calls.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I love the idea of drafting as many O-lineman as possible but by all accounts after the top 1-3 players there is a significant drop off in talent. Meaning they probably will not be starters unless a team really has no talent there. Most will need maybe a yr under their belt prior to starting. Aside from that I truly wonder if RT is drafted if they would immediatly start them. Jansen is getting old and worn down but is a good back up. Heyer was the starter last yr only cause he beat out Jansen, but if you think a rookie is going to come in and out perform a 3rd yr RT with as many starts as Heyer has and know the system and call better then Heyer I would say you might be crazy.

I could be wrong. I see Heyer as starter no matter what and if he goes down then perhaps if the rookie is better then Jansen then they would go in. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying Heyer is all that just saying Heyer has 3yrs under his belt and the game should be slowing down for him because he's up to NFL speed and it would be his second yr in the same offense so he knows the play calls.

I must be crazy then cause I can easily see a solid rookie (one of the top 5 or 6 in the draft at the position) taking the job from Heyer and Jansen. I don't know how many teams either of those guys could start for, but it can't be more than a couple.

O line is typically a position where good rookies can come in and play right away. There are countless examples, but ATl. got a good one w/our 21st pick last year in Sam Baker. And he started all year at LT for them.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I must be crazy then cause I can easily see a solid rookie (one of the top 5 or 6 in the draft at the position) taking the job from Heyer and Jansen. I don't know how many teams either of those guys could start for, but it can't be more than a couple.

O line is typically a position where good rookies can come in and play right away. There are countless examples, but ATl. got a good one w/our 21st pick last year in Sam Baker. And he started all year at LT for them.

Baker started 5 games last year (played 8)

[horse]

I think the center position is being over-looked. I mean I hope it was just a rough season for Casey. Anyway the guys on nfl radio were really talking up caldwell from alabama. And also said he could drop to the 3rd round. Would you take him there?

[tryfuhl]

I think that in Blache's system we look for the run enough that maybe a rookie DE won't have much of an impact in the first year or 3, unless we definitely decide to let a young guy at the QB as he wills (and then you have half of the line let loose basically)

I know that DE is questionable, but it has been for awhile and somehow we've managed to live with that. I think that the glaring need is obviously on the front line, if ours could stay healthy, you'd definitely see a decent line.. I'd like to see Portis have to pass block less though.. and I guess we're a bit old and thin at LB, but like DE, I think that we could scoot by like we have been.. it's basically what position do we want to upgrade this year with youth.. and which we want to put off

[skinsnut]

hmm...roster glaring need...OT, OLB?...nah...try QB..
Someone must have slipped me crazy pills or something!

[SmootSmack]

Just thought I'd mention here that the Raiders have signed Ryan Boschetti....we're screwed

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Just thought I'd mention here that the Raiders have signed Ryan Boschetti....we're screwed

Oh well.

Love the comments on the news here:

Ryan Boschetti

He lacks athletic ability. He's perfect for the Raiders!

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by Buster

Oh well.

Love the comments on the news here:

Ryan Boschetti

He lacks athletic ability. He's perfect for the Raiders!

Is that the same Boschetti that was batting down balls and fighting tooth and nail trying to get on the team during the preseason last year, or am I thinking of someone else? I don't have my rosters right now. Please tell me he's not a draft pick. He's an undrafted guy right?