What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal?

B.F. SKINner · 03-30-2007, 05:58 PM

The proposed Briggs is exasperating.

If we really wanted to upgrade our WLB, why didn't we pursue one in free agency? It's not a position of need. Lemar Marshall performed there well when he had a chance plus we have Rocky. This would not only be a waste of money and draft pick for a non-need, it would further weaken team morale. I think Briggs is a very good, but not ELITE player. This only makes sense if it is for an ELITE player, Lawrence Taylor like: Ray Lewis or Brian Urlacher at the top of their games. I do not believe that Briggs is in this category.

It's obvious to everyone that our biggest need is D-line, creating a pass rush. Why not draft Okoye at tackle or the best end available? That would make too much sense.

The moves over the years by the front office make it difficult to continue to be enthusiastic about this team. I really thought they were doing something different this year and making sound decisions, but, nope, same old story.

This feels so Snyder-driven. Until he is no longer in control, we may never be able to be successful.

View Poll Results: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal?
Lose out on chance to take one of the top players at #6	37	27.21%
Lose out on chance to trade down for more picks	63	46.32%
Briggs doesn't fill a crucial need	83	61.03%
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03-30-2007, 05:58 PM	#14
B.F. SKINner Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 29	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? The proposed Briggs is exasperating. If we really wanted to upgrade our WLB, why didn't we pursue one in free agency? It's not a position of need. Lemar Marshall performed there well when he had a chance plus we have Rocky. This would not only be a waste of money and draft pick for a non-need, it would further weaken team morale. I think Briggs is a very good, but not ELITE player. This only makes sense if it is for an ELITE player, Lawrence Taylor like: Ray Lewis or Brian Urlacher at the top of their games. I do not believe that Briggs is in this category. It's obvious to everyone that our biggest need is D-line, creating a pass rush. Why not draft Okoye at tackle or the best end available? That would make too much sense. The moves over the years by the front office make it difficult to continue to be enthusiastic about this team. I really thought they were doing something different this year and making sound decisions, but, nope, same old story. This feels so Snyder-driven. Until he is no longer in control, we may never be able to be successful.

What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal?

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