Time to Build an Offensive Line

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, not if the line ends up being "fixed" this year.

If we don't go line heavy this year, it's hard to see us ever going with more than a pick or two on the line in a single draft. We're in dire straights (straits?) now. We won't be in quite as bad a position at this time next year.

It's my conclusion that if we went line heavy in this draft, we could win a whole bunch of games and make the postseason. But even if we miss the postseason in 2010, I think our line will be improved. I think Heyer will get better, I think Rabach will be a little less confused, and if nothing else, we won't be as injury riddled this year as we have been in the past. That should help.

I liked your idea (posted in another thread I think) of taking LT and then RT w/ our early picks. That strategy seems to give the offense the best "chance" of success in the next few years because even the best college QB prospect won't be able to develop behind the current line or even the available OL FA talent who could replace what we've got now.

But ultimately it's about player evaluation and availability. I think it's safe to assume Bradford won't fall to 4 and that we're not trading up because it would just be too damn irresponsible. So if Okung is also gone when we pick and Shanny/Allen have Clausen rated higher than the next BPA...I guess we'll add a QB w/ our first pick. That strategy relies on a wing and a prayer Levi Jones has a good year or two left in him. Personally not something I'd be willing to bet the house on...and let's be honest Levi Jones protecting a QB drafted 4th overall is betting the house.

...I'm pretty glad I don't have to make decisions for the franchise this off-season.