What's our greatest need now?

I think A. Carter will get 10 sacks and he should be expected to get that if he plays 16 games. But if we had another top notch or even very good pass rusher on the other side or next to him at DT, he could really shine with about 12 sacks. That said... I like the
E. James pick-up, but would feel alot better, almost giddy even... if we could still somehow get J. Taylor. I would also like to see them add a nice vet at LB, such as
T. Spikes or R. Colvin as insurance for Rocky and M. Washington. Im not really sure if we got the room cap wise but im sure Danny can work something out. If we could somehow add Taylor and either one of those LB's or someone similiar, we are serious very players in the NFC. The only other weakness perhaps would be S, where hopefully one of these 2 rookies they drafted comes through.

Our greatest need now is to sign our Rookies. Any word on talks are any of them near a contract??

I'm very concerned about DE. I still disagree with the selecting a TE in the 2nd round when Calais Campbell was on the board. If Andre Carter gets hurt, where will our pass rush come from?

Our greatest need now is to sign our Rookies. Any word on talks are any of them near a contract??

That's not going to happen until we get closer to training camp. Even then it's not a huge concern. Snyder and co. do a good job at getting guys in on time.

Our greatest need now is to sign our Rookies. Any word on talks are any of them near a contract??

The only players that hold out are typically 1st rounders, and the high first-rounders at that. We, of course, have no 1st rounders this season.

Once the dominos start falling, our guys will get their deals done and be in camp on time. Rookie contracts are the least of my concerns.

I think A. Carter will get 10 sacks and he should be expected to get that if he plays 16 games. But if we had another top notch or even very good pass rusher on the other side or next to him at DT, he could really shine with about 12 sacks. That said... I like the
E. James pick-up, but would feel alot better, almost giddy even... if we could still somehow get J. Taylor. I would also like to see them add a nice vet at LB, such as
T. Spikes or R. Colvin as insurance for Rocky and M. Washington. Im not really sure if we got the room cap wise but im sure Danny can work something out. If we could somehow add Taylor and either one of those LB's or someone similiar, we are serious very players in the NFC. The only other weakness perhaps would be S, where hopefully one of these 2 rookies they drafted comes through.

from hearing him speak he doesnt sound like he has that fire anymore and this isnt basketball or baseball, you need to be a fired up beast on gameday in football to compete, especially on defense.

our greatest need = a playoff appearance to get zorn and co. started on the right foot and to provide alil hope and indication that he knows were hes taking us.

Definitely WR. We seriously lack depth and talent.

^^^ haha thats funny

Any word on the rest of our rookies that we havent signed yet? Shouldnt we have them signed before training camp? are they talking now , has anyone heard anything on this?

Overall I would grade our LB depth as a solid C.

Randall Godfrey played well for us when called upon but, if he still has it in him to play he'll probably sign with Greg Williams in JAX. I thought Rian Wallace was a good draft prospect and although he has some playing time (and stats) under his belt with PIT, being released and then re-signed doesn't say they coaches love his game. Matt Sinclair will probably backup an OLB spot at least on Madden 09 since we don't have any other proven guys. I'm cool with giving him a shot. He's paid some dues and made plays on special teams. Blades has filled in for McIntosh on the weak side and hasn't done too bad but, his height can be a liability in coverage.