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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
Yeah, I think that the fact it is his forte makes it less likely. We've seen what he can do with late picks and free agents on the line so the thinking may be to continue that philosophy in terms of drafting linemen.
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Well, he has had that man crush on Phillip Daniels for about 9 years now...
Late picks on the defensive line tend to be able to be solid contributors, and Montgomery is certainly that, but what this line needs so very dearly is the explosiveness that only the highest rated prospects have.
We also need a corner pretty badly, as well as an interior offensive lineman, and I think Cerrato will weigh all his options. In my opinion, it was Williams who always thought he could get away with a mediocre line, and I thought Williams did a great job in coming up with a scheme that understood that the line was it's weakness.
But now with Blache in charge, it makes sense that he would try to replace some of the less explosive, elderly players on the line. Not all at one time, but gradually over the next 2-3 years.
If Cerrato is in the "we need a DL camp", he's going to get no opposition from Blache, that's for sure.