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Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 11-16-2004, 05:49 PM

We need stability and I think Gibbs is bringing that, so don't worry about that one.

I don't believe that we should revamp our entire O-line. We need a solid guard who can also play center. But other than that, I wouldn't touch the O-line.

I strongly agree with the idea that we need to give Ramsey a solid chance to develop. Harrington, Carr, and Brees have been given a lot of time to mature. We haven't given Ramsey that chance yet. There are a lot of people who want instant gratification and expect Ramsey to play like a Pro-Bowler. Well, that ain't gonna happen if he's riding the bench.

I take issue with the claim that Vinny needs to go.

First, people often say that our best picks have been high round picks. True, but making good choices in the 1st and 2nd round isn't that easy. There are a TON of busts at the top of the draft and we haven't gotten any since Vinny has been here.

Second, we're not going to find great picks each and every time we draft in mid to late rounds or pick up an undrafted free agent. FB Johnson (who was traded to the Bears), WR McCants, RB Cartwright, LB Pierce, and SS Clark are just a few of the guys that Vinny's picked up in late rounds or as undrafted free agents.

Third, since 2000, I think our offseason acquisitions have, on the whole, been very good. Sure there are guys like Trotter, Fiore, and Brunell that turned out to be mistakes, but there wasn't much criticism of the additions during the offseason on this fansite.

Fourth, Vinny is responsible for getting this team talent, not putting a W in the W-L column and we haven't been short on talent in quite some time.

11-16-2004, 05:49 PM	#10
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	We need stability and I think Gibbs is bringing that, so don't worry about that one. I don't believe that we should revamp our entire O-line. We need a solid guard who can also play center. But other than that, I wouldn't touch the O-line. I strongly agree with the idea that we need to give Ramsey a solid chance to develop. Harrington, Carr, and Brees have been given a lot of time to mature. We haven't given Ramsey that chance yet. There are a lot of people who want instant gratification and expect Ramsey to play like a Pro-Bowler. Well, that ain't gonna happen if he's riding the bench. I take issue with the claim that Vinny needs to go. First, people often say that our best picks have been high round picks. True, but making good choices in the 1st and 2nd round isn't that easy. There are a TON of busts at the top of the draft and we haven't gotten any since Vinny has been here. Second, we're not going to find great picks each and every time we draft in mid to late rounds or pick up an undrafted free agent. FB Johnson (who was traded to the Bears), WR McCants, RB Cartwright, LB Pierce, and SS Clark are just a few of the guys that Vinny's picked up in late rounds or as undrafted free agents. Third, since 2000, I think our offseason acquisitions have, on the whole, been very good. Sure there are guys like Trotter, Fiore, and Brunell that turned out to be mistakes, but there wasn't much criticism of the additions during the offseason on this fansite. Fourth, Vinny is responsible for getting this team talent, not putting a W in the W-L column and we haven't been short on talent in quite some time.