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Daseal · 12-28-2004, 11:20 AM

My first concern is to bring back the defense in tact. Try to lock up Lott, Franz, Smoot, Harris, Marshall, Pierce. Make sure they're all back with slight extentions. Smoot/Pierce give more to. Keep this whole unit in tact, but maybe substitute in some more depth at defensive back (maybe Williams can find a mid-round DB who would be great as another blitzer.) Restructure Wynns contract, and figure out about Daniels health. If we can do that maybe draft a mid-round DE, otherwise go for a high motor, high energy, affordable DE in the offseason. If cap room allows, go for one anyways!

On offense, add a real big play receiver and help to the offensive line. Give Taylor Jacobs a legitimate shot at catching some balls this year and seeing what he can do. Restructure Samuels or trade him away. Keep Thomas, Dockery, Samuels, and Jansen. I feel even Dockery has made some good plays this year, and if he can workout his problems during the offseason could certainly be good enough for another year. I also would like a large TE, maybe even an O lineman coming out who's a dominating blocker, with moderate speed but great hands. Someone who can rollout to make a clutch first down catch. Not exactly a stat-monster, but certainly a safety valve. Sign any center you can get your hands on.

The draft, there are still a lot of scenarios left, but I'll assume we trade no picks and fix said cap issues with Samuels, Wynn, and get a center via free agency.
1: WR
2: N/A
3: DE
4: DB for Williams
5: that Oline/Tend hybrid
6+: Look for projects. Dline, Oline, anyone the coaching staff feels they could mould.

12-28-2004, 11:20 AM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	My first concern is to bring back the defense in tact. Try to lock up Lott, Franz, Smoot, Harris, Marshall, Pierce. Make sure they're all back with slight extentions. Smoot/Pierce give more to. Keep this whole unit in tact, but maybe substitute in some more depth at defensive back (maybe Williams can find a mid-round DB who would be great as another blitzer.) Restructure Wynns contract, and figure out about Daniels health. If we can do that maybe draft a mid-round DE, otherwise go for a high motor, high energy, affordable DE in the offseason. If cap room allows, go for one anyways! On offense, add a real big play receiver and help to the offensive line. Give Taylor Jacobs a legitimate shot at catching some balls this year and seeing what he can do. Restructure Samuels or trade him away. Keep Thomas, Dockery, Samuels, and Jansen. I feel even Dockery has made some good plays this year, and if he can workout his problems during the offseason could certainly be good enough for another year. I also would like a large TE, maybe even an O lineman coming out who's a dominating blocker, with moderate speed but great hands. Someone who can rollout to make a clutch first down catch. Not exactly a stat-monster, but certainly a safety valve. Sign any center you can get your hands on. The draft, there are still a lot of scenarios left, but I'll assume we trade no picks and fix said cap issues with Samuels, Wynn, and get a center via free agency. 1: WR 2: N/A 3: DE 4: DB for Williams 5: that Oline/Tend hybrid 6+: Look for projects. Dline, Oline, anyone the coaching staff feels they could mould.