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JoeRedskin · 04-26-2010, 12:45 PM

1. Until proven otherwise, OL is our top need. Williams is, hopefully, starting caliber on day one but we have only two established starting level O-Line guys - Rabach and Dockery. Everything else along the line is conjecture. Another solid and established starter (Fanaca, J. Brown) would at least ratchet down the speculative nature of next year's line. Until proven otherwise or until we aquire proven talent, our line is still our biggest question mark.

2. I almost agree with GTripp, our RB's are all guys past their prime - but I don't think this is the primary need.. I think in tandem, they can get the job done, but yes, these guys are all now stop gaps. Unlike the line, at least they have shown they can get it done. The league has a history of backs who have had mini-revivals in their later careers. Maybe lightning strikes.

3. Inside LB - for the 3-4 who do we have? Fletcher and who else? Blades? maybe. Not convinced he is an everydown LB. Granted, Fletch is key in more ways than just position, but if he goes down, our inside presence is pretty much shot.

04-26-2010, 12:45 PM	#24
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft? 1. Until proven otherwise, OL is our top need. Williams is, hopefully, starting caliber on day one but we have only two established starting level O-Line guys - Rabach and Dockery. Everything else along the line is conjecture. Another solid and established starter (Fanaca, J. Brown) would at least ratchet down the speculative nature of next year's line. Until proven otherwise or until we aquire proven talent, our line is still our biggest question mark. 2. I almost agree with GTripp, our RB's are all guys past their prime - but I don't think this is the primary need.. I think in tandem, they can get the job done, but yes, these guys are all now stop gaps. Unlike the line, at least they have shown they can get it done. The league has a history of backs who have had mini-revivals in their later careers. Maybe lightning strikes. 3. Inside LB - for the 3-4 who do we have? Fletcher and who else? Blades? maybe. Not convinced he is an everydown LB. Granted, Fletch is key in more ways than just position, but if he goes down, our inside presence is pretty much shot. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.