Draft Picture Update, Bengals Aftermath

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by RMSkins

Vilma is a MLB, we already have a pretty damn good MLB in London Fletcher.

But for how much longer? We can't count on a guy like him year after year without seeking out his replacement -- just like we failed to do for the O-line.

[RMSkins]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

But for how much longer? We can't count on a guy like him year after year without seeking out his replacement -- just like we failed to do for the O-line.

I think Fletcher has a good two years left. H.B. Blades is supposed to be his eventual replacement.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by RMSkins

I think Fletcher has a good two years left. H.B. Blades is supposed to be his eventual replacement.

Not exactly sold on H.B. Blades or McIntosh for that matter. But linebackers always look better when there's a decent line in front of them.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Not exactly sold on H.B. Blades or McIntosh for that matter. But linebackers always look better when there's a decent line in front of them.

I remember a season or two ago, Ray Lewis wanted a big DT for the Ravens, since their defense had not been that great the previous season. The Ravens got Ngata in the draft and it help with their play...especially this season since he's had a season or two under his belt. I feel that the same situation applies to our team. We have good DEs, but I'm not sold on our DTs. Griffin was good a season or two ago, but he has health issues and is getting old. I don't have much faith in Golston or Montgomery, and Alexander is good, but not dominant. I feel that a DT like Haynesworth would do wonders to our team. We need someone up the middle that can push the opponents o-line and disrupt both the pass and run. Good defensive teams like the Titans, Giants, and Vikings, all have strong DTs.