Is trading down worth giving up the chance to take a future Pro-Bowler

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I dont't think GW starts Rookies unless he has no choice ir they really grasp the defense anyway. No matter who we draft, they may not start but will get thrown into the rotation. I do not believe that any rookie that is added will be the difference between the playoffs and another top 10 pick. So we may be waiting anyway.

I think Landry would be like Taylor, starting within a couple of weeks.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think Landry would be like Taylor, starting within a couple of weeks.

In your opinion do you think that we can afford to go with Landry and bypass getting another defensive lineman, which everyone claims that we need?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by angryssg

In your opinion do you think that we can afford to go with Landry and bypass getting another defensive lineman, which everyone claims that we need?

No. I think Landry is awesome (just like I think CJ is) but you build in the trenches. We need to strengthen that D-line. But when you talk about a guy like Okoye, or even Anderson or J. Moss I think you're looking at someone who probably won't be a major factor in 2007 (but could be for years to come). In the long run, that'll be more beneficial than Landry starting right away in 2007.

I just wonder if fans have the patience for that.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

No. I think Landry is awesome (just like I think CJ is) but you build in the trenches. We need to strengthen that D-line. But when you talk about a guy like Okoye, or even Anderson or J. Moss I think you're looking at someone who probably won't be a major factor in 2007 (but could be for years to come). In the long run, that'll be more beneficial than Landry starting right away in 2007.

I just wonder if fans have the patience for that.

Most want to win now. We are on a 15 year drought minus 2 seasons. The way I look at it Ive alreay waited this long, whats another few years? Just entertain me in between.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

No. I think Landry is awesome (just like I think CJ is) but you build in the trenches. We need to strengthen that D-line. But when you talk about a guy like Okoye, or even Anderson or J. Moss I think you're looking at someone who probably won't be a major factor in 2007 (but could be for years to come). In the long run, that'll be more beneficial than Landry starting right away in 2007.

I just wonder if fans have the patience for that.

This I agree with.

I don't know whether the fans have the patience for this, but if Okoye makes the pro bowl in 2008, I think all will be forgiven. IMO, it doesn't matter who we take, we have to allow at least a year for development. That's why all the Rocky bust talk for not beating out Holdman is downright silly.

No matter who we draft, you won't hear anything from me about their bust potential during their rookie year. You have to see them in their second year before you can even begin to assess what you have in them.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

This I agree with.

I don't know whether the fans have the patience for this, but if Okoye makes the pro bowl in 2008, I think all will be forgiven. IMO, it doesn't matter who we take, we have to allow at least a year for development. That's why all the Rocky bust talk for not beating out Holdman is downright silly.

No matter who we draft, you won't hear anything from be about their bust potential during their rookie year. You have to see them in their second year before you can even begin to assess what you have in them.

"Whoop de doo Basil, but what does it all mean?" (Austin Powers)

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

No. I think Landry is awesome (just like I think CJ is) but you build in the trenches. We need to strengthen that D-line. But when you talk about a guy like Okoye, or even Anderson or J. Moss I think you're looking at someone who probably won't be a major factor in 2007 (but could be for years to come). In the long run, that'll be more beneficial than Landry starting right away in 2007.

I just wonder if fans have the patience for that.

That all depends on how well Griffin and Salave'a hold up against the run -- so in that sense, we may not have to wait as long as you think.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

That all depends on how well Griffin and Salave'a hold up against the run -- so in that sense, we may not have to wait as long as you think.

Well if they don't think he's ready, they try Golston first. Might produce the same effect though.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well if they don't think he's ready, they try Golston first. Might produce the same effect though.

Yeah, you could just as easily add Golston along with Griff and Salave'a. I'm not as sold on him the way others are.

But hey, maybe Okoye is everything they say and more -- so just like Sean Taylor, it won't take as long to bust into the lineup.

Assuming they draft him, of course.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by angryssg

In your opinion do you think that we can afford to go with Landry and bypass getting another defensive lineman, which everyone claims that we need?

yes i do according to john clayton's pod cast we are going to draft LL if we stay at 6