It's LaRon Landry!

[SBXVII]

Someone mentioned it once...In Greg W. Defense the rushers usually are not linemen. Usually its CB, LB, or Safety's. We all think we know who the Skins should pick including myself ( I wanted CJ or Okoye) but I think GW knows how his defense works best. He has had top 10 defenses in the past w/o the rushes coming off the line. I'll agree it will help but he knows his D. Last year we had to many injuries on the line and in the back field to do what he wanted to do. hopefully this year we will have fresh legs out there on most plays and still be able to get the rush.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Someone mentioned it once...In Greg W. Defense the rushers usually are not linemen. Usually its CB, LB, or Safety's. We all think we know who the Skins should pick including myself ( I wanted CJ or Okoye) but I think GW knows how his defense works best. He has had top 10 defenses in the past w/o the rushes coming off the line. I'll agree it will help but he knows his D. Last year we had to many injuries on the line and in the back field to do what he wanted to do. hopefully this year we will have fresh legs out there on most plays and still be able to get the rush.

I agree with this--GW knows what his type of D needs. Plus, if there isn't a great D-lineman on the board, you've got to take the best player. Our FO rated Landry the top.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

I agree with this--GW knows what his type of D needs. Plus, if there isn't a great D-lineman on the board, you've got to take the best player. Our FO rated Landry the top.

Maybe someone should tell G, Williams ,, " if his front four could generate a pass rush , his blitzing would be much more effective . Landry is a great player , but they should make a deal and grab a pass rusher . I look forward to seeing Mr. Landry knocking the shit out of Eli and Romo - homo !!!

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

I agree with this--GW knows what his type of D needs. Plus, if there isn't a great D-lineman on the board, you've got to take the best player. Our FO rated Landry the top.

I agree......I wanted to take a D-lineman also, DT/DE either would have been OK, but as we got closer to draft day it became obvious that the team did not see the value they were looking for from any of the top prospects. They decided to take what they considered to be the best defensive player available in Landry. I can live with the pick, but hope we make an effort to improve some along the d/line as the preperation continues.

[EXoffender]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

I agree with this--GW knows what his type of D needs. Plus, if there isn't a great D-lineman on the board, you've got to take the best player. Our FO rated Landry the top.

Same for Calvin Johnson. If he were still available at sixth overall we would've drafted him. CJ was likely the only player we had ranked ahead of Landry.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Someone mentioned it once...In Greg W. Defense the rushers usually are not linemen. Usually its CB, LB, or Safety's. We all think we know who the Skins should pick including myself ( I wanted CJ or Okoye) but I think GW knows how his defense works best. He has had top 10 defenses in the past w/o the rushes coming off the line. I'll agree it will help but he knows his D. Last year we had to many injuries on the line and in the back field to do what he wanted to do. hopefully this year we will have fresh legs out there on most plays and still be able to get the rush.

You still need talent at defensive line. I don't care how clever a defensive coordinator says his scheme is -- you can't have bums at defensive tackle and defensive end.

Right now, Cornelius Griffin and Andre Carter are simply adequate. They're not stellar, and nobody in the front four gets penetration anymore. If we stand pat with what we have, it's going to be a long season. Let's hope they have more tricks up their sleeve for the D-line.