What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08?

[NYCSkin]

A DE or CB in the first round. I don't think Springs is coming back and Rogers won't be himself (which is a nickel corner) probably until the 09 season. I also think it is time to draft a speed back or receiver--maybe 2nd or 3rd rounder. Seems to me that Portis or Betts cannot break a long one and besides Moss--we have no explosive players on offense. We need to start grooming younger players at these skill positions. I would limit FA acquisitions to one or two: I like DJ Hackett as a big wideout and a veteran CB to replace Springs, maybe Charles Tillman...

[CPAlltheWay012]

Originally Posted by NYCSkin

A DE or CB in the first round. I don't think Springs is coming back and Rogers won't be himself (which is a nickel corner) probably until the 09 season. I also think it is time to draft a speed back or receiver--maybe 2nd or 3rd rounder. Seems to me that Portis or Betts cannot break a long one and besides Moss--we have no explosive players on offense. We need to start grooming younger players at these skill positions. I would limit FA acquisitions to one or two: I like DJ Hackett as a big wideout and a veteran CB to replace Springs, maybe Charles Tillman...

i dont know about Betts.. but PORTIS NOT EXPLOSIVE!>!>!?

that's insane he's been our home-run hitter since he came to us.. this year with all the woes he had on the offensive line etc.. he had trouble breaking into the secondary but definitly is explosive..

[NYCSkin]

Originally Posted by CPAlltheWay012

i dont know about Betts.. but PORTIS NOT EXPLOSIVE!>!>!?

that's insane he's been our home-run hitter since he came to us.. this year with all the woes he had on the offensive line etc.. he had trouble breaking into the secondary but definitly is explosive..

Except he doesn't hit home runs anymore. His longest run this year was 32 yards. We need a few more 20-40 yard runs out of our #1 back.

Portis only had three 20+ yard runs this year and 0 40+ yard runs. To me that is a measure of explosiveness. Out of the 22 running backs this year who had more than 200 attempts, only three had fewer 20+ runs. (data from NFL.com)

Look, I am not suggesting we get rid of Portis. I love him as our feature back. But IMO he cannot run away from defensive players anymore and doesn't seem to be able to juke DBs once he does get into the secondary.