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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: A lot of Questions Concerning 2008 Defense
Overall, with all these questions on the D I would normally be worried about them next season, except for the fact that despite the loss of Rocky, Rogers, and Taylor the D played some of the best football in the last five games of the season. Also, we have a LOT of young talent; including some serious sleepers. My feeling is that if we draft well and pickup some more young depth, that this unit will remain in the top ten net season, and in seasons to come will get even better. With that said:
Rocky- wouldnt expect to see him at all next season, and would like to see us find a gem similar to Blades late in the draft or undrafted to provide some depth, that in the next couple of years might develop into a starter next to Rocky. Rogers- He'll be back, but he wont be the same player he was this season until half way through the season. With that said, I think Springs and Smoot will be able to hold it down until he gets back into the swing of things, and maybe Torrence will step up to help carry the load until then. Also, I wouldn't mind seeing some cheap young talent to develope. Springs- He'll be back I think, I hope he'll restructure. If he doesn't we definitely need to pick someone up via FA or early in the draft. Doughty- Solid starter, he probably won't be a huge play maker, but wont be a liability either. Still, Id like to see some experienced depth for security. Landry is good enough I think that we don't need another star back there, but the thought of what could have been are certainly devastating. Washington- I think he should be back, I dont know why he is a question, but if it is plausible I think it is necessary to have him back next year. Griffin- I say he is gone, We have some good young DT's, and I would rather see us pickup a younger cheaper alternative as a backup. Golston- Didn't hear much about him this season, last year I was more impressed with him then Montgomery, this year Montgomery obviously became the better player. I think that Golston could be our starter next year, especially if Griffin goes. Daniels- I think this is the most important part of this equation. Daniels must go is my opinion. Don't get me wrong, the guy has made some great plays for us, especially against the run on the outside. But it is time we got a young, elite pass rusher to compliment my man Andre Carter. I say this should be where we spend our first round pick. I don't know who'll be available, but if it is plausible this is IMO the most glaring need on this unit. Godfrey- I say he wont be back, and I would prefer that. He was servicable as a backup, but Id rather see us grooming some younger guys, he gives us nothing in terms of the future. Overall, not much should be changed, IMO, I just would like to see some of our older guys replaced with some younger depth. |
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