Top priority for the 2008 draft

[RobH4413]

I voted D-line.

I like our DT's, we're in good shape there. I think we need a compliment to Andre Carter. Carter has long shown the ability force a QB's to step up into the pocket. Now we need someone to collapse it.

Maybe a bigger DT would do it, but someone needs to get some penetration and so we're not forced to man up in the secondary.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

IMaybe a bigger DT would do it, but someone needs to get some penetration and so we're not forced to man up in the secondary.

You want a beast run stuffer, Isaac Sopoaga DT 49ers, he'll be available. Too bad we are set at DL otherwise he would be my first choice the guy is an animal. We need a DE more than DL.

[MTK]

With Rogers coming back from injury and Springs possibly gone, I've gotta say corner right now.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

With Rogers coming back from injury and Springs possibly gone, I've gotta say corner right now.

We certainly need some depth there. Assuming Springs leaves this offseason and we don't re-sign Macklin, Leigh Torrence will be the #2 starting CB and our nickel and dime corners would be ?????

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

We certainly need some depth there. Assuming Springs leaves this offseason and we don't re-sign Macklin, Leigh Torrence will be the #2 starting CB and our nickel and dime corners would be ?????

It won't come to that, whether it's the draft or free agency or both, corner is a position that will need to be addressed.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

We certainly need some depth there. Assuming Springs leaves this offseason and we don't re-sign Macklin, Leigh Torrence will be the #2 starting CB and our nickel and dime corners would be ?????

Byron Westbrook?

Seriously though, call me Osama because I'm on the Talibandwagon (woah, that was bad)

But really seriously though, if not Talib I think Antoine Cason is also a good prospect

[QBall]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

With Rogers coming back from injury and Springs possibly gone, I've gotta say corner right now.

Jerry Gray said that they should keep Springs and I think they will.
Still think drafting a corner is a good idea.

1st pick should be Defensive End to rotate in across from Carter. If we could build on our sack totals for 08' we could be a dangerous team.

I can see Skins secondary that started against the Seahawks doing well with Rogers back and a rookie to replace Springs in 09' learning the system.

[x44x]

I vote corner and then def line. Hopefully the O-line stays healthy next year, and the back up now have some exp. It would be nice to snag Brandon Flowers in the 2nd round, if hes available.

[Darrell_Green_28]

Is it confirmed that we will be picking at #21? i would say go for Glenn Dorsey from LSU. but i seriously doubt he will be there then..

[Dlyne8r]

O-line, D-line, CB, WR, and LB in that order.

[Schneed10]

It really depends. If Springs leaves, no matter what else happens, CB is our top need. If Springs sticks around, then LB is our top need. But if we satisfy that with Lance Briggs (which I really really hope we do), then WR is our top need.

I still love Phillip Daniels, so whatever on DEs. Dude held up his end of the bargain this year. Hey, he was on the field all year, and we had the #8 defense.

LB is a sneaky need for us. Rocky will be iffy next season. We'll need Briggs, especially if MW is to continue as the down lineman on 3rd downs. Then when Rocky's back in 09, MW's going to be pretty damn old. Fletcher will be, too. Godfrey's going to retire, and Khary Campbell can only handle pass coverage. What the heck are we going to do against the run next season if Rocky's knee ain't right?

[ShiftyGC84]

Definately defensive line

[That Guy]

DE, then OG, then DB or a high upside WR (dj hall?). we're in a good position to grab 2-3 guys that could start either this year or next, and the team's talent base is much better now, getting us more flexibility.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by That Guy

DE, then OG, then DB or a high upside WR (dj hall?). we're in a good position to grab 2-3 guys that could start either this year or next, and the team's talent base is much better now, getting us more flexibility.

I agree 100% . A DE that can play 3 downs and put pressure on the QB will make a the D much better . I think we could use a starter on the OL , we can't seem to ever make 3rd/4th and 1 . CB , Rogers and Springs are not sure things at the moment .If you hire Fassell and run the west coast ,,, we need 2 back up QB's , I doubt Collins would stay .

[RedZone]

The game is won and lost in the trenches. When the #21 pick comes up the Skins should take the best available D or O lineman.