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[GTripp0012]

Well, I believe its a good indication that we are (finally) taking a defensive lineman in the draft.

We will run the 4-3.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, I believe its a good indication that we are (finally) taking a defensive lineman in the draft.

We will run the 4-3.

You mean like first or second round?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You mean like first or second round?

Yeah, that's what I meant. Either or, as opposed to digging around in the late rounds for another Montgomery.

I don't think we can say definitively here in January that the 21st pick will be used on a defensive lineman, but the front office certainly knows of our need there and Blache would likely push for it since that is his forte.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, that's what I meant. Either or, as opposed to digging around in the late rounds for another Montgomery.

I don't think we can say definitively here in January that the 21st pick will be used on a defensive lineman, but the front office certainly knows of our need there and Blache would likely push for it since that is his forte.

Yeah, I think that the fact it is his forte makes it less likely. We've seen what he can do with late picks and free agents on the line so the thinking may be to continue that philosophy in terms of drafting linemen.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah, I think that the fact it is his forte makes it less likely. We've seen what he can do with late picks and free agents on the line so the thinking may be to continue that philosophy in terms of drafting linemen.

Well, he has had that man crush on Phillip Daniels for about 9 years now...

Late picks on the defensive line tend to be able to be solid contributors, and Montgomery is certainly that, but what this line needs so very dearly is the explosiveness that only the highest rated prospects have.

We also need a corner pretty badly, as well as an interior offensive lineman, and I think Cerrato will weigh all his options. In my opinion, it was Williams who always thought he could get away with a mediocre line, and I thought Williams did a great job in coming up with a scheme that understood that the line was it's weakness.

But now with Blache in charge, it makes sense that he would try to replace some of the less explosive, elderly players on the line. Not all at one time, but gradually over the next 2-3 years.

If Cerrato is in the "we need a DL camp", he's going to get no opposition from Blache, that's for sure.