billyharless
10-30-2007, 04:09 AM
Would drafting Steve Slaton or at least a top rated running back be better for the Skins than working free agents like Portis?
How many years does Jason Campbell have with team? I believe he is going to be with us for a long time. We need a good running back in the draft to compliment him.
Better to beef up the O-Line with free agency?
RobH4413
10-30-2007, 04:30 AM
Only undrafted.. and for a vet. minimum....
But in all seriousness... I'm not a draft expert but I think he'll go high. If I have a high pick... I'll draft an O-lineman... D-lineman, Corner, and a WR before a running back on this team.
Clinton Portis is not the problem... I don't understand how people are so quick to forget that he's an amazing all round back. With that being said... goodnight-
billyharless
10-30-2007, 04:32 AM
Only undrafted.. and for a vet. minimum....
But in all seriousness... I'm not a draft expert but I think he'll go high. If I have a high pick... I'll draft an O-lineman... D-lineman, Corner, and a WR before a running back on this team.
Clinton Portis is not the problem... I don't understand how people are so quick to forget that he's an amazing all round back. With that being said... goodnight-
If CP is still a great RB, then I wish he would start showing us again.
RobH4413
10-30-2007, 04:37 AM
If CP is still a great RB, then I wish he would start showing us again.
Walter Payton couldn't run with this o-line.
Luxorreb
10-30-2007, 04:49 AM
NOONE could run with this OLINE. Pats line was incredible against us. Maroney averaged 5.4 yds per carry and Faulk with 6.4. Portis went 11 for 27 and Betts 3 for 9. I think even Samuels has sucked. Pete Kendall and Rabach responsible for any stability Campbell has had to hide behind. We need OL and we need it now. Janson isn't young. Fabini and Wade not the answer. Let's all take a deep breath and remember the HOGS. We need HOGS not dirtbags!!!
KLHJ2
10-30-2007, 05:38 AM
So it is obvious that the consensus is to draft an entire OL. While I do agree that the Oline is desimated, is that really the answer? We all want wins now. That is what is posted all over these boards. If we draft an OL it is going to take a while for them to gel and develop. If the olinemen do pan out we are looking at another season or 2 before they reach their potential. Could we as fans stomache possible worse play from the Oline for a couple of more years?
I do not think we would. As soon as we do not get the desired results we will be all over this forum talking about how we should have added a good, veteran, Olinemen through free agency. Then we would say how we should have drafted the latest and greatest stud at every other position that was available at the time.
The rest of this season and possibly next, the guys that we have are our best option when healthy. (Normal Starters)
Frankly, it is too soon to be talking about our teams needs for the draft. Last season we all thought that we needed a new D line. As it turned out we needed a new middle linebacker and an upgraded secondary.
This is a tough decision that will be made during the offseason and I am glad that I do not have to make it. I feel that Portis is still one of the better backs in the NFL and that the OL is not really helping him. At the same time I do feel that he has lost his burst.
In my opinion I think that we should address the OL through the 1st round of the draft and FA, and keep Portis.
With the rest of the picks I would just take the best player available without regard for the position that they play. With this strategy you develop a team of good football players as opposed to a group of specialists.
However, it is still too soon to be talking about the draft.
billyharless
10-30-2007, 05:50 AM
In my opinion I think that we should address the OL through the 1st round of the draft and FA, and keep Portis.
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If CP doesn't do anything for us this season, we need to consider our options with him for next season. His life span for a RB in the NFL may have already peaked and we may never get anything better out of him, regardless of the O-Line.
KLHJ2
10-30-2007, 05:53 AM
He is our best pass blocker and he can run the football. I would hate to see him go. HAHAHAHAHA!
dmek25
10-30-2007, 05:56 AM
enough already. this weeks game has produced some of the most ridiculous threads ever
billyharless
10-30-2007, 05:59 AM
enough already. this weeks game has produced some of the most ridiculous threads ever
What is ridiculous about this thread? Im sorry if you disagree but feel free to voice a different opinion. That is what the thread is for.