Until we have both an Offensive line and Defensive line we will suck....

We can't freakin' pass protect and we can't rush the passer. Nothing else matters if we can't accomplish either. The f'ing Ravens won that game in the first 5 minutes of that game. We suck.............
I couldn't agree more. Sign the petition (http://dcprosportsreport.com/?p=2087). Yes, really.

Is it just me, or did it seem like Campbell had more time to throw when Samuels and Jansen were on the side line?

I think that may have been because at that point the Ravens were pulling back on all the blitzing and were in more of a prevent mode.

What is up with Chad Rinehart, is he any good? Hopefully he will turn out ok, if that is the case then that will be 2 possible starters for the OL in 2 years-along with Heyer, who just fell in the skins laps....Just trying to stay positive....

The DL on the other hand I cant recall the last time they drafted or picked up a decent undrafted rookie.....

Didn't really hear too many complaints about the OL while we were 6-2. As the season is wearing on the OL is growing old before our eyes, that's what often happens over the course of a season with 30+ year old players across the OL (Samuels included). As their skills diminish they make errors in technique. IMO the FO was hoping the OL could hold up for this year to reload for 2009.

Bottom line is; we will have a bunch of cap freed up this off-season, we have our 1st & 3rd round picks, we have the skill players in place, Samuels should be serviceable for 2009, Rinehardt should be able to step in for Kendall, Randy Thomas will be fine, Heyer should be average at RT, Jansen will be a solid utility back-up. We need a C and either a top-notch LG or T from either the draft or FA. I've mentioned this before, I think Buges will retire after this season.

For the Defense, the secondary appears to be solid with Rogers emergence as a solid CB, Hall should be able to be re-signed and hopefully stay on the "straight & narrow". We need a RDE, a DT that can generate a pass rush, and an OLB (and also the winning lottery numbers).

What is up with Chad Rinehart, is he any good? Hopefully he will turn out ok, if that is the case then that will be 2 possible starters for the OL in 2 years-along with Heyer, who just fell in the skins laps....Just trying to stay positive....

The DL on the other hand I cant recall the last time they drafted or picked up a decent undrafted rookie.....

Golston, Montgomery, Alexander, Chris Wilson had 4 sacks last year, Rob Jackson saw some action yesterday

Golston, Montgomery, Alexander, Chris Wilson had 4 sacks last year, Rob Jackson saw some action yesterdayThose are all servicable players, but we really need a stud DL who can disrupt opposing offenses continuously. Having such a player will make our servicable players that much better. I know Reggie Whites don't grow on trees, but we need a D-lineman like that in the worst way.

Those are all servicable players, but we really need a stud DL who can disrupt opposing offenses continuously. Having such a player will make our servicable players that much better. I know Reggie Whites don't grow on trees, but we need a D-lineman like that in the worst way.

Well I think Montgomery has the potential to be that guy, and Griffin was that guy though I think his better days are behind him now.

But the point is we have several players who are solid so I don't think depth is the issue. It's more so what you say, where's the difference maker?

Didn't really hear too many complaints about the OL while we were 6-2. As the season is wearing on the OL is growing old before our eyes, that's what often happens over the course of a season with 30+ year old players across the OL (Samuels included). As their skills diminish they make errors in technique. IMO the FO was hoping the OL could hold up for this year to reload for 2009.

Bottom line is; we will have a bunch of cap freed up this off-season, we have our 1st & 3rd round picks, we have the skill players in place, Samuels should be serviceable for 2009, Rinehardt should be able to step in for Kendall, Randy Thomas will be fine, Heyer should be average at RT, Jansen will be a solid utility back-up. We need a C and either a top-notch LG or T from either the draft or FA. I've mentioned this before, I think Buges will retire after this season.

For the Defense, the secondary appears to be solid with Rogers emergence as a solid CB, Hall should be able to be re-signed and hopefully stay on the "straight & narrow". We need a RDE, a DT that can generate a pass rush, and an OLB (and also the winning lottery numbers).

Alot of need w/ only a 1st and 3rd and a FA or two.

How much more athletic did the Raven's D line look vs ours? It's laughable to even compare. The Steelers? The Giants? We're not in the same league, but now we know this.

Our D is solid. Our line can stop the run, typically. They just can't get to the QB. That is a big problem.

are there any appealing free agent O or D linemen this offseason???