GTripp0012
04-26-2009, 07:39 PM
After Caldwell got taken before we picked in the third, it really didn't make much sense to take a flyer on a lineman. If we had identified a hole, the proper move would have been to aggressively try to move up from the third round for a guy like William Beatty at the back end of round two.
Once the opportunity passed, it would have been bad to hopelessly chase an offensive linemen. We could have taken Oher or Mack, but since we didn't, the proper move is to re-focus on the development of the young talent we already have on our line (plus a priority UDFA).
Lotus
04-26-2009, 07:42 PM
After Caldwell got taken before we picked in the third, it really didn't make much sense to take a flyer on a lineman. If we had identified a hole, the proper move would have been to aggressively try to move up from the third round for a guy like William Beatty at the back end of round two.
Once the opportunity passed, it would have been bad to hopelessly chase an offensive linemen. We could have taken Oher or Mack, but since we didn't, the proper move is to re-focus on the development of the young talent we already have on our line (plus a priority UDFA).
That's not a bad way of looking at it.
Perhaps as well we have improved the offense by providing it with shorter fields to work with, provided by a stouter defense.
After Caldwell got taken before we picked in the third, it really didn't make much sense to take a flyer on a lineman. If we had identified a hole, the proper move would have been to aggressively try to move up from the third round for a guy like William Beatty at the back end of round two.
Once the opportunity passed, it would have been bad to hopelessly chase an offensive linemen. We could have taken Oher or Mack, but since we didn't, the proper move is to re-focus on the development of the young talent we already have on our line (plus a priority UDFA).
You're making too much sense.
It's more fun to just rip on the FO.
Lotus
04-26-2009, 07:50 PM
If we just get Mike Williams to beef up a little, he can play the entire OL by himself.
theJBexperience
04-26-2009, 07:52 PM
Harris may be one of those guys who gets better just by leaving Oakland. Plus we would have him primarily at RT, which is less demanding than the LT that he played in Oakland.
As for Williams, see his updated thread. The dude currently weighs 410 pounds!
Like Stuart Schweigert?
tryfuhl
04-26-2009, 07:53 PM
I guess it's a sign they are comfortable with the current group.
Just like every other year.
CRedskinsRule
04-26-2009, 07:54 PM
Joe Bugel is shaking his head and I am too.
:doh:
Hey Trample,
Honestly, I think the draft filled 2 of the 3 need areas. I know we still gotta get the OL right, but remember for the first half of the year they held their own. we get better depth from FA, including Dockery, and we should be ok. I think everyone is counting on the offense to come together somewhat this year. I am sure Buges is getting his input heard.
CRedskinsRule
04-26-2009, 07:55 PM
2 more till our draft is finished. Quick thoughts on what position we take?
tryfuhl
04-26-2009, 07:55 PM
I am calling it now PICK 243 - HOF BOOKEND RT - 12 YEAR STARTER
;)
haha, yeah there was really no need past the 3rd round for people to get worked up about it
tryfuhl
04-26-2009, 07:56 PM
2 more till our draft is finished. Quick thoughts on what position we take?
something random, not like we're drafting for need
we're next