Orakpo and Carriker Done for Season

So...where do we look to fill the two open roster spots? Actually, I think there should be three spots open i.e. Banks has no place on an NFL roster.

Given Garcon's lagging injury and questionable recovery, Morgan not cutting it as a starter, and Robinson struggling to catch the long ball, I would definitely bring in a WR at this point. Plaxico would immediately be our best endzone target.

On defense, really nobody can replace Rak, but we probably need to bolster the roster with depth...?

ugh, losing Rak is gonna hurt.

I honestly dont think the drop off between orakpo and jackson/wilson is THAT big. Same with Carriker and Jenkins. What concerns me is the drop off between Jenkins, Jackson, Wilson, and the guys behind THEM. Instead of rotating 2nd stringers in hte starting lineup throughout the game, we're going to be rotating guys that probably shouldnt even be a gameday roster.

Game over. End of playoff hopes.

:nono:

Dammit. Orakpo and the training staff really need to refocus on flexibility. Two muscle tears in two seasons. I get it, strength is important for football players, but doesn't help much if the muscles aren't flexible enough to prevent tearing.

So...where do we look to fill the two open roster spots? Actually, I think there should be three spots open i.e. Banks has no place on an NFL roster.

Given Garcon's lagging injury and questionable recovery, Morgan not cutting it as a starter, and Robinson struggling to catch the long ball, I would definitely bring in a WR at this point. Plaxico would immediately be our best endzone target.

On defense, really nobody can replace Rak, but we probably need to bolster the roster with depth...?

How on earth are you questioning Morgan and Robinson. Both are VERY good wide receivers. WR is one place where we dont need to add anyone. Its easily our deepest, most talented position group.

as i mentioned in a previous thread, RAK is starting to look like just another guy thats got talent but cant stay healthy. SUCKShe's only missed 1 game prior to this injury. i think we've seen the best he has to offer. we know what to expect from him: roughly 10 sacks / 50-60 tackles / a few forced fumbles / and a few passes defensed - per season

Good teams have depth. In year 3 of the Shannahan era I dont think the skins have the depth they need to weather these storms. I am hoping for big things from Jenkins, Rak is a huge loss.

he's only missed 1 game prior to this injury. i think we've seen the best he has to offer. we know what to expect from him: roughly 10 sacks / 50-60 tackles / a few forced fumbles / and a few passes defensed - per season

Pro Bowl caliber play, basically.

Crap in a basket....

Problem is Carter isn't a 3-4 LB, been down that road already with him.

We've been down that road, but it wasnt that bad. He wasnt ideal, but he was certainly serviceable. And he left on good terms. I'd rather bring him in than some other random veteran free agent. We'll probably just upgrade someone from the practice squad.