Addressing a real need

I like the recieving corp as well, though they may not be spectacular or that one standout, I can't figure out why Darnerian or is it Darcarian like Spurrier used to call him, can't be that red zone threat. How many times did Spurrier use that little out with McCants inside the 10 and put 6 on the board. He seems to me to be a possession receiver and even has some speed to get down field.

Is the guy a basket case, attitude problems, to worried about his singing career? I'm lost to the lack of use of him besides the special teams, but as poor as we were in the red zone. I would definitely consider bringing him in along with cooley a threat in the red zone and use betts to somewhat power the middle. Little triple threat action.

I see the point about having a WR corps. However, to play devil's advocate, I wonder what Donovan McNabb would tell you about it not being important to have a go-to-receiver. He was a good QB before TO, but when TO came around, his statistics ALL skyrocketed. I think that kind of addition would/could really upgrade our offensive attack. A good passrushing DE would help but I don't think it would significantly upgrade our D, especially with LaVar returning. We can now attack off the edges with both of our OLBs.

So I guess my point is, if we have any chance at Mike Williams, we should jump at it. But Merriman is a pretty good consolation prize; some people think he has the tools to be a Julius Peppers type of player with his freakish athleticism. Also, the Cowboys want him badly so it would be nice to screw them over.

I completely agree with that statement. If Williams is there, he's worth the chance. Again, I say what was our strength last year? Defense. What, if any, position do we need a major upgrade at? Wide receiver. So if we have a shot at Williams, I say take it.

merriman is really small for a DE, hes a tweener, probably best suited for the outside LB in a 3-4 scheme. i dont think right now he can be a 3 down player at DE, just a situational pass rusher until he ads some bulk

We need both a CB and a WR before a DE. I think we'll have a shot at a stud WR and we should take him. If we don't then there are still some quality CBs we could go after. I don't think any of the DEs or CBs are stud quality but here are some who will be good players.

I'd still go WR if we keep the #9 pick.

I just don't see DE as huge need. It would be nice, but the D was just fine last year without a superstar pass rusher.

Getting LaVar back should help improve our pass rush options, as well the continued development of Clemons.

Yeah we have three real options with that pick. WR, CB or trade. None of the DEs offer the value needed at 9 I don't think. Gotta get value with your pick always. Glad we don't have a top 3 choice...it is going to be hard for those teams to get value up there this year. Seems like an awful weak draft at the top this year. The 7-9 type players are just as good if not better. It's all abut team needs this year.

That's right. I forgot about Clemons. He is FAST. I can't wait to see him used more.

I still think WR is the biggest need on the team. Ramsey is not Tom Brady...he needs a serious playmaker at WR to make this offense work.


Nah I don't think it's the biggest need now, but we certainly could use another big time threat! I believe we need to make sure our offensive and defensive lines are solid.

Anybody feel the need for us to go after a good TE?

A good blocking TE. What I mean by that, someone we can pick up in the later rounds that would be a great blocking back and catch the occassional pass.

Yeah, definitely a solid blocker, but someone who isn't afraid to catch a pass or two! Wow, if we could turn back time and bring Clint Diddier....but I would be happy with a Donny Warren as well.