Is it finally time to rebuild??

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Bucket

What corners in these league actually play shutdown? That word is overused, and misunderstood imo..

I see "shutdown" corners give up receptions like everyone else. It's a passing league now, and to just find two CB's who can perform at a high level, and make plays is a good thing imo.

I think we have a pretty strong bunch at CB, but severly lack at safety and linebacker. I think we need to keep what we have at CB, and work on putting some more talent/depth at those other two positions on the field. Don't even get me started on Dline. We need alot of help in that department, but maybe we can sacrifice some skill there if we add 2 more stud LB's.

I understand that the gain from grabbing a quality safety(which incidentally, could have been address by forgoing Donovan F. McNabb) is more than improving our corner situation, but even so, that doesn't mean when have "enough" of them. It just means we can tread water with these guys longer than at other positions. However, if we can draft a young one who could be elite, we'd be damned not to try and take that chance.

If you aren't satifsfied with shutdown, how about "complete". Springs was the last corner who could actually both cover and get some interceptions. Well, Rogers played lights out in 2008, but has NEVER returned to that form even though he still can cover. He gives giant ass cushions that lets opponents move the chains and either makes winning more difficult or help cause a loss with his dropped picks. Reeks of mediocrity or just a bit above mediocre.

Hall, is the riverboat gambler. He punishes shit qbs, but decent qbs and better have a field day with him more often than not. You know he's going to win a few times, but you also know that he's going to "lose" a few. He gave the Cowboys three points, which proved to be the difference. Just like Rogers, being slightly above mediocre is not enough.

Rogers is more than likely going to enter the "depreciation phase" once he hits 33, which is very soon. Hall can't carry the load now and is going to be roasted more and more once his athleticism starts going bye-bye.