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04-26-2010, 12:00 PM | #1 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
I would say OT and FS. We also need a change of pace RB that can take it to the house...but I am hoping Alridge can become that.
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04-26-2010, 12:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
I would def have to say our biggest need is WR. Our O-line is not good, but in my mind we only have one HUGE hole on it and that is the RT position. Williams, Dock, Rabach are not really worrying too many people. I feel that between Hicks and Rinehart (and maybe williams) that position will be serviceable. But Heyer (and maybe williams) will be a problem on the right. One problem on the O-line is a problem, but is manageable with extra support (TE/RB help). 4/5 positions are not a big problem on our O-line, but our WR corps is in complete shambles. There should be at least 3 serviceable players when we only have 1 (Moss). And he is not dominant enough to make up for lack of play from the other receivers, he is serviceable, not good. While playing in all 16 games last season he ranked 29th in receiving and 69th in touchdowns. Any decent number one receiver should easily break 1,000 yards when playing all the games. More pathetic though is that neither Thomas or Kelly got 25 yards a game. Our WR corps is a joke. No gamebreaker, and possibly the worst depth in the league (yea I said it).
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04-26-2010, 12:08 PM | #3 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
The Redskins did the one thing that many educated fans have been yearning for the past few years, fill needs. Artis Hicks was brought in to start at RT, many observers considered him the top back up lineman in the league.
The Oline now has depth at every position: LT: T. Williams, Heyer LG: Dockery, Lichtensteiger,Cook C: Rabach, E.Williams RG: M.Williams, Rinehart, Fanaika RT: Hicks, Selvish As well as other training camp fodder. We needed young special teams guys we got a returner in Austin and special teamer in Riley. Qb is good with McNabb, Grossman, Brennan, Bartel and reportedly Daryll Clark. I feel our only needs as of now is a WR, possibly TO and Linebacker depth that can cover hopefully Thomas. As well as a coverage FS possiblty Sharper or Chris McAilister if he can convert easily.
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04-26-2010, 12:33 PM | #5 | |
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By the way, who is Fanaika? If Alen Faneca, don't bet on him coming here. I'd bet 20 teams would want him at least and he's not the best fit for Shanahan's system.
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04-26-2010, 12:28 PM | #6 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
i would really like to see an upgrade at FS. WR corps will hopefully improve with a better quarterback, bolstered oline, and talented offensive coordinator. We could use a legit RT, too.
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04-26-2010, 12:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
I'd say RT and then PK. I wouldn't mind if we signed Flozell to come in and play RT for a couple of years while Capers develops. I don't understand why this franchise continues to ignore the PK position. With as many close games as we've played over the past decade, a good to great PK is the difference between 1-2 games per year. Are we really comfortable with Graham Gano and Justin Medlock?
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04-26-2010, 12:40 PM | #8 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
^Paul Fanaika... as many have said Cook is too large to be at center. not true?
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04-26-2010, 12:46 PM | #9 |
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He's probably BETTER off playing in the middle as he's not that mobile. All of his scouting reports applaud his "natural knee bending" so I think that takes care of his height.
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04-26-2010, 12:40 PM | #10 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
If a 3-4 is the base, I think ILB is the most glaring potential weakness on this team. Fletcher & Rocky are both not ideal 3-4 ILBs. I don't know what to expect of them in that role. Both could be gone easily next year. We only have Blades and a rookie 4th rounder as depth.
O line is still a concern overall. RT is still a weak spot, but I feel better that they've got Hicks as #1 on the depth chart. Heyer might be really motivated to improve & get a contract, so RT might be decent as is. I am always surprised that there's no love on here for Kareem Moore at FS. I thought he played well when given a chance. I wouldn't be surprised if he starts this year. I just don't see safety as a position of need compared to others. |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
1. Until proven otherwise, OL is our top need. Williams is, hopefully, starting caliber on day one but we have only two established starting level O-Line guys - Rabach and Dockery. Everything else along the line is conjecture. Another solid and established starter (Fanaca, J. Brown) would at least ratchet down the speculative nature of next year's line. Until proven otherwise or until we aquire proven talent, our line is still our biggest question mark.
2. I almost agree with GTripp, our RB's are all guys past their prime - but I don't think this is the primary need.. I think in tandem, they can get the job done, but yes, these guys are all now stop gaps. Unlike the line, at least they have shown they can get it done. The league has a history of backs who have had mini-revivals in their later careers. Maybe lightning strikes. 3. Inside LB - for the 3-4 who do we have? Fletcher and who else? Blades? maybe. Not convinced he is an everydown LB. Granted, Fletch is key in more ways than just position, but if he goes down, our inside presence is pretty much shot.
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04-26-2010, 01:08 PM | #13 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
Adalius Thomas released by Patriots.
Source: New England Patriots release linebacker Adalius Thomas - ESPN Boston Any chance we trade a 30 yrs+ 4-3 DE (Carter) and pick up a 30 yrs + OLB that may fit our scheme better? His salary is around 5 mill. |
04-26-2010, 01:16 PM | #14 | |
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04-26-2010, 01:09 PM | #15 |
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Re: What is the team's biggest need after the draft?
OT, Guard, ILB, RB, FS.
Right Tackle - We need a starting caliber Right Tackle and a decent/young developmental back up. Did we pick him up this weekend in the draft or UDFA? Time will tell. Guard - We have to get younger at this position. Mike Williams should not be our starter or ideally should not be on our roster. Derek Dockery is not ideal speed wise for this scheme, he could stand to be replaced sooner rather than later. ILB - Fletch is getting up there in age and this rookie is still an unproven commodity. We need a starter and depth. Where will HB Blades play inside or outside backer? RB - We are old and injury prone. Are the young backups worthy of being on our team? FS - Will LaRon Landry bounce back from a terrible 2009? We need quality depth. I think quality depth in general was a serious problem besides the obvious holes in our starting lineup. |
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