Positions Which Need to Be Addressed

hooskins · 10-31-2011, 12:48 PM

Regardless of how we do it (free agency or draft) the roster is weak and needs to be revamped before next year. What are the positions the Skins need to address during the offseason? (I hate talking next season so early, but I think it is a better way to analyze the situation instead of calling for blood). These are my positions of focus, in order of importance:

QB
OL (I guess G and RT first)
CB
ILB
S
WR (I actually think we are pretty good in terms of WR, we just need to give them some more time)

MTK · 10-31-2011, 12:50 PM

All starts with QB.

SmootSmack · 10-31-2011, 12:54 PM

Agreed. First and foremost is QB. The rest is, in my opinion, way down the priorities list by comparison

Ruhskins · 10-31-2011, 12:55 PM

As Matty says, it all starts with the QB. Honestly, the defense can stay the way it is. I feel that the team has been focusing too much on the defense. Let that side of the ball get used to each other and get completely healthy. We can pick up depth for that side, but that's about it. I don't think they are perfect, but this team HAS to focus on building the offense.

We need a franchise QB, we need to add solid depth to the offensive line, and possibly find a starting RT if Brown continues to screw up. I really don't know about the WR position. We may have some good talent in the young players we have, and hopefully improving the line and the QB could help with that unit.

Personally, I don't want to see any big time spending on the defense, it has got to stop. This team has had a lackluster offense for way too long.

firstdown · 10-31-2011, 12:58 PM

QB and OL. As seen yesterday we have no depth along the OL which we need to protect who ever we get for a QB.

mooby · 10-31-2011, 01:03 PM

I pretty much concur with your rankings Hoo. I'm just gonna run down the list here.

QB - Please put our first round draft pick to good use Mike S., and also feel free to package up picks and move up if the guy you want is available. Priority numero uno.

RB - We're good. It doesn't matter who the back is, it matters who's blocking for him

FB - We're good.

WR - We could use an upgrade here, but definitely not as high a priority as other areas.

Offensive line -We need better depth. Also could use a new starting right tackle IMO, anybody else watch Jammal Brown get pancaked by the d-lineman yesterday?

He can stay as depth if he wants

TE - We're good.

DL - JJ will be back, which helps, but I haven't seen enough good out of Cofield to want to believe he's the long term solution. Not as high a priority as others though.

Linebackers - We're fine at OLB, but we could use an upgrade next to Fletch in the middle, and we also need to start preparing for the day when Fletch is gone too.

CB - We could definitely use an upgrade here. DC if it's Wilson or Hall gone, but at least one of them needs to be replaced. I'd venture it's Hall, because they probably don't want to give up on a guy they just signed this year.

S - We have bigger problems. What happened to the Landry of the first half last year? Is it him or Haslett that has had to adjust to cover other deficiencies in the d?

K - We're good.

P - We're definitely good.

KR/PR - Banks finally broke out a little yesterday, hopefully it leads to better things next week.

Whomever is blocking for the field goal unit - get your shit together. Gano's kick could've been a little higher yesterday but kicking a field goal isn't a one man show, and so far this year we have had a lot of special teams gaffes.

SFREDSKIN · 10-31-2011, 01:16 PM

Needs in critical order:

QB
CB
G
C
MLB
RT

Alvin Walton · 10-31-2011, 01:26 PM

Yep....QB and OL in that order.

What doesnt help us is that next years free agent crop is fairly vacant of decent OL guys.

Top 50 – 2012 NFL Free Agents

CultBrennan59 · 10-31-2011, 01:43 PM

Like I said in another post, If you get a QB and you hit on the right one, all of a sudden all those other problems are not so bad and go away.

Sonny9TD · 10-31-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Yep....QB and OL in that order.

What doesnt help us is that next years free agent crop is fairly vacant of decent OL guys.

Top 50 – 2012 NFL Free Agents

I think the line comes first. The QB play would improve because of it but the line want get better with a different QB. But that is not to say if we could get A great QB and the situation presented itself then by all means. But again offensive lineman would also help the running game which a QB would not. I would take the Hogs over a different QB any day.

Both positions are hard to acquire but in our circumstance we should start with the line and control the line of scrimmage. We have one lineman who is above average. Trent Williams. No others and no depth. The decision is an easy one if you really want to rebuild. A new set of "Hogs" would make any QB or RB serviceable.

I agree with OL free agents not helping our cause enough. We should draft them.

Ruhskins · 10-31-2011, 01:58 PM

I don't understand how any defensive position can be among the top three needs on this team. I think we could always find depth on defense, but as a unit they just need to improve on somethings. I think having a competent offense will cure any defensive ailments. As much as I've criticized the defense, they constantly have to play the short field, spend a lot time on the field, and they rarely get to play with the lead.

TheMalcolmConnection · 10-31-2011, 01:59 PM

And if we go QB this year, I REALLY want one to work out for once. I don't want serviceable, I don't want a bust, I want to get someone who can be an above average starter for us for years.

Sure, that's obvious, but it's been SO long.

BigHairedAristocrat · 10-31-2011, 02:00 PM

first and foremost is OL. Our starters arent all that good and we have zero depth there. 2nd is QB.

skinsfaninok · 10-31-2011, 02:01 PM

Qb x2

skinsfaninok · 10-31-2011, 02:03 PM

QB
WR
OL

Are our top 3 BY Far.. We have no talent at WR it's crazy to think we can win games with these guys we have now

10-31-2011, 12:48 PM	#1
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Positions Which Need to Be Addressed Regardless of how we do it (free agency or draft) the roster is weak and needs to be revamped before next year. What are the positions the Skins need to address during the offseason? (I hate talking next season so early, but I think it is a better way to analyze the situation instead of calling for blood). These are my positions of focus, in order of importance: QB OL (I guess G and RT first) CB ILB S WR (I actually think we are pretty good in terms of WR, we just need to give them some more time) __________________ Vacancy

10-31-2011, 12:50 PM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,504	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed All starts with QB. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-31-2011, 12:54 PM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed Agreed. First and foremost is QB. The rest is, in my opinion, way down the priorities list by comparison __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-31-2011, 12:55 PM	#4
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,340	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed As Matty says, it all starts with the QB. Honestly, the defense can stay the way it is. I feel that the team has been focusing too much on the defense. Let that side of the ball get used to each other and get completely healthy. We can pick up depth for that side, but that's about it. I don't think they are perfect, but this team HAS to focus on building the offense. We need a franchise QB, we need to add solid depth to the offensive line, and possibly find a starting RT if Brown continues to screw up. I really don't know about the WR position. We may have some good talent in the young players we have, and hopefully improving the line and the QB could help with that unit. Personally, I don't want to see any big time spending on the defense, it has got to stop. This team has had a lackluster offense for way too long. __________________ R.I.P. #21

10-31-2011, 12:58 PM	#5
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed QB and OL. As seen yesterday we have no depth along the OL which we need to protect who ever we get for a QB.

10-31-2011, 01:03 PM	#6
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed I pretty much concur with your rankings Hoo. I'm just gonna run down the list here. QB - Please put our first round draft pick to good use Mike S., and also feel free to package up picks and move up if the guy you want is available. Priority numero uno. RB - We're good. It doesn't matter who the back is, it matters who's blocking for him FB - We're good. WR - We could use an upgrade here, but definitely not as high a priority as other areas. Offensive line -We need better depth. Also could use a new starting right tackle IMO, anybody else watch Jammal Brown get pancaked by the d-lineman yesterday? He can stay as depth if he wants TE - We're good. DL - JJ will be back, which helps, but I haven't seen enough good out of Cofield to want to believe he's the long term solution. Not as high a priority as others though. Linebackers - We're fine at OLB, but we could use an upgrade next to Fletch in the middle, and we also need to start preparing for the day when Fletch is gone too. CB - We could definitely use an upgrade here. DC if it's Wilson or Hall gone, but at least one of them needs to be replaced. I'd venture it's Hall, because they probably don't want to give up on a guy they just signed this year. S - We have bigger problems. What happened to the Landry of the first half last year? Is it him or Haslett that has had to adjust to cover other deficiencies in the d? K - We're good. P - We're definitely good. KR/PR - Banks finally broke out a little yesterday, hopefully it leads to better things next week. Whomever is blocking for the field goal unit - get your shit together. Gano's kick could've been a little higher yesterday but kicking a field goal isn't a one man show, and so far this year we have had a lot of special teams gaffes. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

10-31-2011, 01:16 PM	#7
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed Needs in critical order: QB CB G C MLB RT __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

10-31-2011, 01:26 PM	#8
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed Yep....QB and OL in that order. What doesnt help us is that next years free agent crop is fairly vacant of decent OL guys. Top 50 – 2012 NFL Free Agents __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

10-31-2011, 01:43 PM	#9
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed Like I said in another post, If you get a QB and you hit on the right one, all of a sudden all those other problems are not so bad and go away. __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

10-31-2011, 01:58 PM	#11
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,340	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed I don't understand how any defensive position can be among the top three needs on this team. I think we could always find depth on defense, but as a unit they just need to improve on somethings. I think having a competent offense will cure any defensive ailments. As much as I've criticized the defense, they constantly have to play the short field, spend a lot time on the field, and they rarely get to play with the lead. __________________ R.I.P. #21

10-31-2011, 01:59 PM	#12
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed And if we go QB this year, I REALLY want one to work out for once. I don't want serviceable, I don't want a bust, I want to get someone who can be an above average starter for us for years. Sure, that's obvious, but it's been SO long. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

10-31-2011, 02:00 PM	#13
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,712	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed first and foremost is OL. Our starters arent all that good and we have zero depth there. 2nd is QB. __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

10-31-2011, 02:01 PM	#14
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,129	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed Qb x2 __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

10-31-2011, 02:03 PM	#15
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,129	Re: Positions Which Need to Be Addressed QB WR OL Are our top 3 BY Far.. We have no talent at WR it's crazy to think we can win games with these guys we have now __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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