(04-16-2020, 09:28 AM)Talented Kalamari Wrote: Here it is: another offseason thread. This one seems rather important to me however, so I’ll join in on the fun.
This team has plenty of needs. Everything ranging from interior D-Line, Defensive backs, Depth on the roster, and uncertainty at the TE position. With that being said, the one group that I left out is of utmost importance - the offensive line.
Not too different from the group of guys who played relatively well in 2017.. an offense that excelled in run-blocking and pounding the rock. A couple of tweaks and this group finds itself seeking a new identity in 2020 .. a running back who has proven to be effective, but may not be quite The workhorse that we once thought he was. A young scrappy QB, who can extend plays. A group of Tight Ends who can’t seem to keep from getting flipped on their heads. A group of young WRs, hungry for NFL stardom..
I believe that it is in our best interest to draft an OT. I like Jedrick Willis Jr., RT from Bama. He excels in run blocking and has battled against numerous NFL level prospects in the SEC. I believe that we can replace Cam with him, possibly move Cam inside and ditch somebody like Norwell or Cann.
It is extremely important for Minshew’s development as a QB that we protect him.. Let’s take the extra steps to do what this team hasn’t done in over a decade - build from the trenches.
Sorry, meant to put this in the College thread.
I can't vehemently disagree with you. Minor quibbles at best.
I can make arguments for drafting other positions, but I can't say that drafting T at 9 is unjustified. Even though I would have a preference of Wirfs or Thomas (based upon demonstrated ability to play LT) over Wills, I can't completely oppose the Wills pick if only because I remain unconvinced in Jawaan Taylor (though I would hate spending a 2nd rounder and a top ten pick on RT in successive years).
Of the top tier Ts, the only one I have major misgivings over at this point is Becton. But I would at least understand why they made the pick. I would hold my nose and hope for the best...and hope like hell I was wrong in my evaluation of Becton. But I could give them credit for trying to upgrade such an important position.
(04-16-2020, 09:50 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: I think our number one offseason priority needs to be stopping the run. When we lost 5 games in a row last year, the main thing that happened was, we could not stop the run at all. If we can't stop the run, that puts enormous pressure on the offense to make up for it.
So the first question has to be, have we done enough yet to stop the run.
Five straight games allowing 200+ yards rushing.
Ugh.
I just threw up in my mouth a little just typing that.
Worst to 1st. Curse Reversed!
