(12-12-2021, 05:53 PM)Firesky Wrote: We need Offensive Line, badly. The lack of Receivers, for the time being I can live without.
My main takeaway is this: From an identity standpoint, & overall approach to roster construction, this team has been chasing the formula of 2017 when they SHOULD be chasing the formula of 2007!!!!! That team lacked playmakers at WR, had a consistent TE threat in Lewis, and a 2 headed rushing attack behind a road grading Offensive line with a great interior and just above average play at the tackle spots from Barnes & Pashos. On Defense they had great CB play in Mathis, solid Safety play, a deep and consistent LB core and a DLine that could stuff the run but was a little lean on pure pass rush.
On This team has a lot of similar pieces to the 2007 team. Robinson & Etienne can be that 2 headed rushing attack. Dan Arnold is a consistent Receiving threat (with better hands but less blocking) like a prime Marcedes Lewis was. Cam Robinson is like a very rich man's Khalif Barnes. On Defense Shaq Griffin can fill the Rashean Mathis role but not quite on 'shean's level, Tyson Campbell seems to be growing into a Brian Williams type player at the other Corner spot, and Josh Allen is the edge threat that the 2007 team lacked, I still think our DT's can be on the level of the 2007 squads but our LB corps overall is rather weak and is the main problem with the Defense.
In short, we should try and build a team in the mold of the 2007 Jags, and throw all our resources into getting Offensive Line, & LInebackers. Wide Receiver and Pass Rusher are still needs but I think this team won't be able to be effective until there is a massive influx of talent in those 2 areas.
From both a tlant and contractual standpoint, you can argue OL should be the top priority of this team. I thought, drafting TL aside, that OL should have been our top draft priority this past offseason
Cam Robinson has been less than stellar throughout his stay here, though this year represents improvement for him. He is playing on a one year franchise tag.
Norwell has played well generally despite his vomit inducing play today, but negotiated his contract so he can be a free agent after this year.
Brandon Linder has played well for us, but is getting up in age and can not stay healthy.
Cann hasn't been that good, and I think he's gone after this year anyway because I think the team will stick with Bartch another year.
Taylor has been absolutely horrid.
(12-12-2021, 07:46 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Bucky Brooks on 1010 saying he's never seen an offense play this atrociously and doesn't know what to tell Jags fans. That's from someone who is usually upbeat and has a discussion for everything.
We're more rock bottom than in the Gus Bradley era, and I didn't think that would ever be possible.
Me either.
As I have said before, normally, I emphasize patience when it comes to new coaches.
But there are way too many red flags to justify keeping UM another year.
Worst to 1st. Curse Reversed!
