Interior oline is biggest need by far. Ideally we could find either starter or quality depth in free agency and then two immediate starters in the draft. Assuming we get a 3rd round comp, we'll have three picks in first three rounds. To get immediate starters 2 of those 3 would need to be lineman. Said this on the draft thread, as of now it feels like there will be a number of quality lineman falling to bottom of 1st round. I think we could have the chance of trading back in first round, picking up an extra day 2 pick, and still getting an immediate starter in the 1st.

Next biggest need is dlineman. Need impact starter at DT and could use pass rushing depth. Would love to get an extra day 2 draft pick as mentioned above in order to address both d line needs.

I'm torn about ridley. Said in his thread it's a tough scenario. Good player but not a true #1. Too many dropped balls and miss routes. Would hate to use the 2nd round pick and eat away at cap space that could be used for bigger needs. But giving up a 3rd for a one year rental would be very disappointing as well. I'm actually not as worried about the wr core if zay and kirk are healthy. What we need is a true speed guy that threatens teams down the field.

Finally we need an overall philosophical change. We need to be far more physical on the line. Not just better players but more physical and aggressive. We're just too soft. I don't want us to draft athletic lineman that could move as much as much as I want guys that will physically dominate and overpower the opponent. And in a similar vein, I want to see playcalling that will do the same. No horizontal, less quick passing. Want to see downhill running, play action passing, deeper dropbacks. Offense is too finesse.

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