(04-24-2024, 09:52 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote: I just can't wrap my mind around the fact that people don't see O-line as THE biggest need in this draft. We have 4 significant guys in that room right now who need an upgrade-level replacement for 2025. Adding little guys with high draft capital to a team with this roster is adding a Carbon Fiber wing to a Honda Civic.

We obviously have 2 areas (at least) of disagreement regarding this draft.The Sweat issue we have covered and our differences are really not big about him. The same cannot be said about the order of team needs. Cornerback is the greatest need, because I have little confidence that Darby can play an entire season without injury causing him to miss several games and there are no other corners on the roster that have proven they are capable of starting. The current offensive line will not ever compare to the Redskins "Hogs" of the 80's or the Packers line in the 60's, but our coaching staff clearly believe they are capable of being at least average. If they lose a player to injury, which is extremely likely, they have confidence that Walker Little can fill in very capably at tackle or guard. After that, the depth is questionable. This draft is very deep at guard and I would hope they select one in the 3rd or 4th rounds to provide better depth and eventually become starters. I'd also add a tackle on day 3 to develop for the future. 

Our difference of opinion is NOT about the quality of the current line. I have no idea how the addition of Morse and improved health of Scherff and Cleveland will work out. I am hoping that the coaches are correct about their assessment of this group and they do not sustain too many injuries. If that happens, the line should be much improved. If the top corners ( Mitchell, Arnold and possibly DeJean) are off the board at 17, I'd be happy to add Fuaga or Fautanu since both would provide great value at that spot and would likely become starters before long.

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