Quote:Just because it's a more pressing need doesn't mean that we should pass on a LT if he's the BAP in that spot. We need to supplement the secondary and the pass rush through free agency because realistically, we aren't likely to dramatically improve the defense by playing a bunch of rookies. That's just a historical fact.

I'm not advocating passing on a stud LT for a clearly inferior player because of a need and I agree with what you've said above. I think the team has to draft blue chip defensive players while supplementing with FA's as this helps next season and beyond. I was just reacting to some who feel like LT is what the team absolutely has to draft because Joeckel hasn't lived up to his second overall draft position. Like I've implied, Joeckel has played well enough for the team to not reach for a LT unnecessarily.

 

Quote:For my money I'd rank our needs as follows.


1. FS

2. LEO

3. Center

4. SS

5. OTTO

6. CB

7. LT

8. K


Anything outside of that is just gravy, but I think we could stand to seriously upgrade at the top 4 spots.

This is pretty accurate. It would be nice to have a good C to go along with Linder (already a stud) and Cann (I think will be very good). Zane Beadles is awful and I can't wait for him to be gone or on the bench. While Joeckel may be average or below average, Beadles is flat out awful.

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