Quote:Did Luke give up 50 sacks? And everyone gets abused by Houston.

 

I would much rather spend this draft on defense than OLine. We need pass rushers and defensive playmakers.

 

Quote:I think everyone would much rather go defense than O-Line. But if Jack and Ramsey are gone, there definitely isn't a clear cut pick at 5.

CDub expresses my view nicely here.

 

No, Joeckel himself didn't give up 50 sacks.  I made that clear in my post.

 

But face it.  This team isn't going to ascend to where we want without being able to beat Houston.  This team won't beat Houston without getting Watt, Mercilus and Co blocked.  This team won't get those guys blocked without upgrading the talent on the OL.

 

Beachum, if healthy, may help.

 

But if the stud defenders we have discussed somehow manage to be off the board when we pick at 5, I don't think Buckner helps us much.  Hargreaves might be overrated a little, and that's not even considering the rumors of failed drug tests (possible smoke designed to get him to drop).

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