yepTT's plan for improvement seems to be throwing a bunch of average talent bodies at a position and see if some of them progress and stick.
In either free agency or the draft I guess I would have liked to see us add:
One good, playmaking WR. (we got three young possibilities)
One good, proven running back. (a couple of young possibilities)
Both Wynn and Korey Hall will be in the running for FB. I don't see any true FB being that much better an option in the draft. Plus we still have FA.One good fullback. (nothing yet)
Frank Walker doesn't count?Some backup CB options in case either of our aging CBs get injured (nothing yet)
Clark Harris could surprise here. But this is one spot we should still look at FAs for.One tight end that could be considered a pass-catching threat. (nothing yet)
Barbre is a solid 3rd/4th value player at tackle. And maybe we will still add another OT in FA (although I am pretty happy with Moll and Barbre).One solid OL veteran who could step in and help the young bucks if needed. (nothing yet)
But he runs like a safety. He will be fine. Not to mention we have another year of XP for our young guys.A solid strong safety prospect that can stop the big plays over the middle (Rouse maybe, but he weighs about as much as a LB)
We haven't added anything here. It will depend on how Poppinga, Bishop and some other guys look.A pass covering LB to stop the plays that killed us last year (Rouse maybe)
There are a bunch of undrafted QBs that would be fine for a 4th.Another backup QB prospect (nothing yet)
We added 5 players that were very good ST guys in college (Rouse, Clowney, Jones, Bishop and Hall) and the best kicker in the draft. Plus, we got three guys who did can help on returns (Jackson, Jones, Clowney). I think our ST makeup should be much stronger.On the bright side, we did add a DT that could be productive if he stays healthy, a rookie kicker with a strong leg, a backup OT and some backup players at LB that should help improve the special teams.
I would say maybe a vet WR who can compete for 3-5, a TE and FB would be all we need right now. Corner looks OK with Walker and the young guys. We have a ton of nice looking OL after the last two drafts. RB looks strong now and the DL/LB group is also solid.All in all, looks to be some holes yet to fill before the season starts.
You mean the timeframe where we added Woodson last season? Yeah, no good players can found after the draft. :crazy:Unfortunately, the June 1st cuts don't exist anymore, there's little left in free agency and I don't see us having much on the roster that other teams may want in a trade.
Heck, 17 WRs were taken in the first day, if you don't think some solid vets will be cut here soon you are kidding yourself.
We are at the end of April and our four biggest needs are backup TE, FB, 3rd/4th WR and dime corner. Plus, we have a handful of guys from this draft that may fill most of these. Hardy a situation for mass panic. I think we will add 2-3 more guys in FA (prob a vet WR, TE and maybe a CB/FB). But even if we don't, this team has enough depth to go into camp and see what these young guys can do.