If there's an argument about improving LB play, who is against it?
Yet another linebacker/safety, safety/linebacker take.
I'm still waiting for somebody to make an argument for how our D-Line is supposed to work.
If any 2 out of 3 among Raji, Picket and Jolly are gone it becomes the highest need.I completely agree. If Raji, Pick, Jolly, and Wilson are gone - which is certainly a real possibility - DL becomes the biggest need. And the best part is there should be some real talent at 21 on the DL - Nix, Tuitt, and Hagemann. I really think Nix would be the best option for us at that spot and hope he's our pick, even if Mosely and Clinton-Dix are on the board (assuming our DL is decimated via FA).
If any 2 out of 3 among Raji, Picket and Jolly are gone it becomes the highest need.
The more I think about the D-Line situation, the worse it appears. I fear we may yet resign Raji...a high level of need can make one rationalize just about anything.
Oh, well. The local press was beating the safety drum, is moving on to the LB drum but will eventually hit upon that "oh, sh*t" D-Line moment.
By the way, is we re-sign Raji, I'll be going on a 30 day fan strike in protest.
You know, we ***** about that $4 mil/year Brad Jones deal, but when you get down to it only the $3 mil signing bonus was guaranteed. TT can release him at any time and pick up cap space if they don't think he's worth it. It puts the team in a position similar to exercising an option.I wouldn't mind re-signing Raji if it's on a team-friendly deal. I imagine something like a 1- or 2-year deal that is cheap, but loaded with incentives. Kind of a like prove-it type deal that motivates Raji to play well for his next deal. And if he still plays like this uninspired Raji of late, he's a cheap player to be plugged in occasionally and/or can be cut with little consequence. Because, as you said, we are in dire straights if these guys move on. Keeping Raji under this scenario would at least offer another body that has the potential to be a good player.
Yet another linebacker/safety, safety/linebacker take.
I'm still waiting for somebody to make an argument for how our D-Line is supposed to work.
Should have seen how big Big 10 guys were on Hawk.Imo, selecting Mosely at 21 would be huge. I know some people on this board aren't crazy about Mosely as I, but this guy is a stud. I'm from GA so I see a lot of SEC games. This guy is everywhere and always around the ball. Out of all the prospects that could realistically be there when we pick, CJ Mosely is at the top of my board.
Move Boyd to NT, Daniels to RDE, Worthy to LDE. Then fail miserably and go back to the drafting board.Step 1) Get 2-3 good dlinemen
Step 2) Still waiting on Step 1....
I debated whether to give you an "agree" or a "funny" on that one. I decided that while the presentation is humorous, the matter is not.Move Boyd to NT, Daniels to RDE, Worthy to LDE. Then fail miserably and go back to the drafting board.
Yet another linebacker/safety, safety/linebacker take.
I'm still waiting for somebody to make an argument for how our D-Line is supposed to work.
So far the guys with the biggest shot at panning out are Boyd and Daniels, the safe picks we took on day 3. Even Wilson did ok. Seems like every time we swing for the fences we strike out, but usually get on base when we bunt.Cross your fingers and hope that one of those many high draft picks along the defensive line actually pans out?
Well, we cross our fingers on all high draft picks, don't we? There's always a lot at stake there.Cross your fingers and hope that one of those many high draft picks along the defensive line actually pans out?
The best things we can say about Boyd is he hasn't played enough to expose any weaknesses, whatever those might be, and he has an endorsement from Pickett. Wilson lost his job to Jolly; if he regains it by default that's a step backward. He's OK in base playing with above average line mates such as Pickett and Raji circa 2010/2011. With the roster as currently constituted sans FAs, if Wilson regains his spot starting in base that makes him the veteran leader of the D-Line...that's not a good look for us.So far the guys with the biggest shot at panning out are Boyd and Daniels, the safe picks we took on day 3. Even Wilson did ok. Seems like every time we swing for the fences we strike out, but usually get on base when we bunt.
Why must you speak such frightening visions of the future Cassandra?The best things we can say about Boyd is he hasn't played enough to expose any weaknesses, whatever those might be, and he has an endorsement from Pickett. Wilson lost his job to Jolly; if he regains it by default that's a step backward. He's OK in base playing with above average line mates such as Pickett and Raji circa 2010/2011. With the roster as currently constituted sans FAs, if Wilson regains his spot starting in base that makes him the veteran leader of the D-Line...that's not a good look for us.
Lest we not forget, Cassandra was fated by the gods to accurately predict the future and have no one listen. And if I remember correctly, she did not get any props after the fact either.Why must you speak such frightening visions of the future Cassandra?
Well, we cross our fingers on all high draft picks, don't we? There's always a lot at stake there.
So far the guys with the biggest shot at panning out are Boyd and Daniels, the safe picks we took on day 3. Even Wilson did ok. Seems like every time we swing for the fences we strike out, but usually get on base when we bunt.