Holes and Depth

[TheEnigma]

I'm pretty sure that it is a consensus that we have needs at three positions, RT, FS, and FB. Some may also say a future QB is a need but I'd ignore and disagree with them until we know more about Henson. Both RT and FS could be taken care of with the players we have on our roster or the players we drafted. We also have two positions where some would seek depth at WR and the O-line.

If we were to compare this to just 2 years ago, that list would double and maybe even triple. This to me is a very good thing and tells me that as a team, we have improved.

With this information in mind. we may be approaching a time where our FA pickups and our future drafts would be to replace players lost to free agency and retirement. Find capable starters at RT, FS, and FB and we could find ourselves without a position of need This is a big difference when compared to our recent past where almost everything was done to fix glaring holes that had been present since so and so left.

Do not forget about our cap shape and the wonderful work that Adamjt err Stephen Jones is doing. Imagine with me a day where we could honestly say, hmm...position of need...nope...don't see one...and that with decent cap room. When this happens is when BPA takes on more meaning, and when we can come to a place that as players move on and retire, we have another player to come in which causes little drop in production.

"Make it happen Jerruh"

[Dale]

Looking ahead, the thing that intrigues me is the fact we really don't have too many unrestricted free agents coming on the horizong -- unless I'm mistaken. I think '06 may be Witten's last season under contract, but it doesn't seem like we should be in great jeopardy of losing guys next offseason to free agency unless it's because we release a guy based on our own choosing.

[TheEnigma]

Originally Posted by Dale

Looking ahead, the thing that intrigues me is the fact we really don't have too many unrestricted free agents coming on the horizong -- unless I'm mistaken. I think '06 may be Witten's last season under contract, but it doesn't seem like we should be in great jeopardy of losing guys next offseason to free agency unless it's because we release a guy based on our own choosing.

Thats one of the things that excites me about the next few years. It also allows us more time to fully create a SOLID core group of players as Parcells has begun during his time here.

[kiheikiwi]

This year may well be Larry Allen's last. We have this year to groom Peaterman (?) or that will be a hole that will need to be addressed, preferably later rather than sooner.

[blindzebra]

Back up center and NT.

[TheEnigma]

You guys missed the point of the thread, I was just stating that I was happy that our holes are becoming fewer and that if JJ and Parcells do things right, we may find ourselves without those glaring holes.

[kiheikiwi]

I agree with you, just wanted to mention about Big Larry.It will be a sad day when he retires, but it's something that will need to be on next years list. But ,yes ,your right.See what a good game plan does.I'm very surprised we managed to fill so many needs in one off season, Great work.