The trenches still remain huge needs for this team!

[Cowboyny]

Offensive Line really struggled down the stretch run with their ground game, seems like they could never overcome the loss of Terrence Steele. Team appears to want to bring Tyron Smith back, Steele will be still recovering from his knee injury early on and Connor McGovern is a fa that probably will be too costly to resign. Also, our Center, Biaz is set to play on his last yr of his contract-is he a long term piece?

At some point, I believe the coaches/front office would like to see Tyron/Tyler/Biaz/Martin/Steele as their starters, depending on health. This might take away a high draft pick or a high fa signing in this area. We aren't go to pay or draft someone high if they are going to sit on the bench. Figure Farnoik and a draftee or a low level fa will compete to start at LG early on until Steele returns to the starting lineup.

As for our Defensive Line, this team has to fix their run defense once and for all. Hankins was a good trade and made a difference, he should be resigned to a low level contract based on his age. Bohanna has had an up and down career without much consistency. Osa, shows some flashes and has looked good at times, Gallimore appears to be another bust at the position, where Gloston may now be ahead of him on the depth chart. There is definitely a need also at the 3T position.

Easy fix would be to sign a legitimate high-end NT in fa, rather then waiting on developing another prospect. There are plenty of good ones available like Payne, Tomlinson, Nnadi, Robinson. As for the 3T, Hargrave is out there, but he is going to be way too expensive. Adding another 3T in the draft makes a lot of sense. Since they didn't hit on the last few ones, that doesn't mean you stop trying.

 

[tm1119]

What is “too costly” for Connor McGovern? I’ll be very surprised if his contract averages over 5.5 million. Also think it would be crazy to assume that Farniok can be a starter. If McGovern walks you have to draft his replacement in the top 3 rounds for sure. But I think McGovern is worth the signing as he is also the insurance option at C along with possible starting LG.

 

[rambo2]

Offensive Line really struggled down the stretch run with their ground game, seems like they could never overcome the loss of Terrence Steele. Team appears to want to bring Tyron Smith back, Steele will be still recovering from his knee injury early on and Connor McGovern is a fa that probably will be too costly to resign. Also, our Center, Biaz is set to play on his last yr of his contract-is he a long term piece?

At some point, I believe the coaches/front office would like to see Tyron/Tyler/Biaz/Martin/Steele as their starters, depending on health. This might take away a high draft pick or a high fa signing in this area. We aren't go to pay or draft someone high if they are going to sit on the bench. Figure Farnoik and a draftee or a low level fa will compete to start at LG early on until Steele returns to the starting lineup.

As for our Defensive Line, this team has to fix their run defense once and for all. Hankins was a good trade and made a difference, he should be resigned to a low level contract based on his age. Bohanna has had an up and down career without much consistency. Osa, shows some flashes and has looked good at times, Gallimore appears to be another bust at the position, where Gloston may now be ahead of him on the depth chart. There is definitely a need also at the 3T position.

Easy fix would be to sign a legitimate high-end NT in fa, rather then waiting on developing another prospect. There are plenty of good ones available like Payne, Tomlinson, Nnadi, Robinson. As for the 3T, Hargrave is out there, but he is going to be way too expensive. Adding another 3T in the draft makes a lot of sense. Since they didn't hit on the last few ones, that doesn't mean you stop trying.

The guard from Florida might be a good pick at 26 or the center/guard from Minnesota.

 

[Cowboyny]

What is “too costly” for Connor McGovern? I’ll be very surprised if his contract averages over 5.5 million. Also think it would be crazy to assume that Farniok can be a starter. If McGovern walks you have to draft his replacement in the top 3 rounds for sure. But I think McGovern is worth the signing as he is also the insurance option at C along with possible starting LG.

I have heard that his market will be similar to Conner Williams got, 7-8 million annually, that's too much for an average player. Remember, Steele should be back early in the season, where they will shift Tyron to LT and Tyler inside.

 

[Cowboyny]

The guard from Florida might be a good pick at 26 or the center/guard from Minnesota.

If that Minnesota Center is there at 58, will be very hard not to take him. Think he is better then Biaz and we can also start him at Left Guard.

 

[Carson]

I think people will be very underwhelmed when it comes to drafting and free agency in the trenches.

Offensive line :
LT - Smith (1), Ball (2)
LG - Farniok (3)
C - Biadasz (4)
RG - Martin (5)
RT - Smith (6), Waletzko (7).

That is 7 guys already under contract. Steele isn’t going anywhere, so that makes 8. I see a guy like McGovern coming back. They have already been open that they want Peters back. So that’s already 10-11 guys. You have some wiggle room with Tyron and Ball. But with Steeles injury, it’s more than likely Tyron is back. You likely get 1 draft pick in there.

On the defensive side

DE - Lawrence (1), Armstrong (2), Williams (3), Golston (4)
DT - Osa (5), Gallimore (6), Bohana (7).

Thats 7 already with 3 starters booked. Tank, Armstrong, Osa. There is room here for 2-3 bodies, but I imagine they do what they can to bring back Fowler Hankins and Watkins. Keyword. They are all CHEAP and can be had one one year, minimum deals.

You know, I know, opponents know guys like Ball and Waletzko aren’t your future at tackle. But they have to give them a few years to see. Imagine giving up on Steele after his first few starts.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Steele is a must-pay IMO. The OL was completely different without him.

McGovern would make sense to bring back on a cheap deal, but he's kind of fungible. There are plenty of Joe Looney types in the league that we could bring in for the same money too.

I have heard that his market will be similar to Conner Williams got, 7-8 million annually, that's too much for an average player. Remember, Steele should be back early in the season, where they will shift Tyron to LT and Tyler inside.

I'd be stunned if he gets C-Will money. Williams was a much better LG than McGovern... he was a top half of the league kind of guard, McGovern is a bottom half player.

 

[cnuball21]

Offensive Line really struggled down the stretch run with their ground game, seems like they could never overcome the loss of Terrence Steele. Team appears to want to bring Tyron Smith back, Steele will be still recovering from his knee injury early on and Connor McGovern is a fa that probably will be too costly to resign. Also, our Center, Biaz is set to play on his last yr of his contract-is he a long term piece?

At some point, I believe the coaches/front office would like to see Tyron/Tyler/Biaz/Martin/Steele as their starters, depending on health. This might take away a high draft pick or a high fa signing in this area. We aren't go to pay or draft someone high if they are going to sit on the bench. Figure Farnoik and a draftee or a low level fa will compete to start at LG early on until Steele returns to the starting lineup.

As for our Defensive Line, this team has to fix their run defense once and for all. Hankins was a good trade and made a difference, he should be resigned to a low level contract based on his age. Bohanna has had an up and down career without much consistency. Osa, shows some flashes and has looked good at times, Gallimore appears to be another bust at the position, where Gloston may now be ahead of him on the depth chart. There is definitely a need also at the 3T position.

Easy fix would be to sign a legitimate high-end NT in fa, rather than waiting on developing another prospect. There are plenty of good ones available like Payne, Tomlinson, Nnadi, Robinson. As for the 3T, Hargrave is out there, but he is going to be way too expensive. Adding another 3T in the draft makes a lot of sense. Since they didn't hit on the last few ones, that doesn't mean you stop trying.

I think it’s easy to make a case for OL and DL in the 1st.

OL: Tyron and Zack are likely close to retirement. An OT with G flex would be great.

DL: DT has been a need for a decade and you can never have too many pass rushers. Tank is also likely close to declining and being a cap casualty.

 

[Cowboyny]

Steele is a must-pay IMO. The OL was completely different without him.

McGovern would make sense to bring back on a cheap deal, but he's kind of fungible. There are plenty of Joe Looney types in the league that we could bring in for the same money too.



I'd be stunned if he gets C-Will money. Williams was a much better LG than McGovern... he was a top half of the league kind of guard, McGovern is a bottom half player.

We could sign a guy like the Lions Evan Brown, who started many games this yr. Also, watch out for Picoc from the Browns, he was with Seattle when Schott/Solari were with the team.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think it’s easy to make a case for OL and DL in the 1st.

OL: Tyron and Zack are likely close to retirement. An OT with G flex would be great.

DL: DT has been a need for a decade and you can never have too many pass rushers. Tank is also likely close to declining and being a cap casualty.

We know Tyler, Steele are apart of their future core, has Biaz done enough to warrant an extension? What about our prospects behind the starters, can they push to become starters down the line? Not likely, but we thought the same about Steele. Could see another G/T & G/C.

DL is all about upgrade the DT position as we are clearly the worst in the division and probably near the bottom compared to the rest of the league. Starts with improving our run defense and then finding an interior rusher. Would like to fill the run defender in fa and then look towards the draft for that interior 3T.

 

[Cowboyny]

I'd be stunned if he gets C-Will money. Williams was a much better LG than McGovern... he was a top half of the league kind of guard, McGovern is a bottom half player.

Has the versatility to play either Guard spot and at Center, think he will be attractive option to some teams, especially with an average fa and draft class.

 

[tm1119]

I have heard that his market will be similar to Conner Williams got, 7-8 million annually, that's too much for an average player. Remember, Steele should be back early in the season, where they will shift Tyron to LT and Tyler inside.

Unless someone is signing McGovern to be their starting C I don’t think he comes close to that. If he signs as the slightly above average G that he is he’ll likely get an average salary between $4-5.5 million with only 6 or 7 of it guaranteed.

And I’m fine with McGovern as a slightly overpaid backup to G and C even if we do draft a better starter/keep Tyron. Depth is important on the o-line and having a solid backup for 2 positions is even more ideal. Not like we have much depth as is.

But also certainly not going to shed any tears if he does leave. Just saying that he should be a reasonably priced player that would be nice to keep

 

[75boyz]

I do not think OT in the first round should be out of the question with the uncertainty surrounding Steele and Waletzko's health along with considering Tyron's declining durability. And it's the one thing this scouting dept.has shown consistency with. Drafting/developing top notch 1st rd o-lineman. Position flex with Tyler Smith at LG or LT is a plus but further enhances the need for OT depth if Tyron goes down.
Farniok at LG is my solution for McGovern free agency status.
Steele should be given a second contract but not an elite one. I guess I'll stick with Biazdas for one more year and get back to the OC position after this season. He has made steady slow improvement imo.

DLaws contract extension/re negotiation is a little concerning considering past precedence with him. Hankins on the cheap and another middle tier FA plugger as our 1T draft history is poor imo and historically that is our modus operandi. BUT man, I wouldn't mind an unbelievable all in on Dexter Lawrence. I know, I know, he is way outta Stephen's positiononal contract reality but I'm just saying he would totally change our d line.
Fowler should be welcomed back on another cheap contract. Osa, Gallimore, Bohanna are all meh imo and the "right" draft picks should be near their performance standard.

I agree with the premise of this OP. So both drafting multiple picks and acquiring FAs to both trenches would not upset me in the least.

jmo

 

[cnuball21]

We know Tyler, Steele are apart of their future core, has Biaz done enough to warrant an extension? What about our prospects behind the starters, can they push to become starters down the line? Not likely, but we thought the same about Steele. Could see another G/T & G/C.

DL is all about upgrade the DT position as we are clearly the worst in the division and probably near the bottom compared to the rest of the league. Starts with improving our run defense and then finding an interior rusher. Would like to fill the run defender in fa and then look towards the draft for that interior 3T.

I think Tyler B. has grown enough to warrant a contract…but if that C from MN an available and is BPA? I’d consider it.

Agree on DT. I think if Osa takes another step forward he’s a solid 3T but we need depth and a young Nt.

 

[Acceptablename]

Offensive Line really struggled down the stretch run with their ground game, seems like they could never overcome the loss of Terrence Steele. Team appears to want to bring Tyron Smith back, Steele will be still recovering from his knee injury early on and Connor McGovern is a fa that probably will be too costly to resign. Also, our Center, Biaz is set to play on his last yr of his contract-is he a long term piece?

At some point, I believe the coaches/front office would like to see Tyron/Tyler/Biaz/Martin/Steele as their starters, depending on health. This might take away a high draft pick or a high fa signing in this area. We aren't go to pay or draft someone high if they are going to sit on the bench. Figure Farnoik and a draftee or a low level fa will compete to start at LG early on until Steele returns to the starting lineup.

As for our Defensive Line, this team has to fix their run defense once and for all. Hankins was a good trade and made a difference, he should be resigned to a low level contract based on his age. Bohanna has had an up and down career without much consistency. Osa, shows some flashes and has looked good at times, Gallimore appears to be another bust at the position, where Gloston may now be ahead of him on the depth chart. There is definitely a need also at the 3T position.

Easy fix would be to sign a legitimate high-end NT in fa, rather then waiting on developing another prospect. There are plenty of good ones available like Payne, Tomlinson, Nnadi, Robinson. As for the 3T, Hargrave is out there, but he is going to be way too expensive. Adding another 3T in the draft makes a lot of sense. Since they didn't hit on the last few ones, that doesn't mean you stop trying.

Thank you this is where the good teams win the battles. For me LG is the glaring knee. McGovern just isn’t good enough even though he has improved. There will be some real strong candidates in the second round let’s just finish that and get our run game going. Another defensive tackle and I believe we’re looking good in the trenches look at the Eagles. Also draft running backs

 

[Acceptablename]

What is “too costly” for Connor McGovern? I’ll be very surprised if his contract averages over 5.5 million. Also think it would be crazy to assume that Farniok can be a starter. If McGovern walks you have to draft his replacement in the top 3 rounds for sure. But I think McGovern is worth the signing as he is also the insurance option at C along with possible starting LG.

Well I hope we are drafting the Connors replacement there’s a bunch of great guards in this draft guard he has becoming satisfactory but we can do better this is just my opinion