fortdick
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I have been reading everything posted here and feel obligated to bore everyone with my own opinions on our needs. I list them in order of importance. Many will disagree (I know that is unusual with this crew!) but I will try to explain my self. Here goes:
1. OLB
This is the most critical in my opinion. Losing Singleton showed we have to shore this position up in a hurry. Ware has the right side secured, but there is no one that can match him on the left. We did real good building the basis for a dominating defense with Ware, Spears, Canty, etc., but need to replace Singleton who I think is done. He was good enough before the injury, but I don't good enough is good enough. Now he may not rate that if he comes back.
2. ILB
Dat is gone. We need someone to step up and take his place, not only as a run stopper, but as a leader. Is that person on the team right now? I don't think so. We need to fill this spot to make sure that we maintain progress on defense and not slide back.
3. Center
Johnson has not shown the strength to play this position well. Move him to guard or move him on. Gurode won't fill the need. Too many mental mistakes. This could be the one spot to fill in FA!
4. Left guard
Yes, I think we need to find a replacement for Larry Allen right now, even more than we need a right tackle. LA is sliding fast and I would be surprised if he is back next year, much less makes it through the season. Maybe Gurode can play here, but we need someone solid on Bledsoe's back side.
5. Quarterback
Don't flame me here, I think Bledsoe is the man! But, in the long term, we need to have someone to step up in 2-3 years, and I am not sure that person is on the team right now. I am not convinced either Romo or Henson is the answer, although I lean more toward Henson. If we don't draft a QB this year, we will for certain need to draft one next year.
6. Kicker
Need I say more?
All in all, I feel pretty good about the likes of Pettiti, Rivera, Davis, Jones and Barber. I believe the components for a Superbowl run are in place with the exception of the positions identified. I am thinking of 2007 or 2008 as the year we do it.
1. OLB
This is the most critical in my opinion. Losing Singleton showed we have to shore this position up in a hurry. Ware has the right side secured, but there is no one that can match him on the left. We did real good building the basis for a dominating defense with Ware, Spears, Canty, etc., but need to replace Singleton who I think is done. He was good enough before the injury, but I don't good enough is good enough. Now he may not rate that if he comes back.
2. ILB
Dat is gone. We need someone to step up and take his place, not only as a run stopper, but as a leader. Is that person on the team right now? I don't think so. We need to fill this spot to make sure that we maintain progress on defense and not slide back.
3. Center
Johnson has not shown the strength to play this position well. Move him to guard or move him on. Gurode won't fill the need. Too many mental mistakes. This could be the one spot to fill in FA!
4. Left guard
Yes, I think we need to find a replacement for Larry Allen right now, even more than we need a right tackle. LA is sliding fast and I would be surprised if he is back next year, much less makes it through the season. Maybe Gurode can play here, but we need someone solid on Bledsoe's back side.
5. Quarterback
Don't flame me here, I think Bledsoe is the man! But, in the long term, we need to have someone to step up in 2-3 years, and I am not sure that person is on the team right now. I am not convinced either Romo or Henson is the answer, although I lean more toward Henson. If we don't draft a QB this year, we will for certain need to draft one next year.
6. Kicker
Need I say more?
All in all, I feel pretty good about the likes of Pettiti, Rivera, Davis, Jones and Barber. I believe the components for a Superbowl run are in place with the exception of the positions identified. I am thinking of 2007 or 2008 as the year we do it.
