erod
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I like the roster more and more these days. I really do. "Depth" is not a word I've associated with our annual band of misfit toys, but slowly, it's creeping into the vernacular. It's like chasing a chicken around the backyard. Depth is tough to corral.
That said, there are some areas that need to be addressed, that can be addressed, that aren't being addressed. At least, not to my liking.
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1. Punter
There should be about 47 of them in camp. We've got one dude that couldn't stay healthy last year who's been somewhat christened as the Chosen One already. Why? Let's have an all-out bloodbath for the punting job this training camp.
2. Backup quarterback
Orton's an OK guy, but he hasn't played in a game since I don't know when. I've read over and over how he's bouncing balls in and around receivers ad nauseum. He was the epitome of "meh" during his few starting years, and he never even had a Kitna-like flash season. He's growing moldy and creaky just standing around here. Let's kick some tires on some other veterans if possible, please.
3. Fullback
I can't tell if they plan to have one or not, but Vontae Leach is still out there. Rumored to be headed to Miami, but there's time. Didn't we free up some cap space? Leach, if he's still the same guy, is a road grater. Vickers was extraordinarily ordinary last year. Leach is a dramatic improvement. That is, again, if they intend to have a fullback on the roster this season.
4. Big, fat guy
I'm all about the new "speed" concept, and the 4-3 scheme of Kiffin and Marinelli. Love it. But we still need one big oaf to man the nose tackle "1 technique" postition on this team. Josh Brent could have been that, but he's in the pokey for the forseeable future. This Hayden guy impresses Broaddus, and I keep hearing that Hatcher is moving inside with Lissimore, Ratliff, yada, yada. I hope it works out, but we still need to run some more Sumo wrestlers through here in the next six weeks.
5. Return guy
I've never understood why Jerry is so apt to carry a "kickoff specialist" on his roster from time to time, but we never seem to want to "waste" a roster spot on a player that just returns kicks. Even worse, so often we've used starters in those roles like Patrick Crayton, Felix Jones, Dez Bryant, Terrance Newman, etc. Harris was decent at it, but he's becoming a critical part of the offense. We haven't had a real dedicated returner here since Reggie Swinton. Somebody call Reggie! Find one.
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By my calculations, those five guys can be fit into the remaining salary cap room if better alternatives can be identified and brought in.
This is no time for complacency, Jerry.
That said, there are some areas that need to be addressed, that can be addressed, that aren't being addressed. At least, not to my liking.
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1. Punter
There should be about 47 of them in camp. We've got one dude that couldn't stay healthy last year who's been somewhat christened as the Chosen One already. Why? Let's have an all-out bloodbath for the punting job this training camp.
2. Backup quarterback
Orton's an OK guy, but he hasn't played in a game since I don't know when. I've read over and over how he's bouncing balls in and around receivers ad nauseum. He was the epitome of "meh" during his few starting years, and he never even had a Kitna-like flash season. He's growing moldy and creaky just standing around here. Let's kick some tires on some other veterans if possible, please.
3. Fullback
I can't tell if they plan to have one or not, but Vontae Leach is still out there. Rumored to be headed to Miami, but there's time. Didn't we free up some cap space? Leach, if he's still the same guy, is a road grater. Vickers was extraordinarily ordinary last year. Leach is a dramatic improvement. That is, again, if they intend to have a fullback on the roster this season.
4. Big, fat guy
I'm all about the new "speed" concept, and the 4-3 scheme of Kiffin and Marinelli. Love it. But we still need one big oaf to man the nose tackle "1 technique" postition on this team. Josh Brent could have been that, but he's in the pokey for the forseeable future. This Hayden guy impresses Broaddus, and I keep hearing that Hatcher is moving inside with Lissimore, Ratliff, yada, yada. I hope it works out, but we still need to run some more Sumo wrestlers through here in the next six weeks.
5. Return guy
I've never understood why Jerry is so apt to carry a "kickoff specialist" on his roster from time to time, but we never seem to want to "waste" a roster spot on a player that just returns kicks. Even worse, so often we've used starters in those roles like Patrick Crayton, Felix Jones, Dez Bryant, Terrance Newman, etc. Harris was decent at it, but he's becoming a critical part of the offense. We haven't had a real dedicated returner here since Reggie Swinton. Somebody call Reggie! Find one.
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By my calculations, those five guys can be fit into the remaining salary cap room if better alternatives can be identified and brought in.
This is no time for complacency, Jerry.
