dogunwo;1953341 said:
Out of curiosity, if we were to take Schmitt in the fourth round, and had already addressed CB, RB, and WR...
How would we have "put off a more legitimate issue"? What position(s) would we be neglecting to address has weaker starters or depth?
S?
If we don't get Hamlin back, then by all means, but I doubt we let him get away. Depth is solid with Watkins improving his play and the coaches seemingly trusting Brown as a very raw rookie last year. We could look mid to late in the draft for special teams help and further depth assuming Killer is gone.
LB?
Aside from Akin, whom was quiet all year, our LB's played pretty well. We've got two 1st rounders waiting in the wings and another 3rd rounder that everyone is convinced is starting material. Why would a 3-4 round linebacker be able to contribute any more than what we already have?
I'd like to take a ILB, but won't expect much beyond special teams as a contribution. rounds 4-5 at the earliest.
DE?
Is it me, or does it seem like we've got 12 of these guys on the roster. Some are even masquerading as DT's. I can barely keep up with their names. We just need them to step it up one more notch. They are improving.
DT?
Possibly, but where would we find a true NT in the draft. No way a fourth round DT comes out and contributes right away...probably wouldn't beat out Fergie, Tank, or Ratliff anyway.
OT?
Ok, I wouldn't be upset by this, but we've got two from last year's draft that the coaches seem relatively high on. If Flozell leaves, then yes, of course...but I'd hope we wouldn't let him go unless we were sure McQ, Martin, or Free could take over. Let's take one late.
OG?
Ok, but I wouldn't say this is a priority either, at least no more so than FB. We can find guards anywhere in the draft. Kosier is solid, at the very least.
Our other lineman seem versatile enough to play more than one position on the line. Our depth seems solid here.
C?
I'd be shocked if there was a center in this draft that was worth a third, and he wasn't taken by a team devoid of talent at the position. We aren't that team. Again, the versatility of our lineman aid us here. It should not, however, be ignored. Late rounds.
TE?
lmao. No way. Our depth here is outstanding. Quality and versatility here.
QB?
I really hope not.
Where is there a clear-cut "more legitimate issue"?
Bye Hoyte. Welcome to special teams and spot duty Anderson. Welcome to the endzone Barber...right through that gaping hole Schmitt just opened up. (*hypothetically of course).
