No matter what, don't think we can afford to take a running back at 27. Either 3rd or 4th round, and we could still get a really good runner to add to what we now have. I wanted a DT early, but with what we have coming back this season, off injuries /stashed on IR, maybe the thinking is we will have enough DT with Okoye, and Whaley, but could pick one up later ? I think it will come down to DE and corner. Who, at 27 stands a better chance of making an impact straight away ?
Have to say, I'm feeling a little underwhelmed as of now. I'm hoping its not 2009 all over again, and I doubt McClay would let that happen. The Jerry backup draft. (Shudder)...
I think letting Murray go was the right choice - have no issue with that. Even bringing in McFadden, I can understand the logic.
We do not have enough draft picks to fill all our holes, we need to compliment the draft by a few free agents - so we are not drafting the 7th best DE out of need etc... we have all read/thought/heard this logic. But we seem to have let that market dry up. Did not want to break the bank, but did want to see someone bought in to rush the passer, or be the 3rd,4th corner (I know corners are expensive in F.A.) Don't know if the market just got bled dry before they were willing to jump in or what, but there does not seem to be any rushmen left who will play much of a roll as a starter while a draft pick gets up to speed. Surely our front office can see and realize the need for this ?
I do trust our front office to use their picks wisely in the draft, that's a great thing to be able to say. And I know there is plenty of time left to pick up some cheap pieces to add before the draft hits. But they just might have screwed the pooch a little on this. We need to come out of this draft with a DE or 2, a corner, 1 or 2 Lb'ers (With or without McClain), A RT prospect, maybe another DT, doubt we will do anything about our safeties - but we need to. Hopefully next years draft is better for safeties.
I have to say, I'm a little nervous. I think we will be fine at RB, this is more about my concern on the defensive side. I would even re-sign Spencer now to help out on the right side with Gardener. On a one year deal if possible, lord knows he as plenty of Jerry's money already !
Right now I feel we will need to go DE first round, Corner second round, Maybe running back in the third, RT or LB and so on and so on... And please no trade ups, we cannot afford to give away picks when we need so many positions filled, I'm sick of that !
