MichaelWinicki said:
Hos, I think it comes down to two different groups on this board... One doesn't think Rob Petitti can be the long-term answer at RT and they of course want a solution in round 1.
Then there is the other side that think he can be a serviceable tackle with a dedicated offseason... and they see a greater need at some other position like LB.
I think Petitti is the lynch-pin for not just our draft but our entire FA period.
A couple of years ago the Cardinals had an O-line that consisted of 5 guys all drafted round 2 and higher. You'd think they would be dominant. Not so at all. In fact they were a huge disappointment. A couple are still on the team and starting but have under achieved.
Our best O-line ever was a patchwork group of guys including a converted DT at LT, and an undrafted LG.
I'd look for a better O-line coach (Sparano hasn't impressed me) first before giving up on our starting 5. If giving up on any of the starting 5 I'd look to FA first.
The potential to improve is already there. I can't say the same at ILB or FS and if Glover is 86ed I can't say it for the interior of the DL either.