What Improvements needed for 07?

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ZeroClub;1213470 said:
Good thread. Lots of good thoughts.

If the OL seems well set (with McQuistan and Procter showing significant promise, Gurode and Columbo being re-signed), I'd be in favor of BPA with tie-breakers going in favor of NT, WR, a dynamic punt returner (who happens to play CB or WR), RB, and LB.

The Skyler Green experience hasn't happened. When you look at what Devin Hester has meant to the Bears, maybe he was worth a 2nd round pick after all. The Cowboys could use someone like that.

Totally agree, considering the situation and that I THINK BP plans on Proctor and McQ being the long-term solutions, I think we'll end up standing pat on the OL. We have Whitley coming back too and AJ will probably be gone. Might throw a late round draft pick at someone again.

I'm really hoping Stanley comes around at NT. We really can't afford to keep 3x NTs on the roster since they are only playing two downs anyway. I still think Fergi has 2-4 years of productivity left too.

I definitely agree on the Hester acquisition for the Bears. I thought Green would be something but when I saw him play in person during the Houston game, I realized he was going nowhere.
There are several guys in the next draft I like as ST+...Steve Breaston, Ted Ginn, and Aaron Ross.
Ross is the guy I think may end up being a steal because I think he's a very good cover CB in addition to being a pretty good punt returner. With TT coming back to return kicks plus Austin doing okay at it, all we really need is the explosive PR. I like Ross because I really think he could develop into a solid starting CB at some point in addition to returning punts and playing behind the OLD A Glenn in the meantime. Heck, if Ross turned into a starting caliber CB like Vasher did, maybe Henry becomes the #3 CB or starting FS.
I don't think Ross will go in the first round either, so the value should be there.
 

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If Gurode doesn't get resigned and is lost to the open market, someone in the organization will have seriously dropped the ball and that would be a little surprising.

I agree that questions need to be answered about Watkins at free safety. I know we're making a playoff run, but why does Davis continue to start at the position? His play at FS hasn't exactly been inspired, he's allowing TDs just like the rookie did. Would it really be a step backwards to start Watkins again? At least there's upside with him.
 

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j_welcome;1213312 said:
Gramatica is probably not the long term answer. It would be great if he was though. As we saw last year, we shouldn't throw money at kickers. There are only a couple we should throw money at (Viniteiri, Gould), and I don't see them being FA.
He's only 31 and kickers often kick intotheir late thirties/early forties. If he's consistent, then he may be a long term answer
 

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We absolutely need to address the free safety position in FA. There is no reason to take another flyer in the draft on a safety. The position is complicated, as it requires reading what the defense is doing and making the proper decision rather than just straight up athleticism. If we can get an FA here on a 2 to 3 year contract, we can let Watkins develop. I know it would be a lot of money to sink into the safety position (roy's contract and all), but that is the fault of JJ, and shouldnt prevent the team from making the prudent decision to get this team to a SB. If this team is truely a SB contender, spending bucks on a decent FS shouldnt be a big deal.
 

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dfense;1213139 said:
Wow, sounds like the whole team needs replacing. How about 1) Pass rushing LB to compliment Ware. 2) NT depth, a big fat body. 3) Oline depth.
Very Nice!
 

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overfiend60;1213617 said:
If Gurode doesn't get resigned and is lost to the open market, someone in the organization will have seriously dropped the ball and that would be a little surprising.

I agree that questions need to be answered about Watkins at free safety. I know we're making a playoff run, but why does Davis continue to start at the position? His play at FS hasn't exactly been inspired, he's allowing TDs just like the rookie did. Would it really be a step backwards to start Watkins again? At least there's upside with him.

....agreed, considering BP says he "hates to be held hostage" by the center position..........value high
 
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