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Originally Posted by Arky
Statistically, his production (for the Texans) was as it was in his first 3 years for New England. A couple of less games, a couple of less INT's... I don't see any reason why he can't maintain that another year or two... At the very least, he's a solid backup...
I'll go with mediocre but I don't believe terrible applies to Barber/Wilson/Ferguson.
Tell me about it. If the Texans draft another safety, that'll make 5 safeties in 6 drafts (Hello Glen Earl, CC Brown, Harrison and Barber). Maybe they can get it right this time?
Well, great FS's or Damarcus Ware's don't grow on trees and I think you know that... I think it'll take a first round pick (maybe a 2nd) to find someone of that quality. An edge rusher or wild man linebacker would be my choice. They probably *will* get another safety but I'm not holding my breath on an early rounder... Plus there are needs elsewhere..... i.e. a complimentary/backup RB for Slaton. If Slaton got injured, who could fill in?
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No way does another 4-3 LB have as big an impact. In the 4-3 the LB position is not very important. LBs in general are dropping in importance as the league leans more and more towards the passing game. The only big impact LBs left in the NFL are 3-4 pass rushers. Not one 4-3 LB made the probowl in the AFC this year. And of the good defenses that run a 4-3, it is not LB they are strong at. The 4-3 in its current form is a DL and Secondary dominated defense. It makes no sense to draft another LB right now with a top pick.
Now if we can get what we think is a GREAT edge rusher at DE I am fine with that. Pass rush is probably the number one key to a good defense and we need help there. If not then I say FS.