Tweaking our offensive/defensive lines

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

You're gonna need to get real and prioritize your wish list since you've got the Mizzou backer and an interior OLineman both as you're first round pick and last time I checked we've only got one pick in the top round ?

My wish list is prioritized, take a look at the thread called "My Guys". I don't really say that I have to have an OL in the first round. In fact, I won't ever box myself in and say that a particular position has to be drafted in a particular round. It is always BPA. Currently, I think the BPA when we pick will be Weatherspoon, but that's not a certainty.

[HPF Bob]

I'd leave the d-line alone. We've obviously thrown enough resources at it and it is no longer a liability. If Eyechart decides to retire, we can find somebody on the waiver wire.

The o-line needs work but I'd like to give Coleman a chance. If we used a 2nd or 3rd on a guard, I'd be okay with that.

IMO, the secondary needs fixing and another RB would be a good pickup. That's where I'd spend the resources.

[NBT]

We definitely improved the secondary and the LB corp in the last draft, yet we still ended up like 17th in defense. An improvement, to be sure, over years past, but it won't get us into the playoffs. So that leaves the DL, or the coaches for same as the prime culprits. I would have to argue with Bob in saying the DL does not need any help. I think the DL is THE place where we need to beef-up. Matter of fact I would use our #1 pick if a suitable DT were still there at #20. I realize that is unlikely to happen, so I would use either a second or third on it. On offense I see OG/C & RB as the prime targets.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

The o-line needs work but I'd like to give Coleman a chance.

I'll bite, who is Coleman and why are you giving him a chance?

[cland]

I think Bob meant, Caldwell. I know most of us are big fans of this style anyways, but more than any other year this seems to be the year to trade down Cleveland Browns style (#5 pick turned into slew of picks, players, and a center at pick #21)

The reason is that we have needs that are much better addressed in rounds 2 and 3. Guards, Centers, Run-stopping 4-3 NTs, Safeties, and RBs. Unless a CB that sits atop our board falls, I'm all for getting multiple picks in those rounds.

[sinnister]

I am probably going to state something that most everyone will disagree with, but I would love to see us trade up and draft Eric Berry. Adding an Elite safety would instantly make the secondary better, and could take the defense to the next level. With that being said, if we were to trade down and pick up picks, I want complain. There are several players I have been watching that could be had, and would add needed depth or playmakers. Still, if he puts up the numbers that I think he will at the combine, and he is potentially in the Ed Reed mold, I would love an Eric Berry pick. If I am betting, no way we would do it.

If we want do that, then for God sakes add some muscle to the interior line!! I am scared of drafting a DLinemen in the first round, but I could live with an OLineman in the first or second. As long as we can find an elite safety, or fairly elite......heck, as long as Busing isn't on the field......maybe on the team, I can live with that. I won't even start my Chris Brown rant.

[NBT]

I don't necessarily see it that way. Eugene Wilson is signed for 2 more years, and if he comes back 100% from his injury, I don't see that big a need at safety after the play we got from Pollard. If I draft for the secondary early it would be for CB, assuming dRob will be gone. Also I would like to see if Molden can live up to his potential and get off the training table this year.

[Roy P]

How much do you give up to trade up for Eric Berry? Do we have enough to get that high? Could we trade a Dunta Robinson and some draft picks to get it done? How much of a drop off is Earl Thomas from Eric Berry? For that matter, could Brandon Ghee play FS without giving up anything other than a 2nd round pick?

[sinnister]

Originally Posted by NBT

I don't necessarily see it that way. Eugene Wilson is signed for 2 more years, and if he comes back 100% from his injury, I don't see that big a need at safety after the play we got from Pollard. If I draft for the secondary early it would be for CB, assuming dRob will be gone. Also I would like to see if Molden can live up to his potential and get off the training table this year.

I like Eugene Wilson, and it goes without saying that he is probably the best FS we have ever had. Pollard was a God-send. I shudder to think of what our record would be without him; however, I get a warm fuzzy feeling of having Pollard and Berry starting, and keeping Eugene signed......quality depth at safety.....No more Busing......All I want from Molden is to stay healthy. Will it happen.....Probably not. I think we need help at corner, but look how much Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu help make their secondary look better. If Ed Reed retires, there will be a significant drop off in the Ravens secondary. He makes the corners that much better. I think Berry can do the same.