2013 Mocks and Needs

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

I guess that speed on defense is the theme.

I was going to say defense was the theme, but I'll take yours.

[painekiller]

31 Tavon Austin WR West Virginia 5' 9" 173
61 Joe Vellano DT Maryland 6' 2" 285
93 Arthur Brown ILB Kansas State 6' 1" 223
125 Russell Shepard RB LSU 6' 1" 188
157 Dave Kruger DT Utah 6' 5" 290
189 Kenny Demens ILB Michigan 6' 1" 248

Not a bad attempt, but I see guys that don't fit the prototypes for certain positions.

31 Sylvester Williams DT UNC 6' 3" 320
61 Bacarri Rambo S Georgia 6' 1" 208
93 Shayne Skov ILB Stanford 6' 3" 242
125 Sanders Commings CB Georgia 6' 2" 216
157 Tanner Brock ILB TCU 6' 3" 246
189 Brett Maher PT Nebraska 6' 0" 185

[Nconroe]

I like yours a lot better PK.

Gil Brandt had an interesting stat that the Pro Bowl had 23 UDFA. Found that interesting.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

I like yours a lot better PK.

Gil Brandt had an interesting stat that the Pro Bowl had 23 UDFA. Found that interesting.

Don't tell that to Charlie Casserly

[painekiller]

With the bye week upon us, time for me to readdress the teams areas of need as I see them. I truly see a strong team, not many weaknesses. Some depth area that can be improved upon, but no glaring issues.

So what are my concerns, the upcoming FAs are a concern. Barwin, Cody, Quin, McCain, Caldwell to name a few. Caldwell looks like he has been replaced, unless they want him for depth. McCain has a high round draft pick on the bench, Harris is waiting, does he deserve a shot? Cody, Barwin and Quin are all starters that are being paid on the low end for their positions. We have the franchise tag, which currently doesn't seem likely on any of them, unless Barwin really steps it up. And Mercilus showed signs today that he deserves more snaps.

What are my biggest concerns? ILB and NT are the biggest. TE, more specifically a blocking TE. Safety help is possibly on the list, if we loose Quin. OLB depth if we loose Barwin. Depth at DE is always a position to watch for.

To a lesser extent the OL could be an issue if Newton flops, I don't see that happening.

I'm ok at the following positions for the coming offseason: QB, RB, WR, CB, K, P.

I can see us going BPA, and truly meaning it.

[Foo'ball Fool]

PK, I'd only question the kicker. While Graham is accurate, he doesn't kick for distance. In every game this season, IIRC, the opposing kicker has regularly booted the football out of the end zone. Graham rarely does that. Consequently, we lose the field position battle almost every game. I wouldn't mind seeing a kicker either drafted late, or an UDFA, to compete for the spot.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by Foo'ball Fool

PK, I'd only question the kicker. While Graham is accurate, he doesn't kick for distance. In every game this season, IIRC, the opposing kicker has regularly booted the football out of the end zone. Graham rarely does that. Consequently, we lose the field position battle almost every game. I wouldn't mind seeing a kicker either drafted late, or an UDFA, to compete for the spot.

We drafted Bullock in the 5th round last year and he tore his groin (I think that was the injury). He would have been the kicker this year and should be next year.