big poppa pump Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Man it seems like every year we are talking about SEVERAL spots that need to be filled on both offense and defense. What should we prioritize for next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) I think we have some needs but most aren’t wild. Offensively I think we need a WR with some speed and size. Maybe a backup TE and a developmental OL or two. Defensively we have some needs for sure. Just hammer the front 7 with draft picks and try to find a starting caliber DE/DT in FA. Im not sure the need is as dire as some do, our scheme sucked and I think putting guys in better position against the run and more creativity with pressure packages fixes a lot. I think prioritization depends on who’s available and what they’re gonna cost. Edited January 9 by LETSGOBROWNIES 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I think you could absolutely go BPA at any position aside from QB, CB, SS, or RB and not really be wrong. I think positional value would mean we really need a legit WR to compliment DPJ and Cooper, and maybe even a burner at that. I think we are lacking any semblance of a true ball hawk or FS, which should be a major priority. It doesn't have to be via the draft, but I'd honestly settle for the reincarnation of Brian Russell. Capable tackler, decent ball skills, won't get abused in the passing game. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have Ed Reed or even a Marcus Williams...but just give me average to above average there please. We are lacking a true MIKE linebacker, but in all honesty, if you have a dude like a healthy Anthony Walker, that's not a bad thing. I think you EITHER need a dominant DT scheme or a dominant MIKE, but not necessarily both...but I think you need one or the other. I think Njoku and Bryant are "fine" as our TE. I think our OL situation is great, but IMO you can never have too many guys and I really like this class as a whole. There's going to be some value to be had. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 8 minutes ago, MWil23 said: I think you could absolutely go BPA at any position aside from QB, CB, SS, or RB and not really be wrong. I think positional value would mean we really need a legit WR to compliment DPJ and Cooper, and maybe even a burner at that. I think a legit 2/3 option could be transformative for this offense. Especially if they’re a bigger dude with some deep speed. 8 minutes ago, MWil23 said: I think we are lacking any semblance of a true ball hawk or FS, which should be a major priority. It doesn't have to be via the draft, but I'd honestly settle for the reincarnation of Brian Russell. Capable tackler, decent ball skills, won't get abused in the passing game. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have Ed Reed or even a Marcus Williams...but just give me average to above average there please. Agreed. Go find a vet somewhere. We don’t need a long term fix either tbh. 8 minutes ago, MWil23 said: We are lacking a true MIKE linebacker, but in all honesty, if you have a dude like a healthy Anthony Walker, that's not a bad thing. I think you EITHER need a dominant DT scheme or a dominant MIKE, but not necessarily both...but I think you need one or the other. Agreed. I think a lot of the issues can also be filled with role players on day 3. Gimme a fat guy who can occupy some blocks and a thumper. Neither need to play on passing downs, we’ve got dudes for that. 8 minutes ago, MWil23 said: I think Njoku and Bryant are "fine" as our TE. I want a big mfer who can block. Steve Heiden 2.0 bb. 8 minutes ago, MWil23 said: I think our OL situation is great, but IMO you can never have too many guys and I really like this class as a whole. There's going to be some value to be had. Yep. We need a developmental tackle imo as Wills ain’t it long term. Maybe Hudson is, idk. Still, I’d love to have 8-9 capable dudes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 12 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: I think a legit 2/3 option could be transformative for this offense. Especially if they’re a bigger dude with some deep speed. In a perfect world, we'd land a legit #1, which I feel like this organization hasn't even attempted to do since Braylon Edwards 20 years ago. I think they even had Coleman pegged as a #2 burner type. This organization continues to lag WAY behind the football curve, and the lack of emphasis on WR is showing. 12 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Agreed. Go find a vet somewhere. We don’t need a long term fix either tbh. A 2 year rental would be ideal. 12 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Agreed. I think a lot of the issues can also be filled with role players on day 3. Gimme a fat guy who can occupy some blocks and a thumper. Neither need to play on passing downs, we’ve got dudes for that. We are missing a true 1 tech in any capacity. If you go out and get a few situational EDGE guys, then do a NASCAR package with Myles and/or Wright on the inside and these guys on the outside. Even a SAM/EDGE hybrid, whether that's Taki or someone else. 12 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: I want a big mfer who can block. Steve Heiden 2.0 bb. I think Bryant is kinda in no man's land. He's not big enough to be a blocker and he's not athletic enough to be in the slot. He's "okay" I guess as a #2 TE. 12 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Yep. We need a developmental tackle imo as Wills ain’t it long term. Maybe Hudson is, idk. Still, I’d love to have 8-9 capable dudes. I think Hudson is a guy they like as a swing RG and RT who probably isn't a LT type. It wouldn't break my heart to take a legit OL prospect Day 2 every year to be honest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 19 minutes ago, MWil23 said: In a perfect world, we'd land a legit #1, which I feel like this organization hasn't even attempted to do since Braylon Edwards 20 years ago. I think they even had Coleman pegged as a #2 burner type. This organization continues to lag WAY behind the football curve, and the lack of emphasis on WR is showing. I just wish they’d look for bigger more physically capable dudes. DPJ was a great pick. Didn’t like Schwartz at all and Bell is the kind of guy I think you can find late. 19 minutes ago, MWil23 said: A 2 year rental would be ideal. Hell even one year. Kick the can and address more pressing needs. 19 minutes ago, MWil23 said: We are missing a true 1 tech in any capacity. If you go out and get a few situational EDGE guys, then do a NASCAR package with Myles and/or Wright on the inside and these guys on the outside. Even a SAM/EDGE hybrid, whether that's Taki or someone else. They definitely need someone with some burst on the outside. I think that was supposed to be Winovich but he clearly wasn’t. 19 minutes ago, MWil23 said: I think Bryant is kinda in no man's land. He's not big enough to be a blocker and he's not athletic enough to be in the slot. He's "okay" I guess as a #2 TE. He’s whatever, but yeah. I like him more and a #3. 19 minutes ago, MWil23 said: I think Hudson is a guy they like as a swing RG and RT who probably isn't a LT type. It wouldn't break my heart to take a legit OL prospect Day 2 every year to be honest. Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: They definitely need someone with some burst on the outside. I think that was supposed to be Winovich but he clearly wasn’t. Watching him go unblocked yesterday and miss the RB by a full 3 yards on that counter play showed me everything that I need to know about him as an NFL player. That was mind blowing. He can't be roster worthy next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Just now, MWil23 said: Watching him go unblocked yesterday and miss the RB by a full 3 yards on that counter play showed me everything that I need to know about him as an NFL player. That was mind blowing. He can't be roster worthy next year. And like, the guy we need isn’t a top 20 type thing. There’s gonna be some dude available in R3-4 who’s 6’2 245 or whatever and had some burst but is not able to anchor against the run full time and will need to be a DPR. Cool. That’s all we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 50 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: And like, the guy we need isn’t a top 20 type thing. There’s gonna be some dude available in R3-4 who’s 6’2 245 or whatever and had some burst but is not able to anchor against the run full time and will need to be a DPR. Cool. That’s all we need. Give me back Kenard Lang and his gamely offsides penalty tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks1957 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 We desperately NEED a new LT. How we accomplish that is TBD. Jed Wills is TERRIBAD. He is not even a short term answer. His commitment to the game is a joke. That "just let me cash my checks" attitude is gonna get Watson killed on the field. He consistently allows rushers to keep pushing him back, and then if they disengage to go make the tackle - Jed stands there like a Bear Bryant statue with a look on his face of "Now what?" I don't care how talented you think you are - give me someone who actually gives an honest effort every day of the week that ends in a "y". Jed can go pound sand for all I care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 @big poppa pump I’d like to file a complaint for the anonymous poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big poppa pump Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 1 hour ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: @big poppa pump I’d like to file a complaint for the anonymous poll. boomer mistake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big poppa pump Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 I think the priority is replacing Clowney. I would love to hit a home run in the 2nd round if possible, and draft his replacement. That kid Andre Carter from Army looks the part, and Ozumoah from Kansas State does too. If we snagged a DT or WR in round 2, then hopefully a rotational guy with some juice would be available a little later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Need to target a WR in free agency. Let the new DC pick who they want in the draft on defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, candyman93 said: Need to target a WR in free agency. Let the new DC pick who they want in the draft on defense. Is Will Fuller just like…. done? He’d be a great fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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