CajunTexanHorn
Practice Squad
What's done is done, so I ask where do we go from here? Personally, I don't think Carr is a great fit for this team, but I don't think we should use our 1st round pick on any of the QB's coming out next year. Plus, I don't think the FO would do it simply b/c they would be acknowledging they messed up the last draft. In addition, I don't want to hand the reigns over to another QB while there are still too many gaping holes on our team. If you're trying to follow my logic, I think Vince was a special case, but I'll admit to being bias. Anyways, like I said, whats done is done and fans like me need to move on no matter how fustrating it is. Anyways, I think David and Sage should battle it out for next year. Here's what I like to see happen this off-season.
First off, I think what this team needs most is an identity. I think what best fits the pieces we have in place now is to have a stingy Defense and a bruising run game. What do you guy's think our biggest needs are? (Other than QB...lets give it a rest) I'd rank our needs like this....OL, FS, CB, OLB, RB.
First off, let me preface my view of the draft. In the first two rounds, I think you should draft based on team needs. After that, I think there are some very good players left, but they might not fit your greatest needs. In my opinion you take the best players available after the 2nd round despite your greatest needs. Finally, I think WR is the most over rated position to fill (see Detroit Lions). Here's the two directions I'd wouldn't mind seeing us take.
1) Draft offensive linemen with the first two picks.
2) Continue what we started last year with Mario and Demeco and fix the rest of the Defense. I would love to get a stud FS (I'm thinking Laron Laundry) and a quality cornerback with the number two pick.
3) ***special case**** I don't think we'll have a shot at Adrian Peterson, but if we do, I thinks he is that special, and I hope we don't pass on him if available. Despite what Kubiak says, I don't think the RB position, even in his offense is a simple plug and play type of deal. Otherwise, why would we be going through a merry go round of backs all year long? Certainly even he realizes Terrell Davis and Clinton Portis made big plays possible.
Personally, I'd like to continue building up our defense. Mario, Demeco, and Dunte are all very good and young. I really think our Defense is a stud Free Safety and great cover corner away from being really special. They could be special for a long time if we find a stud FS and another quality CB opposite Dunte.
Next, we've got to start landing some FA aquisitions that adress our greatest needs. What good is Eric Moulds if we can't get him the ball downfield b/c of a bad o-line or poor QB play (depending on how you see it)?
Finally, and I know this will probably not happen, and most will not like the suggestion, but I think we need to shop Andre Johnson. Do I think he's special, a freak, that we're lucky to have him? Yes! However, he's the only guy on the team that I think has any type of trade value that we could afford to let go. He's a great guy and player, but his talents are being wasted until we shore up the O-line and get better QB play. Point is I think we could get better faster if the deal was right. As I mentioned above, I don't believe in building your team around WR's...especially in Kubiaks system.
First off, I think what this team needs most is an identity. I think what best fits the pieces we have in place now is to have a stingy Defense and a bruising run game. What do you guy's think our biggest needs are? (Other than QB...lets give it a rest) I'd rank our needs like this....OL, FS, CB, OLB, RB.
First off, let me preface my view of the draft. In the first two rounds, I think you should draft based on team needs. After that, I think there are some very good players left, but they might not fit your greatest needs. In my opinion you take the best players available after the 2nd round despite your greatest needs. Finally, I think WR is the most over rated position to fill (see Detroit Lions). Here's the two directions I'd wouldn't mind seeing us take.
1) Draft offensive linemen with the first two picks.
2) Continue what we started last year with Mario and Demeco and fix the rest of the Defense. I would love to get a stud FS (I'm thinking Laron Laundry) and a quality cornerback with the number two pick.
3) ***special case**** I don't think we'll have a shot at Adrian Peterson, but if we do, I thinks he is that special, and I hope we don't pass on him if available. Despite what Kubiak says, I don't think the RB position, even in his offense is a simple plug and play type of deal. Otherwise, why would we be going through a merry go round of backs all year long? Certainly even he realizes Terrell Davis and Clinton Portis made big plays possible.
Personally, I'd like to continue building up our defense. Mario, Demeco, and Dunte are all very good and young. I really think our Defense is a stud Free Safety and great cover corner away from being really special. They could be special for a long time if we find a stud FS and another quality CB opposite Dunte.
Next, we've got to start landing some FA aquisitions that adress our greatest needs. What good is Eric Moulds if we can't get him the ball downfield b/c of a bad o-line or poor QB play (depending on how you see it)?
Finally, and I know this will probably not happen, and most will not like the suggestion, but I think we need to shop Andre Johnson. Do I think he's special, a freak, that we're lucky to have him? Yes! However, he's the only guy on the team that I think has any type of trade value that we could afford to let go. He's a great guy and player, but his talents are being wasted until we shore up the O-line and get better QB play. Point is I think we could get better faster if the deal was right. As I mentioned above, I don't believe in building your team around WR's...especially in Kubiaks system.